BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF SECTION OFFICERS (B-17)
ISLAMIC HISTORY / PERIOD – I
MARKS: 150 MAY 22, 2003 TIME: 03 HOURS
NOTE: Do any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q-1. How did the geographical features of Arabia influence the life and culture of Pre-Islamic Arabia?
Q-2. Why was the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H.) compelled to Migrate to Medina and with what consequences?
Q-3. Bring out the main features of the Islamic state as founded by the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H.).
Q-4. Comment point-wise upon the Farewell Sermon of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H.).
Q-5. What services were rendered to the cause of Islam by Hazrat Usman (R.A.).
Q-6. Discuss the role of Hazrat Ali (R.A.) in the History of Islam.
Q-7. Abdul Malik is called “the second founder of Umayyad Dynasty”. Do you agree?
Q-8. “Hajjaj Bin Yousuf was both a tyrant and a benefactor.” Elucidate.
Q-9. “Marwan II – the Al Himar was the last of the Umayyads and one of the best of his line yet he could not stem the tide and was himself swept away alongwith his family.” Elaborate.
Q-10. How was the Central Government organized by the Umayyads?
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