Pakistan Affairs Past Papers 2000 to 2023

2023

 Q2. Write a detailed and systematic analysis of the charismatic leadership of Quaid-e-
Azam Mohammad All Jinnah. the leader of Indian Muslims during the crisis-ridden
decade of 1937-47.
 Q3. Having the largest irrigation system in the world, the land of the sub-continent
served as the main food supply basket for the British power for more than a century, but
now Pakistan has to import food commodities. Discuss in detail the causes of this
agricultural decline.
 Q4. Industrialization is the backbone of the modem economic system and uplifts the
standard of living of the masses. Elaborate causes for the hindrance of industrial
development in Pakistan
 Q5. The evolution of the democratic system has always remained a dilemma in Pakistan,
even after passing more than seven decades of its existence democracy could not get its
roots. Discuss in detail.
 Q6. Joining the US-led coalition in the war against terrorism has many short and long
joining term repercussions for Pakistan.
 Q7. Elaborate. Pakistan is located on the cross-road of South Asia. Explain its geo-
strategic/political importance and challenges.
 Q8. Pakistan is considered to be the fifth-largest youth bulge country in the world. Given
this youth bulge. Deliberate on ways forward for Sustainable Economic Development in
Pakistan.

2022
 Q2. Discuss the role of regional and nationalist political parties in Pakistani politics. How
far these parties are necessary for the political system?
 Q3. Discuss the Federal Structure of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan after the 18th
Amendment. Why criticism on the 18th Amendment started recently?
 Q4. Evaluate the factional politics of the early years(1947-58) and their impact on the
democratic process of Pakistan.
 Q5. Every state designs its foreign policy on its National interests rejecting feelings and
emotions. Why did Pakistan prefer emotions, feelings, and ideology in its foreign policy?
Also, analyze its impact.
 Q6. What is the volume of grants, aid, and loans in Pakistan’s economy in the last ten
years to stimulate growth? Discuss.
 Q7. Why did Pakistan join Western Defense Pacts? What cost does it have to pay for
that? Explain.
 Q8. Discuss the issues and mistrust in US-Pakistan relations after the withdrawal of the
US troops from Afghanistan.
2021
 Q. No. 2. Enumerate the measures adopted by Pakistan to spotlight on the plight of
Kashmiri people in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir after 5th August 2019.
 Q. No. 3. Explain “Afghans owned, Afghans led: solution of Afghanistan crisis.
 Q. No. 4. How CPEC Phase II will galvanize industrialization and employment in Pakistan
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 Q. No. 5. Discuss the significance of renewable energy resources for Pakistan.

 Q. No. 6. How Pakistan should combat 5th generation war successfully?
 Q. No. 7. “Political Stability is mandatory for economic prosperity in Pakistan:. Elaborate.
 Q. No. 8. Critically evaluate the evolutions of Muslim Separate identity in the
Subcontinent.
2020
 How the reform movement of Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi influenced the history of Muslim
India?
 China, Pakistan-Russia corporation will find suitable support mechanism in Shanghai
Cooperation organization (SCO). Elaborate
 What are the major provisions of Simla Agreement (1972) between Pakistan and India?
How it was helpful for establishment of durable peace in the region?
 What is meant by the term “Proxy War”? Are there any extrinsic factors at play in the
internal security situation of Pakistan?
 Discuss the main features of Political culture of Pakistan
 Pakistan’s energy crisis was due to the lack of strategy and political will. Discuss.
 Discuss revival of Pak-US relations in context of present US-Taliban process.
2019
 Critically examine Congress Ministries of 1937. How far it is correct to suggest that it
paved the way for a separate Muslim homeland in India?
 How far the nature of Center-Province relations has changed under various
amendments to the 1973 constitution? Evaluate
 What major economic challenges are being faced by Pakistan? What recommendations
do you suggest to deal with these issues?
 “The population growth in Pakistan can erupt like an atomic bomb”. Comment
 What are the main causes of the energy crisis in Pakistan? What measures do you
recommend to address it?
 Critically analyze the key causes of delaying construction of DAMS in Pakistan. Give
some suggestions to revert the collateral loss.
 Efficient use of its natural resources can make Pakistan a prosperous nation. Discuss in
the light of present situation of Pakistan.
2018
 Q. No. 2. Critically evaluate the foundations of Allama Iqbal’s concept of Muslim
separatism in the context of Indo-Pak Subcontinent.
 Q. No. 3. Discuss the 3rd June Plan or Mountbatten Plan and also describe how it was
implemented?
 Q. No. 4. Describe the political system of Pakistan. Which form of government is suitable
to make country politically stable?
 Q. No. 5. Define non-state actors. ‘Non-state actors are posing more threat to Pakistan’s
national security than threats from external state actors.’ Argue in favour or against.
 Q. No. 6. Discuss the nature of centre-province relations under the 1973 Constitution.
 Q. No. 7. Discuss the changing trends in Pakistan- US relations since 2001.
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 Q. No. 8. There is crisis of national integration in Pakistan since its creation. What
measures do you suggest for the promotion of national integration of Pakistan?
2017
 Q. No. 2. Pakistan’s national culture reflects unity in diversity. Elaborate.
 Q. No. 3. Discus the role of judiciary in the constitutional development of Pakistan.
 Q. No. 4. CPEC is a flagship project of One Belt One Road (OBOR) and a regional game
changer. Explain.
 Q. No. 5. Explore the significance of Shinghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for
Pakistan.
 Q. No. 6. Enumerate the measures adopted by HEC for promotion of higher education
and qualitative research in Pakistan.
 Q. No. 7. Explore the option of alternative energy resources to overcome energy crisis in
Pakistan.
 Q. No. 8. How general elections in 2002, 2008 and 2013 strengthened democracy in
Pakistan?
2016

