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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR Roll Number

RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2011
POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-II
TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I MCQs) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 20

THREE HOURS (PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQs) 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 MCQs) (COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (1 x 20=20)
(i) The new Constitution of USA came into force in:

(a) 1787 (b) 1788 (c) 1789 (d) None of these
(ii) Some revolted colonies of Great Britain which formed an American Confederation and adopted
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“Articles of Confederation,” the 1st constitution in 1977; they all were:
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(a) 11 (b) 13 (c) 15
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(iii) The white paper of 1st November, 1968 declared that on 1st August, 1968, the House of Lords consisted
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of 1062 members, in which Hereditary Peers by Succession were:
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(iv) The membership of Privy Council consist upon:
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3rd French Republic was properly established in:
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(a)
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General de-Gaulle took oath as First President of Fifth French Republic on:
(b) 18th January, 1958 (c) 5th January, 1957 (d) None of these
(vii) During 1533 to 1583 (for half century) the Russia was ruled by:
(a) Ivan III (b) Ivan IV (c) Alexander the Great (d) None of these
(viii) Former emperor of Russia enjoyed the title of:
(a) King (b) Sir (c) Lord (d) None of these
(ix) Otaman Empire flourished and expanded under the dynamic leadership of:
(a) Usman Khan (b) Aur Khan (c) Murad Khan (d) None of these
(x) On approval of the Constitution of Turkey Kin aan Evern was automatically elected as President for:
(a) 5 years (b) 6 years (c) 7 years (d) None of these
(xi) In eleven years (1941 – 1952) Cabinet was officially formed in Iran for:
(a) 26 times (b) 25 times (c) 24 times (d) None of these
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(xii) The Shah of Iran (the Last King) left the country for ever on morning of 16 January of the year;
(xiii) “Caders are national assets and a matter of Pride for the Party”, is said by:
(a) Leo Shon chi (b) Marks (c) Lennon (d) None of these
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(xiv) Golden period of Ching rule was during:
(a) 1651 – 1661 (b) 1641 – 1651 (c) 1661 – 1671 (d) None of these
(xv) In 1957 the membership of “Rajia Sabha” the Upper House of India was raised upto:
(a) 220 (b) 230 (c) 240 (d) 250
(xvi) Members elected from the Centre in “Lok Sabha” the Lower House of India are only:
(a) 10 (b) 20 (c) 30 (d) 40
(xvii) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was offered a job in 1839 of a:
(a) Clerk (b) Sub-Judge (c) Chief Judge (d) None of these
(xviii) Due to Gandhi’s non-cooperation movement Quaid-e-Azam resigned from congress in:
(xix) The 1st regular session of All India Muslim League was held at Karachi on 29th and 30th December of
the year:
(xx) The Constitution Committee, under Abdul Hafeez Pirzada, presented the draft Constitution-73 on:
(a) 2nd February, 1973 (b) 12th February, 1973 (c) 12th April, 1973 (d) None of these
PART-II
NOTE:(i) PART-II is to be attempted on separate Answer Book.
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(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, selecting TWO questions from EACH
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SECTION. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
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considered.
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Q.2. Discuss the scope and significance of Judicial Review. Offer your criticism also. (20)
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Q.3. What are the principles on which British Cabinet is organized and functions. Also mention four
occasions of Cabinet change. (20)
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Q.4. Enumerate the reasons for downfall of Fourth French Republic and discuss salient features of 1958
Constitution. (20)
SECTION – II
Q.5. How Grand National Assembly in Turkey is elected? Discuss its Powers and functions. (20)
Q.6. Compare and analyse the role played by Judiciary in Pakistan and discuss future expectations and
availability of options in the best interest of the state. (20)
Q.7. Write notes on ANY TWO of the following: (10 + 10 = 20)
(i) Factors responsible for evolution of Two Nation Theory.
(ii) Basic principles of Iranian foreign policy
(iii) Impact on the region of Latest US President’s visit to India.
Q.8. How political Parties are organised in China? Discuss the organisation and function of Chinese
Communist Party. (20)
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NOTE: (i) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, Selecting TWO questions 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.
PART-II
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SECTION-I
Q. 2. Discuss in detail the Legislative Powers of the President of USA.
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What is “Judicial Review”? Discuss its impact on USA decision making process. (20)
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Q. 4. Discuss the Executive Powers of the French President in detail. (20)
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Q. 5. Discuss the powers of Senate of USA. Also analyse. (20)
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Q. 6. What is “Provincial Autonomy”? Discuss its importance in True Federation. (20)
Q. 7.
Amendment?
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Discuss 18th Amendment of Pakistan. Do you find the principle of Social Justice in this
(20)
Q. 8. Write notes on any TWO of the following: (10+10=20)

(i) Fundamental Rights
(ii) Social Justice
(iii) Loak Sabha
(iv) Supreme Court of Pakistan
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NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
PART-I ((MCQs) (COMPULSORY)

