EXAMINATION, 1981
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Why do we have a traditional of agitation, protest and demonstration in Pakistan and not of a
smooth democratic change? Analyse.
2. Suppose you are asked by the Government of Pakistan to present a proposal identifying the
problems of National Integration and suggesting their possible solutions. Give examples.
3. Pakistani culture combines the seemingly paradoxical characteristics of Diversity and Unity.
Do you agree. Give examples.
4. Write a short essay on “The impact of Mechanised Farming in Pakistan.”
5. What in your view were the most significant causes of the breakdown of the constitutional
process in Pakistan on any one of the following occasions:
a) October, 1958
b) March, 1969
c) July, 1977
6. What are the major economic problems confronting Pakistan? What measures do you
propose to overcome these?
7. Why was One Unit created and why was it dismembered?
8. Discuss the role played by Allama Mohammad Iqbal in the awakening of Muslim India.
9. What are the reasons behind the strong political influence of bureaucracy and the military in
Pakistan” Explain briefly.
10. Write short notes on any two of the following:
a) Chaudhri Mohammad Ali
b) 1965 War between Pakistan and India
c) The Pakistan Resolution
d) The Day of Deliverance
e) Pakistan Writers’ Guild
f) The significance of the 14th August
g) The process of Islamization of Pakistan
h) The Waliullah Movement
i) The Two Nations Theory
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EXAMINATION, 1982
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is Islamic interpretation of nation and nationality and how much Pakistani concept
of ideology receives strength from it?
2. What was in principle the form of monarchy during the Muslim rule in the sub-continent
and how did it differ with the rise of the Mughal power in India?
3. Compare the roles of Aligarh and Deoband institutions in the Muslim awakening in the
sub-continent: how far did they differ in their approaches towards the British?
4. What are the determinant of the foreign policy of a country? How lar did they affect the
growth and development of the current foreign policy of Pakistan.
5. Trace out the relationship between the Muslim community of India and the people of
Afghanistan. Why could this harmony not be maintained after 1947.
6. A nation ought to have certain characteristics. What characteristics in general do you
notice as a nation in the people of Pakistan.
7. Give an account of the trade relations between Pakistan and the People’s Republic of
China. How far the Chinese economic assistance programme to Pakistan is effective?
8. R.C.D. though purely economic was considered political in international circles. Make an
assessment of its performance in the past and its prospects for the future.
9. What are the pre-requisites of “Democracy”. Why has it not made much headway in
Pakistan.
10. Write short notes on any three of the following:
i) Ubaidullah Sindhi
ii) Tarbela Dam
iii) Fall of East Pakistan
iv) Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
v) Rupee-Dollar Delink
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EXAMINATION, 1983
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt five questions only including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. All
questions carry equal marks.
1. Fill in the blanks: 20
i) The total area of Pakistan is ______ out of which ______ percent is covered by Balochistan
Province.
ii) The recent total population of Pakistan is out of which percent lives in urban areas.
iii) There are ______ Divisions in Pakistan and districts in the State of Azad Jammu and
Kashmir.
iv) The boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan measures about______ and —
v) The State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir contains — of total area and ______ of total
population.
vi) Two most important western tributaries of River Indus are and ______
vii) The first Muslim Educational institution was founded in ______ by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
by the name of _i_
viii) Muslim League was founded in by
ix) The pamphlet issued in England in _______ demanding national status for the north-west of
Indian subcontinent with the name of Pakistan was entitled _______
x) Members of the cabinet mission included ______ and _______
xi) According to the agreement of division of assets of British India, Pakistan was to receive
_________ percent of the joint assets.
xii) Quaid-e-Azam died on __________ and Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated on
_________
xiii) The GNP increased in Pakistan from _______ in early 1970s to _________ in early
1980s.
