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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 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.

1. Which was the capital of Umayyids at the time of Muhammad Bin Qasim’s invasion on Sindh?
(a) Baghdad (b) Kufa (c) Damascus (d) None of these
2. Which city was named as the “City of Gold” by the Arabs during Muhammad Bin Qasim’s invasion on
Sindh?
(a) Debal (b) Multan (c) Brahmad Abad (d) None of these
3. To which “SILSILAH” (ORDER) Sheikh Baha-ud-Din Zakriya Multani belongs?
(a) Chishtiyah (b) Suharawardiya (c) Qadriya (d) None of these
4. Which Sultan adopted the policy of “Matrimonial Alliances” towards his rivals who challenged his
authority?
(a) Qutb-ud-Din Aibak (b) Iltutmish (c) Ghias-ud-Din Balban (d) None of these
5. During which reign Khawaja Qutb-ud-Din Bakhtiyar Kaki died?
(a) Qutb-ud-Din Aibak (b) Iltutmish (c) Razia Sultana (d) None of these
6. Who ruled India from 1236 to 1240?
(a) Iltutmish (b) Bahram Shah (c) Razia Sultana (d) None of these
7. Who succeeded Ghias-ud-Din Balban?
(a) Kaiqubad (b) Kaikhusrau (c) Jalal-ud-Din Khilji (d) None of these
8. Who wrote “FATWA-I-JAHANDARI”?
(a) Syed Ahmad Shaheed (b) Zia-ud-Din Barani (c) Shah Wali Ullah (d) None of these
9. “Jamaat Khana Masjid” at the Dargah of Nizam-ud-Din Auliya was constructed by:
(a) Ala-ud-Din Khilji (b) Muhammad Bin Tughluq (c) Firuz Tughluq (d) None of these
10. Which Sultan believed that “ The Sultan is the shadow of God”?
(a) Iltutmish (b) Muhammad Bin Tughluq (c) Akbar (d) None of these
11. During which Dynasty Amir Timur’s invasion of India took place?
(a) Khilji (b) Tughluq (c) Lodhi (d) None of these
12. Who was the founder of the Sayyid Dynasty?
(a) Khizer Khan (b) Muhammad Shah (c) Mubarak Shah (d) None of these
13. “Guru Nanak” was born during the reign of:
(a) Bahlol Lodhi (b) Sikandar Lodhi (c) Ibrahim Lodhi (d) None of these

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14. “Diwan-i-Arz” related to the matters of:

(a) War (b) Land revenue (c) Finance (d) None of these
15. The “Rohtas Fort” is situated in the province of:
(a) Khyber Pakhtun Khaw (b) Punjab (c) Sindh (d) None of these
16. Which Mughal Emperor imprisoned Sheikh Ahmad Sarhindi?
(a) Akbar (b) Jahangir (c) Shah Jahan (d) None of these
17. Where was Shah Jahan at the time of the death of Jahangir?
(a) Agra (b) Lahore (c) Deccan (d) None of these
18. In which year Noor Jahan died?
(a) 1625 (b) 1635 (c) 1645 (d) None of these
19. Where is “Moti Masjid”?
(a) Lahore Fort (b) Agra Fort (c) Rohtas Fort (d) None of these
20. Amalgamation of Islamic, Iranian and Hindi Architecture to shape the Indo-Islamic Architecture was
done by:
(a) Iranians (b) Greeks (c) Mughals (d) None of these

PART-II

NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.

(ii) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(iii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iv) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

Q.No.2. Identify and evaluate the short term and long term impact of the Muslim’s invasions on
the Sub-Continent. (20)

Q.No.3. Narrate the steps taken by Ghiyas-ud-Din Balban for consolidating his rule. (20)

Q.No.4. “The reign of Firuz Tughluq closed the most brilliant Epoch of Muslim Rule in India
before the reign of Akbar”. Comment. (20)

Q.No.5. Give a brief account of the services rendered by Sufis and Ulemas in developing the
Muslim society in the Sub-Continent. (20)

Q.No.6. Give a brief review of the Socio-Economic conditions of the people under the Sultans
and Mughals. (20)

Q.No.7. Write a brief but comprehensive Essay on the factors, forces and issues which
contributed in establishing the Mughal Rule in the Sub-Continent. (20)

Q.No.8. Highlight the role of Art, Architecture and Literature in projecting the image of the
Muslims in the Sub-Continent. (20)

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

THREE HOURS (PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
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. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. 2. “Conquest of Sindh produced everlasting results not only in Sindh but also in all over the
South Asia”. Dicuss. (20)

Q. 3. “Shams-ud-Din Iltutmish organized the administration in the newly conquered territories

as a loose decentralized system in which high nobles were treated as the peers of the
king”. Discuss. (20)

Q. 4. “Ghiyas-ud-Din Balban managed the defence of the country against foreign aggression
and internal dangers but called for re-organization of the administration to make it more
effective”. Comment. (20)

Q. 5. Estimate the character and achievements of Zaheer-ud-Din Babur. (20)

Q. 6. Highlight the role of Noor Jahan in the reign of Jahangir. (20)

Q. 7. Give a study of origin and teachings of Chistiyya order. (20)

Q. 8. Give an analytical study of central administration of the Mughals. (20)

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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) Daulat Khan Lodhi was governor of:

(a) Multan (b) Lahore (c) Delhi (d) Sialkot (e) None of these
(ii) Shaikh Mubarik was father of:
(a) Abdul Qadir Badauni (b) Faizi (c) Abul Fazal (d) Nagouri (e) None of these
(iii) Dilawer Khan was sent to welcome Babur by:
(a) Sikander Khan Lodhi (b) Daulat Khan Lodhi
(c) Ibrahim Lodhi (d) Alam Khan Lodhi (e) None of these
(iv) Rani Ladi was:
(a) A brave lady (b) Sister of Dahir (c) Widow of Dahir (d) Widow of Chach (e) None of these

