FEDERALPUBLICSERVICECOMMISSION

RollNumber
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2023
FORRECRUITMENTTOPOSTSINBS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
GENERALKNOWLEDGE-III(PAKISTAN
AFFAIRS)

TIMEALLOWED:THREEHOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUMMARKS=20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM30MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUMMARKS=80
NOTE:(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.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Write Q.No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q.No.in the Q.Paper.
(v) NoPage/Spacebeleftblankbetweentheanswers.AlltheblankpagesofAnswerBook must be
crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART-II

Q.No. 2. Write a detailed and systematic analysis of the charismatic leadership of Quaid-e- (20)
Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the leader of Indian Muslims during the crisis-
ridden decade of 1937-47.

Q.No. 3. Having the largest irrigation system in the world, the land of the sub-continent (20)
served as the main food supply basket for the British power for more than a
century, but now Pakistan has to import food commodities. Discuss in detail the
causes of this agricultural decline.

Q.No. 4. Industrialization is the backbone of the modern economic system and uplifts the (20)
standard of living of the masses. Elaborate causes for the hindrance of industrial
development in Pakistan.

Q.No. 5. The evolution of democratic system has always remained a dilemma in Pakistan, (20)
even after passing more than seven decades of its existence the democracy could
not get its roots. Discuss in detail.

Q.No. 6. Joining the US led coalition in the war against terrorism has many short and long (20)
term repercussions for Pakistan. Elaborate.

Q.No. 7. Pakistanislocatedonthecross-roadofSouthAsia.Explainitsgeo-strategic/political (20)

importance and challenges.

Q.No. 8. Pakistanisconsideredtobethefifth-largestyouthbulgecountryintheworld. (20)

Giventhisyouthbulge,deliberateonwaysforwardforSustainableEconomic
Development in Pakistan.

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 FEDERALPUBLICSERVICECOMMISSION RollNumber
COMPETITIVEEXAMINATION-
2022FORRECRUITMENTTOPOSTSINBS-
17UNDERTHEFEDERALGOVERNMENT
GENERALKNOWLEDGE-
III(PAKISTANAFFAIRS)

TIMEALLOWED:THREEHOURS PART-I(MCQS)
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM30MINUTES
MAXIMUMMARKS=20PART-II
MAXIMUMMARKS=80
NOTE:(i) Part-IIistobeattemptedontheseparateAnswerBook.
(ii) AttemptONLYFOURquestionsfromPART-II.ALLquestionscarryEQUALmarks.
(iii) Alltheparts(ifany)ofeachQuestionmustbeattemptedatoneplaceinsteadofatdifferent places.
(iv) WriteQ.No.intheAnswerBookinaccordancewithQ.No.intheQ.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book mustbe
crossed.
(vi) Extraattemptofanyquestionoranypartofthequestionwillnotbeconsidered.

PART-II

Q.No.2. Discuss the role of regional and nationalist political parties in Pakistani politics. How (20)
far these parties are necessary for the political system?

Q.No.3. Discuss the Federal Structure of 1973 Constitution of Pakistan after 18th Amendment. (20)
Why criticism on 18th Amendment started recently?

Q.No.4. Evaluate the factional politics of early years(1947-58) and its impact on the democratic (20)
process of Pakistan.

Q.No.5.Every state designs its foreign policy on its National interests rejecting feelings and emotions. (20)
Why did Pakistan prefer emotions, feelings and Ideology in its foreign policy? Also
analyze its impact.

Q.No.6. What is the volume of grants, aid and loans in Pakistan’s economy in the last ten years (20)
to stimulate the growth? Discuss.

Q.No.7. Why did Pakistan join Western Defense Pacts? What cost it had to pay for that? (20)
Explain.

Q.No.8. Discuss the issues and mistrust in US-Pakistan relations after the withdrawal of the US (20)
troops from Afghanistan.

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 FEDERALPUBLICSERVICECOMMISSION Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2021
FORRECRUITMENTTOPOSTSINBS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
GENERALKNOWLEDGE-
III(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

TIMEALLOWED:THREEHOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUMMARKS=20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM30MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUMMARKS=80
NOTE:(i) Part-IIistobeattemptedontheseparateAnswerBook.
(ii) AttemptONLYFOURquestionsfromPART-II. ALLquestionscarryEQUALmarks.
(iii) All theparts(if any)of each Question mustbeattemptedat one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) WriteQ.No.intheAnswerBookinaccordancewithQ.No.inthe Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. Allthe blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extraattemptofanyquestionoranypartofthequestionwillnotbeconsidered.

PART-II

Q. No. 2. EnumeratethemeasuresadoptedbyPakistantospotlightontheplightofKashmiri people (20)

in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir after 5th August2019.

