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PAKISTAN STUDIES
PAPER 01: History
SECTION - I
Why were British interested in the Sub-Continent?
Reformers
Mughal decline
Causes & results of war 1857.
SECTION - II
British reaction on Hindu agitation and Reversal of Partition of Bengal
Formation of Muslim League.
Why did Congress oppose the Morley Minto Reforms 1909?
Events 1919 – 1920
‘Lucknow pact 1916 was the only beacon of hope for unity between Muslims and Hindus
during 1916 – 1930’. How far do you agree with the statement.
How successful were RTC or they achieved little.
Comparison of Allama Iqbal and Ch-Rehmat Ali.
Why was Govt. of India act 1935 rejected and important?
Congress rule 1937 – 39
Why did Cripps plan 1942 fail?
Why did Gandhi Jinnah talks fail?
SECTION - III
Why was Urdu chosen as National Language in 1947?
Why was Martial law imposed by Ayub Khan in 1958?
Why was there a Constitutional crisis during 1951 – 58?
Why was Islamabad chosen as the capital of Pakistan?
Why was there a low literacy rate in Pakistan during 1947 – 99?
Why was there a fall in Nawaz Sharif’s rule in 1993?
Why did Pakistan join SEATO and CENTO?
Why did Musharraf take over in 1999?
What was Troika? 4marks
Partition Problems & Solutions
1947 – 58 rulers
Benazir Bhutto’s rule [both tenures]
General Ayub Khan’s rule
Zia-ul-haq’s rule
FOREIGN RELATIONS: [India, China, Afghanistan]
How successful was Pakistan as a member of World Organisations since 1947 – 99?
PAKISTAN STUDIES PAPER 2
GEOGRAPHY:
Topography of Pakistan
Water Resources
Agriculture
Power Resources
Industries/Trade/Communication
Population