[h=2]CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Paper 2011[/h]
[h=2]Pakistan Affairs Paper 2009[/h]
[h=2]Pakistan Affairs Paper 2008[/h]
[h=2]Pakistan Affairs[/h]
[h=2]Pak Affairs 2006[/h]
| PART-I MCQ’S Q.1 Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the answer sheet. (i) Who recalled Muhammad Bin Qasim from Sindh? (a) Caliph Walid (b) Caliph Sulaiman (c) Caliph Abdul Aziz (d) None of these (ii) What was thereal name Shah Waliullah? (a) Qutubddin Ahmed Faruqi (b) Qutubddin Ahmed Siddiqui (c) QUtubddin Ahmed Syed (d) None of these (iii) Who was formal teacher of Syed Ahmed Barelvi? (a) Sheikh Ahmed Sirhandi (b) Shah Walliullah (c) Shah Abdul Aziz (d) None of these (iv) Who for the first time translated the Holy QUran in Urdu language? (a) Shah Walliullah and Shah Abdul Aziz (b) Shah Abdul Qadir and Shah Rafiuddin (c) Syed Ahmed Baralvi and Shah Ismail Dehlvi (d) None of these (v) Faraizi Movemnents was primarily a religious movemtn. What change Dudhu Mian brought in the movemtn? (a) Transferred it into a gurreilla movement (b) Transferred it into a political movement (c) Transferred it into a Cultural movement (d) None of these (vi) Which of the following was/were the drawback(s) of the government of Indian Act 1858? (a) Control of the Secratery of State for India and his council was bureaucratic in nature (b) Expencese of the Secratery of State for India and his Council became a burden on Indian revenues: (c) Both of these (d) None of these (vii) By how many member(s) the Executive Council of the Governor General was enlarged under the Indian Council Act of 1861 ? (a) One member (b) Two members (c) Four members (d) None of these (viii) As per the Govermnet of Indain Act 1858, the transfer of the contaol of the Government of Indian from the East Indian Company and assumption by the Crown was to be announced by Queen’s Proclamation, which was accordinly read in a Darbar. Where was this Darbar held? (a) Calcuta (b) Delhi (c) Allahabad (d) None of these (ix) Where, during the War of Independence, was Sir Syed Ahmed Khan woking/ posted. (a) Delhi (b) Bijnaur (c) Aligarh (d) None of these (x) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan established a Treanslation Society (later, renamed as ‘Scientific society’) in 1864. In which town was it founded? (a) Bijnaur (b) Aligarh (c) Ghazipur (d) None of these (xi) In 1867, some promienent Hindus of Banares Launched a movement for the replacement of Urde written in Nasta’leeq by Hindi written in Deva Nagiri script as the Court language. In which province(s) was this movement started? (a) Bengal Province (b) Central Provinces (c) North-western Provinces (d) None of these (xii) What was the designation of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in M.A.O school at Aligarh? (a) Secretary, Managing Committee (b) President, Managing Committee (c) Parton, Managing Committee (d) None of these (xiii) Which organization is considered the first Muslim political body contitured to represt the Muslims of the subcontinewnt as a whole? (a) Anjuman-e-Mussalmanan-e-Hind (b) Central National Mohammadan Association (c) Urdu Defence Association (d) None of these (xiv) Mention the importance annoucments(s) that was/were made by the Governor General Lord Hardinge in thie Darbar at Delhi in 1911? (a) Annulment of the partition of Bengal (b) Transfer of Capital from Calcutta to Delhi (c) Both of these (d) None of these (xv) Which Muslim leader left the politics after the cancellation of the partition of Bengal? (a) Nawab Salimullah Khan (b) Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk (c) Nawab Hamidullah Khan (d) None of these (xvi) First sesstion of All-indian Muslim League was helo on 29-30 December 19074. where was it held? (a) Lahore (b) Aligarh (c) Karachi (d) None of these (xvii) “Few individuals significantly alter the source of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anuone can be created with creating a nation-state. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three”. Who made these remarks about Quaid-e-Azam? (a) Stanley Wolpert (b) Ian Stephens (c) Lawrence Ziring (d) None of these (xviii) The All-indian Muslim League observed ‘Day of Delivernce’ after the resignation of the All-India Congress minstereis. On what date was it observed? (a) 22 octuber 1938 (b) 22 December 1938 (c) 22 October 1939 (d) None of these (xix) Who was the first leader of opposition in the first National Assembly constituted under the 1962 contitution of Pakistan? (a) Sardar Bahadur Khan (b) Khan. A sabur (c) Mumtaz Daultana (d) None of these (xx) In which year Pakistan become ‘Republic’? (a) 1947 (b) 1956 (c) 1962 (d) None of these PART-II Q.2 Briefly analyze and discuss the contribution of the religious reforms – Shaik Ahmed Sirhandi, Shah Walliullah, Syed Ahmed Barelvi and the like – in the growth of Muslim consciousness in the South-Asian subcontinent. Q.3 John Plamentaz 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 role played by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Allama Iqbal and the Quaid-e-Azam in strengthening the Muslim nationalism in India. Q.4 Describe the main content and relative importance of the Lucknow Pact and Delhi Muslim Proposals and their respective impact on the subsequent political development 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 crises/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. 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 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? |
[h=2]Pakistan Affairs Paper 2010[/h]
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[h=2]Pakistan Affairs Paper 2009[/h]
| GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III (PAKISTAN AFFAIRS) Q.2 Keeping in view the diverse Muslim reformist Movements of the subcontinent, delineate the sequential unity in the formulation of the ideology of Pakistan. Q.3 What specific steps were initiated by Sir Syed Ahmed 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-e-Azam for protecting the constitutional rights of Muslims of the subcontinent from 1916-1933? Q.5 Referring to the evolution of Political System, identify the commonalities in among the martial law administrators of Pakistan? Q.6 Discuss and debate the diplomatic stance of Pakistan regarding “war on terror “. How can it be improvised in thecurrent geo-political situation? Q.7 Compare and contrast the dynamics of recent civil society Movement with other movements in the history of Pakistan? What impact would it print on Future of Pakistan? Q.8 Inspite of strong research base, rich lands, reasonable water resources and various land reforms why agriculture remained less developed in Pakistan.? __________________ Default Pakistan Affairs 2009 (MCQ Portion) i).Who rejected the verdicts of jurists that idol worshippers are liable to be murdered? (a) Mahmood Ghaznawi (b) Shamd-ud-Din Iltumish (c) Jalal-ud-Din Deroz (d) None of these ii). Who constructed five canals to remove scarcity of water? (a) Alauddin Khaliji (b) Ghyas-ud-Din Tughlaq (c) Feroz Shah Tughlaq (d) Akbar iii). Who laid foundation of Agra city? (a) Sikandar Lodhi (b) Babur (c) Shah Jahan (d) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan ( this option shows good sense of humour of the Paper setter) iv). Who wrote "Humanyun Nama"? (a) Shahabuddin (b) Gulbadan Begum (c) Humayun (d) Qudrat Ullah Shahab ( ) v). Who accepted Akbar's "Din-e-Illahi"? (a) Todar Mal (b) Ma'an Singh (c) Birbal (d) None of these vi). Which office held supreme judicial authority during Mughal rule? (a) King (b) Qazi-ul-Qazat (c) Saddar-us-Sadur (d) None of these vii). Who supported moslim participation in politics? (a) Wiqar-ul-Mulk (b) Mohsin-ul-Mulk (c) Maulana Zafar Ali khan (d) Allama Iqbal viii). Who is the author of "Hunter par Hunter"? (a) Depuy Nazir Ahmed (b) Sir syed Ahmed Khan (c) Maulana Zafar Ali khan (d) None of these ix). Who drafted "Wardha Scheme" under the guidance of Ghandi? (a) Abul Kalam Azad (b) Nahru (c) Dr. Zakir hussain (d) None of these x). How many moslim seats were secured by All India Moslim League in 1945-46 Election of Provincial assemblies? (a) 396 (b) 425 (c) 441 (d) None of these xi). Who presided over the session of Constituent Assmbly of Pakistan 10 August 1947? (a) Quaid-e-Azam (b) Liaqat ali khan (c) Ch. Khaliq-uz-Zaman (d) Sir Agha Khan xii). Who rejected the theory of composite nationalism advanced by the Indian National congress? (a) Mualana Maudoodi (b) Allam Mashriqi (c) Hussain Ahmed Madni (c) Quaid-e-Azam xiii). Who was convicted in Rawalpindi Conspiray Case? (a) Shorash Kashmiri (b) Habib Jalib (c) Faiz ahmed Faiz (d) None of these xiv). In which constitution of Pakistan, the Ministers were neither members of the parlimant nor answerable to pa |
| GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III (PAKISTAN AFFAIRS) PART-I (MCQ) (COMPULSORY) Q.1 Select the best option/Answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the Answer Sheet. i. Mahmud of Ghazni waged war against rebellious India in the year of: a. 900 b. 1000 c. 1100 d. None of these ii. Shahab-ud-Din Muhammad Ghuri defeated Pirthviraj in the year 1192 in the field of: a. Panipat b. Nagpur c. Tarori d. None of these iii. Qutb-ud-Din Aibak was succeeded on Delhi throne by: a. Aram Shah b. Iltumish c. Razia Sultana d. None of these iv. The downfall of Muslim rule in India started with the demise of: a. Akbar b. Aurangzeb c. Bahadur Shah Zafar d. None of these v. The Holy Quran was first translated into Persian by: a. Shah Ismail Shaheed b. Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi c. Shah Waliullah d. None of these vi. Anjuman-e-Islamia Punjab was founded for the renaissance of Islam in the year: a. 1849 b. 1859 c. 1869 d. None of these vii. “Pakistan’s Constitution should incorporate the essential principles of Islam, which are as good and relevant in our day, as were 1300 years ago. But Pakistan should not be a theocratic state ruled by priests.” This statement was given by: a. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan b. Allama Iqbal c. Quaid-e-Azam d. None of these viii. Who was appointed first President of Muslim league? a. Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk b. Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk c. Nawab Saleem Ullah d. None of these ix. Who divided Bengal into East and West Bengal in July 1905? a. Lord Curzon b. Lord Minto c. Lord Morely d. None of these x. Dyarchy was first introduced in the Act of: a. 1909 b. 1919 c. 1935 d. None of these. xi. The resolution of non-cooperation with British Government was passed in the meeting of All India National Congress in 1920, which was held at: a. Madras b. Bomby c. Nagpur d. None of these xii. The Simon Commission arrived in India on: a. 3rd February, 1927 b. 3rd February, 1928 c. 3rd February, 1929 d. None of these xiii. The British Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award in 1932 at the end of: a. First Round Table Conference b. Second Round Table Conference c. Third Round Table Conference d. None of these xiv. All India Muslim League observed the “Direct Action Day” on: a. August 6, 1944 b. August 6, 1945 c. August 6, 1946 d. None of these. xv. Objective Resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on: a. March 12, 1947 b. March 12, 1948 c. March 12, 1949 d. None of these xvi. With regard the division of power between Federation and Provinces the Constitution of Pakistan (1962) was provided with: a. Single list of subjects b. Two lists of subjects c. Three lists of subjects d. None of these xvii. The height of Pakistan’s highest mountain Pak-Godwin Austin is as high as: a. 26, 250 ft b. 27, 250 ft c. 28, 250 ft d. None of these xviii. The Government of Pakistan established the Indus River System Authority in the year: a. 1960 b. 1970 c. 1980 d. None of these xix. Under the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 Pakistan has the right to use exclusively the water of: a. Ravi, Sutleg and Chenab b. Sutleg, Chenab and Jhelum c. Chenab, Jhelum and Indus d. None of these xx. At present Pakistan has vast natu |
[h=2]Pakistan Affairs[/h]
[h=2]Pak Affairs 2006[/h]
| Q1. Describe the most notable feature of Muslims in India in the light of their monothestic religion and egalitarian social structure.Q2. Discuss the role of Muslim Majority provinces in the establishment of Pakistan. Q3. Assess the account for the problems which Quaid-e-Azam had to face as Governer General of Pakistan Q4. Highlight the various characteristics of Pakistani culture. bring out the importance of customs and traditions in the society. Q5. Summarize the government measures to improve the agricultural productivity in the light of introducing new irrigation projects Q6. Describe the distribution of Iron and Steel industry of Pakistan. Evaluate its role in the industrial development of the country Q7. Political map of Pakistan is the outcome of its geo-strategic location. Give a reasoned account for the statement. |
[h=2]CSS General Knowledge (Pakistan Affairs)[/h]
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