Functions of Culture: Social Cohesion and Identity: Culture plays a vital role in fostering social cohesion by creating a sense of belonging and shared identity among individuals. It binds people together by providing common values, traditions, and practices that unite them as a group or society. Transmission of Knowledge: Culture facilitates the transmission of knowledge,…
Characteristics of Culture: 1 Learned: Culture is not innate but learned through socialization. From childhood, individuals acquire cultural norms, values, and practices through interactions with family, peers, schools, and other social institutions. This process of learning is both conscious and unconscious. 2 Shared: Culture is collectively shared by members of a group or society. It…
Social Anthropology: Social anthropology is a subfield of anthropology that focuses on understanding the social structures, relationships, and practices of human societies. It examines how cultures and social institutions are organized, how individuals interact within their communities, and how societies evolve over time. Social anthropologists typically conduct ethnographic fieldwork to gather data about people’s lives,…
Definition of Culture: Culture refers to the shared beliefs, customs, behaviors, values, symbols, language, practices, and material objects that characterize a group or society. It encompasses the ways of life that people adopt in response to their environment and the social structures within which they exist. Culture is learned, passed down from one generation to…
1 Globalization: One of the most significant recent trends is the study of globalization and its impact on cultures, economies, and societies. Anthropologists are examining how global processes affect local communities, including issues like migration, transnationalism, and cultural hybridization. 2 Ethnographic Turn in Public Anthropology: There has been a growing emphasis on making anthropology more…
Historical Development of Anthropology: 1 Early Beginnings (Pre-19th Century): Anthropology’s origins can be traced back to early human curiosity about the nature of human differences. However, before the 19th century, the study of humanity was often embedded within philosophy, history, and geography. Thinkers like Herodotus and Plato speculated about human societies, cultures, and races. Exploration…
Definition of Anthropology: Anthropology is the study of humans, their societies, cultures, and their development. It is a broad discipline that seeks to understand the diversity of human experiences across time and space. Anthropologists examine all aspects of human life, from biological and physical evolution to cultural practices, languages, and social structures. The field is…
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2023 FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ISLAMIC STUDIES TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQs) : MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES (PART-I MCQs) MAXIMUM MARKS: 20 (PART-II) MAXIMUM MARKS: 80 NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after…
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2023 FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ISLAMIC STUDIES TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20 PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80 NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book. (ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from…
Here are some of the most famous borders in the world, each with its own unique history and significance: Historical and Political Borders: Radcliffe Line: This line demarcates the border between India and Pakistan, drawn hastily in 1947 during the Partition of India. McMahon Line: This line separates India and China, a product of the…
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF PMS-2022 ISLAMIC HISTORY & CULTURE, PAPER-I Time Allowed: 03 HOURS Max: Marks: 100 NOTE: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q1: “Islam spread through dissemination, propagaiion, discourse and dialogue alongwith great values and morals”, do you agree or disagree? Give arguments….
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PESHAWAR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17) 2022 ISLAMIC HISTORY & CULTURE, PAPER-II Time Allowed: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100 Note: Attempt any Five (05) questions, all questions carry equal marks. Q1: How did Spain fall to the Muslims? Make a comparative analysis of the Pre-Islam…
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF PMS-2022 HISTORY OF PAKISTAN AND INDIA PAPER-II Time Allowed: 03 HOURS Max: Marks: 100 NOTE: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q- 1: The diversified corner to corner and diametrically opposed historical depths have been witnessing the fact that the movement…
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES (BPS-17) 2022 HISTORY OF PAKISTAN AND INDIA (PAPER-1) TIME ALLOWED: 03 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 NOTE: 1- Any FIVE Questions are Compulsory to Attempt. 2- All of the Questions are Equal by Marks Q – 1: After having been kept the…
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF PMS-2022 BRITISH HISTORY-II Time Allowed: 03 HOURS Max: Marks:100 NOTE: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q1: Why the British Government got involved in the Turko-Russian conflict which led to the CRIMEAN WAR? Do you agree that it was “a futile…
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES (BPS-17). 2022 BRITISH HISTORY PAPER-1 Time Allowed: 03 hours Max. Marks: 100 Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q1: Compare the political thoughts of THOMAS HOBBES and JOHN LOCKE with special reference to the idea of SOCIAL…
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF PMS-2022 EUROPEAN HISTORY-II Time Allowed: 03 HOURS Max: Marks: 100 NOTE: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q1: Highlighting the role of OTTOMAN TURKEY in the World War-l, critically analyze the treatment of Turkey by the Allied Powers in the Treaties…
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF PMS-2022 EUROPEAN HISTORY PAPER-I Time Allowed: 03 HOURS Max: Marks: 100 NOTE: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q1: “Revolutions often start from the streets but eventually get completed in legislatures”. In the light of this statement assess the role of…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Public Service Commission, Peshawar Competitive Examination for Provincial Management Service, 2022 LAW, PAPER II Time Allowed: 03 Hours Max Marks: 100 Attempt five questions from the following by choosing at least one question from each part. All questions carry equal marks. Part- A Criminal Procedure Code 1 What is meant by FIR? In…
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT OFFICERS 2022 Law Paper | Attempt five questions from the following by choosing at least one question from each part. All questions carry equal marks. Part – A The Code of Civil Procedure 1908 1. What does mean by Ex-party decree? What…