xiv) Congress and Muslim League agreed on Communal Representation and national
independence in ________ and signed the famous -__-
xv) Rasul Barrage is built on _________ and Warsak Dam is built on _________
xvi) The title Quaid-i-Azam was coined by____________
xvii) Sind Sagar Doab is situated between rivers
xviii) Two important species of trees found on the warm rainy slopes at 3000 to 5000 ft. of
Murree Hills are _______ and
xix) Two important oil fields of Pakistan are located at ______ and ______
xx) Nation celebrates September 6th as ______
2. Describe the factor which led to the partition of Indo-Pak sub-continent in 1947. 20
3. Why Pakistan is called an ideological State? Discuss. 20
4 Explain the salient features of the 1973 Constitution of the Islamic Republic of
Pakistan. 20
5. Elucidate with, examples character and structure of the economy of Pakistan,. .
6. Discuss the religion, religious faith and practices of any two minority groups living in
Pakistan. 20
7. Identify and discuss the major social problems of Pakistan and suggest their possible
solutions. 20
8. Critically examine the impact of Afghanistan crisis on Pakistan’s security
environment. 20
9. Discuss new trends in Indo-Pakistan relations in the light of respective proposals for No-War Pact and Treaty of Peace and Friendship. 20
10. Write notes on any two of the following: 20
a) Indus Waters Treaty.
b) U.S. Economic Aid to Pakistan.
c) South-Asian Regional Co-operation (SAARC)
d) Pakistan’s Foreign Policy towards NAM.
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EXAMINATION, 1984
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. In Pakistan we have been trying to organize society on the basis of Islamic principles.
Explain what will be the shape of economic system in such a polity?
2. What peculiar qualities of character made Quaid-i-Azam successful in his struggle for
Pakistan?
3. The nature of federation has been a matter of serious concern in our politics. What would
you suggest to synthesize the need for an effective center with the urge for maximum
autonomy?
4. Give a brief account of Pakistan’s contribution towards unity among Muslim nations.
5. In view of threats from India and danger from the Soviet-controlled Afghanistan what
are our foreign policy options.
6. What would you suggest to cope with employment situation after our labour force
returns from abroad?
7. Assess Pakistan’s prospects in the field of oil and gas production.
8. Suggest measures to improve the status of women in our society.
9. Point out the causes of deteriorating standards of our games and sports. Suggest remedies.
10. Discuss some of the measures taken by the present government to ensure accountability of public servants.
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EXAMINATION, 1985
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt five questions only including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. All questions
carry equal marks.
1. Give short answers of the following:
a) When was the partition of Bengal annulled?
b) Who was the President of the London Muslim League?
c) Who presided over the annual session of the All India Muslim League in 1930?
d) What portfolio was held by Liaquat Ali Khan in the Interim Government?
e) What is the name of the second highest peak in Pakistan?
f) What is the largest foreign exchange earning source of Pakistan”
g) Name any one language spoken in Northern Areas.
h) When was Pakistani rupee delinked from US dollar?
1) Who is the author of ‘Emergence of Pakistan’?
j) What is the original title of 'Mosadis-i-Hali.
k) Who was the editor of 'Tehzib-ul-Akhlaq.
1) Who was the writer of ‘Shah Nama-i-Islam
m) Write the names of two classes writer in the regional languages of Pakistan.
a) Name the first major dam built in Pakistan.
o) When was the Indus Basin Treaty signed?
P) Who was leader of Pakistan delegation in Bandung Conference?
q) In what year the Boundary Agreement between Pakistan and the People’s Republic of
China was signed?
r) Which country opposed Pakistan’s entry in the UN?
s) Who was the fourth Governor General of Pakistan?
t) Name the pass which links Pakistan with the People’s Republic of China.
2. What were the man proposals of the Cabinet Mission? Why did it fail? -
3. Discuss the two major problems faced by the Government of Pakistan soon after
independence.
4. Discuss the significance of the Objectives Resolution in the constitutional history of
5. What are the factors that have deterred agricultural development in Pakistan at the
desired pace?
