Honesty: Integrity and Trustworthiness 1 What does honesty generally mean? (a) Seeking fame (b) Avoiding responsibility (c) Telling the truth and acting with integrity (d) None of these 2 Which Arabic term is commonly associated with truthfulness and honesty? (a) Sidq (b) Israf (c) Hasad (d) None of these 3 Which source is fundamental to…
Justice: Fairness and Equity in Islam 1 What does justice generally mean? (a) Favoring powerful people (b) Giving people their due rights fairly (c) Seeking personal revenge (d) None of these 2 Which Arabic term commonly refers to justice? (a) Adl (b) Hasad (c) Israf (d) None of these 3 Which source is fundamental to…
Forgiveness: Mercy, Reconciliation and Forbearance 1 What does forgiveness generally mean? (a) Denying that wrongdoing occurred (b) Approving every harmful act (c) Abandoning all personal boundaries (d) Releasing resentment and choosing not to pursue retaliation, where appropriate 2 Which Arabic term commonly refers to forgiveness or pardon? (a) Afw (b) Hasad (c) Israf (d) None…
Modesty: Humility and Dignity in Islam 1 What does modesty generally mean in Islamic ethics? (a) Rejecting all social interaction (b) Hiding every personal achievement (c) Maintaining decency, humility, and appropriate conduct (d) None of these 2 Which Arabic term commonly refers to modesty or a sense of moral reserve? (a) Haya (b) Hasad (c)…
Truthfulness: Sidq and Speaking the Truth 1 What does truthfulness generally mean? (a) Speaking only when praised (b) Avoiding every difficult conversation (c) Agreeing with everyone (d) Communicating honestly and representing facts accurately 2 Which Arabic term commonly means truthfulness? (a) Sidq (b) Hasad (c) Israf (d) None of these 3 Which source is fundamental…
Economic Interdependence 1. Introduction Economic interdependence describes a condition in which countries, businesses, or societies depend on one another through trade, investment, finance, technology, energy, and other economic relationships. In the contemporary world economy, few countries operate entirely independently. States import essential goods, export products and services, attract investment, participate in financial markets, and rely…
Free Trade and Protectionism 1. Introduction Free trade and protectionism represent two major approaches to international trade policy. Free trade seeks to reduce government-imposed barriers to cross-border exchange, while protectionism uses measures such as tariffs, quotas, and selected regulations to restrict imports or support domestic producers. The debate between these approaches concerns economic efficiency, employment,…
International Trade 1. Introduction International trade is the exchange of goods and services across national borders. It connects producers and consumers in different countries and allows economies to obtain products, technologies, resources, and services that may be unavailable or more costly to produce domestically. International trade is a central component of the world economy. It…
Globalization and the World Economy 1. Introduction Globalization is one of the most significant developments shaping the contemporary world economy. It refers to the growing connections among countries through trade, investment, finance, technology, production, migration, and the exchange of information. Economic globalization has enabled businesses to organize production across national borders, consumers to access goods…
Dependency and Underdevelopment 1. Introduction Dependency and underdevelopment are major themes in International Political Economy and development studies. Dependency theory examines how economic relationships between countries can create or reproduce unequal patterns of development. It argues that the economic difficulties of many developing countries cannot be explained entirely by internal weaknesses because their development has…
Contemporary World Order and Emerging Geopolitics Introduction The contemporary world order is undergoing a major transformation. The international system established after World War II, and reshaped by the end of the Cold War, now faces renewed great-power competition, technological disruption, economic fragmentation, regional conflicts, climate change, and demands for more representative global governance. The United…
Rise of Multipolarity and Global South Introduction The rise of multipolarity and the growing influence of the Global South are among the most important developments in contemporary international relations. They reflect changes in economic output, trade, technology, military capabilities, diplomacy, population, and institutional representation. For much of the 1990s, the United States enjoyed a particularly…
Post-Cold War International System Introduction The post-Cold War international system refers to the structure of world politics that emerged following the decline of communist governments in Eastern Europe and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. The end of the Cold War transformed military alliances, international institutions, economic relations, regional conflicts, and debates about…
Cold War and Bipolar World Introduction The Cold War was a prolonged geopolitical, ideological, economic, technological, and military rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II. It is generally dated from approximately 1947 to 1991, although its origins can be traced to tensions that emerged during the Second World War…
World War II and the Postwar Settlement Introduction World War II (1939–1945) was the most extensive and destructive armed conflict in modern history. It involved major powers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, mobilized entire societies, and resulted in enormous military and civilian casualties. The war destroyed the remaining foundations of European global supremacy,…
World War I and the Interwar Order Introduction World War I (1914–1918) was a major turning point in modern world history. It destroyed several European empires, transformed the international balance of power, accelerated the decline of European global dominance, and created political conditions that contributed to the rise of fascism, communism, and eventually World War…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 2021 FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/SECTION OFFICER (B-17) IN THE SERVICES & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT PHYSICS Total Marks: 150 July 02, 2021 Time Allowed: 03 Hours NOTE: i Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. ii All the parts (if any) of each Question…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 2021 FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/SECTION OFFICER (B-17) IN THE SERVICES & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT STATISTICS Total Marks: 150 July 19, 2021 Time Allowed: 03 Hours NOTE: i Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 30×5=150. Calculator may be allowed. ii All the…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 2021 FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/SECTION OFFICER (B-17) IN THE SERVICES & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT PHYSIOLOGY Total Marks: 150 July 12, 2021 Time Allowed: 03 Hours NOTE: i Attempt any six questions. All questions carry equal marks. ii All the parts (if any) of each Question…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 2021 FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/SECTION OFFICER (B-17) IN THE SERVICES & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT PERSIAN LITERATURE PERIOD-II Total Marks: 150 July 08, 2021 Time Allowed: 03 Hours NOTE: vi Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. The Questions may be answered in ENGLISH…