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POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-I
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
S.No.
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2009
POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-I R.No.

(PART-I) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:20

TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80

NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

PART – I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) The turning point in the life of Plato came in the year 339 BC when he was of:
(a) 24 years (b) 26 years
(c) 28 years (d) None of these
(ii) “The cause of sedition is always to be found in inequality” is said by:
(a) Plato (b) Aristotle
(c) Machiavelli (d) None of these
(iii) According to Aristotle the end of state is:
(a) Logical (b) Legal
(c) Ethical (d) None of these
(iv) Allama Iqbal characterized as “the sharp agent of devil” to a political philosopher namely:
(a) Chanki Kutalia (b) Machiavelli
(c) Karl Marx (d) None of these
(v) Al-Mawardi was a jurist who followed the fiqha of:
(a) Imam Malik (b) Imam Shafi
(c) Imam Abu Hanifa (d) None of these
(vi) The concept of sovereignty was introduced for the first time into politics by:
(a) Hugo Grotious (b) Jean Bodin
(c) Thomas Hobbes (d) None of these
(vii) Khawaja Abu Ali Hasan bin Ali bin Ishaq is widely known in the history of Islamic Political
thoughts:
(a) Al-Farabi (b) Al-Ghazali
(c) Al-Mawardi (d) None of these
(viii) The Fascism of Plato got birth in 4th century BC, whereas the modern fascism is the product of:
(a) 18th century (b) 19th century
th
(c) 20 century (d) None of these
(ix) “Ilmul-Iqtisad” is written by:
(a) Ibn-Khuldun (b) Allama Iqbal
(c) Niza-ul-Mulk Tusi (d) None of these
(x) “A summary of Plato’s Laws” was written by:
(a) Al-Farabi (b) Al-Ghazali
(c) Al-Mawardi (d) None of these
(xi) The Doctrine which is a curious blend of German Idealism, English economics and French
revolutionary and social thoughts known as:
(a) Socialism (b) Communism
(c) Fascism (d) None of these
(xii) J.S. Mill wrote a famous book “On Liberty” in the year:
(a) 1759 (b) 1859
(c) 1895 (d) None of these
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(xiii) Allama Iqbal did his M.A. in Philosophy from Government College Lahore in the year:
(a) 1890 (b) 1895
(c) 1899 (d) None of these
(xiv) “Re-construction of Religious Thought in Islam” was written by:
(a) Rosenthal (b) Al-Mawardi
(c) Ibn-Khuldun (d) None of these
(xv) Machia velli wrote “The Discourses of the first ten books on Titus Livius” in the year:
(a) 1735 (b) 1745
(c) 1755 (d) None of these
(xvi) Montesquieu restricts forms of Government upto:
(a) 3 (b) 4
(c) 5 (d) None of these
(xvii) Jean Jacques Rousseau was born on 28th June 1712 at:
(a) New York (b) Washington D.C.
(c) Geneva (d) None of these
(xviii) “Man when separated from Law and Justice is the worst of all animals”, is the saying of:
(a) Plato (b) Aristotle
(c) Machiavelli (d) None of these
(xix) The Great but ungrateful pupil of his Master who was born in 384 BC was:
(a) Plato (b) Aristotle
(c) Socrate (d) None of these
(xx) “An Essay concerning Human Understanding” was published in 1690, is the most important work
of:
(a) J.S. Mill (b) Benthum
(c) Thomous Hobber (d) None of these

PART – II
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. Selecting at least TWO questions
NOTE: from EACH SECTION. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
SECTION – I
Q.2. Examine Montesquieu’s Theory of Separation of Powers. Why has he been called the
Aristotle of eighteenth century? Discuss? (20.
Q.3. Write note on the following: (10+10)
(i) Appreciation and criticism of Rousseau’s theory of General Will.
(ii) Mao’s views on Individualism.
Q.4. Discuss the Theory of Kingship as propounded by Nizamul-Mulk Tusi. (20)
Q.5. Discuss Plato’s contribution to the History of Political Thought. (20)

SECTION – II
Q.6. Discuss organization & functions of pressure groups. Point out indicators of its effectiveness also.(20)
Q.7. Define and discuss Liberty and its Safeguards. Enlist the causes of its decline in Modern times also.
(20)
Q.8. Write notes on the following: (10+10)
(i) Principles of Fascism.
(ii) Merits of Federation.

