CSS Past Papers Analysis
CSS Past Papers Analysis
I. Physical Sciences
Constituents and Structure:-Universe, Galaxy, Light Year, Solar System, Sun,
Earth, Astronomical System of Units.
Process of Nature: - Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Rotation and Revolution, Weather
Variables (Global Temperature, Pressure, Circulation, Precipitation, Humidity) and
Weather Variations.
Natural Hazards and Disasters: - Earth Quake, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami,
Floods, Avalanche, Travelling Cyclone (Tropical Cyclone, Middle Latitude Cyclone
and Tornadoes), Drought, Wildfire, Urban Fire. Disaster Risk Management.
Energy Resources: - Sources of Energy (Renewable i.e. LED Energy, Solar
Energy, Wind Energy and Non-Renewable Energy conservation and its sustainable
use.
Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Electromagnetic Radiations.
Modern Materials/Chemicals: - Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors. Antibiotics,
Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides.
V. Information Technology
Computer (Hardware & Software Fundamentals); I/O Processing and data
storage, Networking & Internet Standards, Application and business Software,
Social Media Websites. Information Systems. Fundamentals of artificial
intelligence.
Telecommunications: - Basics of Wireless Communication (Mobile, Satellite,
Surveillance and GPS and Fiber Optic etc.
Candidates will be expected to display such general knowledge of history, politics and
International Affairs, as deemed necessary to interpret current affairs.
1. Discuss in detail the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and challenges to it. (2018)
2. Critically analyze the newly established Islamic Military Alliance and its future
implications for the Muslim World?(2018)
Pakistan’s relations with the United States
1. Critically examine the Donald Trump’s Policy for South Asia and its implications for
Pakistan and the region. (2018)
2. Discuss the strategic contours of Indo-US evolving partnership and how will it
impact Pakistan-US and Pakistan-China relations? (2020)
Pakistan’s relations with Regional and International Organizations (UN,
SAARC, ECO, OIC, WTO, GCC)
1. What are the opportunities and challenges for Pakistan as one of the new
members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)? (2018)
III. Global Issues (40 marks)
International Security
1. Examine the emerging strategic competition between China and the US and its
impact on global order. (2016)
2. Critically analyze the US-Russia relations in context of ISIS and its impact on the
security situation of Middle East. (2017)
3. Critically examine China’s strategic vision behind its ‘One Belt, One Road’ venture
(2017)
4. US-India in August 2016 signed Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement
(LEMOA) that will reportedly facilitate the two allies to use each other’s military
facilities to check China’s growing influence. Comment (2017)
5. How the United States is trying to keep its dominant position in the Asia-Pacific and
what is the China’s response to it? (2018)
6. Examine China strategic vision behind ‘The Bell and Road initiative (BRI)' also
known as One Belt One Road (OBOR) (2019)
7. What will be strategic and political implications of the US withdrawl from the Open
Skies Treaty, and how is it impacting the arms control arrangements between the
great powers?(2021)
8. Some scholars term Afghan Peace Deal as the US Withdrawal Deal. Do you agree
Answer the question while discussing the contours of the Afghan peace process.
(2021)
9. Delineate the ways in which Covid-19 has affected the contours of the
contemporary world order. (2021)
10. How is militarization of Artificial Intelligence and Computing revolutionizing the
military affairs? (2021)
International Political Economy
Human Rights
1. Last two decades have seen the rise of the right as a potent challenge to the liberal
democracies throughout the world. What are the causes of this rise and how can
states attend this challenge? (2021)
Environment: Global Warming, Kyoto Protocol, Copenhagen Accord
1. Discuss the adverse impact of climate change on the world and the measures
recently adopted by the Paris Conference to address this issue. (2016)
2. Elaborate the reasons and impacts on Doland Trump withdrawal from climate
change Paris agreement in 2015. (2019)
3. What impact global climate change will have on the water resources of Pakistan?
How will it affect inter-provincial harmony? (2020)
Population: world population trends, world population policies
Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
1. What is meant by the term “Proxy War”? Are there any extrinsic factors at play in the
internal security situation of Pakistan? (2020)
XXVI. Economic Conditions of Pakistan, the Most Recent Economic Survey, the
Previous and Current Budgets, and the Problems and Performance of Major
Sectors of Economy.
XXVII. The Recent Constitutional and Legal Debates, the Latest Constitutional
Amendments and Important Legislations, Legal Cases and the Role of
Higher Courts.
XXVIII. The Prevailing Social Problems of Pakistan and the Strategies to Deal with
Them, Poverty, Education, Health and Sanitation.
PAPER: ISLAMIC STUDIES (100
MARKS)
I. Introduction to Islam.
Concept of Islam.
Importance of Din in Human Life.
Difference between Din and Religion.
1. What is the difference between Deen and Religion? Describe the importance of
Deen in human life with arguments (2016)
Distinctive Aspects of Islam.
Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamental of
Islam
1. . What is belief in the Day of Judgment? Explore its effects on individual and
collective lives of human beings (2021)
2. Explore the importance of Sufism to spread out Islam. Is the amelioration of
current deviation possible through Sufism?(2021)
Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social Impact.
1. Define the meaning of prayer and its different categories. Also describe the
spiritual, moral and social impact of prayers. (2016)
2. Who are entitled to receive Zakat according to the Quran? Elucidating social
impact of Zakat, clarify how can poverty be alleviated with its distribution in
Islamic Society? (2017)
3. Write a comprehensive note on Zakat system of Islam and its spiritual, moral and
social impacts. (2018)
4. Write a comprehensive note on Hajj (the pilgrimage) system of Islam and its
spiritual, moral and social impacts.(2019)
5. Discuss in detail the principles and terms & conditions for “Jihad” in the light of
Quran and Sunnah. (2020)
II. Study of Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as Role Model for:-
Individual
Diplomat
Educator
Military Strategist
1. Describe the characteristics of Military strategist in the light of Sirah of
Muhammad (PBUH) with arguments. (2016)
2. Give a general estimate of Holy Prophet's (pbuh) character in the battle fields as
commander. (2019)
Peace Maker
1. Elucidate how the Prophet of Islam (Peace be upon him) exemplified him as the
greatest peace maker in the world by making reconciliation with pagans, Jews
and Christians? (2017)
2. The Holy Prophet (�) is the prophet of peace and safety. Explain with
arguments. (2018)
3. Discuss the status and grade of “Tolerance and Forgivness” in the life of the Holly
Prophet (PBUH). (2020)