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MUSLIM SOCIETY

EVOLUTION

 Give an account of the evolution of the Muslim society in the sub-continent from 1206 to 1526
A.D. (2000)

 Briefly describe the evolution of Muslim Society in the Subcontinent from 1206 onwards and analyze its
downfall after the 17th century. (2001)

 Briefly describe the evolution of Muslim society in the sub-continent. (2002)

 Discuss the role and efforts of Muslim religions leaders for the establishment of Muslim Society in the
Sub-Continent. (2003)

 Critically evaluate the contribution made by missionaries in the growth of Muslim society in the Sub-
continent of Indo-Pak. (2007)

DEGENERATION

 Analyze the factors responsible for degeneration of Muslim society in 18th century? (2004)

ALIGARH & ALIGARH MOVEMENT

 Basically educational in character, the Aligarh Movement was not devoid of political objectives".
Discuss. (2001)

 '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? (2004)

 Aligarh Movement injected a new life in the dead body of the Muslim nation and helped to regain its lost
glory and prestige. Discuss. (2008)

TWO NATION THEORY

 Discuss the ideological foundations of the Two Nations Theory with reference to the contributions of Dr.
Iqbal and the Quaid-i-Azam. (2003)

 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. (2007)

CONSTITUTION

 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. (2000)

 Short Note: The salient features of the Constitution of 1956. (2000)

 The Constitution of Pakistan (1973) is the “mouth piece of Islam”. Discuss. (2008)

 Illustrate the role of Quaid-e-Azam for protecting the constitutional rights of Muslims of the
subcontinent from 1916-1933? (2009)

EAST PAKISTAN
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 Analyze the main causes of the debacle of East Pakistan. What are its consequences on the history of
Pakistan? (2000)

MOVEMENTS

 Discuss the salient aspects of Shah Waliullah's Movement and analyze its impact on the Muslims of the
Subcontinent. (2001)

 Trace the course of Khilafat movement and assess its significance for the development of Muslim
nationalism? (2004)

 Critically evaluate the contribution of Fraizi Movement in the life of Muslims in the sub continent (2005)

 Compare and contrast the dynamics of recent Civil Society Movement with other movements in the
history of Pakistan? What impact would it print on Future of Pakistan?(2009)

ROLE OF ULEMA

 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. (2001)

 The Ulemas of Nadwah attempted to make a synthesis of Modernism of Aligarh and Conversation of
Deoband in their syllabus. Discuss. (2002)

ALL INDIA MUSLIM LEAGUE

 Account for emergence of All India Muslim League and assess its importance in Indian politics during
1906-1913? (2004)

SIR SYED AHMED KHAN

 State the reasons Sir Syed advanced to the Indian Muslims to eschew politics. To what extent he was
successful? (2002)

 What specific steps were initiated by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan which later on became the agenda points of
the movement for Pakistan? How did these steps orient the Political system in Pakistan? (2009)

BALOCHISTAN

 Write a note on Balochistan; its area, population, economy, education and the problems of the people.
(2000)

KASHMIR ISSUE

 Short Note: Kashmir conflict. (2001)

1. 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. (2002)

 The so-called 'Instrument of Accession' of Bharat with Kashmir "is fraudulent and impossible to
accept" as it is "based on violence". In the light of the Quaid-e-Azams statement makes a comparison and
correlation of the Slate of Jammu and Kashmir with the State of Junagadh, Manavadhar, Mangrol,
Sardargarh, Bantva and Hyderabad etc. (2003)

AGRICULTURE
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 Summarize the government measures to improve the agricultural productivity in the light of
introducing new irrigation projects (2006)

 Inspite of strong research base, rich lands, reasonable water resources and various land reforms
why agriculture remained less developed in Pakistan.? (2009)

INDUSTRY

 What are the problems of industrialization in Pakistan? How they can be solved? (2002)

 Account for the initial concentration of agro based industry in the manufacturing belt of Pakistan (2005)

 Describe the distribution of Iron and Steel industry of Pakistan. Evaluate its role in the industrial
development of the country (2006)

 What are principal industries of Pakistan and what problems Government of Pakistan is facing for its
industrial development? (2008)

PERSONALITIES

 Short Note: Assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan. (2000)

 Short Note: Chaudhri Rehmat (2001)

 Short Note: Allama Iqbal. (2001)

 What influence Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi has left on the history of Muslims of India? Discuss critically.
(2008)

GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION

 Short Note: Geo-Political position of Pakistan. (2003)

 Define and explain the geographic inertia and its role in the development of Pakistan (2005)

 Political map of Pakistan is the outcome of its geo-strategic location. Give a reasoned account for the
statement. (2006)

WATER

 What do you know about water crisis in Pakistan? Also suggest concrete steps for its solution. (2004)

 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. (2005)

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND EVENTS

 Analyze the significance of Lahore Resolution in the History of freedom movement. (2000)

 Evaluate the policies of the Cripps Mission. To what extent were these policies favorable for the Muslims
of the sub-continent? (2000)

 Make a critical comparison of the Nehru Report and the Quaid-e-Azam's Fourteen Points. (2001)

 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? (2003)
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 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. (2007)

 Quaid-e-Azam was the ambassador of “Hindu-Muslim Unity”. Discuss it in perspective of Lukhnow

 The proposals of “Cabinet Mission” (1946) could defer the establishment of Pakistan, if accepted by
Muslim League. Evaluate Critically. (2008)

 Short Note: Objective resolution (2004)

 Short Note: Six points of Mujeeb ur Rehman (2004)

ISSUES

 Discuss Corruption as number one problem of Pakistan. What practicable and feasible steps should be
taken to eradicate this menace. (2000)

 Short Note: Unemployment in Pakistan. (2000)

 Write an analytical essay on the growth of population in Pakistan after Independence and underscore
its effects on the country's socioeconomic climate. (2001)

 Short Note: Problems of Educational System in Pakistan (2003)

 Short Note: Kalabagh Dam. (2001)

 Short Note: "Pakistan is a rich country where poor people live." (2003)

WAR ON TERROR

 Short Note: Pakistan's role in the war against terrorism. (2004)

 Discuss and debate the diplomatic stance of Pakistan regarding “war on terror “. How can it be
improvised in the current geo-political situation? (2009)

MISCELLANEOUS PRE-PARTITION

 Summarize the political scene of the sub continent at the opening of the eighteenth century (2005)

 There is an “unbridgeable gulf between Hinduism and Islam and their followers existed together in
the same land for hundreds of years like two streams which continue to un parallel to each other
indefinitely, without ever becoming one body of water”. Elucidate. (2002)

 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. (2002)

 Why ONE-UNIT was created and subsequently abolished? Explain. (2002)

 Examine the nature of Congress rule in the Provinces under the Government of India Act, 1935. What
was its impact on the Muslim Politics? (2003)

 ‘Between 1937-1947 congress policies were such as to make Pakistan inevitable', Discuss. (2004)
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 Examine Allama Iqbal’s concept of Muslim Nationalism in the light of Allahabad Address (2005)

 Discuss the role of Muslim Majority provinces in the establishment of Pakistan. (2006)

 The Deoband School stood for "definite religio- political goals with limited sphere of influence." Discuss.
(2007)

 Keeping in view the diverse Muslim reformist Movements of the subcontinent, delineate the sequential
unity in the formulation of the ideology of Pakistan. (2009)

MISCELLANEOUS POST-PARTITION

 'The US attack on Afghanistan in October 2001 has had serious repercussions for Pakistan". Discuss.
(2001)

 As a result of British-Hindu conspiracy on the eve of independence the State of Pakistan which
ultimately emerged in August 1947, was not so strong as visualized by the Quaid-e-Azam but only a
"mutilated", “moth-eaten” and "truncated" Pakistan. Elucidate. (2003)

 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? (2003)

 Throw light on the steps taken under various Governments for the promulgation of Islamic system in the
country? (2004)

 Address the importance of Pakistan’s relations with the European Union for the foreign policy of Pakistan
as a whole (2005)

 Describe the most notable feature of Muslims in India in the light of their monotheistic religion and
egalitarian social structure. (2006)

 Assess the account for the problems which Quaid-e-Azam had to face as Governor General of Pakistan
(2006)

 Highlight the various characteristics of Pakistani culture. Bring out the importance of customs and
traditions in the society. (2006)

 Local government system under the "Devolution of Power Plan 2001" has miserably failed in
delivering service to the masses. . Discuss. (2007)

 "Pakistan is a federation in form and unitary in spirit." Discuss it keeping in view the strengths and
weakness of Federation of Pakistan. (2007)

 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. (2008)

 Referring to the evolution of Political System, identify the commonalities among the martial law
administrators of Pakistan?(2009)