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 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
S.No.
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2009
POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-II R.No.

(PART-I) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:20

TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80

NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

PART – I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) Any British national is eligible to become a member of House of Commons if he has attained the
age of:
(a) 18 years (b) 21 years
(c) 25 years (d) None of these
(ii) Lenin was elected as President on:
(a) 24th October 1917 (b) 25th October 1917
(c) 21st November 1918 (d) None of these
(iii) Approval of any draft at House of Lords requires minimum presence of:
(a) 20 members (b) 30 members
(c) 40 members (d) None of these
(iv) As per 1st Communist Constitution of Russia, the Presidium consist of:
(a) 29 members (b) 33 members
(c) 39 members (d) None of these
(v) In the ancient times England remained under Roman rule for about:
(a) 350 years (b) 400 years
(c) 450 years (d) None of these
(vi) American autonomy was admitted by the British Empire in the year:
(a) 1776 (b) 1783
(c) 1786 (d) None of these
st
(vii) George Washington was appointed 1 President of USA on:
(a) 6 April 1789 (b) 4 March 1789
(c) 20 January 1789 (d) None of these
(viii) For 50 years during 1533 to 1583 Russia was ruled by:
(a) Alexender the Great (b) Ivan IV
(c) Ivan III (d) None of these
(ix) Tenure of French Senate is:
(a) 5 years (b) 6 years
(c) 9 years (d) None of these
(x) Out of total population of Turkey, the Muslims are:
(a) 96% (b) 97%
(c) 98% (d) None of these
(xi) Referendum was conducted for approval of 1982 constitution of Turkey on:
(a) 7 November 1982 (b) 17 November 1982
(c) 27 November 1981 (d) None of these
(xii) The 1st French Republic was proclaimed on:
(a) 8 August 1788 (b) 23 June 1789
(c) 10 August 1792 (d) None of these

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 (xiii) Last Emperor of China ruled the country till the year :
(a) 1810 (b) 1912
(c) 1942 (d) None of these
(xiv) Upto 83% Chinese farmers came under combined cultivation scheme in the year:
(a) 1868 (b) 1946
(c) 1950 (d) None of these
(xv) On return from France Allama Ayatullah Khumani was very well received by the people of Iran
on:
(a) 1st January 1979 (b) 21st January 1979
(c) 31st January 1979 (d) None of these
(xvi) Dr. Mussadiq the then Prime Minister dethroned the Iranian King for implementation of
Democracy in the year:
(a) 1953 (b) 1954
(c) 1954 (d) None of these
(xvii) “Lok Sabha”, the Lower House of Parliament of India, consist of:
(a) 1300 members (b) 1400 members
(c) 1500 members (d) None of these
(xviii) Minimum age to become a member of “Rajia Sabha” in India is:
(a) 25 years (b) 30 years
(c) 35 years (d) None of these
(xix) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah spent last days of his life at:
(a) Ziarat (b) Quetta
(c) Karachi (d) None of these
(xx) Objective Resolution was made a part of preamble of Pakistan Constitution of:
(a) 1956 (b) 1962
(c) 1973 (d) None of these

PART – II
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. Selecting at least TWO questions
NOTE: from EACH SECTION. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
SECTION – I
Q.2. Discuss Committee System in American Congress and point out its demerits. Also compare
it with British Committee System. (20.
Q.3. How Local Government function in France? Discuss. (20)
Q.4. What is Supreme Soviet? Discuss its powers and functions. (20)
SECTION – II
Q.5. How political parties organize and function in accordance with Turkish Constitution?
Also enlist five major parties with names of their founding fathers. (20)
Q.6. Write comprehensive note on the following: (10+10)
(i) Cadres Scheme in Chinese Political System.
(ii) Role played by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in the rise of Muslim Nationalism in the Sub-continent.
Q.7. “India is a Secular State” critically examine and comment. (20)
Q.8. Compare and critically examine the following under 1956, 1962 and 1973 (Reinstated in 1985
with amendments) constitutions of Pakistan: (20)
(i) Delegation of Power (ii) No seats in Provincial Assemblies
(iii) Basic Rights (iv) Mode of Elections
(v) National Language
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POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-I
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2010
POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-I

