PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE-2023
SUBJECT: PAKISTAN STUDIES
CASE NO. 1C2024
SUBJECT: PAKISTAN STUDIES
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
NOTE:
i. All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at 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 FIVE Questions in all including Question No. 8 which is Compulsory. Attempt in Urdu or English.
Q.No.1 Discuss the salient aspects of Shah Walliullah’s movement and analyze its impact on the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. (20 Marks)
Q.No.2 Critically examine the Muslim shift from militancy to education with a special reference to the educational movements launched during 19th century in South Asia.
(20 Marks)
Q.No.3 Discuss the current socio-political and security situation in Afghanistan and its implications for the neighbouring countries. (20 Marks)
Q.No.4 What are major concerns of international powers on Pakistan’s nuclear program? How can Pakistan keep its program safe and independent? (20 Marks)
Q.No.5 What are basis of unity and integrity of Pakistan inspite of the fact that Pakistan society is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural. Discuss. (20 Marks)
Q.No.6 Evaluate the nature of relationship between Pakistan and USA since 9/11. (20 Marks)
Q.No.7 Discuss Modi government’s policy towards Kashmir. Suggest solution of the Kashmir Issue in the current scenario. (20 Marks)
Q.No.8 Fill in the Blanks. (10X2=20 Marks)
(i) Debal was the first important town in _______ captured by the Arabs under _______.
(ii) Sindh Madrassa-tul-Islam founded in the year _______ in the city of _______.
(iii) _______ was declared as “Ambassador of Hindu Muslim Unity” by _______.
(iv) In Lucknow Pact, _______ agreed to give _______ seats to Muslims in the council.
(v) _______ signed SEATO in the city of _______ in 1954 from the side of Pakistan.
(vi) _______ courts had been established to deal with the cases related to _______ under 21st amendment to 1973 Constitution.
(vii) Indian National Congress was formed in _______ and it was founded by _______.
(viii) _______ opposed Pakistan’s membership of UNO in _______.
(ix) National Action Plan had _______ elements/methods to deal with the issue of religious _______ in Pakistan.
(x) _______ and _______ Rivers are in Balochistan.
Answers to Q.No.8:
(i) Sindh, Muhammad bin Qasim
(ii) 1885, Karachi
(iii) Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Sarojini Naidu
(iv) Indian National Congress, One-third (1/3)
(v) Muhammad Ali Bogra, Manila
(vi) Military, terrorism
(vii) 1885, Allan Octavian Hume (A.O. Hume)
(viii) Afghanistan, 1947
(ix) 20, extremism
(x) Hingol, Dasht