Q.No. 3. Explain “Afghans` owned, Afghans` led” solution of Afghanistan crisis. (20)

Q.No. 4. HowCPECphaseIIwillgalvanizeindustrializationandemploymentinPakistan? (20)

Q.No. 5. Discuss the significance of renewable energy resources for Pakistan. (20)

Q.No. 6. HowPakistanshouldcombat5thgenerationwarsuccessfully? (20)

Q.No. 7. “PoliticalStabilityismandatoryforeconomicprosperityinPakistan”.Elaborate. (20)

Q.No. 8. CriticallyevaluatetheevolutionofMuslimSeparateidentityintheSubcontinent. (20)

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 FEDERALPUBLICSERVICECOMMISSION RollNumber
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2020
FORRECRUITMENTTOPOSTSINBS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
GENERALKNOWLEDGE-III(PAKISTAN
AFFAIRS)

TIMEALLOWED:THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUMMARKS=20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM30MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUMMARKS= 80
NOTE:(i) Part-IIistobeattemptedontheseparateAnswer Book.
(ii) AttemptONLYFOURquestionsfromPART-II.ALLquestionscarryEQUALmarks.
(iii) Alltheparts(ifany)ofeachQuestionmustbeattemptedatoneplaceinsteadofatdifferent places.
(iv) WriteQ.No.intheAnswer BookinaccordancewithQ.No.inthe Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book mustbe
crossed.
(vi) Extraattemptofanyquestion or anypartofthequestionwill notbe considered.

PART-II

Q. No. 2. HowthereformmovementofShaikhAhmadSirhindiinfluencedthehistoryofMuslim India? (20)

Q. No. 3. China, Pakistan-Russia cooperation will find suitable support mechanism in Shanghai (20)
Cooperation organization (SCO). Elaborate.

Q. No. 4. WhatarethemajorprovisionsofSimlaAgreement(1972)betweenPakistanandIndia? How (20)

it was helpful for establishment of durable peace in the region?

Q. No. 5. What is meant by the term “Proxy War”? Are there any extrinsic factors at play in the (20)
internal security situation of Pakistan?

Q.No. 6. Discuss the main features of Political culture of Pakistan. (20)

Q.No. 7. Pakistan’senergycrisiswasduetothelackofstrategyandpoliticalwill.Discuss. (20)

Q.No. 8. DiscussrevivalofPak-USrelationsincontextofpresentUS-Talibanpeace process. (20)

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 FEDERALPUBLICSERVICECOMMISSION
RollNumber
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2019
FORRECRUITMENTTOPOSTSINBS-17
UNDERTHEFEDERALGOVERNMENT
GENERALKNOWLEDGE-III
(PAKISTANAFFAIRS)
TIMEALLOWED:THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUMMARKS=20
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM30MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUMMARKS= 80
NOTE:(i) Part-IIistobeattemptedontheseparateAnswer Book.
(ii) AttemptONLYFOURquestionsfrom PART-II.ALLquestionscarryEQUALmarks.
(iii) Alltheparts(ifany)ofeachQuestionmustbeattemptedatoneplaceinsteadofatdifferent places.
(iv) CandidatemustwriteQ.No.intheAnswer Bookinaccordance withQ.No.inthe Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book mustbe
crossed.
(vi) Extraattempt ofanyquestionoranypartoftheattemptedquestion willnot be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Critically examine Congress Ministries of 1973. How far it is correct to suggest that it (20)
paved the way for the separate Muslim homeland in India?

Q. No. 3. How far the nature of center province relations has changed under various (20)
amendments to the1973 constitution? Evaluate.

Q. No. 4. WhatmajoreconomicchallengesarebeingfacedbyPakistan?Whatrecommendation do you (20)

suggest to deal with these issues?

Q.No. 5. “The population growth in Pakistan can erupt like an atomic bomb”. Comment (20)

Q.No. 6. What are the main causes of energy crisis in Pakistan? What measured you
recommend to address it?
(20)

Q.No. 7. CriticallyanalyzethekeycausesofdelayingconstrictionofdamsinPakistan.Give some

(20)
suggestions to revert this collateral loss.

Q.No. 8. Efficient use of natural resources can make Pakistan a prosperous nation. Discuss in (20)
the light of present situation of Pakistan.

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 FEDERALPUBLICSERVICECOMMISSION
RollNumber
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2018
FORRECRUITMENTTOPOSTSINBS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL
KNOWLEDGE-III(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)
TIMEALLOWED:THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUMMARKS=20
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM30MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUMMARKS= 80
NOTE:(i) Part-IIistobeattemptedontheseparateAnswer Book.
(ii) AttemptONLYFOURquestionsfrom PART-II.ALLquestionscarryEQUALmarks.
(iii) Alltheparts(ifany)ofeachQuestionmustbeattemptedatoneplaceinsteadofatdifferent places.
(iv) CandidatemustwriteQ.No.intheAnswer Bookinaccordance withQ.No.inthe Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book mustbe
crossed.
(vi) Extraattempt ofanyquestionoranypartoftheattemptedquestion willnot be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Critically evaluate the foundations of Allama Iqbal’s concept of Muslim separatism in (20)
the context of Indo-Pak Subcontinent.