(PART-I) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:20

TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80

NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

PART – I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) The sovereignty in Islamic Political System belongs to:
(a) Majlis-e-Shura (b) Caliph
(c) Muslim population (d) None of these
(ii) The founder of communism is:
(a) Plato (b) Karl Marx
(c) Mao-Tse-TUNG (d) None of these
(iii) Allama Iqbal was elected as a member of Punjab Legislative Council in:
(a) 1919 (b) 1926
(c) 1935 (d) None of these
(iv) According to Plato the population of an ideal state should be:
(a) 5040 (b) 50400
(c) 50040 (d) None of these
(v) Opposite of private law is:
(a) International Law (b) Public Law
(c) Common Law (d) None of these
(vi) INITIATIVE and RECALL methods oftenly used in:
(a) Great Britain (b) India
(c) China (d) None of these
(vii) It is normally the technique of pressure groups to impress the legislature:
(a) Canvassing (b) Lobbying
(c) Propagunda (d) None of these
(viii) John AUSTIN presented his theory of sovereignty in a book which was published in:
(a) 1632 (b) 1732
(c) 1832 (d) None of these
(ix) Single Transferable vote system was suggested for proportional representation by:
(a) Thomas Hare (b) Lord COURNEY
(c) J.S. MILL (d) None of these
(x) Principle of collective responsibility is a feature of:
(a) Federal system (b) Presidential system
(c) Parliamentary system (d) None of these
(xi) KEEMYAE – SAADAT was written by:
(a) Niazam-ul-Mulk Toosi (b) Imam Ghizali
(c) Allama Iqbal (d) None of these
(xii) The word ‘Democracy’ has been derived from the language:
(a) Greek (b) Latin
(c) English (d) None of these

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(xiii) Abu Nasar Farabi died in the year:
(a) 750 A.D. (b) 850 A.D.
(c) 950 A.D. (d) None of these
(xiv) Waliud Din Abdur Rehman famously known as:
(a) Ibne Khaldun (b) Ghizale
(c) Al Mawardi (d) None of these
(xv) The book ‘Govt. and Politics in Pakistan’ was written by:
(a) Mushtaq Ahmad (b) Khalid bin Saeed
(c) Lawrence Zairing (d) None of these
(xvi) The term POLITY is originally applied to:
(a) Roman City States (b) Greek City States
(c) United States of America (d) None of these
(xvii) The famous book ‘The Spirit of Laws’ written by Montesquieu was published in:
(a) 1734 A.D. (b) 1754 A.D.
(c) 1784 A.D. (d) None of these
(xviii) The Greek philosopher Aristotle died in:
(a) 322 B.C (b) 332 B.C
(c) 384 B.C (d) None of these
(xix) The book ‘Sairul Malook’ was written by:
(a) Al Farabi (b) Al Mawardi
(c) Al Ghizali (d) None of these
(xx) Benito Mussolini was the originator of:
(a) National Socialism (b) Guild Socialism
(c) Facism (d) None of these

PART – II
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. Selecting at least TWO questions
NOTE: from EACH SECTION. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
SECTION – I
Q.2. “Is it correct to call Machiavelli citizen of all states and contemporary of all ages.” Argue. (20.
Q.3. “Aristotle was great but not grateful student of Plato” comment. (20)
Q.4. “Al-Mawardi brought constitutional theory of Islam in line with political reality of his time.” Discuss
this with reference to his views on ‘Khilafat’ and ‘Wizarate’. (20)
Q.5. Write short notes on the following. (10+10)
(i) Ideal State of Al Farabi
(ii) Iqbal’s views on Ijtehad

SECTION – II
Q.6. “An Ideal Islamic State is bound to bring revolutionary changes in all spheres of human life.”
Discuss. (20)
Q.7. Would you agree if it is stated that dictatorship is the only remedy for social, political and economic
instability in a developing country? (20)
Q.8. Write short notes on the following: (10+10)
(i) Attributes of Sovereignty.
(ii) Opinion Polls.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-II
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2010
POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-II