Q.1. (i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Circle on the OMR Answer Sheet. (20x1=20)
(ii) Answers given anywhere, other than OMR Answer Sheet, shall not be considered.
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1. Quorum of the Senate of Pakistan is .
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(a) 1/2 (b) 1/3 (c) 1/4 (d) 1/5 (e) None of these
2. Under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan,
member/members of the Council of Islamic Ideology.
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woman/women can be included as
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(a) No (b) One (c) Two (d) Three
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3. Financial Powers of the Senate of Pakistan, are to the National Assembly of Pakistan.
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(a) Equal (b) More (c) Less (d) Nil
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4. Islam was declared as the State Religion under the Constitution of Pakistan.
(d) 8th amendment (e) None of these
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(a) 1973 (b) 1962 (c) 1956
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5. Scientific society was established by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in .
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(a) 1867 (b) 1866 (c) 1864 (d) 1863 (e) None of these
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6. The first Muslim who become the President of Indian National Congress was .
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(a) Badruddin Tayyab gi (b) Abdul Kalam Azad (c) Zakir Hussain
(d) Abul Kalam (e) None of these
7. Which American President was shot dead due to violation of convention of Senatorial courtesy?
(a) Abraham Lincoln (b) Garfield (c) Jefferson (d) Roosevelt (e) None of these
8. Pendleton Act was introduced in USA in for the recruitment to government posts through
competitive examination.
9. On 15th November 1777, a of 13 States was created in America.
(a) Federation (b) Confederation (c) Unity (d) Condomenium (e) None of these
10. The present constitution of Turkey was drafted by .
(a) Kamal Ataturk (b) Grand National Assembly (c) National Consultative Council
(d) None of these
11. The Bolshevic Revolution took place in USSR in .
12. The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of former USSR consisted of members.
13. The quorum of House of Lords is .
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14. The Judicial Committee of Privy Council was set up by the Act of
15. Every Lord had a right to vote by proxy which was abolished in .
16. The Privy Council consists of members.
17. The French President is elected by .
(a) Electoral college (b) Direct universal sufferage (c) National Assembly
(d) Senate (e) None of these
18. “Right Honourable” is the title of .
(a) Members of the Privy Council (b) Cabinet Ministers (c) Judges of the Courts
(d) None of these
19. Under the 5th Republic, tenure of the French President is years.
20. American is known as the Third chamber.
(a) President (b) Supreme Court (c) Senate
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(d) House of Representatives (e) None of these
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NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
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(iii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, selecting TWO questions from EACH
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Q.No.2.
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American Senate is “the saucer in which the boiling tea of the House is cooled”.
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Elucidate. (20)
Q.No.3.
Q.No.4.
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Explain why kingship is not abolished in England?
Examine the Powers of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of USSR.

(20)
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SECTION-B
Q.No.5. Discuss the salient features of 1982 Constitution of Turkey. (20)
Q.No.6. Discuss the Role of the Quaid-i-Azam in creation of Pakistan. (20)
Q.No.7. Give comparative analysis of the Islamic provisions of 1956, 1962 and 1973 Constitutions
of Pakistan. (20)
Q.No.8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (20)

(a) National People’s Congress of China. (10 each)
(b) Role of “Leader” in the 1979 Constitution of Iran.
(c) “There is no such thing as Indian Secularism”, Discuss.
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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR

NOTE:(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(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
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SECTION-I
Q. No. 2.
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Discuss the powers and functions of US Senate. Also explain the concept of Senatorial
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Courtesy. (20)
Q. No. 3.
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Explain the evolution of British Monarchy with focus on gradual transfer of powers
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from the Monarch to the Prime Minister. (20)
Q. No. 4.
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Analyse the role of political parties in the post 1958 political system of France. (20)
Q. No. 5.
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Critically analyse the nature of federation in former USSR. (20)
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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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Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
(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.
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Q. No. 2.
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The American Senate today is the most powerful legislative body in the world. (20)
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Explain.
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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.
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Q. No. 4. What is Supreme Soviet? Discuss its powers and functions. (20)
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SECTION-II
Q. No. 5.
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Discuss the role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in rise of Muslim Nationalism in
Sub-continent.
(20)
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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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2016
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER-II

(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.
places.
be crossed.
PART-II
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Q. No. 2.
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Discuss the salient features of the judicial system in France. How does it differ from (20)
that of the Britain and Pakistan?
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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
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Pakistan.
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SECTION-II
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Q. No. 4. Discuss the features of Turkish model of democracy keeping the distinguished position (20)
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of the armed forces in the Turkish politics.
Q. No. 5.
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Explain the rise of Muslim nationalism in South Asia. What were its implications for
the nationalist politics of Indian National Congress?
(20)
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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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2017
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

(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.
places.
be crossed.
PART-II
SECTION-I
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Q. No. 2.
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To what extent is it true that the President of the United States is more powerful than (20)
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the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK)? Justify your answer with
comparative analysis.
Q. No. 3.
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Discuss the basic norms of regional politico-economic integration and organizational (20)
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structure of the European Union.
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SECTION-II
Q. No. 4.
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“A strong political system needs a very strong political economy.” Prove this statement (20)
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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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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR Roll Number

POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-II

TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I MCQs) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 20

(PART-I MCQs) (COMPULSORY)

(i) The new Constitution of USA came into force in:

s . c (d) None of these

TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I MCQs) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 20

Q. 2. Discuss in detail the Legislative Powers of the President of USA.

Q. 8. Write notes on any TWO of the following: (10+10=20)

TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I MCQs) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 20

PART-I ((MCQs) (COMPULSORY)

Examine the Powers of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of USSR.

Q.No.6. Discuss the Role of the Quaid-i-Azam in creation of Pakistan. (20)

Q.No.8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (20)

POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-II

POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-II

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

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

POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER-II

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

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

POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-II

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

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

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