 Q. No. 2. Give an account of the life and services of Shah Waliullah. How did he save the
Indian Muslims from political annihilation and religious degeneration?
 Q. No. 3. The Aligarh Movement was a pure educational venture but it had deep impacts
on Indian politics. Discuss.
 Q. No. 4. Critically analyze the elections of 1937 and the sufferings and grievances of the
Muslims under the Congress rule in the provinces (1937-1939). How much did it help in
popularizing the idea of a separate Muslim state in India?
 Q. No. 5. Jinnah in his Presidential Address to the annual session of All India Muslim
League in March 1940 said, “The problem in India is not of an inter-communal character,
but manifestly of an international one, and it must be treated as such.” Write note on
the Two Nation Theory and the Lahore Resolution of March 1940 in the light of this
statement.
 Q. No. 6. Write note on the post 9/11 foreign policy of Pakistan. What role do you
foresee for Pakistan in regional and global politics in the near future?
 Q. No. 7. Discuss the Kashmir problem in its entirety; throwing light on its background
and prospects of possible solutions to this core issue between India and Pakistan.
 Q. No. 8. Write note on the Afghan War since 1979 and its impacts on Pakistan. How far
the emergence of the “Non-State Actors” and Non-Traditional Security Threats in
Pakistan can be attributed to the decades-long warfare in Afghanistan?
2015

 Q.2. “Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was in no way pro-British”. Agree or disagree, answer your
question with arguments.
 Q.3. “It was over-reaction of Hindus to the partition of the Bengal in 1905 that widened
the gulf between Muslims and Hindus”. Comment.
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 Q.4. “Khilafat Movement was an emotional movement”. Discuss.

 Q.5. “Separation of East Pakistan, though a tragic part of History of Pakistan, was not
the negation of two nation theory”. Comment.
 Q.6. Briefly discuss the main features of cultural heritage of Pakistan. (20)
 Q.7. Was Islamization during Zia era a need of Pakistan or was it a political propaganda?
(20)
 Q.8. Critically evaluate the role of Pakistan in “The War on Terror”. (20)
2014

 Q. No. 2. Highlight the factors which played significant role in the evolution and growth
of Muslim Society in the Sub-Continent.
 Q. No. 3. Evaluate the impact of the services rendered by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan towards
the regeneration of the Muslims
 Q. No. 4. Briefly describe the genuine factors which were responsible for the demand of
a separate homeland by the Muslims of the Sub-Continent.
 Q. No. 5. “The Simla Deputation, 1906 laid the foundation for the creation of Pakistan”.
Substantiate your view point with solid arguments.
 Q. No. 6. Give a critical analysis of the steps taken for Islamization in Pakistan since
1947.
 Q. No. 7. “Population explosion in Pakistan is emerging as the greatest threat to the
economy of Pakistan”. Comment.
 Q. No. 8. “Pakistan can become one of the richest countries of the world, if we make the
best use of our Natural resources”. Elaborate in the light of the present situation of the
country.
2013