(PART-I) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:20

TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80

NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

PART – I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) Which American state is called the mother of Presidents?
(a) Florida (b) New York
(c) Texas (d) Virginia
(ii) The British constitution is based on:
(a) The theory of separation of powers (b) Checks and balances
(c) Judicial review (d) Difference between the theory and practice
(iii) The Congress sits at a place in Washington DC is called:
(a) Capital Hill (b) White House
(c) 10 Downing Street (d) None of these
(iv) The title of the former emperor of Russia was:
(a) Sir (b) Czar
(c) Lord (d) King
(v) The word ‘REX’ stands for:
(a) The Queen (b) The Crown
(c) The Court (d) The Parliament
(vi) The constitutional history of France begins with the French Revolution of:
(a) 1780 (b) 1786
(c) 1789 (d) 1890
(vii) The American Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on:
(a) 4 July 1772 (b) 4 July 1776
(c) 4 July 1783 (d) None of these
(viii) According to the constitution of France the Executive head of the Government is:
(a) The Prime Minister (b) The President
(c) The Queen (d) The King
(ix) The Soviet Union was dissolved in:
(a) 1989 (b) 1990
(c) 1991 (d) 1992
(x) The first president of the Fifth Republic was:
(a) Coty (b) General DeGaulle
(c) Chirac (d) None of these
(xi) The smallest administrative unit in the British Local Self Government is:
(a) The Parish (b) The borrough
(c) The country (d) The district
(xii) The authority of Judicial Review was exercised for the first time by the Chief Justice Marshal in:
(a) 1808 (b) 1803
(c) 1821 (d) 1825

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(xiii) The quorum for the House of Lords is:
(a) 50 (b) 14
(c) 3 (d) 12
(xiv) The Gullotine or closure by compartment is a term used in the law making procedure in:
(a) USA (b) UK
(c) France (d) Turkey
(xv) The Lengthiest written constitution of the world is the:
(a) British Constitution (b) Indian Constitution
(c) Chinese Constitution (d) French Constitution
(xvi) The ideological foundation of the Turkish Constitution is based on:
(a) Kamalism (b) Socialism
(c) Islam (d) None of these
(xvii) The Iranian Revolution under the leadership of Ayatullah Khomeini removed the monarch in:
(a) 1989 (b) 1979
(c) 1997 (d) 1980
(xviii) The founder father of the modern china is:
(a) Chiang Ki Shek (b) Derg Zu Ping
(c) Mao Tse Tung (d) Lu Hsun
(xix) The Objectives Resolution was made a part of the 1973 constitution in:
(a) 1977 (b) 1980
(c) 1985 (d) 1986
(xx) The Supreme Judicial Council under the 1973 constitution consists of:
(a) 9 members (b) 10 members
(c) 5 members (d) 7 members

PART – II
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. Selecting at least TWO questions
NOTE: from EACH SECTION. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
SECTION – I
Q.2. “The Senate of USA is the most powerful upper house in the world.” Do you agree with the
statement? Explain your answer with reference to the upper houses of India and Pakistan. (20.
Q.3. Explain how the British democracy is overshadowed by the cabinet dictatorship? (20)
Q.4. How is the French President elected? Give an objective analysis of the powers enjoyed by the
President. (20)

SECTION – II
Q.5. Explain the factors that transformed Jinnah, the ambassador of Hindu Muslim Unity, into the Quaid-
e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah of the Muslims. (20)
Q.6. “Inspite of the provisions of provincial autonomy in the 1973 constitution there are Anti-Centre
feelings in the federating units.” Discuss this statement with special reference to Baluchistan and
Sindh.. (20)
Q.7. Discuss the salient features of the constitution of the Peoples Republic of China in comparison with
the constitution of former Soviet Union. (20)
Q.8. Write a note on ANY TWO of the following: (10+10)
(i) The predominance of the armed forces in the Turkish politics.
(ii) The role of the President of India.
(iii) Iranian Political System after the removal of the Shah of Iran.
(iv) Role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a reformer.

