ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Pakistan Studies)

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Course: Social Change (545) Semester: Spring, 2023
Level: M.Sc

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(AD, BS, BEd, MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode)
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question, the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
1. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of
the question.
2. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study
guide or allied material.
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Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Unit (1-5)

Q.1 What is pressure group? Are pressure groups political ? If not how do they exert
political pressure? Explain. (20)

Q.2 Critically analyze the role of charismatic leadership in making a political party
effective. (20)
Q.3 Explain the evolution of the single party system and also highlight its general
characteristics. (20)
Q.4 Define political party. Evaluate Pakistan peoples Party in the light of its ideology.
Social foundations structure and organization. (20)
Q.5 What is meant by multi-party system? Discuss in detail the merits and demerits of
multi party system. (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
Unit (5-9)

Q.1 What were the causes and effects of the MRD-Movement of restoration democracy
of 1983? (20)
Q.2 Discuss the circumstances under which Pakistan peoples Party emerged on the
political scene of Pakistan. (20)

Q.3 Discuss the characteristics of the business community in Pakistan as an

interest/pressure groups. (20)
Q.4 Explain the nature of political alliances emerged during 1964-65 presidential
elections in Pakistan. (20)
Q.5 Discuss the origin and growth of MQM in Pakistan. What were the factors that led
to the creation of Karachi based ethnic party. (20)