FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
yj SECTION OFFICERS PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION - 2016
ECONOMY OF PAKISTAN
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
NOTE:(i) Attempt FIVE questions in all. ALL Questions carry EQUAL Marks,
i) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
Gili) 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. '
(¥)_ Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
(vi) _Leave some blank space and draw two horizontal lines (===) at the end of each answer.
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Q3.
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Q7.
Explain the concept of Land Reforms. Also present salient features of Land Reforms
of 1959 and 1972.
What are the important characteristics of the agricultural sector of Pakistan? Also
explain how this sector can play some role in development process.
Critically evaluate the industrialization strategy adopted during 1980s by keeping in
mind nature and extent of growth.
Discuss the critical issues of large scale manufacturing sector of Pakistan. Also
evaluate the performance of this sector.
Describe the concept of Foreign Aid. What are costs and benefits of Foreign Aid with
special reference to Pakistan?
Discuss the structure of Foreign Trade of Pakistan, Also suggest measures to improve
the role of Foreign Trade in economic development.
Critically evaluate the nationalization policy executed in early 1970s. Also
effects on Pakistan economy.
(10 marks each)
Write short notes on the follo
(a) Role of Remittances in Paki
(b)_ Privatization process in Pal
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