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RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2014

POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-I

TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I MCQs) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 20
THREE HOURS (PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
NOTE:(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, selecting TWO questions from EACH
SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(iv) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(v) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
SECTION-I
Q. No. 2. Critically examine the concept the “Justice” by Plato. (20)

Q. No. 3. Discuss in detail the concept of “Raisul Awwal” by Al-Farabi. (20)

Q. No. 4. Compare the concepts of Millat & Territorial Nationalism by Iqbal. (20)

Q. No. 5. Write short NOTES on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) Asabiya
(b) Social Justice
(c) Oligarchy

SECTION-II

Q. No. 6. Discuss “Democratic Political System”. How can it bring even change in the society? (20)

Q. No. 7. Discuss the “Political Culture”. Also its importance. (20)

Q. No. 8. Write short NOTES on the following: (10 each) (20)

(a) Liberty
(b) Separation of Power

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TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I MCQs) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 20
THREE HOURS (PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
NOTE:(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, selecting TWO questions from EACH
SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(iv) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(v) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
SECTION-I
Q. No. 2. Discuss the powers and functions of US Senate. Also explain the concept of Senatorial
Courtesy. (20)

Q. No. 3. Explain the evolution of British Monarchy with focus on gradual transfer of powers
from the Monarch to the Prime Minister. (20)

Q. No. 4. Analyse the role of political parties in the post 1958 political system of France. (20)

Q. No. 5. Critically analyse the nature of federation in former USSR. (20)

SECTION-II

Q. No. 6. Elaborate the secular aspect of Turkish Constitution and objectively analyse its impact
on Turkish society. (20)

Q. No. 7. How Iqbal’s wisdom helped in shaping the intellectual foundations of Pakistan? (20)

Q. No. 8. Write NOTES on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) Gerrymandering
(b) Rahbar in Iran’s Constituion
(c) Impact of Deng Xiaoping’s reforms on China

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UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2015
POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-I

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, selecting TWO questions from EACH
SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
SECTION-1
Q. No. 2. Critically examine the concepts of Hobbes and Locke about ‘Social Contract.’ (20)

Q. No. 3. Discuss in detail Ibne Khaldun’s concept of ‘Asbiyah’. (20)

Q. No. 4. “Equal distribution of wealth”, explain this statement in the light of Marx’s philosophy. (20)

Q. No. 5. Write NOTES on any Two of the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) Bentham’s ‘Utility’ (b) Philosopher King (c) Pressure group

SECTION-II
Q. No. 6. Discuss in detail the concept of sovereignty and explain its attributes. (20)

Q. No. 7. How public opinion is made and how it can be measured. (20)

Q. No. 8. How local self government strengthens democracy. Why this system is unable to work (20)
consistently and successfully in Pakistan?

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TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, selecting TWO questions from EACH
SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
SECTION-I
Q. No. 2. The American Senate today is the most powerful legislative body in the world. (20)
Explain.

Q. No. 3. “The British P.M. is a shining moon among stars”. In the light of this statement discuss (20)
carefully the position and powers of English Prime Minister.

Q. No. 4. What is Supreme Soviet? Discuss its powers and functions. (20)

SECTION-II

Q. No. 5. Discuss the role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in rise of Muslim Nationalism in (20)
Sub-continent.

Q. No. 6. How Grand National Assembly of Turkey is elected? Discuss its powers and functions. (20)

Q. No. 7. Discuss the salient features of Chinese Constitution (1982). (20)

Q. No. 8. Write Note on any two of the followings: (10 each) (20)
(a) Reasons for the failure of 1956 Constitution.
(b) “India is a Secular State”. Critically examine and comment.
(c) Islamic Provisions of 1973 Constitution of Pakistan.

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TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. Selecting atleast TWO Question from
EACH SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
SECTION-I
Q. No. 2. Give a critical analysis of Aristotle’s classification of Governments. (20)

Q. No. 3. Is it correct to say that Machiavelli was an apostle of Power Politics? (20)

Q. No. 4. Describe Al-Mawardi’s theory of Imamate. (20)

Q. No. 5. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) End of History
(b) Totalitarianism
(c) Women Empowerment

SECTION-II
Q. No. 6. “Democratic Political System can not function successfully without organized Political (20)
Parties.” Discuss.

Q. No. 7. Explain, ‘Confederation’. How it is different from Federation? (20)

Q. No. 8. Write short notes on the following: (10 each) (20)

(a) Civil society
(b) Public opinion

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TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting ONE Question from
SECTION-I and THREE Questions from SECTION-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL
marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
SECTION-I
Q. No. 2. Discuss the salient features of the judicial system in France. How does it differ from (20)
that of the Britain and Pakistan?

