2023
• Q2. Write a detailed and systematic analysis of the charismatic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad All Jinnah. the leader of Indian Muslims during the crisis-ridden decade of 1937-47.
• Q3. Having the largest irrigation system in the world, the land of the sub-continent served as the main food supply basket for the British power for more than a century, but now Pakistan has to import food commodities. Discuss in detail the causes of this agricultural decline.
• Q4. Industrialization is the backbone of the modem economic system and uplifts the standard of living of the masses. Elaborate causes for the hindrance of industrial development in Pakistan
• Q5. The evolution of the democratic system has always remained a dilemma in Pakistan, (20) even after passing more than seven decades of its existence democracy could not get its roots. Discuss in detail.
• Q6. Joining the US-led coalition in the war against terrorism has many short and long Joining term repercussions for Pakistan.
• Q7. Elaborate. Pakistan is located on the cross-road of South Asia. Explain its geo-strategic/political importance and challenges.
• Q8. Pakistan is considered to be the fifth-largest youth bulge country in the world. Given this youth bulge. Deliberate on ways forward for Sustainable Economic Development in Pakistan.

2022
• Q2. Discuss the role of regional and nationalist political parties in Pakistani politics. How far these parties are necessary for the political system?
• Q3. Discuss the Federal Structure of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan after the 18th Amendment. Why criticism on the 18th Amendment started recently?
• Q4. Evaluate the factional politics of the early years(1947-58) and their impact on the democratic process of Pakistan.
• Q5. Every state designs its foreign policy on its National interests rejecting feelings and emotions. Why did Pakistan prefer emotions, feelings, and ideology in its foreign policy? Also, analyze its impact.
• Q6. What is the volume of grants, aid, and loans in Pakistan’s economy in the last ten years to stimulate growth? Discuss.
• Q7. Why did Pakistan join Western Defense Pacts? What cost does it have to pay for that? Explain.
• Q8. Discuss the issues and mistrust in US-Pakistan relations after the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan.
2021
• Q. No. 2. Enumerate the measures adopted by Pakistan to spotlight on the plight of Kashmiri people in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir after 5th August 2019.
• Q. No. 3. Explain “Afghans owned, Afghans led: solution of Afghanistan crisis.
• Q. No. 4. How CPEC Phase II will galvanize industrialization and employment in Pakistan
• Q. No. 5. Discuss the significance of renewable energy resources for Pakistan.
• Q. No. 6. How Pakistan should combat 5th generation war successfully?
• Q. No. 7. “Political Stability is mandatory for economic prosperity in Pakistan:. Elaborate.
• Q. No. 8. Critically evaluate the evolutions of Muslim Separate identity in the Subcontinent.
2020
• How the reform movement of Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi influenced the history of Muslim India?
• China, Pakistan-Russia corporation will find suitable support mechanism in Shanghai Cooperation organization (SCO). Elaborate
• What are the major provisions of Simla Agreement (1972) between Pakistan and India? How it was helpful for establishment of durable peace in the region?
• What is meant by the term “Proxy War”? Are there any extrinsic factors at play in the internal security situation of Pakistan?
• Discuss the main features of Political culture of Pakistan
• Pakistan’s energy crisis was due to the lack of strategy and political will. Discuss.
• Discuss revival of Pak-US relations in context of present US-Taliban process.
2019
• Critically examine Congress Ministries of 1937. How far it is correct to suggest that it paved the way for a separate Muslim homeland in India?
• How far the nature of Center-Province relations has changed under various amendments to the 1973 constitution? Evaluate
• What major economic challenges are being faced by Pakistan? What recommendations do you suggest to deal with these issues?
• “The population growth in Pakistan can erupt like an atomic bomb”. Comment
• What are the main causes of the energy crisis in Pakistan? What measures do you recommend to address it?
• Critically analyze the key causes of delaying construction of DAMS in Pakistan. Give some suggestions to revert the collateral loss.
• Efficient use of its natural resources can make Pakistan a prosperous nation. Discuss in the light of present situation of Pakistan.
2018
• Q. No. 2. Critically evaluate the foundations of Allama Iqbal’s concept of Muslim separatism in the context of Indo-Pak Subcontinent.
• Q. No. 3. Discuss the 3rd June Plan or Mountbatten Plan and also describe how it was implemented?
• Q. No. 4. Describe the political system of Pakistan. Which form of government is suitable to make country politically stable?
• Q. No. 5. Define non-state actors. ‘Non-state actors are posing more threat to Pakistan’s national security than threats from external state actors.’ Argue in favour or against.
