Pakistan Affairs 2000

1. Give an account of the evolution of the Muslim society in the sub-continent from 1206
to 1526 A.D.
2. Analyze the significance of Lahore Resolution in the History of freedom movement.
3. Evaluate the policies of the Cripps Mission. To what extent were these policies
favorable for the Muslims of the sub-continent?
4. Give a critical appraisal of the constitutional crisis during the period of Governor
General Ghulam Mohammad. Write its effects on the subsequent history of Pakistan.
5. Analyze the main causes of the debacle of East Pakistan. What are its consequences on
the history of Pakistan?
6. Discuss Corruption as number one problem of Pakistan. What practicable and feasible
steps should be taken to eradicate this menace.
7. Write a note on Balochistan; its area, population, economy, education and the problems
of the people.
8. Write short notes on any Two of the following:-
(a) Assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan.
(b) The salient features of the Constitution of 1956.
(c) Unemployment in Pakistan.

Pakistan Affairs 2001

1. Briefly describe the evolution of Muslim Society in the Subcontinent from 1206
onwards and analyze its downfall after the 17th century.
2. Discuss the salient aspects of Shah Waliullah's Movement and analyze its impact on
the Muslims of the Subcontinent.
3. "Basically educational in character, the Aligarh Movement was not devoid of
political objectives". Discuss.
4. Make a critical comparison of the Nehru Report and the Quaid-e-Azam's Fourteen
Points.
5. Write a comprehensive essay on the promulgation of Islamic system in Pakistan
with special reference to the role played by the Ulema in the process.
6. 'The US attack on Afghanistan in October 2001 has had serious repercussions for
Pakistan". Discuss.
7. Write an analytical essay on the growth of population in Pakistan after
Independence and underscore its effects on the country's socioeconomic climate.
8. Write detailed notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) Chaudhri Rehmat AH.
(ii) Allama Iqbal.
(iii) Kashmir conflict.
(iv) Kalabagh Dam.

Pakistan Affairs 2002

1. Briefly describe the evolution of Muslim society in the sub-continent.
2. There is an “unbridgeable gulf between Hinduism and Islam and their followers
existed together in the same land for hundreds of years like tow streams which
 continue to un parallel to each other indefinitely, without ever becoming one body
of water”. Elucidate.
3. State the reasons Sir Syed advanced to the Indian Muslims to eschew politics. To
what extent he was successful?
4. The Ulemas of Nadwah attempted to make a synthesis of Modernism of Aligarh and
Conversation of Deoband in their syllabus. Discuss.
5. The Quaid-e-Azam was against the performance of “a surgical operation” on the
provinces because such a step would be a dangerous proposition and would “let
loose terrible forces”. In the light of the statement, discuss the division of the
Punjab and Bengal.
6. Why ONE-UNIT was created and subsequently abolished? Explain.
7. The Indian Policy on Kashmir is caught on the horns of a dilemma and that
dilemma is that if it accepts the verdict of the people, it has to vacate the territory of
state of Junagarh, Manavadhar, Mangrol, Hyderabad etc. Explain.
8. What are the problems of industrialization in Pakistan? How they can be solved?

Pakistan Affairs 2003

1. Discuss the role and efforts of Muslim religions leaders for the establishment of
Muslim Society in the Sub-Continent.
2. Discuss the ideological foundations of the "Two Nations Theory17 with reference to
the contributions of Dr. Iqbal and the Quaid-i-Azam.
3. Cxamine the natute of Congress rule in the Provinces under the Government of India
Act, 1935. What was its impact on the Muslim Politics? (10,05)
4. As a result of British-Hindu conspiracy on the eve of independence the State of
Pakistan winch ultimately emerged in August 1947, was not so strong as visualized by
the Quaid-i-Azam but only a "mutilated", ^moth-eaten* and "truncated" Pakistan.
Elucidate.
5. "'Muhammad Ali Formula was practicable compromise between the two wings of
Pakistan on the questions of representation/' To what extent, it was acceptable to both the
wings of Pakistan?
6. To what extent the version of Francis Mudie was true that "the greatest danger* to
Pakistan in 1947 was "the refugee problem in West Punjab" and how did the Policy-
makers of Pakistan respond to it?
7. The so-called 'Instrument of Accession' of Bharat with Kashmir "is fraudulent and
impossible to accept" as it is "based on violence". 1 the light of'the Quaid-i-Azanrs
statement make a comparison and correlation of the Slate of Jammu and Kashmir with
the State of Junagadh, Manavadhar, Mangrol, Sardargarh, Bantva and Hyderabad etc.
8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10,10)
(a) Problems of Educational System in Pakistan
(b) Geo-Political; position of Pakistan.
(c) "Pakistan is a rich country where poor people live."