6. Discuss the steps taken by Pakistan to Islamic its economic system.
7. Discuss the impact of foreign remittances on the socio-cultural values in Pakistan
8. How far ideology has influenced the foreign policy of Pakistan?
9. Our education system has failed to meet the needs of the world of work. Comment.
10. Write notes on any two of the following:
i) Federal Shariat Court
ii) Ansari Commission Report.
in) Nuclear Progranunc of Pakistan.
iv) Karachi Steel Mills.
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EXAMINATION, 1986
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER HI
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Answer any five questions. All questions carry Equal Marks:
1. What is the ideology of Pakistan? Discuss.
2. "Syed Ahmad's role in the Muslim political awakening must be prefaced with the
statement that he was neither a politician nor a political leader. He was essentially a social
reformer and his panacea for all the ills of his community was education.” Discuss.
3. Write notes on:
a) Lucknow Pact of 1916
b) Khilafat Movement.
4. What do you understand by the Two Nations Theory? Discuss.
5. Write a critical note on the Kashmir issue.
6. “The Ninth Constitutional Amendment lays the basis for complete Islamisation in the
country.” Discuss.
7. What are the major problems being faced by the rural population in Pakistan? How far
are these covered by the current 5-year Plan?
8. What are the social, economic and political consequences of unchecked population
growth? Discuss in the context of Pakistan.
9. Identify the problems of national integration, and suggest steps for its promotion.
10. Analyse the factors which stand in the way of fuller cooperation amongst Muslim countries. Suggest concrete steps to hasten tl-e process.
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EXAMINATION, 1987
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt five questions only including Question No. 1, which is compulsory. All
questions carry equal marks.
1. .Fill in the blanks:
i) Quran was for the first time translated in Urdu by
ii) In the Sub-continent Suhrawardiyah Silsalah was founded by ______
iii) Haji Shariatullah founded the _________ Movement in Bengal.
iv)The total area of Pakistan is ________ sq kilometers.
v) The main river of Balochistan Plateau is ______
vi) The Standard time of Pakistan is the local time of_______
vii) “____________ “was written by____________.
viii) The height of K2 is ______
4. Syed Ahmad Khan, Allama lqbal and Jinnah shifted from unity-stance to separatism.
Elucidate.
5. What solid steps would you suggest to pull Pakistan out of factionalism? Why?
6. Identify, beside ideology, other factors which were responsible for the creation of Pakistan.
7. Suggest practical measures for Pakistan to take in order to cohesify Muslim world for putting
flesh on the shiny body of OIC for turning it into a force to reckon with.
8. Compare and contrast Pakistan’s Afghan Policy with that of its, Kashmir Policy.
9. What would you do with the natural resources, agriculture, industry manpower and export
and import to turn it into a rich country.
10. Evaluate the efforts for promulgation of Islamic System in Pakistan.
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EXAMINAXION, 1989
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any Five questions, All questions carry equal marks.
I. Make a critical apparaisal of Shah Wali-ullah’s efforts for the revival of Muslim rule in India.
How far he was successful in his mission?
2. Evaluate the contribution of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan towards the growth of Muslim
Nationalism in this sub-continent.
3. Identify and evaluate the salient features of the’ Lucknow Pact of 1916.
4. Why did Quaid-i-Azam change from his earlier role of the “Ambassador of Hindi
Muslim unity” to the fiercest champion of the Muslim cause? Discuss.
5 Discuss the nature and purpose of the Khilafat Movement Why it failed to achieve its
desired objectives?
6. Evaluate Allama Iqbal's solution of the “complex politico-religious problems of the
sub-continent” in the light of his Allahabad address of 1930.
7. Discuss the fundamental principles of the Lahore Resolution.
8. Discuss the chief characteristics of tribal’, rural and urban societies in Pakistan.
9 Discuss the role of natural resources in the economic development of Pakistan
10. Explain the geographical background to the development of irrigation in the Indus Plain
and discuss the agricultural problems which have resulted from the development of irrigation
and suggest possible solution.