(v) Majority of the population of Sindh was:

(a) Jat (b) Meds (c) Muslims (d) Buddhist (e) None of these
(vi) Subuktagin died in:
(a) August, 997 (b) November, 997 (c) September, 997 (d) August, 998 (e) None of these

(vii) Battle of Tarain was fought in:

(a) 1010 (b) 1009 (c) 1011 (d) 1012 (e) None of these
(viii) Qutb-ud-din Bakhtiyar Kaki came from:
(a) Baghdad (b) Bukhara (c) Ghazni (d) Ush (e) None of these
(ix) Qutb Minar was built by:
(a) Qut-ud-din Aibak (b) Qubacha (c) Illtutmish (d) Alla-ud-Din (e) None of these
(x) Nazim-ul-Mulk Junaidi was wazir of:
(a) Nur-ud-Din Mubarik (b) Mahmud Ghaznawi
(c) Iltutmish (d) Qutb-ud-Din Aibak (e) None of these
(xi) Muiz-ud-din Behram was dethroned on:
(a) 5th March, 1241 (b) 7th April, 1242 (c) 9th May, 1242 (d) 8th May, 1241 (e) None of these

(xii) Balban was appointed as Amir-i-Hajib by:

(a) Najmuddin Abu Bakar (b) Alauddin Masood
(c) Nasiruddin Mahmud (d) Qutabuddin Hussain (e) None of these

(xiii) Malik Jalaluddin Firuz ascended the throne on:

(a) 14th June, 1291 (b) 14th June, 1290 (c) 13th June, 1289 th
(d) 14 June, 1292 (e) None of these
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(xiv) Bughra Khan was son of:
(a) Kishlu Khan (b) Balban (c) Kaiqubad (d) Muhammad Khan (e) None of these

(xv) The author of Fawaid-ul-Fuad is:

(a) Balakhi (b) Amir Khusrau (c) Amir Hassan (d) Aufi (e) None of these
(xvi) Devagiri was made capital with the name of Daulatabad by:
(a) Allauddin Khilji (b) Giyath-ud-Din Tughluq
(c) Muhammad Bin Tughluq (d) Firuz Tughluk (e) None of these
(xvii) The second battle of Panipat was fought on:
(a) 2nd November, 1555 (b) 2nd October, 1556
(c) 15 November, 1555 (d) 2nd November, 1556 (e) None of these
(xviii) Qandahar was conquered by Humayun in:
(a) September, 1545 (b) September, 1544 (c) October, 1545 (d) March, 1545 (e) None of these

(xix) Battle of Chausa was started on:

(a) 26th February, 1539 (b) 26th March, 1540
(c) 26 June, 1539 (d) 20th June, 1540 (e) None of these
(xx) The battle of Haldi Ghati was fought on:
(a) 18th June, 1576 (b) 15th June, 1557
(c) 16th June, 1577 (d) 15th June, 1567 (e) None of these

PART-II
NOTE:(i) PART-II is to be attempted on separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.

Q.2. ‘Akbar fully realized the absence of national spirit in the Mughal Empire and tried to build one,
but history of his dynasty records that he failed in the task’. In this context discuss Akbar’s
policy towards non-Muslims. (20)

Q.3. ‘Internal consolidation rather than territorial expansion was the keynote of Bulban’s policy’.
Elucidate. (20)

Q.4. ‘By his political reforms and policy of religious toleration Sher Shah laid the foundation of an
enlightened government’. Discuss. (20)

Q.5. ‘Illtutmish was the real founder of Sultanates of Delhi’. Build your own argument on the
statement with relevant facts. (20)

Q.6. Khanqahs played an important role in the demonstration of Islamic idea of Tauheed as a working
principle in the social life of India. Discuss. (20)

Q.7. Evaluate the role of Ulama and Umara in the development of Sultanate of Delhi. (20)

Q.8. Analyse the impact of the conquest of Sindh led by Muhammad Bin Qasim. Is it correct to say
that this conquest was a mere episode in the history of Sub-continent? (20)

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TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80

NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) 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 (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) Chachnama was originally written in:
(a) Persian (b) Arabic (c) Turkish (d) Sindhi
(ii) First Muslim Expedition was sent to India by:
(a) Hazrat Umar (b) Hazrat Usman (c) Hazrat Ali (d) Hijjaj Bin Yousaf
(iii) Muhammad Bin Qasim stayed at Makran before entering Sindh for:
(a) 3 Months (b) 2 Months (c) 1 Month (d) 2 Weeks
(iv) The first mosque in South Asia was built in:
(a) Sindh (b) Bhopal (c) Baluchistan (d) Bengal
(v) The Ghazanvid rule over present day Pakistan areas lasted for:
(a) 300 years (b) 250 years (c) 200 years (d) 150 years
(vi) Ibni-Batuta travelled for:
(a) 35 years (b) 28 years (c) 20 years (d) 15 years
(vii) Sultan Qutub-ud-Din Aibak could rule India for:
(a) 35 years (b) 18 years (c) 15 years (d) 5 years
(viii) The Khilji Dynasty enjoyed Indian rule for:
(a) 90 years (b) 70 years (c) 50 years (d) 30 years
(ix) The Khayal system of music was founded by:
(a) Amir Khusraw (b) Hussain Shah Sharqi (c) Mian Tan Sain (d) Baiju Bawara
(x) Queen Noor Jahan was born at:
(a) Dehli (b) Iran (c) Chaghi (d) Agra
(xi) In the year 1719 how many Mughal Kings sat on throne?
(a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 2 (d) 1
(xii) Ahmad Shah Abdali launched his early invasions against:
(a) Mughals (b) Marathas (c) Sikhs (d) Rajputs
(xiii) When the third battle of Panipat was fought?
(a) 1526 (b) 1757 (c) 1761 (d) 1764
(xiv) The British fought Plassy War against:
(a) Haider Ali (b) Tipu Sultan (c) Sirajiddaula (d) Marathas
(xv) Darsi-Nizami was named after:
(a) Nizamuddin Auliya (b) Nizamul Mulk
(c) Mulla Nizamuddin (d) Nizamul Mulk Junaidi
(xvi) Maharaja Ranjit Singh ruled Punjab for:
(a) 60 years (b) 50 years (c) 40 years (d) 20 years
(xvii) Karachi was occupied by the British in:
(a) 1820 (b) 1839 (c) 1842 (d) 1843
(xviii) Delhi fell to the British Army in:
(a) 1796 (b) 1803 (c) 1849 (d) 1857
(xix) When the First Anglo – Afghan War was fought:
(a) 1813 (b) 1820 (c) 1839 (d) 1843
(xx) Before 1857 how many universities had been established by the British:
(a) 16 (b) 13 (c) 3 (d) Not a single
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PART – II

