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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONCOMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IN BPS – 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2010.
Political Science Paper I
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TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-I)…………30 MINUTES…………..…..MAXIMUM MARKS:20
(PART-II)…………2 Hours & 30 Minutes……..MAXIMUM MARKS:80
NOTE:
(i) First attempt Part-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 30 Minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
PART-I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
i . The sovereignty Islamic Political system belongs to:
a. Majlis-e-Shura
b. Caliph
c. Muslim population
d. None of these
ii. The founder of communism is:
a. Plato
b. Karl Marx
c. Mao-Tse-TUNG
d. None of these
iii. Allama Iqbal was elected as a member of Punjab Legislative Council in:
a. 1919
b. 1926
c. 1935
d. None of these
iv. According to Plato the population of an ideal state should be:
a. 5040
b. 50400
c. 50040
d. None of these
v. Opposite of private law is:
a. International Law
b. Public Law
c. Common Law
d. None of these
vi. INITIATIVE and RECALL methods oftenly used in:
a. Great Britain
b. India
c. China
d. None of these
vii. It is normally the technique of pressure groups to impress the legislature:
a. Canvassing
b. Lobbying
c. Propaganda
d. None of these
viii. John Austin presented his history of sovereignty in a book which was published in:
a. 1632
b. 1732
c. 1832
d. None of these
ix. Single Transferable vote system was suggested for proportional representation by:
a. Thomas Hare
b. Lord Courney
c. J.S. Mill
d. None of these
x. Principle of Collective responsibility is a feature of:
a. Federal System
b. Presidential System
c. Parliamentary System
d. None of these
xi. Keemyae-Saadat was written by:
a. Nizam-ul-Mulk Toosi
b. Imam Ghazali
c. Allama Iqbal
d. None of these
xii. The word “Democracy” has been derived from the language:
a. Greek
b. Latin
c. English
d. None of these
xiii. Abu Nasar Farabi died in the year:
a. 750 A.D
b. 850 A.D
c. 950 A.D
d. None of these
xiv. Waliud Din Abdur Rahman famously known as:
a. Ibne Khaldun
b. Ghizale
c. Al Marwardi
d. None of these
xv. The book “Govt. and Politics in Pakistan” is written by:
a. Mughtaq Ahmad
b. Khalid bin Saeed
c. Larence Zairing
d. None of these
xvi. The term POLITY is originally applied to:
a. Roman City States
b. Greek City States
c. United States of America
d. None of these
xvii. The famous book “The Spirit of Laws” written by Montesquieu was published in:
a. 1734 A.D
b. 1754 A.D
c. 1784 A.D
d. None of these
xviii. The Greek philosopher Aristotle died in:
a. 322 B.C
b. 332 B.C
c. 384 B.C
d. None of these
xix. The book “Sairul Malook” was written by:
a. Al Farabi
b. Al Marwardi
c. Al Ghizali
d. None of these
xx. Benito Mussolini was the originator of:
a. National Socialism
b. Guild Socialism
c. Fascism
d. None of these
PART – II
NOTE:
i. PART – II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
ii. Attempt only FOUR questions from PART –II. Selecting at least TWO questions from EACH SECTION. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
iii. Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
SECTION - I
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Q.2. “Is it correct to call Machiavelli citizen of all states and contemporary of all ages”. Argue.
Q.3. “Aristotle was great but not grateful student of Plato”. Comment.
Q.4. “Al-Marwardi brought constitutional theory of Islam in line with political reality of his time.” Discuss this with reference to his views on ‘Khlafat’ and Wizarate’.
Q.5. Write short notes on the following.
i. Ideal State of Al-Farabi
ii. Iqbal’s views on Ijtehad
SECTION – II
Q.6. “An Ideal Islamic State is bound to bring revolutionary changes in all spheres of human life.” Discuss
Q.7. Would you agree if it is stated that dictatorship is the only remedy for social, political and economic instability in a developing country?
Q.8. Write short notes on the following:
i. Attributes of Sovereignty
ii. Opinion Polls.
