PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
FOR RECRUITMETN TO THE POSTS OF
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE – 2021
SUBJECT: POLITICAL SCIENCE (PAPER-I)
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 answer. 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.
Q1. Discuss and explain the Platonic concept of the “Philosopher King”.
Q2. Critically examine the role of the Military in the Political Systems of Third World Countries.
Q3. The “Prince” resulted from Machiavelli’s concern with the development and maintenance of Italian unity. Discuss it.
Q4. Discuss the contributions of Allama Muhammad Iqbal as an exponent of the political philosophy of Islam in the modern age.
Q5. Discuss Parliamentary and Presidential forms of Government highlighting their merits and demerits. Which political system suits Pakistan?
Q6. Critically evaluate Ibn-e-Khaldun’s cycle of Rising & Fall of Civilizations.
Q7. Explain different modes of political participation in present democratic states.
Q8. Write a note on any TWO of the following:
(i) Right implies duty (ii) Mao’s Philosophy (iii) Role of Political leadership
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