P.c.s past papers of pol. Science.
 

Balochistan Public Service Commission
Samungli Road Quetta Cantt.
COMPETATIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF SECTION OFFICERS B-17

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Marks: 150 January 13, 2007 Time: 3 Hours
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NOTE: Attempt any Five questions. At least Two questions from each Section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION-A


Q-1. Define Political Science! Also discuss the difference between Politics and Political Science.

Q-2. Discuss the functions of Legislature in a Democratic Form of Government.

Q-3. What is Federal Form of Government? Discuss it with reference to Provincial Autonomy.

Q-4. What is Supremacy of Law? Discuss in detail.

Q-5. What is theory of Separation of Power? Discuss in detail.
SECTION-B


Q-6. Discuss in detail the powers of Prime Minister according to the British Constitution.

Q-7. What is Parliamentary Democracy? Discuss with reference to the British Constitution.

Q-8. "American President is the most Powerful Person in the World". Give arguments.

Q-9. What is the role of American President in Foreign Policy making process in America?

Q-10. What is Judicial Review? Critically examine.

Good Luck




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Balochistan Public Service Commission
Samungli Road Quetta Cantt.
COMPETATIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF BCS (EB)OFFICERS B-17

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Marks: 150 Thursday, March 01, 2007 Time: 3 Hours
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NOTE: Attempt any Five questions. At least Two questions from each Section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION-A


Q-1. "The state is a growth, not a make". Amplify the statement and show clearly the various factors, which have contributed to the evolution of the state.

Q-2. Discuss the nature and source of Law. What is precisely the relation between Law and Liberty?

Q-3. What is meant by Proportional Representation? Explain its different methods.

Q-4. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of Second Chambers.

Q-5. "Democracy is both the best and the most difficult form of government". Discuss the statement.
SECTION-B


Q-6."The English Cabinet has been described as hyphen that joins the buckle that fastens the Executive and the Legislature". Discuss.

Q-7. Describe the Functions of the House of Commons.

Q-8. "To say that the American President does not make law is to talk philosophy, not fact". Elucidate.

Q-9.If you were offered a seat in the congress, would you choose the House of Representatives or the Senate? Give reasons for your choice.

Q-10. Describe the composition and jurisdiction of Supreme Court of Pakistan.





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Balochistan Public Service Commission
Samungli Road Quetta Cantt.

COMPETATIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF SECTION OFFICERS B-17

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Marks: 150 May 27,2003 Time: 3 Hours
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NOTE: Attempt any Five questions. At least Two questions from each Section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION-A


Q-1. Is Political Science a Science at all? Discuss its scope also.

Q-2. How can Austin's theory of Sovereignty be applied to Modern Constitutional State? Discuss.

Q-3. Rights and Obligations go together. Discuss.

Q-4. Which in your opinion are the essentials of Modern Democratic State?

Q-5. Law is the Guardian of the Freedom. Discuss.
SECTION-B


Q-6. To what extent, does the President of the U.S.A. fulfill the National Leadership?

Q-7. Do you agree with the view that Constitution of the U.S.A. is based on Checks and Balances?

Q-8. Summarize features of the British Cabinet.

Q-9. What is meant by the decline of Parliament and Cabinet Dictatorship in U.K?

Q-10. Describe the Powers and Functions of Chief Minister under the Constitution 1973.






Balochistan Public Service Commission
Samungli Road Quetta Cantt.
COMPETATIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS B-17
POLITICAL SCIENCE


Marks: 150 February 02,2002 Time: 3 Hours
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NOTE: Attempt any Five questions. At least Two questions from each Section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION-A


Q-1. Describe the importance and utility of the study of Political Science.

Q-2. Critically examine the "Social Contract Theory" of the Origin of the State.

Q-3. Discuss the "Pluralistic Theory of Sovereignty".

Q-4.What is Law? Discuss the various kinds of Law.

Q-5. Discuss the Organization and Functions of a Modern Legislature.
SECTION-B


Q-6. "The English Constitution is highly flexible". How for do you agree that the flexibility of the British Constitution is at once its glory and danger?

Q-7. Discuss the reasons why MONARCHY has been retained in Great Britain?

Q-8. "The American Senate today is the most powerful legislative body in the world". (Zink). Explain.

Q-9. Discuss the Salient Features of the American Constitution.

Q-10.Describe the Functions, which the Supreme Court performs as the guardian of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973.







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Balochistan Public Service Commission
Samungli Road Quetta Cantt.
COMPETATIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF SECTION OFFICERS B-17

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Marks: 150 July 16,2001 Time: 3 Hours
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NOTE: Attempt any Five questions. At least Two questions from each Section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION-A


Q-1. What is the relationship of Political Science with Sociology and Ethics?

