Personalities and Reformist Movements

2017- Give an account of the services of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in educational and social
uplifts for the Muslims of Subcontinent.
2016- Allama Iqbal's Presidential Address 1930 at Allahabad paved the way for creation of
Pakistan
2015 - Describe the services of Shah Waliullah for the renaissance of Muslims in India.
2015 - Discuss the main events of the Faraizi Movement. In what way did it arouse
awareness amongst the Muslims of Bengal?
2015 - Examine the services rendered by the Ulema and Mushaik in the freedom
movement of Pakistan.
2009 – State the reasons Sir Syed advanced to the Indian Muslims to eschew politics. To
what extent he was successful?
2009 – “The Ulemas of Nadwa attempted to make a synthesis of Modernism of Aligarh and
Conservation of Deoband in their syllabus.” Examine. (Also asked in CSS-2002)
2006 - Why Sir Syed had opposed the Indian National Congress and to what extent he was
successful?
2005 - The net impact of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s contributions was the Separatism that led
to the creation of Pakistan. Prove.

Events of Freedom Movement

2016- Lucknow Pact 1916 is considered the culmination of Hindu-Muslim Unity? What
circumstances led to this historic pact
2015 - Shimla Conference 1945 failed to achieve anything and to break the deadlock
between Congress and All India Muslim League." Critically analyse.
2015 - "Quaid-i-Azam was a great Constitutionalist." Elucidate.
2014 – What circumstances led to the partition of Bengal in 1905? How it affected the
Hindu – Muslim and Hindu – British relations?
2014 – Discuss the circumstances which led to the conclusion Lucknow Pact 1916?
2014 – The Congress Rule in the provinces during 1937-39 provided an opportunity to All
India Muslim League to re-organize and re-activate. Discuss the Congress Rule in the
provinces and its impact on the All India Muslim League.
2014 – Critically examine the Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 and its proposals.
2014- Why did the Indian Muslims demand the right of separate electorate?
2012 – Analyse the factors which resulted in the creation of Pakistan.
2009 – Highlight the main features of the Cabinet Mission Plan. Could Pakistan emerge a
more viable and strong state under this scheme? Discuss its pros and cons.
2009 - 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.
2009 – Shimla Deputation was “not a command performance”. Do you agree? Discuss.
2009 – “The Lahore Resolution enabled the All India Muslim League to embark upon an
effective program which culminated in the establishment of Pakistan.” Discuss.
2006 - The agitation over the partition of Bengal was a provincial rather than an All-India
issue." Do you agree? What was its impact on the course of Indian Nationalism?
2006 - Nehru Report created more problems than solving the communal issues." Elucidate.
1996 – Critically examine the role of Allama Iqbal in the Socio– political rejuvenation of the
Muslims of the Sub-continent.
1994 – What was the Cabinet Mission Plan? Was it in any way an acceptance of the demand
for Pakistan?
1994 – Evaluate critically the causes and effects of Nehru Report. In what way was it
different from Jinnah’s fourteen points?
1994 – Illustrate the main features of the Government of India Act, 1935. Review its
significance in the constitutional history of the subcontinent.

Post-partition Events Development/ Constitutions/Issues/Problems

2017- What do you understand about “The Punjab Protection of Women against violence
act-2016. Write in detail about different court orders which can provide relief to women
under this act.
2017- Compare, Contrast the Islamic provisions of the constitutions of 1973, 1962 and 1956
of Pakistan.
2017- Discuss the background, Text and importance of Pakistan resolution-1940.
2016- “The initial years of Pakistan were very crucial for its existence." Discuss
2016- "Separation of East Pakistan, though a tragic part of History of Pakistan, was not the
negation Two-Nations Theory." Discuss
2016- Give a brief account of constitutional and political developments in Pakistan from
1947 to 1956
2014 – Examine the difficulties in the establishment of an Islamic Order in Pakistan after
Independence.
2014 – Discuss economic, political and linguistics problems which the government of
Pakistan had to face after Independence.
2012 – Discuss the two major problems faced by the Government of Pakistan soon after
Independence.
2009 - The Indian Government is “upholding one theory regarding Junagadh with one part
of the library and the opposite theory of the Kashmir with the other part of the library.”
Explain the paradoxical stand of India on Kashmir on the one hand and Junagadh,
Manavadhar, Mangrol etc. on the other.
2006 - Can the Objective Resolution be termed as Magna Carta of Pakistan? Give
arguments.
2005 - Spell out the Islamic provisions of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan.
1996 – Critically analyze the factors which contributed to dismemberment of Pakistan.
1996 – Briefly trace the constitutional development in Pakistan. What are your views on
1973 with or without eight (8th) amendments?
1994 – Give an analytical account of Islamization in Pakistan.
1994 – Review the causes of the dismemberment of Pakistan in 1971.
1994 – Do you propose a presidential system for Pakistan? Develop your arguments by
keeping in mind the past national experience in the process of solving constitutional
problems.
Ongoing Problem/Issues & Developmental Projects & Civil Military
Relationship
2017- What are the agricultural problems of Pakistan and what steps have been taken by
the governments to overcome these problems.
2016- Discuss Pakistan-China relations, highlighting the economic and strategic importance
of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
2012 – What are the factors that have deterred agricultural development in Pakistan at the
desired place? Suggest remedial measures.
2012 – Discuss the various dimensions of Pakistan China Relations and how it could be
further strengthened?

Land, Geography, Resources, Climate, Culture, Federation of

Pakistan
2015 - Discuss the importance of the strategic location of Pakistan.
2015 – Discuss briefly the geographical features and the natural resources of Pakistan.

Miscellaneous
2017- Discuss the obstacles in the way of good governance in Pakistan. In your view what
steps can be taken to achieve the goal of good governance.
2015 - Analyse the main determinants of the Foreign Policy of Pakistan.
2012 – “While refusing foreign aid, measures have to be taken for reducing un-necessary
expenditures and generation of additional resources for achieving the goal of self-reliance.”
Discuss.

Short Notes

2017- 1. Economic Cooperation Organization, 2. National Security Challenges for Pakistan. 3.

Molvi Tameez-ud-din Case.
2016- a) SAARC b) Kashmir Dispute c) Pakistan's Role in the United Nations
2012 – Energy Crisis in Pakistan, Pakistan is a rich country where poor people live, Eighteen
Constitutional Amendment and the issue of Provincial Autonomy.