(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.

(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
NOTE:
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
Q.2. Trace the history of the Arab Conquests of present day Pakistan highlighting the contributions of the
Muslims in transformation of the society and culture. (20)
Q.3. Elaborate the importance of Delhi as the centre of Muslim cultural advancement and bride of all cities
in orient and its devastation during the Muslim rule by the invaders. (20)
Q.4. Write a comprehensive account of rebelling states weaning away from the weakening Mughal Centre
during the 18th century. (20)
Q.5. “None of the Mughal succession since Akbar was without a stain of blood.” Discuss the statement
with examples and arguments in each case. (20)
Q.6. Compare the South Asian plain society with the desert and mountain society invaders applying Ibn-i-
Khaldun’s philosophy. (20)
Q.7. Why the weak and incapable Mughal rulers were unable to rule India, discuss with reference to the
role of nobility keeping in view their main factions and the leadership? (20)
Q.8. Whom you consider as real founder of Delhi Sultanate? Discuss with judgement of the roles of
Shahab-ud-Din Ghouri, Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and Iltutmish. (20)

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(PART-I) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:20

TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80

NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) 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 (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) Raja Dahir’s wife name is:
(a) Jodha Bai (b) Uddipana (c) Rani Bai
(d) Shari Mati (e) None of these
(ii) Raja Dahir wife:
(a) was made hostage (b) was freed (c) committed suicide
(d) accepted Islam (e) None of these
(iii) Sabuktagin was:
(a) son of Alaptagin (b) nephew of Alaptagin (c) slave of Alaptagin
(d) son-in-law of Alaptagin (e) None of these
(iv) The founder of Ghaznavide dynasty was:
(a) Mahmood of Ghazni (b) Alaptagin (c) Sabuktagin
(d) Jaipal (e) None of these
(v) Abu Rehan al-Beruni was a famous:
(a) Conqueror (b) Sultan (c) Poet
(d) Historian (e) None of these
(vi) The founder of the Slave dynasty was:
(a) Qutb-ud-Din Aibak (b) Iltutmish (c) Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah
(d) Balban (e) None of these
(vii) Razia Sultana was the daughter of:
(a) Qutb-ud-Din Aibak (b) Muhammad Ghori (c) Iltutmish
(d) Balban (e) None of these
(viii) Amongst the Sultans of Delhi who presented the “Theory of Kingship”:
(a) Iltutmish (b) Balban (c) Alauddin Khilji
(d) Muhammad Tughlaq (e) None of these
(ix) Warden of the Marches was the title of:
(a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (b) Mahmood of Ghazni (c) Muhammad Ghori
(d) Sultan Balban (e) None of these
(x) Ibn-e-Bututa was:
(a) An Arab (b) A Moorish (c) A Turk
(d) A Persian (e) None of these
(xi) Baburnama is a (n):
(a) Travelogue (b) Biography (c) Autobiography
(d) collection of poetry (e) None of these
(xii) Shaibani Khan defeated:
(a) Babur (b) Ibrahim Lodhi (c) Humayun
(d) Akbar (e) None of these
(xiii) The Battle of Gogra, 1529 was fought between:
(a) Rajputs and Babur (b) Lodhis and Babur (c) Marhatas and Babur
(d) Mewatis and Babur (e) None of these

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(xiv) Humayun died from:
(a) excessive alcohol drinking (b) Cholera (c) battlefield
(d) fall from library stairs (e) None of these
(xv) Sher Shah Suri snatched the throne of Delhi from:
(a) Babur (b) Humayun (c) Jehangir
(d) Aurangzeb (e) None of these
(xvi) During the 16th Century the pioneer of efficient administration and administrative reforms in India
is considered to be:
(a) Babur (b) Akbar (c) Sher Shah Suri
(d) Aurangzeb (e) None of these
(xvii) The Suri dynasty was brought to an end by:
(a) Sher Shah Suri (b) Humayun (c) Jehangir
(d) Akbar (e) None of these
(xviii) Fateh Pur Sikri was declared the capital of his kingdom by:
(a) Jehangir (b) Akbar (c) Aurangzeb
(d) Shah Jehan (e) None of these
(xix) The Chain of Justice was hanged for the convenience of people for quick justice by:
(a) Noor Jehan (b) Jehangir (c) Akbar
(d) Sher Shah Suri (e) None of these
(xx) Taj Mahal was constructed as his queen mausoleum by:
(a) Shah Jehan (b) Jehanbgir (c) Akbar
(d) Bahadur Shah Zafar (e) None of these

PART – II

(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.

