POLITICAL SCIENCES EXAM PAPER CSS PAST PAPER PAKISTAN 2009

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2009

Political science- Paper-I



TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-I)…………30 MINUTES…………..…..MAXIMUM MARKS:20
(PART-II)…………2 Hours & 30 Minutes……..MAXIMUM MARKS:80


Section –I

Q.2. Examine Montesquieu’s theory of separation of powers. Why has he been called the Aristotle of eighteenth century? Discuss.

Q.3. Write note on the following:
i) Appreciation and criticism of Rousseau’s theory of General Will.
ii) Mao’s views on Individualism.

Q.4. Discuss the theory of Kingship as propounded by Nizam-ul-Mulk Tusi.

Q.5. Discuss Plato’s contribution to the History of political thought.

Section-II

Q.6. Discuss organization & functions of pressure groups. Point out indicators of its effectiveness also.

Q.7. Define and discuss Liberty and its safeguards. Enlist the causes of its decline in modern times also.

Q.8. Write notes on the following:

i) Principles of Fascism.
ii) Merits of Federation.

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2009

Political science- Paper-II



TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-I)…………30 MINUTES…………..…..MAXIMUM MARKS:20
(PART-II)…………2 Hours & 30 Minutes……..MAXIMUM MARKS:80


Section –I

Q. 2. Discuss committee system in American congress and point out its demerits. Also compare it with British committee system.

Q.3. How local government functions in France? Discuss.

Q.4. what is Supreme Soviet? Discuss its powers and functions.


Section-II

Q.5. How political parties organize and function in accordance with Turkish constitution?
Also enlist five major parties with names of their founding fathers.

Q.6. Write comprehensive note on the following:
i) Cadres scheme in Chinese political system.
ii) Role played by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in the rise of Muslim Nationalism in the sub-continent.

Q.7. “India is a Secular state” critically examine and comment.

Q.8. Compare and critically examine the following under 1956, 1962, and 1973 (Reinstated in 1985 with amendments) constitutions of Pakistan:

i) Delegation of Powers. ii) No. of seats in provincial Assemblies
iii) Basic Rights. iv) Mode of Elections.
v) National Language.