PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITING TO THE POSTS OF
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC – 2016
SUBJECT HISTORY PAPER II
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
Note: Attempt FIVE questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English.
Q No. 1. Point out differences between the Indus Valley Civilization and the Vedic Civilization. (20 Marks)
Q No. 2. Do you agree with the view that Alexander’s Invasion of India did not leave a permanent impact? (20 Marks)
Q No. 3. Elucidate the basic features and effects of the Bhakti Movement. (20 Marks)
Q No. 4. Assess the significance of the 1857 War of Independence in the history of South Asia. (20 Marks)
Q No. 5. Evaluate Sir Syed’s role as the founder of Muslim Renaissance with reference to the Aligarh Movement. (20 Marks)
Q No. 6. Give a critical appraisal of the economic impact of the British Rule in the Subcontinent. (20 Marks)
Q No. 7. Highlight the value of the Objectives Resolution 1949 in the Constitutional development in Pakistan. (20 Marks)
Q No. 8. Examine the salient features of the Legal Framework Order issued by GenerAL Yahya Khan. (20 Marks)