(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
NOTE:
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
Q.2. Mahmood of Ghazni’s invasions of India are controversial; while some consider him a
Muhahid others consider him an aggressor. Which opinion do you support? Support your
answer with strong arguments. (20)
Q.3. Sultan Iltutmush is amongst the greatest early Turkish Sultans of Delhi. He was an intrepid
warrior and a patron of arts and letters. Discuss. (20)
Q.4. Sultan Allauddin Khilji is considered the pioneer of efficient administrative structure in
medieval India. Write a comprehensive note on his administrative reforms. (20)
Q.5. Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur failed in Central Asia but succeeded in India. Why?
Give a detailed analysis. (20)
Q.6. Akbar is considered not only a great administrator but also a great warrior.
Write a detailed note on his administration. (20)
Q.7. Discuss the role of Hazrat Mujadid Alf Sani in the revival of Muslims’ values and
traditions with special reference to his opposition to Akbar’s religious policy. (20)
Q.8. Aurangzeb Alamgir is generally charged with bigoted religious policies.
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TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100

NOTE: (i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions in all, including QUESTION NO.8 , which is COMPULSORY.
All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
(iii) Candidate must draw two straight lines ( ) at the end to separate each
question attempted in Answer Books.

Q.1. How would you justify the statement that “Sindh is Babul-Islam” with reference to the
Arab conquest of Sindh?

Q.2. “Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq’s character was a mixture of two extremes, but he was a man
of ideas.” Discuss.

Q.3. Trace the rise of the Bakhti Movement. Examine its teachings and contribution to society
and culture.

Q.4. “Sher Shah was the pioneer of a comprehensive system of administration in the sub-
continent to be followed by his successors in history.” Discuss.

Q.5. Give an account of the development of Mughal architecture with special reference to
Mughal buildings in Pakistan.

Q.6. Discuss at length the services rendered for Islam by Hazrat Mujaddid Alf Sani.

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COMPULSORY QUESTION

Q.8. Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
(1) Sindh and Multan were conquered by Muhammad bin Qasim under the reign of the
Islamic Caliph:
(a) Umer bin Abdul Aziz (b) Waleed bin Abdul Malik
(c) Suleman bin Abdul Malik (d) None of these

(2) Jaipal fought with Mehmood of Ghazna near Peshawar in:

(a) 998 AD (b) 1001 AD
(c) 1004 AD (d) None of these

(3) Which city was named as Mehmoodabad:

(a) Agra (b) Somnath
(c) Lahore (d) None of these

(4) Kitab-ul-Hind was written by:

(a) Zia uddin Burni (b) Minhaj Siraj
(c) Al-Beroni (d) None of these

(5) The first amongst the Delhi Sultans to earn title of “Sultan from the Baghdad
Caliph was:
(a) Qutab uddin Aibak (b) Shamus uddin Iltutmish
(c) Allauddin Khilji (d) None of these

(6) Baba Fareed Ganj Shakar was a saint of:

(a) Qadiriya Silsilah (b) Chishtia Silsilah
(c) Soharwardiya Silsilah (d) None of these

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(7) Raj Tarangni was:

(a) a book (b) a form of dance
(c) a female musician (d) None of these

(8) Akbar’s tomb is situated at:

(a) Haiderabad (b) Aurangabad
(c) Allahabad (d) None of these

(9) ——— secured many trade facilities for the English by Emperor Jahangir:
(a) William Hawkins (b) William Edward
(c) Sir Thomas Roe (d) None of these

(10) Humayun Nama was written by:

(a) Hamayun (b) Mulla Badayuni
(c) Muhammad Qasim (d) None of these

(11) Fatehpur Sikri was built by:

(a) Babar (b) Shah Jehan
(c) Sher Shah (d) None of these

(12) Hameeda Bano was mother of:

(a) Akbar (b) Shah Jehan
(c) Jehangir (d) None of these

(13) The 1 st Battle of Panipat was fought in:

(a) 1521 AD (b) 1526 AD
(c) 1531 AD (d) None of these

(14) At the time of his coronation at Kalanour the age of Akbar was:
(a) Thirteen and half (b) Fifteen
(c) Eighteen (d) None of these

(15) Francois Burnier, the English traveler visited India during the period of:
(a) Jehangir (b) Shah Jehan
(c) Aurangzeb (d) None of these

(16) “Zill-e-Elahi” means:

(a) Defender of Allah’s faith (b) Slave of Allah
(c) Shadow of Allah (d) None of these

(17) Ibne-e-Batuta visited India during the reign of:

(a) Muhammad Tughluq (b) Allauddin Khilji
(c) Ghias uddin Balban (d) None of these

(18) Battle of Plassay (1757) was fought between:

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(d) None of these

(19) Aurangzeb Alamgir ascended the throne on:

(a) 1654 AD (b) 1658 AD
(c) 1662 AD (d) None of these

(20) Manuchi was a European traveler who came in the court of:
(a) Shah Jehan (b) Jehangir
(c) Akbar (d) None of these

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NOTE: (i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions in all, including QUESTION NO.8 , which is COMPULSORY.
All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
(iii) Candidate must draw two straight lines ( ) at the end to separate each
question attempted in Answer Books.

Q.1. What role did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan play in the reawakening of the Muslims of the Sub-
Continent? Discuss.

Q.2. The Khilafat Movement Spearheaded the Pakistan Movement and provided the necessary
weapon through which a political war to identify the Muslims as such could be waged.”
Discuss.

Q.3. Examine those provisions of Nehru Report which effected the Muslims. What was the
Muslim Reaction to those proposals?

Q.4. Critically examine the justification of ‘Pakistan Resolution’ in 1940.

Q.5. Trace the history of Constitutional Development in Pakistan since her inception analyzing
the problems faced by the country in search of Democracy.