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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IN BPS – 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2010.
Political Science Paper II
TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-I)…………30 MINUTES…………..…..MAXIMUM MARKS:20
(PART-II)…………2 Hours & 30 Minutes……..MAXIMUM MARKS:80
NOTE:
(i) First attempt Part-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 30 Minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
PART-I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
i . Which American state is called the mother of Presidents:
a. Florida
b. New York
c. Texas
d. Virginia
ii. The British constitution is based on:
a. The theory of separation of powers
b. Checks and balances
c. Judicial review
d. Difference between the theory and practice
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iii. The Congress sits at place in Washington D.C is called:
a. Capital Hill
b. White House
c. 10 Downing Street
d. None of these
iv. The title of former emperor of Russia was:
a. Sir
b. Czar
c. Lord
d. King
v. The word ‘REX’ stands for:
a. The Queen
b. The Crown
c. The Court
d. The Parliament
vi. The constitutional history of France begins with the French Revolution of:
a. 1780
b. 1786
c. 1789
d. 1890
vii. The American Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on:
a. 4 July 1772
b. 4 July 1776
c. 4 July 1783
d. None of these
viii. According to the constitution of France the Executive head of Government is:
a. The Prime Minister
b. The President
c. The Queen
d. The King
ix. The Soviet Union was dissolved in:
a. 1989
b. 1990
c. 1991
d. 1992
x. The first president of the Fifth Republic was:
a. Coty
b. General DeGaulle
c. Chirac
d. None of these
xi. The smallest administrative unit in British Local Self Government is:
a. The Parish
b. The borrough
c. The country
d. The district
xii. The authority of Judical Review was excercised for the first time by the Chief Minister Marshal in:
a. 1808
b. 1803
c. 1821
d. 1825
xiii. The quorum for hose of Lords is:
a. 50
b. 14
c. 3
d. 12
xiv. The Gullotine or closure by compartment is a term used in the law making procedure in:
a. USA
b. UK
c. France
d. Turkey
xv. The Lengthiest written constitution of the world is:
a. British Constitution
b. Indian Constitution
c. Chinese Constitution
d. French Constitution
xvi. The ideological foundation of the Turkish Constition is based on:
a. Kamalism
b. Socialsim
c. Islam
d. None of these
xvii. The Iranian Revolution under the leadership of Ayatullah Khomeini removed the monarch in:
a. 1989
b. 1979
c. 1997
d. 1980
xviii. The founder father of the modern china is:
a. Chiang Ki Shek
b. Derg Za Ping
c. Mao Tse Tung
d. Lu Hsun
xix. The Objective Resolution was made a part of the 1973 constitution in:
a. 1977
b. 1980
c. 1985
d. 1986
xx. The Supreme Judicial Council under the 1973 constitution consists of:
a. 9 members
b. 10 members
c. 5 members
d. 7 members
PART – II
NOTE:
i. PART – II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
ii. Attempt only FOUR questions from PART –II. Selecting at least TWO questions from EACH SECTION. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
iii. Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
SECTION - I
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Q.2. “The Senate of USA is the most powerful upper hosue in the world.” Do you agree with the statement? Explain your answer with reference to the upper houses of India and Pakistan.
Q.3. Explain how the British democracy is overshadowed by the cabinet dictatorship?
Q.4. How is the French President elected? Give an objective analysis of the power enjoyed by the President.
SECTION - II
Q.5. Explain the factors that transformed Jinnah, the ambassador of Hindu Muslim Unity, into the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah of the Muslims.
Q.6. “Inspite of the provisions of provincial autonomy in the 1973 constitution there are Anti-Centre feelings in the federating units.” Discuss this statement with special reference to Balochistan and Sindh.
Q.7. Discuss the salient features of the constition of the Peoples Republic of China in comparison with the constition of former Soveit Union.
Q.8. Write a note on ANY TWO of the following:
i. The predominance of the armed forces in the Turkish politics.
ii. The role of the President of India
iii. Iranian Political System after the removal of the Shah of Iran
iv. Role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a reformer