Q. No. 3. The Senate of the USA is the most powerful Upper House in the world. Can you justify (20)
this statement? Explain your answer with reference to the Upper Houses of India and
Pakistan.

SECTION-II
Q. No. 4. Discuss the features of Turkish model of democracy keeping the distinguished position (20)
of the armed forces in the Turkish politics.

Q. No. 5. Explain the rise of Muslim nationalism in South Asia. What were its implications for (20)
the nationalist politics of Indian National Congress?

Q. No. 6. What are the issues and problems of federation in Pakistan? Discuss with reference to (20)
the US federation.

Q. No. 7. What are the political and administrative implications of the Eighteenth amendment to (20)
the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan?

Q. No. 8. Write detailed notes on the following: (10 each) (20)

(a) European Union
(b) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

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TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting at least TWO Questions from
EACH SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
SECTION-I
Q. No. 2. Compare and contrast the different political philosophies of Hobbes and Locke. How (20)
are these philosophies implemented in present day political systems and policy
making?

Q. No. 3. According to Marx “the mode of production in material life determines the general (20)
character of social, political and spiritual process in life”. Elucidate.

Q. No. 4. Discuss the upward and downward development of state, rulers and ruled in the (20)
socio-political thought of Ibn Khaldun.

SECTION-II
Q. No. 5. What is the Islamic concept of state? Identify issues and challenges to the Islamic (20)
concept of state in the modern times.

Q. No. 6. What characteristic of society leads to adoption of federal form of government? How it (20)
can function successfully?

Q. No. 7. Compare and contrast the differing roles played by political parties and interest groups (20)
in making public policy?

Q. No. 8. What is Fascism and why is it considered to be the child of first half of 20th century (20)
events to place in Europe?

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PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. Selecting ONE Question from SECTION-I
and THREE Questions from SECTION-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
SECTION-I
Q. No. 2. To what extent is it true that the President of the United States is more powerful than (20)
the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK)? Justify your answer with
comparative analysis.

Q. No. 3. Discuss the basic norms of regional politico-economic integration and organizational (20)
structure of the European Union.

SECTION-II
Q. No. 4. “A strong political system needs a very strong political economy.” Prove this statement (20)
by making a comparative and analytical answer with reference to China and Malaysia.

Q. No. 5. Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah were the genuine (20)
leaders who led the Muslim Nation towards success through their socio-political
visions in South Asia. Discuss their community services rendered for the Muslims of
the subcontinent.

Q. No. 6. Discuss the Major issues during the constitutional making process in Pakistan in 1956, (20)
1962 and 1973.

Q. No. 7. How far do you agree that the Political Parties and Interest Groups have established (20)
and demolished the political system of Pakistan? Critically analyze.

Q. No. 8. Write comprehensive notes on the following: (10 each) (20)

(a). Foreign policy making process in Pakistan.
(b). Global Civil Society

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PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting TWO questions from EACH
SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
SECTION-I
Q. No. 2. Critically analyze the salient features of Plato’s Republic. Do you think that some of its (20)
features are valid, even today?

Q. No. 3. What is the concept of State of Nature as given by Thomas Hobbes? Make its (20)
comparison with the Social Contract as presented by John Locke and Rousseau.

Q. No. 4. Write a detailed note on the concept of asbiah as given by Ibn-e-Khaldun. What is its (20)
significance in the progress and decline of nations?

Q. No. 5. Write a detailed essay on the principle of Ijtihad in Islam as given by Allama Iqbal. (20)
How it can be made possible in the modern age?

SECTION-II
Q. No. 6. What is significance of Local Government System in a country? Discuss the reasons of (20)
repeated failures of the efforts in Pakistan to establish a stable local government.

Q. No. 7. What is the significance of independent judiciary in a democratic republic? Do you (20)
think that without an independent judiciary a system of checks and balances can be
established in the government? Explain with appropriate examples.

Q. No. 8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) Role of middle class in strengthening the democracy.
(b) Violation of parliamentary values and traditions in Pakistan
(c) Significance of religious harmony in a state.

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TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting ONE Question from SECTON-I
and THREE Questions from SECTION-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
SECTION-I
Q. No. 2. Write the Composition, Powers and Position of the French National Assembly. (20)

Q. No. 3. Compare and Contest the powers of Indian President with the American president. (20)

SECTION-II
Q. No. 4. Do you agree that Pakistan was achieved by “Jinnah” through the “constitutional (20)
democratic process for the sake of constitutional democracy”?