Q.6. Critically review the relations of Pakistan with India with special reference to the Kashmir
Issue.

Q.7. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:

(a) Contribution of Quaid-i-Azam as first Governor General of Pakistan
(b) Basic Democracies
(c) Causes of separation of East Pakistan

COMPULSORY QUESTION
Q.8. Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
(1) Shah Wali Ullah was born in:
(a) 1702 (b) 1703
(c) 1704 (d) None of these

(2) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan died in:

(a) 1896 (b) 1898
(c) 1899 (d) None of these

(3) Partition of Bengal took place in:

(a) 1905 (b) 1906
(c) 1911 (d) None of these

(4) When All India Muslim League was founded in 1906, one of its aims was:
(a) to fight against Hindus
(b) to fight for independence
(c) to promote loyalty to the British Govt
(d) None of these
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(a) 1906 (b) 1911
(c) 1913 (d) None of these

(6) Simla Deputation was led by:

(a) Mohsin ul-Mulk (b) Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
(c) Sir Aga Khan (d) None of these
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(7) Viqarul-Mulk died in:

(a) 1907 (b) 1911
(c) 1917 (d) None of these

(8) In 1913 Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar started as Urdu newspaper:

(a) Zamindar (b) Inqilab
(c) Hamdard (d) None of these

(9) The Communal Award was announced in:

(a) 1930 (b) 1931
(c) 1933 (d) None of these

(10) The ‘Day of Deliverance’ was observed on:

(a) Nobember 20, 1939 (b) November 22, 1939
(c) December 22, 1939 (d) None of these

(11) British Cabinet Minister Mr. Cripps came to India in:

(a) 1942 (b) 1944
(c) 1946 (d) None of these

(12) Who took the oath of Governor General of Pakistan from Quaid- i-Azam:
(a) Justice Wali Mahmood (b) Justice A. R. Kiani
(c) Justice Mian Abdul Rashid (d) None of these

(13) The ‘Objective Resolution’ was accepted by the Constituent Assembly in:
(a) 1947 (b) 1948
(c) 1949 (d) None of these

(14) Write the name of a person who has been the Governor General as well as the
Prime Minister of Pakistan:
(a) The Quaid - i-Azam (b) Liaqat Ali Khan
(c) Khawaja Nazimuddin (d) None of these

(15) When Pakistan gave an application to the United Nations to become its member,
which country opposed it:
(a) India (b) Iran
(c) Afghanistan (d) None of these

(16) Pak-China border Dispute was settled in:

(a) 1962 (b) 1963
(c) 1964 (d) None of these

(17) Pakistan Peoples Party was founded in:

(a) 1965 (b) 1966
(c) 1968 (d) None of these

(18) The Constitution of 1956 was promulgated on:

(a) March 23, 1956 (b) August 14, 1956
(c) December 25, 1956 (d) None of these

(19) The last Governor General of Pakistan was:

(a) Quaid - i-Azam (b) Khawaja Nazim uddin
(c) Sikandar Mirza (d) None of these

(20) Pakistan became member of Non-Aligned Movement in:

(a) 1977 (b) 1978
(c) 1980 (d) None of these

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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.

1. The battle of Plassey was fought in:

(a) June, 1757 (b) May, 1758 (c) March, 1756 (d) None of these
2. Name the first Governor General of the British in India:
(a) Lord Clive (b) Lord Warren Hastings (c) Lord Mayo (d) None of these
3. The territory of Sindh was annexed by the British in:
(a) 1840 (b) 1841 (c) 1843 (d) None of these
4. Name the first British Viceroy of India:
(a) Lord Hardings (b) Lord Canning (c) Lord Minto (d) None of these
5. The Territory of Kashmir was sold by the British to the Sikhs for Rupees:
(a) 65 Lacs (b) 75 Lacs (c) 90 Lacs (d) None of these
6. Anjman Himyat-i-Islam was founded in Lahore in:
(a) 1880 (b) 1882 (c) 1884 (d) None of these
7. The writer of Bande Matram was:
(a) Patel (b) Chatterji (c) Benerji (d) None of these
8. Syed Ameer Ali became the Judge of Calcutta High Court in:
(a) 1886 (b) 1888 (c) 1890 (d) None of these
9. Name the founder of Jamia Milliah Islamia:
(a) Maulana Azad (b) Maulana Jauhar (c) Maulana Zafar Ali (d) None of these
10. When was the Muslim League, London Branch, founded?
(a) 1908 (b) 1910 (c) 1911 (d) None of these
11. Who was the author of the Book, ‘The Spirit of Islam’?
(a) Alama Shibli (b) Shaukat Ali (c) Syed Ameer Ali (d) None of these
12. How long is the Common Boundary line between Pakistan and Afghanistan:
(a) 1300 Km (b) 1400 Km (c) 1500 Km (d) None of these
13. Who was the founder of Punjab Unionist Party?
(a) Chhoto Ram (b) Sir Fazal Hussain (c) Sikandar Hayat (d) None of these
14. Muslim League observed Direct Action Day on:
(a) 14th July, 1944 (b) 5th Mrach, 1945 (c) 16th August, 1946 (d) None of these

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15. Pakistan became member of UNO in:

(a) August, 1947 (b) September, 1947 (c) December, 1947 (d) None of these
16. Name the first Muslim Barrister of Bombay High Court:
(a) Ali Imam (b) M.A. Jinnah (c) Ameer Ali (d) None of these
17. Radcliff Boundary Award was announced on:
(a) 13 August, 1947 (b) 15 August, 1947 (c) 17 August, 1947 (d) None of these
18. Who was the first Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan?
(a) Fazal Illahi (b) Habib Ullah Khan (c) Wasim Sajjad (d) None of these
19. The territory of Gawadar was given to Pakistan by:
(a) The Sheikh of Kuwait (b) The Ruler of Oman (c) Amir of Qatar (d) None of these
20. Karachi Steel Mill was inaugurated in:
(a) December, 1973 (b) December, 1974 (c) May, 1975 (d) None of these

PART-II

NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.

