FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS – 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2005.
POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER – II
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:100
NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including question No. 8 which is COMPULSORY. Select at least TWO QUESTIONS from each of the SECTIONS ‘A’ AND ‘B’. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
SECTION – ‘A’
- Examine the role of the Supreme Court in the evolution of the American Constitution.
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Discuss the Powers of the President of France under the Fifth Republic.
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Examine the fundamental Principles of the British Constitution. Also discuss the nature, Powers, and functions of the British Cabinet.
SECTION – ‘B’
- Do you agree that we can present Iran as an ideal Islamic state of the modern age?
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The President of India is ‘merely a figurehead’. How far do you agree?
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What are the main characteristics of the Chinese Political System
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Write notes on:
(a) Fourteen points of Quaid e Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah
(b) Role of Ataturk in building up modern Turkey
COMPULSORY QUESTION
- Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the questions.
(1) The Supreme Court of Pakistan comprises:
(a) 9 Judges
(b) 11 Judges
(c) 12 Judges
(d) None of these
(2) Turkish Government is:
(a) Democratic
(b) Dictatorial
(c) Monarchical
(d) None of these
(3) The people’s Republic of China was established in:
(a) 1949
(b) 1950
(c) 1951
(d) None of these
(4) The House of Lords is predominantly:
(a) Elected
(b) Appointed
(c) Hereditary
(d) None of these
(5) Eighth Amendment in the Constitution of Pakistan was adopted in:
(a) 1985
(b) 1986
(c) 1987
(d) None of these
(6) The first government of the USA was based on an article of:
(a) Federation
(b) Confederation
(c) Unitary State
(d) None of these
(7) The title “Ambassador of Hindu Muslim Unity” was given to Mr. Jinnah by:
(a) Mustafa Kamal
(b) Sarojini Naidu
(c) Allama Iqbal
(d) None of these
(8) Islam was declared as State Religion in Pakistan’s Constitution of:
(a) 1962
(b) 1973
(c) 1985
(d) None of these
(9) The first American President was:
(a) Abraham Lincoln
(b) George Washington
(c) James Madison
(d) None of these
(10) The first document of English liberties “Magma Carta” was signed by King John in:
(a) 1215
(b) 1649
(c) 1688
(d) None of these
(11) Objective Resolution was passed on:
(a) 23 March, 19640
(b) 12 March 1949
(c) 14 August 1956
(d) None of these
(12) Two terms tenure of US President was fixed in:
(a) 1748
(b) 1848
(c) 1948
(d) None of these
(13) The speaker of the House of Commons owes allegiance to:
(a) Majority party
(b) Opposition party
(c) No party
(d) None of these
(14) The Senate in Pakistan is partially re-elected after every:
(a) Two years
(b) Three years
(c) Four years
(d) None of these
(15) The Bolshevik Revolution took place in:
(a) 1915
(b) 1917
(c) 1919
(d) None of these
(16) The French President is elected for:
(a) 5 years
(b) 6 years
(c) 7 years
(d) None of these
(17) The US President can declare war with the consent of:
(a) Defence Council
(b) Senate
(c) Cabinet
(d) None of these
(18) Ideological formations of the Turkish Constitution are based on:
(a) Kemalism
(b) Socialism
(c) Islam
(d) None of these
(19) The French President is elected by:
(a) National Assembly
(b) Senate
(c) Electoral College
(d) Direct Popular vote
(20) Originally the total number of States of the USA was:
(a) 13
(b) 18
(c) 50
(d) None of these