Q. No. 3. Discussthe3rdJunePlanorMountbattenPlanandalsodescribehowitwas (20)

implemented?

Q. No. 4. DescribethepoliticalsystemofPakistan.Whichformofgovernmentissuitableto make (20)

country politically stable?

Q. No. 5. Define non-state actors. ‘Non-state actors are posing more threat to Pakistan’s national (20)
security than threats from external state actors.’ Argue in favour or against.

Q.No. 6. Discussthenatureofcentre-provincerelationsunderthe1973Constitution. (20)

Q.No. 7. Discuss the changing trends in Pakistan-US relations since 2001. (20)

Q. No. 8. There is crisis of national integration in Pakistan since its creation. What measures do (20)
you suggest for the promotion of national integration of Pakistan?

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 FEDERALPUBLICSERVICECOMMISSION
RollNumber
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2017
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

GENERALKNOWLEDGE-III(PAKISTANAFFAIRS)

TIMEALLOWED:THREEHOURS PART-I(MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM30MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUMMARKS=80
NOTE:(i) Part-IIistobeattemptedontheseparateAnswerBook.
(ii) AttemptONLYFOURquestionsfromPART-II.ALLquestionscarryEQUALmarks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) CandidatemustwriteQ.No.intheAnswerBookinaccordancewithQ.No.intheQ.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space beleft blank betweentheanswers. Alltheblank pages of Answer Bookmust be
crossed.
(vi) Extraattemptofanyquestionoranypartoftheattemptedquestionwillnotbeconsidered.

PART-II
Q.No.2. Pakistan’snationalculturereflectsunityindiversity.Elaborate. (20)

Q.No.3. DiscustheroleofjudiciaryintheconstitutionaldevelopmentofPakistan. (20)

Q. No. 4. CPEC is a flagship project of One Belt One Road (OBOR) and a regional game (20)
changer. Explain.

Q. No. 5. Explore the significance of Shinghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)for (20)

Pakistan.

Q. No. 6. Enumerate the measures adopted by HEC for promotion of higher education and (20)
qualitative research in Pakistan.

Q. No. 7. Explore the option of alternative energy resources to overcome energy crisis (20)
inPakistan.

Q. No. 8. How general elections in 2002, 2008 and 2013 strengthened democracy in (20)
Pakistan?

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 FEDERALPUBLICSERVICECOMMISSION RollNumber
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2016FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

GK-III(PAKISTANAFFAIRS)

TIMEALLOWED:THREEHOURS PART-I(MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM30MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUMMARKS=80
NOTE:(i) Part-IIistobeattemptedontheseparateAnswerBook.
(ii) AttemptONLYFOURquestionsfromPART-II.ALLquestionscarryEQUALmarks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) CandidatemustwriteQ.No.intheAnswerBookinaccordancewithQ.No.intheQ.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space beleftblank between theanswers. Alltheblank pages of AnswerBook must be
crossed.
(vi) Extraattemptofanyquestionoranypartoftheattemptedquestionwillnotbeconsidered.

PART-II

Q. No. 2. GiveanaccountofthelifeandservicesofShahWaliullah.HowdidhesavetheIndian (20)

Muslims from political annihilation and religious degeneration?

Q. No. 3. The Aligarh Movement was a pure educational venture but it had deep impacts (20)
onIndian politics. Discuss.

Q. No. 4.Critically analyze the elections of 1937 and the sufferings and grievances of the (20)
MuslimsundertheCongressruleintheprovinces(1937-1939).Howmuchdidithelp in
popularizing the idea of a separate Muslim state in India?

Q. No. 5. Jinnah in his Presidential Address to the annual session of All India Muslim League in (20)
March 1940 said, “The problem in India is not of an inter-communal character, but
manifestly of an international one, and it must be treated as such.” Write note on the
Two Nation Theory and the Lahore Resolution of March 1940 in the light of this
statement.

Q. No. 6. Write note on the post 9/11 foreign policy of Pakistan. What role do you foresee for (20)
Pakistan in regional and global politics in the near future?

Q. No. 7. Discuss the Kashmir problem in its entire throwing light on its background and (20)
prospects of possible solutions to this core issue between India and Pakistan.

Q. No. 8. Write note on the Afghan War since 1979 and its impacts on Pakistan. How far the (20)
emergence of the “Non-State Actors” and Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan
can be attributed to the decades-long warfare in Afghanistan?

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