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PAF – Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology

Course: Pakistan & Islamic Studies
Faculty: Faraz Ahmed Shaikh
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Exam: Final (Spring 2020) Date:_________

Max. Marks: 50 Marks No. of pages: 01 Max. Time: 2 hrs. 30min.

Attempt any 6 questions, the answers should have a critical approach, with your own ideas
incorporated in them or as taught in the class.

Q1) During your study of both Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. What were the main
differences between the two empires you identified? Do you think the downfall of both dynasties
were due to the same reasons? Justify your answers critically.

Q2) Identify the key events from 1857 onwards that justify the formation or promotion of Two
Nation Theory. Give reasons for your choice.

Q3) What steps did the Muslim leaders take to solve and address the Social, Economic and
Political problems of Muslims during the British Raj after 1857? What would you done if you
were a leader too?

Q4) How did the World War 1 and World War 2 changed or influenced the political struggle
against the British Raj? Do you think the cooperation between Congress and Muslim League
during the early 1900s was due this international situation?

Q5) List at-least 4 critical problems faced during the initial years of Pakistan? Secondly, discuss
the border dispute between India and Pakistan has been which resulted in 3 wars. Also, suggest
THREE possible reasons you think are behind the Kashmir Issue and TWO solutions for it.

Q6) Identify and briefly describe the 4 groups that play important role in Pakistani Politics.
What are the steps that can be taken to establish a strong democratic culture in Pakistan? How
can these 4 groups contribute in it? Justify your opinion

Q7) How can you summaries the macro and micro economic problems of Pakistani Economy?
Which sector needs the most attention? Why?