Islamic History and Culture CSS Paper II 1985
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IN BPS – 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1985
ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE, PAPER – II
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
NOTE: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks. Credit will be given for precise presentation of facts and also for sound critical and analytical judgment.
1 Describe the role of Syed Jamaluddin Afghani for the cause of Muslim awakening and unity.
2 Describe the decay of Muslim Society in India after the 1857 war of Independence and the Contribution of Educational Institutions for socio-political reawakening of Muslims.
3 Explain the Two-Nation theory and enumerate the services of Quaid-e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in establishment of the independent Muslim state in South Asia.
4 “Out of a moth-eaten and depleted empire, ATATURK created a nation throbbing with life and activity. There were certainly glaring manifestations of dictatorship in some aspects of his ascendency, but he was a fervent believer in the sublime destiny of his people whom posterity will remember as one of the greatest national heroes of the first half of this century”. Analyse major achievements of KAMAL ATATURK.
5 Throw light on the idea of separate electorate presented by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
6 What were the chief aims and objects of the Khilafat Movement and what were its effects on the politics of the Indo-Pak subcontinent?
7 Write a comprehensive note on the Islamic Revolution of Imam Khomeini in Iran and its effects on the neighbouring Muslim countries.
8 Explain the political motives of Soviet aggression in Afghanistan and identify its effects in the region with special reference to Pakistan.
9 Critically examine the causes of Iran-Iraq war and its effects on neighbouring Muslim states and the Muslim community as a whole.
10 Write detailed notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Hazrat Mujaddid Alf Sani
(b) Shah Wali Ullah of Delhi
(c) Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar
(d) Chaudhry Rehmat All