Islamic History and Culture Papers 2007

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS

IN BPS – 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2007.

ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE, PAPER - I

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:100

NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all. Including question No. 8 which is compulsory. All questions carry EQUAL marks.

1. “The Arabian in general and Beduin in particular is a born democrat”. (P. K. Hitti). Keeping this statement in view, discuss socio-political condition of Arabia before Islam.

2. Discuss the steps taken by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) to ensure peace and tranquility in a society of acute anarchy at Madina.

3. Estimate the role of Hazrat Abu Bakr, as a protector of Islam.

4. Determine the basic characteristics of Economic System of Islam.

5. Write an Essay on the scientific and literary progress of the Muslims during the Abbasid Period.

6. Enumerate the various causes of the decline and disintegration of the Ottoman Caliphate and also describe its aftermath.

7. Write short notes on any Four of the following:
(a) Hilf Al-Fadhul
(b) Khazraj
(c) Jabia Conference
(d) Bair Al-Hikmat
(e) Samarrah
(f) Al-Mu’atta

COMPULSORY QUESTION

8. Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the questions.

(1) First compilation of the Holy Quran was completed during the period of Hazrat:
(a) Abu Bakr
(b) Umar
(c) Uthman
(d) None of these

(2) In 14 Hijri / 635 AD ________ laid the foundation of Basrah.
(a) Hazrat Umar
(b) Khalid bin Walid
(c) Utbah bin Ghazwan
(d) None of these

(3) Hazrat Uthman assassinated in the month of:
(a) Ramazan
(b) Rajab
(c) Zilhaj
(d) None of these

(4) Hazrat Ali shifted the capital from Madina to:
(a) Basra
(b) Fustat
(c) Damascus
(d) None of these

(5) Hazrat Khalid bin Walid belonged the tribe of:
(a) Hashim
(b) Umayyah
(c) Makhzum
(d) None of these

(6) ________ is known “First year of Unification in the history of Islam”.
(a) 40 Hijri
(b) 41 Hijri
(c) 70 Hijri
(d) None of these

(7) _________ was the conqueror of Spain.
(a) Mohammad bin Qasim
(b) Qutaibah bin Muslim
(c) Tariq bin Ziyad
(d) None of these

(8) The last Caliph of Ummayads was:
(a) Hisham bin Abdul Malik
(b) Marwan II
(c) Yazid II
(d) None of these

(9) Umayyad Caliphate lasted for __________ years.
(a) 90
(b) 92
(c) 132
(d) None of these

(10) Baghdad was founded by:
(a) Harun
(b) Mamun
(c) Mansur
(d) None of these

(11) Kitab Al-Khair was written by:
(a) Imam Malik
(b) Imam Abu Hanifa
(c) Imam Yousuf
(d) None of these

(12) ‘Jizya’ is a:
(a) Poll tax
(b) Land tax
(c) Property tax
(d) None of these

(13) Abbasid Caliphate came into being in:
(a) 122 Hijri
(b) 132 Hijri
(c) 142 Hijri
(d) None of these

(14) Ishaque Musli was a famous:
(a) Musician
(b) Historian
(c) Jurist
(d) None of these

(15) The first Wazir to Abbasids was:
(a) Abu Salama Khalal
(b) Abu Muslim
(c) Yahha Barmaki
(d) None of these

(16) The first capital of Abbasid Caliphate was:
(a) Baghdad
(b) Samara
(c) Al-Hashimiyah
(d) None of these

(17) Abu Bakr ibn Zakaria al-Razi (RHAZES) was a great:
(a) Historian
(b) Jurist
(c) Physician
(d) None of these

(18) ‘Siyasatnama’ was written by:
(a) Al Kindi
(b) Nizamul Mulk Tusi
(c) Al-Farabi
(d) None of these

(19) Sultan Salim-I became first Osmani Caliph in:
(a) 1517
(b) 1520
(c) 1525
(d) None of these

(20) Institution of ‘Khilafat’ abolished by:
(a) Anwer Pasha
(b) Mustafa Kamal Pasha
(c) Ismet Inono
(d) None of these

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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS

IN BPS – 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2007.

ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE, PAPER - II

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:100

NOTE: (i) Attempt FIVE questions in all including question No. 8 which is compulsory. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered
(iii) Candidate must draw two straight lines (==================) at the end to separate each question attempted in Answer Books.

1. How did Islam penetrate in North Africa? Also give a brief introduction of North African Muslim Countries.

2. The advancement of Europe in the field of Sciences is based on the achievements of Muslims in their golden era. Discuss.

3. Western Civilization is in a state of clash with Islamic Civilization for increasing its influence (your view should be based on arguments in Yes/No)

4. Describe the ways and means through which a bridge may be made between the Muslim and Western Societies for Co-existence.

5. Highlight the achievements of Ibn-e-Khuldun and Ibn-e-Rushd.

6. Define Civilization and Culture and describe the contributions of Muslim Civilization towards the different human societies.