Pakistan Affairs 2004

1.Analyze the factors responsible for degeneration of Muslim society in 18th century?
2.'Aligarh is arsenal of Muslim India'(Quaid-e-Azam)Narrate briefly the role of Aligarh
for the cause of the Muslims of the Subcontinent with special reference to the final phase
of their independence?
3. Account for emergence of All India Muslim League and assess its importance in Indian
politics during 1906-1913?
4. Trace the course of khilafat movement and assess its significance for the development
of muslim nationalism?
5."Between 1937-1947 congress policies were such as to make Pakistan
inevitable',Discuss.
6. What do you know about water crisis in Pakistan? Also suggest concrete steps for its
solution.
7. Throw light on the steps taken under various Govts., for the promulgation of Islamic
system in the country?
8. Write notes on any two:
A.Objective resolution
B.Six points of Mujeeb ur Rehman
C.Pakistan's role in the war against terrorism.

Pakistan Affairs 2005

1. Write only the correct answer in the answer book, do not reproduce the question
1). Sir syed ahmed khan advocated the inclusion of Indians in Legislative Council in his
famous book, Causes of the Indian Revolt, as early as
a) 1850 b) 1860
c) 1870 d) non of these
2). Who repeatedly refers to Sir Syed as Father of Muslim India and Father of Modern
Muslim India
a) Hali b) Abdul Qadir
c) Ch. Khaliquz Zaman d) non of these
3). Military strength of East India Company and the Financial Support of Jaggat Seth of
Murshidabad gave birth to events at
a) Plassey b) Panipat
c) non of these
4). Clive in one of his Gazettes made it mandatory that no Muslim shall be given an
employment higher than that of chaprasy or a junior clerk has recorded by
a) Majumdar b) Hasan Isphani
c) Karamat Ali d) non of these
5). The renowned author of the Spirit of Islam and a Short History of the Saracens was
a) Shiblee b) Nawab Mohsin
c) non of these
6). Nawab Sir Salimullah Khan was President of Bengal Musilm Leage in
a) 1903 b) 1913
c) 1923 d) non of these
7). The first issue of Maualana Abul Kalam Azads ‘Al Hilal’ came out on 13 July
a) 1912 b) 1922
c) 1932 d) non of these
8). At the annual session of Anjuman Hamayat Islam in 1911 Iqbal’s poem was recited,
poetically called
a) sham-o-shahr b) shikwa
c) jawab-i-shikwa d) non of these
9). Sir sultan Muhammad shah, the agha khan headed the historic simla deputation which
successfully presented Muslim demands on 01, October 1906 before
a) lord curzon b) lord Irwin
c) lord minto d) non of these
10). Quaid-i-Azam said in an interview on any hope of India and Pakistan coming to a
peaceful settlement ‘provided the Indian government shed the superiority complex and
deal with Pakistan on an equal footing given to special correspondent from
a) germany b) france
c) Switzerland
d) non of these
11). Which are the aligned years in Pakistan’s foreign policy
a) 1963-1972 b) 1954-1962
c) 1947-53 d) non of these
12). Zia established a course for Pakistan that enabled the government to manage a
complex
a) foreign policy b) co-existence
c) non of these
13). In the hindu kush mountains all passes connect Pakistan with
a) china b) Afghanistan
c) Tajikistan d) non of these
14). The hasni tribe is settled in
a) southern NWFP b) western Balochistan
c) central sind d) non of these
15). Rechna and Bari Doabs are considered
a) thickly populated region b) very thickly populated region c) most thickly populated
region d) non of these
16). In connection with land reforms the Punjab tenancy act was passed in
a) 1877 b) 1887
c) 1897 d) none of these
17). Excavations at moenjo daro have revealed in earthen vessels
a) millet grains b) lentills
c) rice grains d) non of these
18). Kalabagh iron deposits are largest in Pakistan with an estimated reserve of
a) 309 m tons b) 509 m tons
c) 709 m tons d) non of these
19). Cotton textile the largest industry of Pakistan employ industrial labour force of
magnitude of
a) 80 % b) 65 %
c) 50% d) non of these
20). The emergence of gwadar port and its development has promoted
a) rural –urban migration b) urban-urban migration
c) non of these
2. summarize the political scene of the sub continent at the opening of the eighteenth
century
3. critically evaluate the contribution of fraizi movement in the life of Muslims in the sub
continent
4. examine allama iqbal’s concept of Muslim Nationalism in the light of allahabad
address
5. address the importance of Pakistan’s relations with the European Union for the foreign
policy of Pakistan as a whole
6. Define and explain the geographic inertia and its role in the development of Pakistan
7. Account for the initial concentration of agro based industry in the manufacturing belt
of Pakistan
8. Using as much evidence as possible, outline a case for the development of water
resources in the Indus Basin. Examine also polity in this phenomenon.

