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Study Plan - Pakistan Affairs
Study Plan - Pakistan Affairs
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
STUDY PLAN
Area of Focus
Life in sub-continent before the arrival of Arabs Muslims.
Influx of Muslims from South, Sindh and North in the subcontinent
Missionaries/Invaders/Rulers in the sub-continent & its vicinities
Four Sufi Silsila ( Suhrwardiya, Qadriya, Naqshbandya, Chisthiya )
Evolution of a Muslim Society & its dynamics
Downfall and Deformation of Muslim Society/Rule in Sub-continent & its factors.
2009 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?
2009 Keeping in view the diverse Muslim reformist Movements of the subcontinent,
delineate the sequential unity in the formulation of the ideology of Pakistan.
2008 What influence Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi has left on the history of Muslims of India?
Discuss critically.
2008 - Aligarh Movement injected a new life in the dead body of the Muslim nation and
helped to regain its lost glory and prestige. Discuss.
2007 The Deoband School stood for "definite religio-political goals with limited sphere of
influence." Discuss.
2005 Critically evaluate the contribution of fraizi movement in the life of Muslims in the
sub continent.
2004 '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?
2002 - The Ulemas of Nadwah attempted to make a synthesis of Modernism of Aligarh and
Conversation of Deoband in their syllabus. Discuss.
2002 State the reasons Sir Syed advanced to the Indian Muslims to eschew politics. To
what extent he was successful?
2001 - "Basically educational in character, the Aligarh Movement was not devoid of
political objectives". Discuss.
2001 Discuss the salient aspects of Shah Waliullah's Movement and analyze its impact on
the Muslims of the Subcontinent.
Area of Focus
Sheikh Ahmed Sirhandi
His life, works & struggle for cause of Muslims
Shah Waliullah
His life, works and ideologies.
His Movement & Its impact on Muslims of sub-continent.
Syed Ahmed Shaheed and his Jihadi Movement
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2004 Account for emergence of All India Muslim League and assess its importance in Indian
politics during 1906-1913?
2003 - Examine the nature of Congress rule in the Provinces under the Government of India
Act, 1935. What was its impact on the Muslim Politics?
2003 Discuss the ideological foundations of the "Two Nations Theory? With reference to
the contributions of Dr. Iqbal and the Quaid-i-Azam.
2002 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.
2001 - Make a critical comparison of the Nehru Report and the Quaid-e-Azam's Fourteen
Points.
2000 - Evaluate the policies of the Cripps Mission. To what extent were these policies
favorable for the Muslims of the sub-continent?
2000 - Analyze the significance of Lahore Resolution in the History of freedom movement.
Area of Focus
Indian Act of 1892
Partition of Benagl 16 October; 1905
Shimla Deputation 1st October; 1906
Formation of All India Muslim League 31st December; 1906
Minto-Morley Reforms 1909
Annulment of Bengal 12th December; 1911
Delhi Durbar of 1911
Reaction of Muslims on the Annulment of Bengal
Lucknow Pact 1916
World War- I : (1914-1918)
Ottoman Empire (Turkey)
Chelmsford-Montagu Reforms 1919
Indian Act of 1919
Elections of 1920 and 1923
Khilafat Movement 1919-1922
Muslim League Resolution of 1924
Nehru Report 1928
All India Muslim Conference, Delhi. (Delhi Proposals) 1929
Quaid-e-Azams Fourteen Points, 20th March; 1927
Simon Commission May; 1930
Round Table Conferences 1930-1932 at London, England.
1st Session, 12th November; 1930
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2003 - 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?
2003 - 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?
2003 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-e-Azam but only a "mutilated", ^moth-eaten* and "truncated" Pakistan. Elucidate.
2002 - Why ONE-UNIT was created and subsequently abolished? Explain.
2000 - Analyze the main causes of the debacle of East Pakistan. What are its consequences on
the history of Pakistan?
2000 - 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.
Area of Focus
Early Problems of Pakistan
Administrative Problems
Financial Constraints
Refugees Problems
Constitutional Crisis
Territorial Disputes
Canal Water Dispute
Kashmir Dispute
Delay in Constitution Making in various eras till 1973.
Separation of West Pakistan (Bangladesh)
Creation and Abolition of ONE Unit.
2009 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?
2008 - What are principal industries of Pakistan and what problems Government of Pakistan
is facing for its industrial development?
2008 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.
2006 - Describe the distribution of Iron and Steel industry of Pakistan. Evaluate its role in
the industrial development of the country.
2006 Summarize the government measures to improve the agricultural productivity in the
light of introducing new irrigation projects.
2005 Account for the initial concentration of agro based industry in the manufacturing belt
of Pakistan.
2004 - Throw light on the steps taken under various Governments for the promulgation of
Islamic system in the country?
2004 What do you know about water crisis in Pakistan? Also suggest concrete steps for its
solution.
2002 What are the problems of industrialization in Pakistan? How they can be solved?
2001 Write an analytical essay on the growth of population in Pakistan after Independence
and underscore its effects on the country's socioeconomic climate.
2000 - Discuss Corruption as number one problem of Pakistan. What practicable and feasible
steps should be taken to eradicate this menace.
Area of Focus
Nuclear Cooperation With China
Civil Nuclear Deal
Reservations of US and India & its rebuttal
Newest Treaties/Pacts/Agreements/Ratifications
APTTA
IP Revived, CORE-100
Floods of Biblical Proportion
Causes & Implications
Damage & Relief Statistics
Effect on Infrastructure, Agriculture & Economy
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Area of Focus
What is federation?
Strengths and weaknesses of Pakistan as federation
Geo-strategic location of Pakistan
Geo-strategic importance of Pakistan
Culture of Pakistan: A blend of socio-religio-ethno idiosyncrasies
Area of Focus
Phases of Government from 1947-2010
Military Interventions and its causes, implications.
PAK-EU Relationships
Pakistans role in War on Terror and its implications
Latest Developments
Pak-US Strategic Dialogues
Sino-Pak Nuclear Deal
Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline
Recent changes in Indo-Pak relations
Afghan-Pakistan Trade Transit Agreement (APTTA)
Any further development occurring till February; 2011.
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