Q-2. Distinguish between:
i. Legal Sovereignty and Political Sovereignty
ii. Absolute Sovereignty and Limited Sovereignty

Q-3. "The Executive is becoming stronger and stronger in almost all over the world". In you opinion, how it can be checked and its powers restricted?

Q-4. What should be the power relation between the Executive and Legislature in a Parliamentary system?

Q-5. What is Adult Franchise? Give arguments in favour and against the Adult Franchise.
SECTION-B


Q-6. "The British Constitution is a Judge made Constitution". Discuss.

Q-7. "It should be mended not ended". Discuss the remark with reference to the House of Lords.

Q-8. Describe the method of Presidential Election in United States of America.

Q-9. What is "Judicial Review"? Discuss Judicial Review in U.S.A.

Q-10. What are the Powers of the Provincial Governors in Pakistan under the Constitution .




Balochistan Public Service Commission
Samungli Road Quetta Cantt.
COMPETATIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER B-17

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Marks: 150 August,01, 2000 Time: 3 Hours
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NOTE: Attempt any Five questions. At least Two questions from each Section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION-A


Q-1. Define Political Science, critically elaborate its relation-ship with Economics, History, Ethics and International Relations.

Q-2. What do you know about State? Discuss in detail the Historical and Evolutionary Theory about the origin of the State.

Q-3. Introduce Sovereignty and give a comparative analysis of Western concept of Sovereignty and Islamic Concept of Sovereignty.

Q-4. Elucidate Liberty in the modern age. In your opinion what are the Safeguards of Liberty.

Q-5. Compare Presidential and Parliamentary Systems of government. Which system you propose for Pakistan.
SECTION-B


Q-6. Explain in your own words the Dictatorship of Cabinet and Collective Responsibility n the British Political System.

Q-7. Discuss in detail the salient features of the American Constitution.

Q-8. Examine and discuss the significance and utility of Conventions in British Constitution.

Q-9. What is the procedure of amendment in the Constitution of U.S.A., also give the number of total amendments.

Q-10. Examine the powers and functions of "Chief Executive" in the Constitution of Pakistan.






Baluchistan Public Service Commission
Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt.

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 / SECTION OFFICER

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Total Marks: 150..........Friday, January 30, 2009............Time Allowed: 03 Hours

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Note: Attempt any Five questions. At least Two from each section. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION-A



Q-1. Define Politics. Do you agree with the view that politics struggle for power?

Q-2. "War begets the King". Discuss

Q-3. Describe the functions of modern political party. Name some of the political parties giving an outline for their policies.

Q-4. 'Pubic Opinion, it is said, is neither public nor opinion". Comment.

Q-5. Rule of Law secures individual freedom. Justify the truth of the statement.

SECTION-B



Q-6. Critically examine the Centre-Province Relations under the 1973 Constitution.

Q-7. "The denizen of No. 10 Downing Street holds the key to all power". Examine the validity of this statement.

Q-8. The American legislative procedure is slow, cumbersome and incongruous. Discuss.

Q-9. Describe the working of two party system in Britain and point out its advantages.

Q-10. After February 18 Elections a new era of hope and expectations dawned in Pakistan. Elaborate.









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Balochistan Public Service Commission

Combined Competitive Examination for the posts of BCS (EB)
/Section Officers B-17 in the S&GAD Govt. of Balochistan

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Time Allowed: 03 Hors. . . . July 19, 2010 . . . . Total Marks: 150

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Note: Attempt any five questions. At least two from each section. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION - A

Q-1. Describe the relation of Political Science to Economics, Jurisprudence and Geography.

Q-2. What is Monistic approach to sovereignty? What are its shortfalls?

Q-3. Define Federation and distinguish it from confederation and unitary types of Government.

Q-4. Discuss the general principles regarding the kinds and functions of an Executive in a modern democratic state.

Q-5. "The best government is the one which governs the least". Discuss

SECTION - B


Q-6. What are the striking features of contrast in the Constitution of Great Britain and USA?

Q-7. State the nature of "Constitutional Understanding" in the Great Britain.

Q-8. How the issue of Provincial Autonomy in Pakistan be resolved within viable federal structure? Discuss with special reference of 18th Amendment.

Q-9. Analyze the position and powers of Chief Executive under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan.

Q-10. Explain the following terms:

i. Lame Duck
ii. Filibustering
iii. Senatorial Courtesy
iv. Log Rolling


FROM.
FAIZ ULLAH MARRI, MARRI AGENCY KOHLU BALOCHISTAN.