Pakistan Affairs 2006

Q2. Describe the most notable feature of Muslims in India in the light of their
monothestic religion and egalitarian social structure.
Q3. Discuss the role of Muslim Majority provinces in the establishment of Pakistan.
Q4. Assess the account for the problems which Quaid-e-Azam had to face as Governer
General of Pakistan
Q5. Highlight the various characteristics of Pakistani culture. bring out the importance of
customs and traditions in the society.
Q6. Summarize the government measures to improve the agricultural productivity in the
light of introducing new irrigation projects
Q7. Describe the distribution of Iron and Steel industry of Pakistan. Evaluate its role in
the industrial development of the country
Q8. Political map of Pakistan is the outcome of its geo-strategic location. Give a reasoned
account for the statement.

Pakistan Affairs 2007

Q.1 Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.
(1) The first Muslim general entered Victorious in the sub-continent Indo-Pak in the year:

(a) 612 AD
(b) 712 AD
(c) 812 AD
(d) None of these
(2) On the execution of Muhammad Bin Qasim, the rule of Caliph ended and Arab
princes in Mansura (Sindh) and Multan (Punjab) established their independent dynasties
in Sub-continent in the year:
(a) 861 AD
(b) 871 AD
(c) 881 AD
(d) None of these
(3) Who became the first Sultan of newly established Muslim Sultanate of Delhi in 1207:
(a) Shahabudin Ghuri
(b) Qatub-din Aibek
(c) Zaheer-u-din Babar
(d) None of these
(4) Who has written the book entitled "The Making of Pakistan"
(a) Qurashi I.H.
(b) --- Muhammad Ali Ch.
(c) Waheed-uz-Zaman
(d) None of these
(5) Who was first appointed Nazim of Nadva-ul-ulema in 1883:
(a) Maulana Shibli
(b) Maulvi Abdul Ghafoor
(c) Maulana Syed Muhammad Ali
(d) None of these
(6) Pakistan's ideology is based on the ideals of:
(a) Democracy
(b) Theocracy
(c) Islam
(d) None of these
(7) Quaid-e-Azam called Islam "Our bedrock and sheet anchor" while addressing:
(a) Punjab Students Federation
(b) Muslim Students Peshawar
(c) Indian Muslims
(d) None of these
(8) The resolution for formation of All-Indian Muslim League was passed at the meeting
of All India Educational Conference (1906) and was moved by:
(a) Nawab Viqar 1.11 Mulk
(b) Nawab Mohsin ul Mulk
(c) Nawab Salim ullah
(d) None of these
(9) The demand of separate electorate for Indian Muslims was first accepted in the Act of:
(a) 1909
(b) 1919
(c) 1935
(d) None ofthese
(10) The provincial governments of Con~ss resigned and All-India Muslim League as a
mark of relief observed the "Day of Deliverance" on:
(a) 22 Oct. 1939
(b) 22 Nov. 1939
