POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER- 2

DETAILED SYLLABUS AND PAST PAPERS

PART A
30 Marks

I. Comparative and Analytical Study of the Political Systems:

● Political System of U.S.A
1. How does the system of Checks and Balances work in the US political system? (20)
Explain with examples. 2021
2. How the system of Checks and Balances works in the US political system? Explain
(20) with examples. 2019
3. Compare and Contest the powers of Indian President with the American
president. 2018
4. To what extent is it true that the President of the United States is more powerful
than (20) the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK)? Justify your answer
with comparative analysis. 2017
5. . The Senate of the USA is the most powerful Upper House in the world. Can you
justify (20) this statement? Explain your answer with reference to the Upper Houses
of India and Pakistan. 2016
6. The American Senate today is the most powerful legislative body in the world.
(20) Explain.2015
● Political system of U.K
1. what are the main characteristics of UK’s current political system? Has this system
been successful in creating efficient mechanisms to ensure adequate public
participation in the affairs of state? 2024
2. Under the Unitary State System, how does the local government system work in the
UK? 2021
3. Under the Unitary State System, how local government system works in UK? 2020
4. To what extent is it true that the President of the United States is more powerful than
(20) the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK)? Justify your answer with
comparative analysis.2017
5. What are the issues and problems of federation in Pakistan? Discuss with reference
to (20) the US federation.2016
6. “The British P.M. is a shining moon among stars”. In the light of this statement
discuss carefully the position and powers of English Prime Minister. 2015
● Political system of France
1. How the party system in France is different to that in Germany? Discuss in detail.
2019
2. Write the Composition, Powers and Position of the French National Assembly. 2018
3. Discuss the salient features of the judicial system in France. How does it differ from
(20) that of the Britain and Pakistan? 2016
● Political system of Germany
1. How the party system in France is different to that in Germany? Discuss in detail.
2019
II. Global and Regional Integration
● Globalization and Politics,
1. Discuss the way in which globalization could promote regionalization as an
adaptation. 2020
 2. What is Supreme Soviet? Discuss its powers and functions. 2015 (out of syllabus)
● Global Civil Society,
1. Write a note on global civil society.2017
● Regional politico-economic integration and organizational structure of the
● European Union
1. Define democratic peace. Highlight its basic norms and discuss how it played a vital
role in the political-economic integration of European Union (EU) . 2022
2. Discuss the basic norms of regional politico-economic integration and organizational
(20) structure of the European Union. 2017
3. Write a detailed note on European Union. 2016

● SAARC,
1. The people of South Asia had suffered because of missed opportunities for
regional development, connectivity, and cooperation. Evaluate the performance of
SAARC in the light of this statement.2023
2. write a detailed note on SAARC. 2016
● ECO
1. Write comprehensive note on ECO. 2018
● International Financial Regimes IMF and WTO.
1. Has the World Trade Organization been successful in ensuring that global trade
remains beneficial to most states/ units in the international system? 2024
2. WTO is a tool of developed countries to be used for exploitation of developing
countries. Do you agree? Give argument 2023
3. Russian-Ukraine war has threatened regional political economic global
integration.What policy options are available for IMF and WTO to address the new
regional and global challenges in the current scenario. 2022
4. To what extent global economic institutions are indispensable pieces of global (20)
governance? 2018

Part-B (70 Marks)

III. Comparative and Analytical Study of the Political Systems:

Political system of
● Turkey
1. Discuss the features of Turkish model of democracy keeping the distinguished (20)
position of the armed forces in Turkish politics. 2021
2. Critically evaluate the role of Military in Turkish Politics? 2020
3. Critically analyze the role of military in the Turkish politics. 2019
4. . The Senate of the USA is the most powerful Upper House in the world. Can you justify
(20) this statement? Explain your answer with reference to the Upper Houses of India and
Pakistan. 2016
5. How Grand National Assembly of Turkey is elected? Discuss its powers and
functions. 2015
● Iran
1. Write a comprehensive note on the Guardian Council of Iran. 2018
● Malaysia
 1. “A strong political system needs a very strong political economy.” Prove this (20)
statement by making a comparative and analytical answer with reference to China and
Malaysia. 2021
2. “A strong political system needs a very strong political economy.” Prove this
statement (20) by making a comparative and analytical answer with reference to
China and Malaysia. 2017
● India
1. Compare and Contest the powers of Indian President with the American president.
2018
2. “India is a Secular State”. Critically examine and comment.2015
3.
4.
● China.
1. What are the main characteristics of Chinese political system? How it differs from
the communist political system of USSR. 2022
2. “A strong political system needs a very strong political economy.” Prove this (20)
statement by making a comparative and analytical answer with reference to China and
Malaysia.2021
3. Discuss the powers and functions of China’s National People’s Congress? 2020
4. “A strong political system needs a very strong political economy.” Prove this
statement (20) by making a comparative and analytical answer with reference to
China and Malaysia. 2017
5. Discuss the salient features of Chinese Constitution (1982). 2015

IV- Political Movements in India (Colonial Period):