(ii) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(iii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iv) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

Q.No.2. Analyse the impact of the British East India Company’s Rule (1757-1857) upon the
Muslims of Indo-Pakistan Sub-Continent. (20)

Q.No.3. Bring out the role of Aligarh Movement in the intellectual and political awakening
of the Muslims of the Sub-Continent. (20)

Q.No.4. “The period between 1912-1916 was notable as a time of growing unity between
the main Indian political parties”. Discuss. (20)

Q.No.5. Trade the course of the Khilafat Movement and assess its significance for the
development of Indian nationalism. (20)

Q.No.6. “The policies of Indian National Congress between 1937 to 1947 were such as to
make the partition of India inevitable”. Discuss. (20)

Q.No.7. Analyse the policies of Khan Liaquat Ali Khan as General Secretary of Muslim
League and as a Prime Minister of Pakistan. (20)

Q.No.8. “Muslim Countries look towards Pakistan as a Fort of Islam”. Discuss Pakistan’s
relations with the Muslim world. (20)

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THREE HOURS (PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
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. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
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Q. 2. Give an account of the arrival of the English in the Sub-continent. Trace, historically the
manner in which they succeeded in establishing factories and trade centres in Indo-
Pakistan. Also the circumstances which forced the East India Company to assume the
shape of power from a peaceful trade company. (20)

Q. 3. Give your views about the exact nature of the revolt of 1857. Was it a spy mutiny, a
Conspiracy or a War of Independence? (20)

Q. 4. Examine Aligarh Movement and the services rendered by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to uplift
the educational services for the awakening of the Muslims of Sub-continent. (20)

Q. 5. What were the conditions which necessitated the Partition of Bengal in 1905? What was
the reaction of the Hindus and Muslims shown towards the partition? (20)

Q. 6. “The initial years of Pakistan were very crucial for its existence”. Discuss. (20)

Q. 7. “Frequent military interventions is the basic cause of the failure of democracy in

Pakistan”. Comment. (20)

Q. 8. Give the importance of Objective Resolution in the history of constitution making in

Pakistan. (20)

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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) Punjab National Unionist Party was founded in:

(a) 1923 (b) 1922 (c) 1931 (d) 1925 (e) None of these
(ii) What is said to be the last effort of the British Government to keep India united?
(a) The Simla Conference (b) The Cabinet Mission
(c) Cripps Mission (d) Communal Award (e) None of these
(iii) When Muhammad Ali Jinnah was awarded the title of the Quaid-i-Azam?
(a) 1947 (b) 1937 (c) 1940 (d) 1938 (e) None of these
(iv) Baluchistan Muslim League was founded in:
(a) 1940 (b) 1935 (c) 1939 (d) 1926 (e) None of these
(v) Who was the first Chief Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan?
(a) Z.A.Bhutto (b) G.M.Sayyid
(c) Ghulam Ishaq Khan (d) Nawab Akbar Bugti (e) None of these
(vi) What was the rate of population growth in Pakistan according to 1998 Census?
(a) 3.1% (b) 2.6% (c) 1.5% (d) 2.7% (e) None of these
(vii) How many censuses have been conducted in Pakistan up till 2010?
(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 8 (e) None of these
(viii) How many religio-political parties were in the Pakistan National Alliance?
(a) 7 (b) 9 (c) 3 (d) 4 (e) None of these
(ix) Who participated in all the three sessions of the Round Table Conference (1930 -1932)?
(a) Fatima Jinnah (b) Annie Besant (c) Jahan Ara Gul
(d) Begum Jahan Ara Shah Nawaz (e) None of these
(x) The Protection of Women (Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill was adapted in:
(a) November, 2006 (b) December, 2006 (c) July, 2007 (d) May, 2008 (e) None of these
(xi) During 1972 – 1977, the opposition leader in the Sindh Assembly was:
(a) Shah Faridul Haq (b) Mumtaz Ali Bhutto
(c) Muhammad Khan Junejo (d) Mola Bux Soomro (e) None of these
(xii) Arya Samaj was founded in:
(a) 1879 (b) 1880 (c) 1875 (d) 1885 (e) None of these
(xiii) “Thoughts on Pakistan” was written by:
(a) I. H. Qureshi (b) Chaudhary Muhammad Ali
(c) Khalid B. Sayeed (d) Dr. Ambedkar (e) None of these

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(xiv) Bahawalpur Museum was established in:

(a) 1971 (b) 1972 (c) 1973 (d) 1974 (e) None of these
(xv) The British Government shifted her capital from Calcutta to Delhi in:
(a) 1911 (b) 1912 (c) 1914 (d) 1916 (e) None of these
(xvi) Who spoke in favour of Lahore Resolution?
(a) Maulana Hasrat Mohani (b) Maulana Shabbir Ahmad Usmani
(c) Maulana Abdul Hamid Badayuni (d) Maulana Abdus Sattar Niazi (e) None of these
(xvii) Who supported ‘Pakistan Resolution’?
(a) Raj Gopalacharia (b) Abul Kalam Azad
(c) M.K. Gandhi (d) Lala Lajpat Rai (e) None of these
(xviii) The powers of Indian Legislative Councils were increased by:
(a) Communal Award (b) Minto-Marley Reforms
(c) Gandhi-Irwin Pact (d) Simon Commission (e) None of these
(xix) The Pakistani Ulama gave a call of strike as a protest against the proposed amendments in the Blasphemy
Act on:
(a) May 18, 2001 (b) May 25, 2002 (c) May 19, 2000 (d) May 1, 2005 (e) None of these
(xx) The last general elections in Pakistan were held in:
(a) 2002 (b) 2003 (c) 2006 (d) 2008 (e) None of these

PART-II
NOTE:(i) PART-II is to be attempted on separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.