• Q. No. 6. Discuss the nature of centre-province relations under the 1973 Constitution.
• Q. No. 7. Discuss the changing trends in Pakistan- US relations since 2001.
• Q. No. 8. There is crisis of national integration in Pakistan since its creation. What measures do you suggest for the promotion of national integration of Pakistan?
2017
• Q. No. 2. Pakistan’s national culture reflects unity in diversity. Elaborate.
• Q. No. 3. Discus the role of judiciary in the constitutional development of Pakistan.
• Q. No. 4. CPEC is a flagship project of One Belt One Road (OBOR) and a regional game changer. Explain.
• Q. No. 5. Explore the significance of Shinghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for Pakistan.
• Q. No. 6. Enumerate the measures adopted by HEC for promotion of higher education and qualitative research in Pakistan.
• Q. No. 7. Explore the option of alternative energy resources to overcome energy crisis in Pakistan.
• Q. No. 8. How general elections in 2002, 2008 and 2013 strengthened democracy in Pakistan?
2016
• Q. No. 2. Give an account of the life and services of Shah Waliullah. How did he save the Indian Muslims from political annihilation and religious degeneration?
• Q. No. 3. The Aligarh Movement was a pure educational venture but it had deep impacts on Indian politics. Discuss.
• Q. No. 4. Critically analyze the elections of 1937 and the sufferings and grievances of the Muslims under the Congress rule in the provinces (1937-1939). How much did it help in popularizing the idea of a separate Muslim state in India?
• Q. No. 5. Jinnah in his Presidential Address to the annual session of All India Muslim League in March 1940 said, “The problem in India is not of an inter-communal character, but manifestly of an international one, and it must be treated as such.” Write note on the Two Nation Theory and the Lahore Resolution of March 1940 in the light of this statement.
• Q. No. 6. Write note on the post 9/11 foreign policy of Pakistan. What role do you foresee for Pakistan in regional and global politics in the near future?
• Q. No. 7. Discuss the Kashmir problem in its entirety; throwing light on its background and prospects of possible solutions to this core issue between India and Pakistan.
• Q. No. 8. Write note on the Afghan War since 1979 and its impacts on Pakistan. How far the emergence of the “Non-State Actors” and Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan can be attributed to the decades-long warfare in Afghanistan?
2015
• Q.2. “Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was in no way pro-British”. Agree or disagree, answer your question with arguments.
• Q.3. “It was over-reaction of Hindus to the partition of the Bengal in 1905 that widened the gulf between Muslims and Hindus”. Comment.
• Q.4. “Khilafat Movement was an emotional movement”. Discuss.
• Q.5. “Separation of East Pakistan, though a tragic part of History of Pakistan, was not the negation of two nation theory”. Comment.
• Q.6. Briefly discuss the main features of cultural heritage of Pakistan. (20)
• Q.7. Was Islamization during Zia era a need of Pakistan or was it a political propaganda? (20)
• Q.8. Critically evaluate the role of Pakistan in “The War on Terror”. (20)
2014
• Q. No. 2. Highlight the factors which played significant role in the evolution and growth of Muslim Society in the Sub-Continent.
• Q. No. 3. Evaluate the impact of the services rendered by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan towards the regeneration of the Muslims
• Q. No. 4. Briefly describe the genuine factors which were responsible for the demand of a separate homeland by the Muslims of the Sub-Continent.
• Q. No. 5. “The Simla Deputation, 1906 laid the foundation for the creation of Pakistan”. Substantiate your view point with solid arguments.
• Q. No. 6. Give a critical analysis of the steps taken for Islamization in Pakistan since 1947.
• Q. No. 7. “Population explosion in Pakistan is emerging as the greatest threat to the economy of Pakistan”. Comment.
• Q. No. 8. “Pakistan can become one of the richest countries of the world, if we make the best use of our Natural resources”. Elaborate in the light of the present situation of the country.
2013
• Q.No.2. Critically examine the Muslim shift from militancy to education with a special reference to the educational movements launched during the 19th century in South Asia.
• Q.No.3. Trace the history of the Muslim conquests of present day Pakistan areas highlighting their contributions in transforming the society and culture.
• Q.No.4. What was the contribution of the Muslim Press in the struggle for creation of Pakistan? Examine the role of prominent Muslim journalists in this regard.
• Q.No.5. Compare the socio-economic and political conditions of the Muslims and non-Muslims at the advent of British rule in South Asia.