 Q.No.2. Critically examine the Muslim shift from militancy to education with a special
reference to the educational movements launched during the 19th century in South
Asia.
 Q.No.3. Trace the history of the Muslim conquests of present day Pakistan areas
highlighting their contributions in transforming the society and culture.
 Q.No.4. What was the contribution of the Muslim Press in the struggle for creation of
Pakistan? Examine the role of prominent Muslim journalists in this regard.
 Q.No.5. Compare the socio-economic and political conditions of the Muslims and non-
Muslims at the advent of British rule in South Asia.
 Q.No.6. Elucidate the difficulties in establishment of an Islamic order in Pakistan after
independence.
 Q.No.7. “The twentieth century witnessed the war for oil. The twenty-first century will
witness the war for water”. Examine the practical implications of this statement on
situation of Pakistan.
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 Q.No.8. Through Allama Iqbal’s writings and views of Quaid-i-Azam explain their
conceptual understanding about the Islamic state. Do you agree that their vision found
some place while explaining the constitutional developments throughout the case of
Pakistan’s political history?
2012

 Q. 2. Discuss critically the role of Silsilah (Orders) in the development and progress of
Muslim society in the Sub-Continent of Indo-Pakistan.
 Q. 3. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan believed in “Trinity of ideas” i.e loyalty, devotion and
aloofness”. Discuss it in perspective of his reformation movement.
 Q. 4. Before passing of Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) the division of Indian
Sub-Continent was advocated by various thinkers, intellectuals and reformers. Discuss.
 Q. 5. The “Objective Resolution” (1949) satisfied both orthodox and modernists by
combining the features of Western and Islamic democracy. Discuss critically.
 Q. 6. What is bureaucracy and what are its characteristics? How did it play its role in
strengthening and integration of Pakistan?
 Q. 7. What are the security concerns of Pakistan? Suggest measures by revisiting the
foreign policy of Pakistan.
2011

 Q.2. Briefly analyse and discuss the contribution of the religious reformers – Sheikh
Ahmad Sirhindi, Shah Waliullah, Syed Ahmad Barelvi and the like – in the growth of
Muslim consciousness in the South-Asian subcontinent.
 Q.3. John Plamenatz defines ‘Nationalism’ as “the desire to preserve or enhance peoples
national or cultural identity, when that identity is threatened or the desire to transform
or even create it when it is felt to be inadequate or lacking.” In the light of above
definition, briefly but comprehensively discuss the respective roles played by Sir Syed
Ahmad Khan, Allama Iqbal and the Quaid-e-Azam in strengthening the Muslim
nationalism in India.
 Q.4. Describe the main contents and relative importance of the Lucknow Pact and Delhi
Muslim Proposals and their respective impact on the subsequent political developments
in India.
 Q.5. Can the Lahore Resolution be termed as the ‘Magna Carta’ of Pakistan? Take a
position and support your argument by historical facts, if any.
 Q.6. Give a critical appraisal of the constitutional crisis/crises initiated by the
controversial actions taken by Governor General Ghulam Muhammad and endorsed by
the superior Court of Pakistan. Discuss and analyze its effects on the subsequent history
of Pakistan. (20)
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 Q.7. Federalism has been a continuing cause of political tension in our country. Will the
18th amendment made in the Constitution by the present Government solve this issue
once for all? Take a position and support with your argument.
 Q.8. Given the problems that Pakistan is facing today, what is your vision of Pakistan in
the year 2011? How, in your opinion, can be its internal and external problems solved?
 Q. 8. The location of Pakistan has given the strategic strength to the State. What are its
physical features and narrate its advantages and dis-advantages.
2010

 Q.2. Shah Waliullah realized “The renaissance of Islam and Muslim Society can not
be affected until the intellectual life of the Muslims is re-oriented.” Discuss critically.
 Q.3. Aligarh and Deoband movements had great contrast in their views and mission
and their leaders were at draggers drawn with each other. Discuss.
 Q.4. How far is it correct to say that Quaid-i-Azam consolidated the nascent state of
Pakistan? Comment.
 Q.5. Why military of Pakistan intervened in Pakistan’s politics? What is the role of
the present leadership to de-politicize army? Give specific measures.
 Q.6. What is meant by National Reconciliation? What are its ingredients? Can we
equate National Reconciliation with National Reconciliation Ordinance?
 Q.7. Compare and contrast the resistance movement of East Pakistan with the
present movement of Baluchistan. Suggest remedies. (20)
 Q.8. Pakistan’s industry is providing jobs to various categories of workers and is
earning foreign exchange for the country. Comment. (20)
2009