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EXAMINATION, 1990
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. ‘A Strong sense of a separate identity has been one of the prominent characteristics of the
Muslim community in the sub-continent’. Point out the factors that created a sense of separate
identity among Indian Muslims.
2. ‘In the distressed situation Sir Syed endeavoured to make the Muslim psychologically
adjusted to the new environment’. Elaborate.
3. Discuss the importance of separate Electorate in the history of Muslims’ political
struggle in the sub-continent.
4.Explain what type of political system the Quaid-i-Azam had visualised for Pakistan.
5.Examine the Radcliffe Award and discuss its repercussions on the Indo-Pak relations.
6. Federalism has been a continuing cause of political tension in our country. What type of
federal structure you would suggest for Pakistan?
7. ‘The failure of the cause of national integration in Pakistan and of democracy is directly
attributed to the failure of its leadership —both political and intellectual’. Comment.
8. Give a brief description of the various programmes for rural development and explain why
these have not succeeded in improving our rural life.
9. Write a note on the main sources of energy in our country. Suggest measures for the
development.
10. Point out difficulties in the way of our scientific and technological progress. What would you suggest to overcome these difficulties.
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EXAMINATION, 1991
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Briefly discuss impactof movements for reform —Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi, Shah Wall Ullah,
Aligarh, Deoband and Nadwah — on Muslims of sub Continent.
2. Separatism is, in part, outcome of Hindu reaction and attitude towards events like Hindi
Urdu controversy, partition of Bengal, separate electorate and the like. Discuss.
3. Analyse political developments between Iqbal’s Allahabad address and the Lahore
Resolution.
4. Evaluate political sagacity of Quaid-i-Azam demonstrated during his struggle for Pakistan.
Give examples.
5. Identify issues and problems facing implementation of Islamic Ideology under contemporary
environment.
6. Explain characteristics of Pakistan’s political culture discussing their relevancy to
understanding of political set-up in Pakistan.
7. Pakistan’s experience with federalism is replete with grievances. Suggest effective political
and constitutional measures to mollify the aggrieved.
8. Given the limited resources and international constraints, financial technological and ideological, what would be your strategy to bring about meaningful and solid development in Pakistan within one decade.
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EXAMINATION, 1992
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Since the day Muslims set their foot in the sub-continent their concern had been to preserve
their faith, their culture and their separate entity. Elaborate.
2, “Sir Syed’s contribution to Muslim renaissance in India can be summarized in one phrase and
that was the inculcation of self-confidence in his people”. Explain.
3. Discuss the developments leading the Muslims and the Congress towards parting of ways in
the late twenties.
4. Do you agree with the assessment that constitutionalism remained an elementary part of
Quaid-i-Azam’s political character. Give arguments in support of your contention.
5. Explain the Objectives Resolution of 1949 and point out its significance for later political
developments.
6. Discuss population growth as a factor conditioning our social and economic development.
7. Point out main obstacles in the way of developing our energy resources. Can you suggest
solutions politically acceptable to all?
8. Under the contemporary environment what should be the main features of Islamic economic system particularly its banking.
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EXAMINATION, 1993
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum marks: 100
Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Sum up the consequences of the failure of the War of Independence of 1857 with special
reference to its effects on the Muslims of South Asia.
2. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan had foreseen that two nations — Muslims and Hindus could not sit on
the same throne and remain equal in power. Discuss.
3. Describe the main recommendations of the Nehru Report. What was the Muslim reaction to
them?
4. Do you agree with Sir Reginald Coupland’s view that Congress’s ‘totalitarian mentality’ and
the attempt to coerce the Muslim League failed and the reaction of Jinnah and has followers
constituted an historic turning point in the course of Indian politics?
5. What sort of changes does one detect in the belief system that is Islam and that provides an
important ideological underpinning for the state in Pakistan?
6. Analyse the cause of failure of National Integration in Pakistan.
7. How far is the political instability in Pakistan due to its unstable political parties?
8. Describe briefly the geographical features and the natural resources of Pakistan.
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