Q. No. 5. Logically prove that 18th amendment of 1973 Constitution is considered to be the new (20)
social contract for provincial autonomy among the Pakistani political parties.

Q. No. 6. To what extent global economic institutions are indispensable pieces of global (20)
governance?

Q. No. 7. Examine the importance of national interest for “peace and security” with special (20)
reference to geostrategic position for economic opportunities of Pakistan in the 21st
century.

Q. No. 8. Write comprehensive note on the following: (10 each) (20)

(a) Guardian Council of Iran.
(b) ECO

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TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, by selecting TWO questions from EACH
SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART-II

SECTION-A
Q. No. 2. Examine the view that Hegelian spirit is nothing but evolution of human consciousness (20)
to the realization of political maturity for global human co-existence.

Q. No. 3. The growing judicial activism in Pakistan is clearly at the expanse of parliamentary (20)
sovereignty and supremacy. Critically analyze the statement.

Q. No. 4. Explain the concept of Nationality and distinguish between Nationality and (20)
Citizenship.

Q. No. 5. Globalization restrict the autonomy of the state, generates domestic social conflicts, (20)
and inequalities. Discuss the interactions between globalization and domestic politics.

SECTION-B
Q. No. 6. How far 18th amendments will transform the existing federal system in Pakistan? (20)

Q. No. 7. Fascism generally flourishes in countries with strong nationalism and weak (20)
democracies. Discuss the enabling conditions for fascism with reference to Germany
and Italy.

Q. No. 8. How far is it true to say that the origin of the state lies in force? Discuss critically the (20)
Theory of Force regarding the origin of state.

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PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting ONE question from
SECTION-I and THREE questions from SECTION-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL
marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART – II
SECTION – I
Q. No. 2. How the system of Checks and Balances works in the US political system? Explain (20)
with examples.

Q. No. 3. How the party system in France is different to that in Germany? Discuss in detail. (20)

SECTION – II

Q. No. 4. Critically analyze the role of military in the Turkish politics. (20)

Q. No. 5. Iqbal is credited with creating the idea of Pakistan. Give your arguments. (20)

Q. No. 6. What factors contributed to the delay of constitution making process in the early years (20)
of Pakistan? Discuss in detail.

Q. No. 7. What are the major obstacles to the process of national integration in contemporary (20)
Pakistan? Suggest remedies for success of the process.

Q. No. 8. Write down the major determinants of the foreign policy of Pakistan. (20)

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TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, by selecting TWO questions from EACH
SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART-II
SECTION-A

Q. No. 2. Why monistic or absolute concept of sovereignty has been abandoned? Analyse legal (20)
concept of sovereignty.

Q. No. 3. Examine Montesquieu’s theory of separation of powers. Why has he been called (20)
“Aristotle” of eighteenth century? Discuss.

Q. No. 4. Critically analyze the Social Contract Theory of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau. (20)

Q. No. 5. Examine the view that the Hegelian spirit is nothing but evolution of human (20)
consciousness to the realization of political maturity for global human co-existence.

SECTION-B

Q. No. 6. Critically examine the basic principles of Fascism. (20)

Q. No. 7. Bring out clearly the difference between unitary and federal forms of government. (20)

Q. No. 8. Write short notes on the following:- (10 each) (20)

(a). Ibn-e-Khaldun’s concept of Asbiyah
(b). Marx’s theory of Class Struggle

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SECTION-A

Q. No. 2. Discuss the way in which globalization could promote regionalization as an (20)
adaptation.

Q. No. 3. Under the Unitary State System, how local government system works in UK? (20)

SECTION-B

Q. No. 4. Critically evaluate the role of Post-World War-II International Financial Regimes in (20)
the economic development of the less developed countries.

Q. No. 5. Critically evaluate the role of Military in Turkish Politics? (20)

Q. No. 6. Discuss the powers and functions of China’s National People’s Congress? (20)

Q. No. 7. Make a comparative analysis of the Constitution of 1956 and amended Constitution (20)
of Pakistan 1973?

Q. No. 8. In the Post World War-II period, what were the important patterns of the Balance of (20)
Power?

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