● Rise of Muslim Nationalism in South Asia

1. . Explain the rise of Muslim nationalism in South Asia. What were its implications for the
nationalist politics of Indian National Congress? 2016
● Pakistan Movement (with special reference to the role of
● Sir Syed Ahmed Khan,
1. Discuss the role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in rise of Muslim Nationalism in (20) Sub-
continent.2015
2.
● Allama Muhammad Iqbal
1. Iqbal is credited with creating the idea of Pakistan. Give your arguments. 2019
2. Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah were the
genuine (20) leaders who led the Muslim Nation towards success through their socio-
political visions in South Asia. Discuss their community services rendered for the
Muslims of the subcontinent.2017
● Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah)
1. Provide an assessment of how Quaid e Azam employed political legalism and
legitimate the drive towards the creation of Pakistan? 2024
2. Do you agree that Pakistan was achieved by “Jinnah” through the “constitutional (20)
democratic process for the sake of constitutional democracy . 2018
3. Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah were the
genuine (20) leaders who led the Muslim Nation towards success through their socio-
 political visions in South Asia. Discuss their community services rendered for the
Muslims of the subcontinent.2017

V. Government and Politics in Pakistan:

● Constitution making from 1947 -1956,

1. What factors contributed to the delay of constitution making process in the early
years (20) of Pakistan? Discuss in detail. 2019
● A comparative and critical analysis of 1956, 1962, 1973 Constitutions of
Pakistan
1. Discuss the major issues of the constitutional making process in Pakistan in
1956,1962, and 1973. 2021.
2. Make a comparative analysis of the Constitution of 1956 and amended Constitution
(20) of Pakistan 1973? 2020
3. . Discuss the Major issues during the constitutional making process in Pakistan in
1956, (20) 1962 and 1973. 2017
4. write a note on (a) Reasons for the failure of 1956 Constitution.2015
5. write a note on (a) Islamic Provisions of 1973 Constitution of Pakistan.2015
6.
7.
● Constitutional Amendments up-to-date
● Federal Structure in Pakistan,
1. Provide an outline of Pakistan’s federal system of government. Why has such an
approach been chosen? How successful has it been in ensuring administrative
efficiency? 2024
2. What are the issues and problems of federation in Pakistan? Discuss with reference
to (20) the US federation.2016
● Central-Provincial relations after 18th amendment,
1. Despite the enactment of 18th amendment in the constitution of Pakistan 1973, the
question of political devolution is as yet largely unresolved. Discuss. 2023
2. Discuss the history of constitutional development in Pakistan since 1947. How 18th
(20) Amendment is taken as a revolutionary step towards provincial autonomy in
Pakistan? 2022
3. . Logically prove that 18th amendment of 1973 Constitution is considered to be the
new (20) social contract for provincial autonomy among the Pakistani political
parties. 2018
4. What are the political and administrative implications of the Eighteenth amendment to
(20) the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan? 2016
● Political Culture of Pakistan,
1. What do you understand by the term “Start Up” and How Start Up culture can be
developed in Pakistan? 2023

● Political Developments and the Role of

● Civil Military Bureaucracy,
1. “The military’s political role has undermined civilian institutions and the growth of
democratic political culture”. Analyze civil military relations in Pakistan. 2023
 2. In what circumstances might a democratic country turn to military dictatorship or (20)
totalitarian rule? Narrate it with case study. 2022
● Judiciary
1. Judicial activism is the natural corollary of poor governance in Pakistan. Do you agree?
2023

● Feudalism,
● Dynastic Politics,
● Political Parties
1. How far do you agree that the Political Parties and Interest Groups have established
(20) and demolished the political system of Pakistan? Critically analyze. 2017
● Interest Groups,
● Elections and Voting Behavior,
● Religion and Politics,
● Ethnicity and National Integration
1. What are the major obstacles to the process of national integration in contemporary
Pakistan? Suggest remedies for success of the process. 2021
2. . What are the major obstacles to the process of national integration in contemporary
Pakistan? Suggest remedies for success of the process. 2019

VI. International Relations:

● History of International Relations:
● Post World War-II (WW-II) Period.
1. After World War ll, nuclear race started in the world. How Nuclear Non-
Proliferation Treaty (NPT) played a vital role towards a non-proliferation and what
more efforts are required to make South Asia a nuclear free zone. 2022
2. . Critically evaluate the role of Post-World War-II International Financial Regimes in
(20) the economic development of the less developed countries. 2020
3. In the Post World War-II period, what were the important patterns of the Balance of
(20) Power? 2020

● Foreign Policy of Pakistan:

1. Bilateral relations with China ara a pivotal component of Pakistan’s foreign policy.
What are the primary factors in this relationship? 2024
2. what role have ideological factors played in conceptualization of Pakistan’s foreign
policy? 2024
3. Pakistan China friendship is based on reciprocal developments. Analyze. 2023
● National Interests and Major Determinants
1. What are the main determinants of Pakistan’s foreign policy? How current National
(20) Capacity has become major challenge before independent foreign policy of
Pakistan. 2022
2. Write down the major determinants of the foreign policy of Pakistan. 2021
3. Write down the major determinants of the foreign policy of Pakistan. 2019

1. Size/Geography
 2. Economic Developmentt
● Have Pakistan's economic ties with other regional countries improved due to the
infrastructure development projects undertaken under the China-Pakistan economic
corridor component of the BRI? 2024

3. Security
4. Advancement in Technology
5. National Capacity
6. Political Parties/Leadership
7. Ideology
8. National Interest
9. Examine the importance of national interest for “peace and security” with special
(20) reference to geostrategic position for economic opportunities of Pakistan in the
21st century. 2018
10. Role of Press/Bureaucracy
11. Social Structure
12. Public Opinion
13. Diplomacy.
14. Foreign Policy-making Process in Pakistan
● Write a note on Foreign policy making process in Pakistan . 2017
Also, External Factors like
● International Power Structure
● International Organizations,
● World Public Opinion
● Reaction of other States.