7. Why the Muslim Ummah is lagging behind today in the field of Science and Technology?

COMPULSORY QUESTION

8. Write only correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.

(1) Egypt was invaded under the leadership of:
(a) Sa’ad bin Abi Waqas (RA)
(b) Amr bin A’as (RA)
(c) Khalid bin Waleed (RA)
(d) None of these

(2) Muslim Rule in Spain was established by:
(a) Abbasids
(b) Turks
(c) Umayyads
(d) None of these

(3) The central headquarter of Umayyad was:
(a) Kufa
(b) Cairo
(c) Baghdad
(d) None of these

(4) Yousaf bin Tashfin was from the dynasty of:
(a) Muwahhid
(b) Murabit
(c) Umayyid
(d) None of these

(5) Who said, “I never fight with a foe in distress”.
(a) Mahmood of Ghazna
(b) Salahuddin Ibn Ayyub
(c) Omar bin Adbul Azia
(d) None of these

(6) Sasanids were:
(a) Fire-Worshippers
(b) Idol Worshippers
(c) Sun and Moon worshippers
(d) None of these

(7) Al-Beruni was born in:
(a) Makkah
(b) Khiva
(c) Baghdad
(d) None of these

(8) Razi (Rhazes) was a great:
(a) Philosopher
(b) Poet
(c) Physician
(d) None of these

(9) Yarmuk is situated in:
(a) Egypt
(b) Iraq
(c) Syria
(d) None of these

(10) Kimai-e-Sa’adat is written by:
(a) Ibn-e-Khuldun
(b) Imam Al-Ghazali
(c) Ibn-e-Sina
(d) None of these

(11) Omar Khayyam wrote his Algebra in:
(a) Persian
(b) Arabic
(c) English
(d) None of these

(12) Omar bin Abdul Aziz belonged to:
(a) Umayya family
(b) Abbasi family
(c) Sassani family
(d) None of these

(13) Fihrist-al-Ulum was written by:
(a) Ibn-e-Qayyim
(b) Ibn-an-NAdim
(c) Ibn-e-Nafis
(d) None of these

(14) Al-Farabi was:
(a) Turkish
(b) Iranian
(c) Arab
(d) None of these

(15) The death of Caliph __________ brought the Abbasid Dynasty to an end.
(a) Mustasim
(b) Mutawakkil
(c) Muatazid
(d) None of these

(16) “Islam and the Modern World” is written by:
(a) ) M. Hanif Nadvi
(b) Arberry, A. J.
(c) Nadvi, Abul Hasan
(d) None of these

(17) “Mesopotamia” is a _________ word.
(a) Greek
(b) Turkish
(c) French
(d) None of these

(18) “The Arabian Nights” is a book of:
(a) Tales
(b) Poetry
(c) History
(d) None of these

(19) “Toledo” is city in:
(a) Iraq
(b) Italy
(c) Spain
(d) None of these

(20) Bosnia was part of:
(a) British Empire
(b) Turkish Empire
(c) Sassanaid Empire
(d) None of these

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ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE, PAPER - I

COMPULSORY QUESTION

8. Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the questions.

(1) First compilation of the Holy Quran was completed during the period of Hazrat:
(a) Abu Bakr(b) Umar
(c) Uthman
(d) None of these

(2) In 14 Hijri / 635 AD ________ laid the foundation of Basrah.
(a) Hazrat Umar
(b) Khalid bin Walid
(c) Utbah bin Ghazwan
(d) None of these

(3) Hazrat Uthman assassinated in the month of:
(a) Ramazan
(b) Rajab
(c) Zilhaj
(d) None of these

(4) Hazrat Ali shifted the capital from Madina to:
(a) Basra
(b) Fustat
(c) Damascus
(d) None of these Kufa

(5) Hazrat Khalid bin Walid belonged the tribe of:
(a) Hashim
(b) Umayyah
(c) Makhzum
(d) None of these

(6) ________ is known “First year of Unification in the history of Islam”.
(a) 40 Hijri
(b) 41 Hijri
(c) 70 Hijri
(d) None of these

(7) _________ was the conqueror of Spain.
(a) Mohammad bin Qasim
(b) Qutaibah bin Muslim
(c) Tariq bin Ziyad
(d) None of these

(8) The last Caliph of Ummayads was:
(a) Hisham bin Abdul Malik
(b) Marwan II
(c) Yazid II
(d) None of these

(9) Umayyad Caliphate lasted for __________ years.
(a) 90
(b) 92
(c) 132
(d) None of these

(10) Baghdad was founded by:
(a) Harun
(b) Mamun
(c) Mansur
(d) None of these

(11) Kitab Al-Khair was written by:
(a) Imam Malik
(b) Imam Abu Hanifa
(c) Imam Yousuf
(d) None of these

(12) ‘Jizya’ is a:
(a) Poll tax
(b) Land tax
(c) Property tax
(d) None of these

(13) Abbasid Caliphate came into being in:
(a) 122 Hijri
(b) 132 Hijri
(c) 142 Hijri
(d) None of these

(14) Ishaque Musli was a famous:
(a) Musician
(b) Historian
(c) Jurist
(d) None of these

(15) The first Wazir to Abbasids was:
(a) Abu Salama Khalal
(b) Abu Muslim
(c) Yahha Barmaki
(d) None of these

(16) The first capital of Abbasid Caliphate was:
(a) Baghdad
(b) Samara
(c) Al-Hashimiyah
(d) None of these

(17) Abu Bakr ibn Zakaria al-Razi (RHAZES) was a great:
(a) Historian
(b) Jurist
(c) Physician
(d) None of these

(18) ‘Siyasatnama’ was written by:
(a) Al Kindi
(b) Nizamul Mulk Tusi
(c) Al-Farabi
(d) None of these

(19) Sultan Salim-I became first Osmani Caliph in:
(a) 1517
(b) 1520
(c) 1525
(d) None of these

(20) Institution of ‘Khilafat’ abolished by:
(a) Anwer Pasha
(b) Mustafa Kamal Pasha
(c) Ismet Inono
(d) None of these