• Q.No.6. Elucidate the difficulties in establishment of an Islamic order in Pakistan after independence.
• Q.No.7. “The twentieth century witnessed the war for oil. The twenty-first century will witness the war for water”. Examine the practical implications of this statement on situation of Pakistan.
• Q.No.8. Through Allama Iqbal’s writings and views of Quaid-i-Azam explain their conceptual understanding about the Islamic state. Do you agree that their vision found some place while explaining the constitutional developments throughout the case of Pakistan’s political history?
2012
• Q. 2. Discuss critically the role of Silsilah (Orders) in the development and progress of Muslim society in the Sub-Continent of Indo-Pakistan.
• Q. 3. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan believed in “Trinity of ideas” i.e loyalty, devotion and aloofness”. Discuss it in perspective of his reformation movement.
• Q. 4. Before passing of Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) the division of Indian Sub-Continent was advocated by various thinkers, intellectuals and reformers. Discuss.
• Q. 5. The “Objective Resolution” (1949) satisfied both orthodox and modernists by combining the features of Western and Islamic democracy. Discuss critically.
• Q. 6. What is bureaucracy and what are its characteristics? How did it play its role in strengthening and integration of Pakistan?
• Q. 7. What are the security concerns of Pakistan? Suggest measures by revisiting the foreign policy of Pakistan.
2011
• Q.2. Briefly analyse and discuss the contribution of the religious reformers – Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi, Shah Waliullah, Syed Ahmad Barelvi and the like – in the growth of Muslim consciousness in the South-Asian subcontinent.
• Q.3. John Plamenatz defines ‘Nationalism’ as “the desire to preserve or enhance peoples national or cultural identity, when that identity is threatened or the desire to transform or even create it when it is felt to be inadequate or lacking.” In the light of above definition, briefly but comprehensively discuss the respective roles played by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Allama Iqbal and the Quaid-e-Azam in strengthening the Muslim nationalism in India.
• Q.4. Describe the main contents and relative importance of the Lucknow Pact and Delhi Muslim Proposals and their respective impact on the subsequent political developments in India.
• Q.5. Can the Lahore Resolution be termed as the ‘Magna Carta’ of Pakistan? Take a position and support your argument by historical facts, if any.
• Q.6. Give a critical appraisal of the constitutional crisis/crises initiated by the controversial actions taken by Governor General Ghulam Muhammad and endorsed by the superior Court of Pakistan. Discuss and analyze its effects on the subsequent history of Pakistan. (20)
• Q.7. Federalism has been a continuing cause of political tension in our country. Will the 18th amendment made in the Constitution by the present Government solve this issue once for all? Take a position and support with your argument.
• Q.8. Given the problems that Pakistan is facing today, what is your vision of Pakistan in the year 2011? How, in your opinion, can be its internal and external problems solved?
• Q. 8. The location of Pakistan has given the strategic strength to the State. What are its physical features and narrate its advantages and dis-advantages.
2010
• Q.2. Shah Waliullah realized “The renaissance of Islam and Muslim Society can not be affected until the intellectual life of the Muslims is re-oriented.” Discuss critically.
• Q.3. Aligarh and Deoband movements had great contrast in their views and mission and their leaders were at draggers drawn with each other. Discuss.
• Q.4. How far is it correct to say that Quaid-i-Azam consolidated the nascent state of Pakistan? Comment.
• Q.5. Why military of Pakistan intervened in Pakistan’s politics? What is the role of the present leadership to de-politicize army? Give specific measures.
• Q.6. What is meant by National Reconciliation? What are its ingredients? Can we equate National Reconciliation with National Reconciliation Ordinance?
• Q.7. Compare and contrast the resistance movement of East Pakistan with the present movement of Baluchistan. Suggest remedies. (20)
• Q.8. Pakistan’s industry is providing jobs to various categories of workers and is earning foreign exchange for the country. Comment. (20)
2009
• Q.2. Keeping in view the diverse Muslim Reformist Movements of the sub-continent, delineate the sequential unity in formulation of Ideology of Pakistan.
• Q.3. What specific steps were initiated by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan which later-on became the Agenda points of the movement for Pakistan? How did these steps orient the political system in Pakistan?
• Q.4. Illustrate the role of Quaid-i-Azam for protecting the constitutional rights of Muslims of the sub-continent from 1916 to 1933. (20)
• Q.5. Referring to the evolution of political system, identify the commonalities among Martial Law Administrators of Pakistan. (20)
• Q.6. Discuss and debate the strength of diplomatic stance of Pakistan regarding “War on Terror”. How it can be improvised in present geo-political scenario? (20)
• Q.7. Compare and contrast the dynamics of recent Civil Society Movement, with other movements in the history of Pakistan. What impact it would print on the future of Pakistan?