 Q.2. Keeping in view the diverse Muslim Reformist Movements of the sub-continent,
delineate the sequential unity in formulation of Ideology of Pakistan.
 Q.3. What specific steps were initiated by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan which later-on became
the Agenda points of the movement for Pakistan? How did these steps orient the
political system in Pakistan?
 Q.4. Illustrate the role of Quaid-i-Azam for protecting the constitutional rights of
Muslims of the sub-continent from 1916 to 1933. (20)
 Q.5. Referring to the evolution of political system, identify the commonalities among
Martial Law Administrators of Pakistan. (20)
 Q.6. Discuss and debate the strength of diplomatic stance of Pakistan regarding “War on
Terror”. How it can be improvised in present geo-political scenario? (20)
 Q.7. Compare and contrast the dynamics of recent Civil Society Movement, with other
movements in the history of Pakistan. What impact it would print on the future of
Pakistan?
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 Q.8. Inspite of strong research-base, rich lands, reasonable water-resources and various
land-reforms, why agriculture sector remained less-developed in Pakistan?
2008

 Q.2. What influence Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi has left on the history of Muslims of India?
Discuss critically.
 Q.3. Aligarh Movement injected a new life in the dead body of the Muslim nation and
helped to regain its lost glory and prestige. Discuss.
 Q.4. Quaid-e-Azam was the ambassador of “Hindu-Muslim Unity”. Discuss it in
perspective of Lukhnow Pact and what future vision depicted from the pact?
 Q.5. The proposals of “Cabinet Mission” (1946) could defer the establishment of
Pakistan, if accepted by Muslim League. Evaluate Critically.
 Q.6. The Constitution of Pakistan (1973) is the “mouth piece of Islam”. Discuss.
 Q.7. What is “Judicial Activism”? Has it brought Pak-Judiciary in the state of morality in
the recent past? Give suggestion for the independence of Judiciary.
 Q.8. What are principal industries of Pakistan and what problems Government of
Pakistan is facing for its industrial development?
2007

 Q.2. Critically evaluate the contribution made by missionaries in the growth of Muslim
society in the Sub-continent of Indo-Pak.
 Q.3. The Deoband School stood for "definite religio- political goals with limited sphere of
influence." Discuss.
 Q.4. Elucidate Ideology of Pakistan. What are the reasons which contributed for the
development of two-nation-theory? Is two-nation-theory relevant after the fall of
Dacca? Discuss.
 Q.5 Minto Morely Reform was a "tool of change" in the political system of India. Discuss
it with special reference to the demands. of Simla Deputation.
 Q.6. Local government system under the "Devolution of Power Plan 2001" has miserably
failed in delivering service to the masses. . Discuss.
 Q.7. "Pakistan is a federation in form and unitary in spirit." Discuss it keeping in view the
strengths and weakness of Federation of Pakistan.
2006

 Q2. Describe the most notable feature of Muslims in India in the light of their
monotheistic religion and egalitarian social structure.
 Q3. Discuss the role of Muslim Majority provinces in the establishment of Pakistan.
 Q4. Assess the account for the problems which Quaid-e-Azam had to face as Governor
General of Pakistan
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 Q5. Highlight the various characteristics of Pakistani culture. Bring out the importance of
customs and traditions in the society.
 Q6. Summarize the government measures to improve the agricultural productivity in the
light of introducing new irrigation projects
 Q7. Describe the distribution of Iron and Steel industry of Pakistan. Evaluate its role in
the industrial development of the country
 Q8. Political map of Pakistan is the outcome of its geo-strategic location. Give a
reasoned account for the statement.
2005

 Q2. summarize the political scene of the sub continent at the opening of the eighteenth
century
 Q3. critically evaluate the contribution of fraizi movement in the life of Muslims in the
sub continent
 Q4. examine allama iqbal’s concept of Muslim Nationalism in the light of allahabad
address
 Q5. Address the importance of Pakistan’s relations with the European Union for the
foreign policy of Pakistan as a whole
 Q6. Define and explain the geographic inertia and its role in the development of
Pakistan
 Q7. Account for the initial concentration of agro based industry in the manufacturing
belt of Pakistan
 Q8. Using as much evidence as possible, outline a case for the development of water
resources in the Indus Basin. Examine also polity in this phenomenon.
2004

 Q1.Analyze the factors responsible for degeneration of muslim society in 18th century?
 Q2.'Aligarh is arsenal of Muslim India'(Quaid-e-Azam)Narrate briefly the role of Aligarh
for the cause of the muslims of the Subcontinent with special reference to the final
phase of their independence?
 Q3.Account for emergence of All India Muslim League and assess its importance in
Indian politics during 1906-1913?
 Q4.Trace the course of khilafat movement and assess its significance for the
development of muslim nationalism?
 Q5."Between 1937-1947 congress policies were such as to make Pakistan inevitable’,
Discuss.
 Q6.What do you know about water crisis in Pakistan. Also suggest concrete steps for its
solution.
 Q7.Throw light on the steps taken under various Govts. for the promulgation of Islamic
system in the country?
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 Q8.Write notes on any two:

o a.Objective resolution
o b.Six points of Mujeeb ur Rehman
o c.Pakistan's role in the war against terrorism