Q.2. The Allahabad Address of Dr. Muhammad Iqbal was a synthesis of several schemes and
proposals presented by the Indian Muslims for the solution of Hindu-Muslim issues. Give an
historical account of all these schemes and proposals. (20)

Q.3. Discuss different socio-political and religious issues among the Hindus and Muslims, which
ended with the ‘parting of ways’ among them. (20)

Q.4. Critically evaluate the socio-economic and religio-political effects of the Khilafat Movement on
the life of Indian Muslims. (20)

Q.5. Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor General of Pakistan. How do you
analyse his administration as a trend setter and a role model for the good governance in present
day Pakistan? (20)

Q.6. Trace out the originality of thoughts of at least five Pakistani social intellectuals. Also give a
detailed account of their thoughts. (20)

Q.7. Give a historical survey of Pakistan’s relations with Turkey. (20)

Q.8. Separation of East Pakistan was a very tragic incident not only for Pakistan but also for the
entire Muslim World. Keeping in mind the socio-political causes of this incident, highlight the
role played by foreign countries in the separation of East Pakistan. (20)

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(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

PART – I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) All-India National Congress was established by:
(a) An official of the British Government (b) A British loyalist (c) British dissident
(d) A retired British official (e) None of these
(ii) Kabir Das of Bakhti Movement was:
(a) A Preacher (b) A Mystic (c) A Poet
(d) A Warrior (e) None of these
(iii) Kashful Mahjub was written by:
(a) Mujaddid Alf Thani (b) Syed Ali Hajveri (c) Syed Muinuddin Ajmeri
(d) Sheikh Bahauddin Zakariya (e) None of these
(iv) The Millenial Movement was launched against:
(a) The Mughals (b) The British (c) The Marhattas
(d) The Muslims (e) None of these
(v) The East India Company owes its success in India to:
(a) Lord Dalhousie (b) Lord Conrnwallis (c) Lord Curzon
(d) Warren Hastings (e) None of these
(vi) Third battle of Panipat was fought between:
(a) British and Mughals (b) British and Sikhs (c) British and Afghans
(d) Afghans and Marhattas (e) None of these
(vii) Syed Ahmad Shaheed launched his Jihad Movement against:
(a) The Christians (b) The Sikhs (c) The Hindus
(d) The Hypocrites (e) None of these
(viii) The Faraidi Movement was launched in:
(a) Bengal (b) Hyderabad (c) Kashmir
(d) Maharashatra (e) None of these
(ix) Hazrat Mahal who fought during the War of Independence 1857 against the British was:
(a) Queen of Jhansi (b) Ruler of Jodhpur (c) Begum of Nizam of Hyderabad
(d) Begum of Awadh (e) None of these
(x) Darul Uloom Deoband was founded in:
(a) 1865 (b) 1855 (c) 1875 (d) 1857 (e) None of these
(xi) Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah got his early education from:
(a) MAO College, Aligarh (b) St. Patrick High School, Bombay
(c) Sindh Madrassatul Islam, Karachi (d) Islamia College, Lahore
(e) None of these
(xii) The Simla Deputation of 1906 was led by:
(a) Muhammad Ali Jinnah (b) Nawab Salimullah Khan (c) Nawab Mohsin ul Mulk
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(xiii) Delhi Muslim Proposals were presented in:
(a) 1927 (b) 1925 (c) 1930 (d) 1932 (e) None of these
(xiv) One of the main points of Jinnah’s 14 points was Muslim’s representation in the Central
Legislature equal to:
(a) Half of the members (b) 2/3 of the members (c) 1/3 of the members
(d) 1/4 of the members (e) None of these
(xv) The inaugural session of Pakistan’s First Constituent Assembly was chaired by:
(a) Muhammad Ali Jinnah (b) Liaquat Ali Khan (c) Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar
(d) J.N. Mandal (e) None of these
(xvi) The First Chief Minister of West Pakistan Province in 1955 was:
(a) Abdul Qaiym Khan (b) Dr. Khan Sahib (c) Malik Feroz Khan Noon
(d) Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy (e) None of these
(xvii) The First Indigenous Constitution was given to Pakistan by:
(a) Muhammad Ali Jinnah (b) Liaquat Ali Khan (c) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
(d) Chaudhri Muhammad Ali (e) None of these
(xviii) In September 1958 the Deputy Speaker was killed in the provincial assembly of:
(a) Bengal (b) Punjab (c) N.W.F.P.
(d) Sindh (e) None of these
(xix) In the 1970-71 general elections which party got the majority seats in the National Assembly of
Pakistan:
(a) Pakistan Peoples Party (b) Pakistan Muslim League (c) Awami League
(d) National Awami Party (e) None of these
(xx) Friday was declared for the first time as an official weekly holiday by:
(a) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (b) General Zia ul Haq (c) Nawaz Sharif
(d) Benazir Bhutto (e) None of these
PART – II
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
NOTE:
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
Q.2. Critically evaluate the causes for the decline of Muslim Rule in India. (20)
Q.3. Compare and contrast the manifestos of All-India National Congress and All-India Muslim League at
the time of their establishments. Do you think there were some common points between the two
parties? If yes, how they differed with each other later on? (20)
Q.4. Lucknow Pact, 1916 is considered the culmination of Hindu-Muslim unity. What circumstances led to
the historical pact between the Hindus and Muslims? Discuss its main points and also analyze the
causes for its failure. (20)
Q.5. Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 is considered by some quarters as the best alternative for the partition
of India in 1947. Discuss its main recommendations and also analyze why it failed to get the approval
from the major political parties of India? (20)
Q.6. Amongst many reasons Joint versus Separate Electorate, Language issue and quantum of