• Q.8. Inspite of strong research-base, rich lands, reasonable water-resources and various land-reforms, why agriculture sector remained less-developed in Pakistan?
2008
• Q.2. What influence Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi has left on the history of Muslims of India? Discuss critically.
• Q.3. Aligarh Movement injected a new life in the dead body of the Muslim nation and helped to regain its lost glory and prestige. Discuss.
• Q.4. Quaid-e-Azam was the ambassador of “Hindu-Muslim Unity”. Discuss it in perspective of Lukhnow Pact and what future vision depicted from the pact?
• Q.5. The proposals of “Cabinet Mission” (1946) could defer the establishment of Pakistan, if accepted by Muslim League. Evaluate Critically.
• Q.6. The Constitution of Pakistan (1973) is the “mouth piece of Islam”. Discuss.
• Q.7. What is “Judicial Activism”? Has it brought Pak-Judiciary in the state of morality in the recent past? Give suggestion for the independence of Judiciary.
• Q.8. What are principal industries of Pakistan and what problems Government of Pakistan is facing for its industrial development?
2007
• Q.2. Critically evaluate the contribution made by missionaries in the growth of Muslim society in the Sub-continent of Indo-Pak.
• Q.3. The Deoband School stood for "definite religio- political goals with limited sphere of influence." Discuss.
• Q.4. Elucidate Ideology of Pakistan. What are the reasons which contributed for the development of two-nation-theory? Is two-nation-theory relevant after the fall of Dacca? Discuss.
• Q.5 Minto Morely Reform was a "tool of change" in the political system of India. Discuss it with special reference to the demands. of Simla Deputation.
• Q.6. Local government system under the "Devolution of Power Plan 2001" has miserably failed in delivering service to the masses. . Discuss.
• Q.7. "Pakistan is a federation in form and unitary in spirit." Discuss it keeping in view the strengths and weakness of Federation of Pakistan.
2006
• Q2. Describe the most notable feature of Muslims in India in the light of their monotheistic religion and egalitarian social structure.
• Q3. Discuss the role of Muslim Majority provinces in the establishment of Pakistan.
• Q4. Assess the account for the problems which Quaid-e-Azam had to face as Governor General of Pakistan
• Q5. Highlight the various characteristics of Pakistani culture. Bring out the importance of customs and traditions in the society.
• Q6. Summarize the government measures to improve the agricultural productivity in the light of introducing new irrigation projects
• Q7. Describe the distribution of Iron and Steel industry of Pakistan. Evaluate its role in the industrial development of the country
• Q8. Political map of Pakistan is the outcome of its geo-strategic location. Give a reasoned account for the statement.
2005
• Q2. summarize the political scene of the sub continent at the opening of the eighteenth century
• Q3. critically evaluate the contribution of fraizi movement in the life of Muslims in the sub continent
• Q4. examine allama iqbal’s concept of Muslim Nationalism in the light of allahabad address
• Q5. Address the importance of Pakistan’s relations with the European Union for the foreign policy of Pakistan as a whole
• Q6. Define and explain the geographic inertia and its role in the development of Pakistan
• Q7. Account for the initial concentration of agro based industry in the manufacturing belt of Pakistan
• Q8. Using as much evidence as possible, outline a case for the development of water resources in the Indus Basin. Examine also polity in this phenomenon.
2004
• Q1.Analyze the factors responsible for degeneration of muslim society in 18th century?
• Q2.'Aligarh is arsenal of Muslim India'(Quaid-e-Azam)Narrate briefly the role of Aligarh for the cause of the muslims of the Subcontinent with special reference to the final phase of their independence?
• Q3.Account for emergence of All India Muslim League and assess its importance in Indian politics during 1906-1913?
• Q4.Trace the course of khilafat movement and assess its significance for the development of muslim nationalism?
• Q5."Between 1937-1947 congress policies were such as to make Pakistan inevitable’, Discuss.
• Q6.What do you know about water crisis in Pakistan. Also suggest concrete steps for its solution.
• Q7.Throw light on the steps taken under various Govts. for the promulgation of Islamic system in the country?
• Q8.Write notes on any two:
o a.Objective resolution
o b.Six points of Mujeeb ur Rehman
o c.Pakistan's role in the war against terrorism
2003
• Q1. Discuss the role and efforts of Muslim religions leaders for the establishment of Muslim Society in the Sub-Continent.
