ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD

Department of Pakistan Studies

(Faculty of Social Sciences)

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Course: Ideological Foundation of Pakistan (537) Semester: Spring, 2021

Level: M.Sc. Total Marks:100
Pass Marks: 40
Assignment No. 1
(Units: 1-5)

Q.1 Discuss the contribution of Muslim Rulers to the development of society and state
in India? Critically examine Tara Chand’s Analysis. (20)
Q.2 Analyze the contribution of Shah Wali Ullah to the revival of Muslim fortunes in
India. Illustrate your answer in accordance with the historic events (20)
Q.3 Critically analyze Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s interest in reconciling the Muslims to
the British rule. Discuss in the light of study material. (20)
Q.4 Why did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan oppose the introduction of the British System of
representative Government in India? Explain. (20)
Q.5 Why did Allama Iqbal Consider European nationalism not relevant and suited to
the case of Islam? What meaning did Allama Iqbal attributed to the concept tof
nationalism in the Islamic concept? Discuss. (20)

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 ASSIGNMENT NO.2
(Units 6 – 9)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

Q. l Critically evaluate the factors which led Allama Muhammad Iqbal from an Indian
nationalist to Muslim nationalist? Discuss. (20)
Q.2 Discuss the intellectual content of Allama Iqbal’s demand for a separate Muslim
State.
(20)
Q.3 Discuss the ways in which the system of Government was fundamentally
incapable of satisfying Muslim demands. (20)
Q.4 Define the term “Muslim nation” according to the opinion of the Quaid-i-Azam.
In what ways, do you think it was in line with the ideological thought of Sir Syed
Ahmed Khan and Allama Iqbal? (20)
Q.5 Define the term “Ideology” Discuss in the light of Quaid-i-Azam’s statemtns. (20)