(c) 22 Dec. 1939
(d) None of these
(11) The Lahore Resolution was amended and Pakistan was made an integral part of
League's objective. The amendment was made in the Annual session (1941) of All India
Muslim League, which was held at:
(a) Karachi
(b) Lahore
(b) Madras
(d) None of these
(12) Radcliffe Commission submitted its formula for the division of India in to two
countries to Lord Mountbatton on:
(a)v/ 9 August 1947
(b) 19 August 1947
(c) 29 August 1947
(d) None ofthese
(13) Ch. Rahmat Ali, the architec\.ofthe name ofthe Pakistan, died on:
(a) Feb. 2, 1951
(b) Feb. 12,1951
(c) Feb. 22,1951
(d) None of these
(14) Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, while addressing a meeting at
Rawalpindi was assassinated on:
(a) Oct 6, 1951
(b) Oct 16, 1951
(c) Oct. 26,1951
(d) None of these
(15) The Legal Frame Work Drder, which amended a constitution of Pakistan unilaterally
was issued by:
(a) Yahya Khan
(b) Ayub Khan
(c) Zia-ul-Haq"
(d) None of these
(16) The country, which supported the Pakistan Movement before the emergence of
Pakistan:
(a) Iran
(b) Indonesia
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) None of these
(17) Durand Line, which divides the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan is as long as:
(a) 2252 Km
(b) 2262 Km
(c) 2272 Km
(d) None of these
(18) Which mountain range is located between China and Pakistan:
(a) Siwaliks
(b) Hindu Kush Range
(c) Great Himalayas
(d) None of these
(19) What is the total~rea of PaJs~~tan: Un -S..q:Llare..kilometer)
(a) 695095
(b) 795095
(c) 796096
(d) None of these
(20) The Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) was established among Pakistan,
Iran and Turkey in 1964 and was annualled in:
(a) 1969
(b) 1979
(c) 1989
(d) None of these
Q.2. Critically evaluate the contribution made by missionaries in the growth of Muslim
society in the Sub-continent of Indo-Pak.
Q.3. The Deoband School stood for "definite religio- political goals with limited sphere
of influence." Discuss.
Q.4. Elucidate Ideology of Pakistan. What are the reasons which contributed for the
development of two-nation-theory? Is two-nation-theory relevant after the fall of Dacca?
Discuss.
Q.5 Minto Morely Reform was a "tool of change" in the political system of India.
Discuss it with special reference to the demands. of Simla Deputation.
Q.6. Local government system under the "Devolution of Power Plan 2001" has miserably
failed in delivering service to the masses. . Discuss.
Q.7. "Pakistan is a federation in form and unitary in spirit." Discuss it keeping in view the
strengths and wekness of Federation of Pakistan.