2003

 Q1. Discuss the role and efforts of Muslim religions leaders for the establishment of
Muslim Society in the Sub-Continent.
 Q2. Discuss the ideological foundations of the "Two Nations Theory17 with reference to
the contributions of Dr. Iqbal and the Quaid-i-Azam.
 Q3. Cxamine the natute of Congress rule in the Provinces under the Government of
India Act, 1935. What was its impact on the Muslim Politics?
 Q4. As a result of British-Hindu conspiracy on the eve of independence the State of
Pakistan winch ultimately emerged in August 1947, was not so strong as visualized by
the Quaid-i-Azam but only a "mutilated", ^moth-eaten* and "truncated" Pakistan.
Elucidate.
 Q5. "'Muhammad Ali Formula was practicable compromise between the two wings of
Pakistan on the questions of representation/' To what extent, it was acceptable to both
the wings of Pakistan?
 Q6. To what extent the version of Francis Mudie was true that "the greatest danger* to
Pakistan in 1947 was "the refugee problem in West Punjab" and how did the Policy-
makers of Pakistan respond to it?
 Q7. The so-called 'Instrument of Accession' of Bharat with Kashmir "is fraudulent and
impossible to accept" as it is "based on violence". 1 the light of'the Quaid-i-Azanrs
statement make a comparison and correlation of the Slate of Jammu and Kashmir with
the State of Junagadh, Manavadhar, Mangrol, Sardargarh, Bantva and Hyderabad etc.
 Q8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10,10)
o Problems of Educational System in Pakistan
o Geo-Political; position of Pakistan.
o "Pakistan is a rich country where poor people live."

2002

 Briefly describe the evolution of Muslim society in the sub-continent.

 There is an “unbridgeable gulf between Hinduism and Islam and their followers existed
together in the same land for hundreds of years like tow streams which continue to
unparallel to each other indefinitely, without ever becoming one body of water”.
Elucidate.
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 State the reasons Sir Syed advanced to the Indian Muslims to eschew politics. To what
extent he was successful?
 The Ulemas of Nadwah attempted to make a synthesis of Modernism of Aligarh and
Conversation of Deoband in their syllabus. Discuss.
 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.
 Why ONE-UNIT was created and subsequently abolished? Explain.
 The Indian Policy on Kashmir is caught on the horns of a dilemma and that dilemma is
that if it accepts the verdict of the people, it has to vacate the territory of state of
Junagarh, Manavadhar, Mangrol, Hyderabad etc. Explain.
 What are the problems of industrialization in Pakistan? How they can be solved?
2001

 Briefly describe the evolution of Muslim Society in the Subcontinent from 1206 onwards
and analyze its downfall after the 17th century.
 Discuss the salient aspects of Shah Waliullah's Movement and analyze its impact on the
Muslims of the Subcontinent.
 "Basically educational in character, the Aligarh Movement was not devoid of political
objectives". Discuss.
 Make a critical comparison of the Nehru Report and the Quaid-e-Azam's Fourteen
Points.
 Write a comprehensive essay on the promulgation of Islamic system in Pakistan with
special reference to the role played by the Ulema in the process.
 'The US attack on Afghanistan in October 2001 has had serious repercussions for
Pakistan". Discuss.
 Write an analytical essay on the growth of population in Pakistan after Independence
and underscore its effects on the country's socioeconomic climate.
 Write detailed notes on any TWO of the following:
o Chaudhri Rehmat AH.
o Allama Iqbal.
o Kashmir conflict.
o Kalabagh Dam.

2000
o Give an account of the evolution of the Muslim society in the sub-continent from 1206
to 1526 A.D.
o Analyze the significance of Lahore Resolution in the History of freedom movement.
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o Evaluate the policies of the Cripps Mission. To what extent were these policies favorable
for the Muslims of the sub-continent?
o Give a critical appraisal of the constitutional crisis during the period of Governor General
Ghulam Mohammad. Write its effects on the subsequent history of Pakistan.
o Analyze the main causes of the debacle of East Pakistan. What are its consequences on
the history of Pakistan?
o Discuss Corruption as number one problem of Pakistan. What practicable and feasible
steps should be taken to eradicate this menace.
o Write a note on Balochistan; its area, population, economy, education and the problems
of the people.
o Write short notes on any Two of the following:-
o Assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan.
o The salient features of the Constitution of 1956.
o Unemployment in Pakistan.