PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC – 2022
CASE NO. 2C2023
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS SUBJECT: HISTORY (PAPER-II) MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
NOTE:
i. All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of different places.
ii. Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
iii. No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
iv. Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.
NOTE:
Attempt any FIVE Questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English.
Q.No.1 Critically examine the Rise & Fall of Mauryan Empire in ancient India. (20 Marks)
Q.No.2 When did the Caste System originate in ancient India? Discuss with reference to multiple theories about its origin? Which you think is the most appropriate? (20 Marks)
Q.No.3 The Persian Language has massive impact on administration of Delhi Sultanate. Elaborate. (20 Marks)
Q.No.4 Define the role of Ashoka in development of Gandhara Art in the Subcontinent. (20 Marks)
Q.No.5 What is Orientalism? How can you deny various constructions of Orientalist School of thought towards Indian society and status of women? (20 Marks)
Q.No.6 Do you agree with the interpretation that Sir Syed’s companions had supported Sir Syed in modernizing Muslim Society? Prove your point with arguments. (20 Marks)
Q.No.7 Sectarianism, Violence, Non-Tolerance & Social Injustice is damaging the Pakistani Society, discuss. (20 Marks)
Q.No.8 Compare and contrast the policies of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Zial ul Haq towards Balochistan from 1971 to 1988? (20 Marks)
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