Pakistan Affairs 2008

Q.1 Select the best option/Answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the Answer
Sheet. (20)
i. Mahmud of Ghazni waged war against rebellious India in the year of:
a. 900
b. 1000
c. 1100
d. None of these
ii. Shahab-ud-Din Muhammad Ghuri defeated Pirthviraj in the year 1192 in the field of:
a. Panipat
b. Nagpur
c. Tarori
d. None of these
iii. Qutb-ud-Din Aibak was succeeded on Delhi throne by:
a. Aram Shah
b. Iltumish
c. Razia Sultana
d. None of these
iv. The downfall of Muslim rule in India started with the demise of:
a. Akbar
b. Aurangzeb
c. Bahadur Shah Zafar
d. None of these
v. The Holy Quran was first translated into Persian by:
a. Shah Ismail Shaheed
b. Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
c. Shah Waliullah
d. None of these
vi. Anjuman-e-Islamia Punjab was founded for the renaissance of Islam in the year:
a. 1849
b. 1859
c. 1869
d. None of these
vii. “Pakistan’s Constitution should incorporate the essential principles of Islam, which
are as good and relevant in our day, as were 1300 years ago. But Pakistan should not be a
theocratic state ruled by priests.” This statement was given by:
a. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
b. Allama Iqbal
c. Quaid-e-Azam
d. None of these
viii. Who was appointed first President of Muslim league?
a. Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
b. Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk
c. Nawab Saleem Ullah
d. None of these
ix. Who divided Bengal into East and West Bengal in July 1905?
a. Lord Curzon
b. Lord Minto
c. Lord Morely
d. None of these
x. Dyarchy was first introduced in the Act of:
a. 1909
b. 1919
c. 1935
d. None of these.
xi. The resolution of non-cooperation with British Government was passed in the meeting
of All India National Congress in 1920, which was held at:
a. Madras
b. Bomby
c. Nagpur
d. None of these
xii. The Simon Commission arrived in India on:
a. 3rd February, 1927
b. 3rd February, 1928
c. 3rd February, 1929
d. None of these
xiii. The British Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award in
1932 at the end of:
a. First Round Table Conference
b. Second Round Table Conference
c. Third Round Table Conference
d. None of these
xiv. All India Muslim League observed the “Direct Action Day” on:
a. August 6, 1944
b. August 6, 1945
c. August 6, 1946
d. None of these.
xv. Objective Resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on:
a. March 12, 1947
b. March 12, 1948
c. March 12, 1949
d. None of these
xvi. With regard the division of power between Federation and Provinces the Constitution
of Pakistan (1962) was provided with:
a. Single list of subjects
b. Two lists of subjects
c. Three lists of subjects
d. None of these
xvii. The height of Pakistan’s highest mountain Pak-Godwin Austin is as high as:
a. 26, 250 ft
b. 27, 250 ft
c. 28, 250 ft
d. None of these
xviii. The Government of Pakistan established the Indus River System Authority in the
year:
a. 1960
b. 1970
c. 1980
d. None of these
xix. Under the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 Pakistan has the right to use exclusively the
water of:
a. Ravi, Sutleg and Chenab
b. Sutleg, Chenab and Jhelum
c. Chenab, Jhelum and Indus
d. None of these
xx. At present Pakistan has vast natural resources and items of mineral as many as:
a. 14 items
b. 15 items
c. 16 items
d. None of these.
PART-II

Q.2. What influence Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi has left on the history of Muslims of India?
Discuss critically. (20)
Q.3. Aligarh Movement injected a new life in the dead body of the Muslim nation and
helped to regain its lost glory and prestige. Discuss. (20)
Q.4. Quaid-e-Azam was the ambassador of “Hindu-Muslim Unity”. Discuss it in
perspective of Lukhnow Pact and what future vision depicted from the pact? (20)
Q.5. The proposals of “Cabinet Mission” (1946) could defer the establishment of
Pakistan, if accepted by Muslim League. Evaluate Critically. (20)
Q.6. The Constitution of Pakistan (1973) is the “mouth piece of Islam”. Discuss. (20)
Q.7. What is “Judicial Activism”? Has it brought Pak-Judiciary in the state of morality in
the recent past? Give suggestion for the independence of Judiciary. (20)
Q.8. What are principal industries of Pakistan and what problems Government of
Pakistan is facing for its industrial development? (20)

