FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2025
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
GENDER STUDIES
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART-I (MCQs) : MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
(PART-I MCQs) MAXIMUM MARKS: 20
(PART-II) MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
(iii) There is no negative marking. All MCQs must be attempted.
PART-I (MCQs)(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. (i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the OMR Answer Sheet.(20×1=20)
(ii) Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.
PART-II
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.
Q. No. 2. What are the root causes that led to gender-based violence? How do these factors interest and perpetuate violence against women in Pakistan? (20)
Q. No. 3. Critically evaluate the concept of gendered globalization focusing on the World System Theory and how the globalization of capitalism has created new forms of patriarchal powers to increase gender inequalities. (20)
Q. No. 4. Discuss the key principles, goals, and strategies of the different waves of feminism. How do these waves have an impact on women’s lives? (20)
Q. No. 5. Elaborate on the historical context and evolution of women’s quotas in Pakistan concerning key legislation and policies that have shaped the quota system. (20)
Q. No. 6. Give a detailed analysis of the intersectionality of Gender with other social identities. (20)
Q. No. 7. Critically analyze women in development (WID) and Gender and Development (GAD) models. Discuss its basic principles and limitations in addressing women’s needs in developing countries. (20)
Q. No. 8. Critically examine and evaluate Malala Yousafzai’s achievements and activism for promoting girls’ education in the local and global contexts. (20)
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