representation of different federating units of Pakistan in the parliament played main role in the delay
of constitution making. Critically evaluate the aforementioned issues highlighting its role in the
process of constitution making. (20)
Q.7. Kashmir is a major bottle-neck between Pakistan-India friendly relations. Trace out the history of
Kashmir problem with focus on different suggestions for its solution from different quarters. Also
come up with your own recommendations for its amicable solution. (20)
Q.8. Compare the ideological and social trends highlighting some important aspects of the General Zia ul
Haq and General Pervaiz Musharaf eras in the history of Pakistan. Do they had any commonalities, or
they were totally different in all respects? Critically evaluate. (20)
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Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) British India Company was granted permission of trade with India by:
(a) Emperor Akbar (b) Jehangir (c) Shah Jehan
(d) Aurangzeb Alamgir (e) None of these
(ii) The First British Governor General of India was:
(a) Lord Dalhousie (b) Cornwallis (c) Clive Lloyd
(d) Warren Hastings (e) None of these
(iii) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan retired from the British service as:
(a) Judge (b) Revenue Commissioner (c) Principal
(d) Clerk (e) None of these
(iv) During the War of Independence England was ruled by:
(a) King James (b) King Williams (c) Queen Victoria
(d) Queen Elizebeth-I (e) None of these
(v) All-India National Congress was founded in:
(a) 1865 (b) 1875 (c) 1880
(d) 1885 (e) None of these
(vi) The founder of All-India National Congress was:
(a) Gandhi (b) Jawaher Lal Nehru (c) Ram Mohan Roy
(d) A.O. Hume (e) None of these
(vii) The Muslim Leader who advised the Muslims not to participate in the meetings of All-India
National Congress was:
(a) Maulana Abual Kalam Azad (b) Maulana Muhammad Ali (c) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
(d) Maulana Abdul Bari (e) None of these
(viii) The founder of Two Nations Theory is considered to be:
(a) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (b) Sir Karim Agha Khan (c) Allama Muhammad Iqbal
(d) Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (e) None of these
(ix) Partition of Bengal in 1905 was carried out by:
(a) Lord Cornwallis (b) Lord Minto (c) Lord Curzon
(d) Lord Morley (e) None of these
(x) Simla Deputation was led by:
(a) Sir Karim Agha Khan (b) Sir Salimullah Khan (c) Nawab Wiqar ul Mulk
(d) Nawab Mohsin ul Mulk (e) None of these
(xi) The Muslims of Indian Sub-continent were granted the right of Separate Electorate in:
(a) 1909 (b) 1919 (c) 1932
(d) 1935 (e) None of these
(xii) The Author of the Spirit of Islam was:
(a) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (b) Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal (c) Justice Syed Ameer Ali
(d) P.K. Hiti (e) None of these
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(xiii) During Hijrat Movement the Muslims of India migrated to:
(a) Iran (b) Afghanistan (c) Turkey
(d) Saudi Arabia (e) None of these
(xiv) All-India National Congress participated in the:
(a) 1st Round Table Conference (b) 2nd Round Table Conference (c) 3rd Round Table Conference
(d) Participated in none (e) None of these
(xv) Sharif Report highlighted the atrocities of:
(a) The British Rule (b) Congress Ministries (c) General Dyre at Jalianwala Bagh
(d) Dogra Maharaja (e) None of these
(xvi) The First President Pakistan was:
(a) Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (b) Ghulam Muhammad (c) Sikandar Mirza
(d) General Ayub Khan (e) None of these
(xvii) The membership of Pakistan in the United Nations Organization was opposed by:
(a) India (b) Afghanistan (c) Israel
(d) Soviet Union (e) None of these
(xviii) The President of the 1st Constituent Assembly at the time of its dissolution was:
(a) Liaquat Ali Khan (b) Khawaja Nazimuddin (c) Maulvi Tamizuddin
(d) Noor ul Amin (e) None of these
(xix) Pakistan-China Boundary Dispute was settled during the government of:
(a) Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (b) Liaquat Ali Khan (c) Ghulam Muhammad
(d) General Ayub Khan (e) None of these
(xx) During the Tashkent Agreement the Foreign Minister of Pakistan was:
(a) Manzoor Qadir (b) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (c) Agha Shahi
(d) Aziz Ahmad (e) None of these

PART – II

(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.

(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
NOTE:
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
Q.2. Shah Waliullah has played a very significant role in the reawakening of Muslims of India.
Write a comprehensive note on his services for the cause of Muslims. (20)
Q.3. Syed Ahmad Barelvi was a man of action rather than rhetoric. His movement, after initial
successes, failed. Discuss and evaluate. (20)
Q.4. What circumstances led to the partition of Bengal in 1905? How it affected the
Hindu-British and Hindu-Muslim relations? Discuss in detail. (20)
Q.5. The Congress Rule in the Provinces during 1937-39 provided an opportunity to All-India
Muslim League to re-organize and reactivate. Discuss the Congress rule in the Provinces
and its impact on the All-India Muslim League. (20)
Q.6. Why Parliamentary Democracy could not succeed in Pakistan? What circumstances
led to the declaration of First Martial Law in the country? (20)
Q.7. Shaikh Mujeeb ur Rahman’s Six Points became the Magna Carta for the Awami League.
Discuss and evaluate its background and contents. (20)
Q.8. Right from the beginning Pakistan-Afthanistan relations could not be established on friendly
terms. What has affected the relations of the two brotherly neighboring countries? Make a
critical analysis.
(20)

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