Pakistan Affairs 2009

i).Who rejected the verdicts of jurists that idol worshippers are liable to be murdered?
(a) Mahmood Ghaznawi (b) Shamd-ud-Din Iltumish
(c) Jalal-ud-Din Deroz (d) None of these
ii). Who constructed five canals to remove scarcity of water?
(a) Alauddin Khaliji (b) Ghyas-ud-Din Tughlaq
(c) Feroz Shah Tughlaq (d) Akbar
iii). Who laid foundation of Agra city?
(a) Sikandar Lodhi (b) Babur
(c) Shah Jahan (d) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
iv). Who wrote "Humanyun Nama"?
(a) Shahabuddin (b) Gulbadan Begum
(c) Humayun (d) Qudrat Ullah Shahab
v). Who accepted Akbar's "Din-e-Illahi"?
(a) Todar Mal (b) Ma'an Singh
(c) Birbal (d) None of these
vi). Which office held supreme judicial authority during Mughal rule?
(a) King (b) Qazi-ul-Qazat
(c) Saddar-us-Sadur (d) None of these
vii). Who supported moslim participation in politics?
(a) Wiqar-ul-Mulk (b) Mohsin-ul-Mulk
(c) Maulana Zafar Ali khan (d) Allama Iqbal
viii). Who is the author of "Hunter par Hunter"?
(a) Depuy Nazir Ahmed (b) Sir syed Ahmed Khan
(c) Maulana Zafar Ali khan (d) None of these
ix). Who drafted "Wardha Scheme" under the guidance of Ghandi?
(a) Abul Kalam Azad (b) Nahru
(c) Dr. Zakir hussain (d) None of these
x). How many moslim seats were secured by All India Moslim League in 1945-46
Election of Provincial assemblies?
(a) 396 (b) 425
(c) 441 (d) None of these
xi). Who presided over the session of Constituent Assmbly of Pakistan 10 August 1947?
(a) Quaid-e-Azam (b) Liaqat ali khan
(c) Ch. Khaliq-uz-Zaman (d) Sir Agha Khan
xii). Who rejected the theory of composite nationalism advanced by the Indian National
congress?
(a) Mualana Maudoodi (b) Allam Mashriqi
(c) Hussain Ahmed Madni (c) Quaid-e-Azam
xiii). Who was convicted in Rawalpindi Conspiray Case?
(a) Shorash Kashmiri (b) Habib Jalib
(c) Faiz ahmed Faiz (d) None of these
xiv). In which constitution of Pakistan, the Ministers were neither members of the
parlimant nor answerable to parliament?
(a) 1956 (b) 1962
(c) 1973 (d) None of these
xv). From which country Pakistan purchased Gawader?
(a) Kuwait (b) Iran
(c) Muscat (d) None of these
xvi). Which provincial Chief Minister was dismissed on the issue of One Unit?
(a) Chief Minister NWFP (b) Chief Minister Sindh
(c) Chief Minister Punjab (d) Chief Minister Baluchistan
xvii). Which Radio Station already existed at the time of creation of Pakistan?
(a) Peshawar (b) Karachi
(c) Quetta (d) None of these
xviii). Under Yahya’s LFO, what option National Assembly had if it couldn’t frame the
constitution within 120 days?
(a) Dissolved automatically (b) President will dissolve it
(c) Extension in time frame (d) None of these
xix). What percentage of total polled votes in East Pakistan was secured by Awami
League in 1970 elections?
(a) 54 % (b) 60 %
(c) 75 % (d) None of these
xx). When was the state of Swat included in Pakistan?
(a) 4th April 1969 (b) 28th July 1969
(c) 29th June 1970 (d) None of these

Q.2 Keeping in view the diverse Muslim reformist Movements of the

subcontinent, delineate the sequential unity in the formulation of the ideology of
Pakistan.
Q.3 What specific steps were initiated by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan which later on
became the agenda points of the movement for Pakistan? How did these steps
orient the Political system in Pakistan?
Q.4 Illustrate the role of Quaid-e-Azam for protecting the constitutional rights of
Muslims of the subcontinent from 1916-1933?
Q.5 Referring to the evolution of Political System, identify the commonalities in
among the martial law administrators of Pakistan?
Q.6 Discuss and debate the diplomatic stance of Pakistan regarding “war on
terror “. How can it be improvised in the current geo-political situation?
Q.7 Compare and contrast the dynamics of recent civil society Movement with
other movements in the history of Pakistan? What impact would it print on
Future of Pakistan?
Q.8 Inspite of strong research base, rich lands, reasonable water resources and
various land reforms why agriculture remained less developed in Pakistan.?