• Q2. Discuss the ideological foundations of the "Two Nations Theory17 with reference to the contributions of Dr. Iqbal and the Quaid-i-Azam.
• Q3. Cxamine the natute of Congress rule in the Provinces under the Government of India Act, 1935. What was its impact on the Muslim Politics?
• Q4. As a result of British-Hindu conspiracy on the eve of independence the State of Pakistan winch ultimately emerged in August 1947, was not so strong as visualized by the Quaid-i-Azam but only a "mutilated", ^moth-eaten* and "truncated" Pakistan. Elucidate.
• Q5. "'Muhammad Ali Formula was practicable compromise between the two wings of Pakistan on the questions of representation/' To what extent, it was acceptable to both the wings of Pakistan?
• Q6. To what extent the version of Francis Mudie was true that "the greatest danger* to Pakistan in 1947 was "the refugee problem in West Punjab" and how did the Policy-makers of Pakistan respond to it?
• Q7. The so-called 'Instrument of Accession' of Bharat with Kashmir "is fraudulent and impossible to accept" as it is "based on violence". 1 the light of'the Quaid-i-Azanrs statement make a comparison and correlation of the Slate of Jammu and Kashmir with the State of Junagadh, Manavadhar, Mangrol, Sardargarh, Bantva and Hyderabad etc.
• Q8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10,10)
o Problems of Educational System in Pakistan
o Geo-Political; position of Pakistan.
o "Pakistan is a rich country where poor people live."

2002
• Briefly describe the evolution of Muslim society in the sub-continent.
• There is an “unbridgeable gulf between Hinduism and Islam and their followers existed together in the same land for hundreds of years like tow streams which continue to unparallel to each other indefinitely, without ever becoming one body of water”. Elucidate.
• State the reasons Sir Syed advanced to the Indian Muslims to eschew politics. To what extent he was successful?
• The Ulemas of Nadwah attempted to make a synthesis of Modernism of Aligarh and Conversation of Deoband in their syllabus. Discuss.
• The Quaid-e-Azam was against the performance of “a surgical operation” on the provinces because such a step would be a dangerous proposition and would “let loose terrible forces”. In the light of the statement, discuss the division of the Punjab and Bengal.
• Why ONE-UNIT was created and subsequently abolished? Explain.
• The Indian Policy on Kashmir is caught on the horns of a dilemma and that dilemma is that if it accepts the verdict of the people, it has to vacate the territory of state of Junagarh, Manavadhar, Mangrol, Hyderabad etc. Explain.
• What are the problems of industrialization in Pakistan? How they can be solved?
2001
• Briefly describe the evolution of Muslim Society in the Subcontinent from 1206 onwards and analyze its downfall after the 17th century.
• Discuss the salient aspects of Shah Waliullah's Movement and analyze its impact on the Muslims of the Subcontinent.
• "Basically educational in character, the Aligarh Movement was not devoid of political objectives". Discuss.
• Make a critical comparison of the Nehru Report and the Quaid-e-Azam's Fourteen Points.
• Write a comprehensive essay on the promulgation of Islamic system in Pakistan with special reference to the role played by the Ulema in the process.
• 'The US attack on Afghanistan in October 2001 has had serious repercussions for Pakistan". Discuss.
• Write an analytical essay on the growth of population in Pakistan after Independence and underscore its effects on the country's socioeconomic climate.
• Write detailed notes on any TWO of the following:
o Chaudhri Rehmat AH.
o Allama Iqbal.
o Kashmir conflict.
o Kalabagh Dam.
2000
o Give an account of the evolution of the Muslim society in the sub-continent from 1206 to 1526 A.D.
o Analyze the significance of Lahore Resolution in the History of freedom movement.
o Evaluate the policies of the Cripps Mission. To what extent were these policies favorable for the Muslims of the sub-continent?
o Give a critical appraisal of the constitutional crisis during the period of Governor General Ghulam Mohammad. Write its effects on the subsequent history of Pakistan.
o Analyze the main causes of the debacle of East Pakistan. What are its consequences on the history of Pakistan?
o Discuss Corruption as number one problem of Pakistan. What practicable and feasible steps should be taken to eradicate this menace.
o Write a note on Balochistan; its area, population, economy, education and the problems of the people.
o Write short notes on any Two of the following:-
o Assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan.
o The salient features of the Constitution of 1956.
o Unemployment in Pakistan.