PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. 2012
HISTORY (OPTIONAL) PAPER-I
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
Note: Attempt in English or Urdu language. Attempt any FIVE questions in all. All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1: Alexander’s invasions of Africa and Asia had far-reaching impacts on the world. Discuss in detail? (20)
Q.2: State the causes of French Revolution with special reference to the contribution of the European philosophers on it? (20)
Q.3: Ibn-e-Khaldun, while discussing the parameters of the study of History, discovered the Science of Sociology. Comment. (20)
Q.4: Unification of Germany has changed the History of Europe? Write a detailed note on it. (20)
Q.5: “Jefferson was the greatest among the founding fathers of the United States.” Discuss. (20)
Q.6: Write an essay on the emergence of United States as a Superpower after World War Second? (20)
Q.7: The United States has been a good friend of Pakistan and has helped Pakistan at very critical junctures of its History? (20)