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AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION BOARD

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

CLASS XII EXAMINATION

MAY 2012

Pakistan Studies Paper II

Time allowed: 1 hour 35 minutes Marks 35

INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the following instructions carefully.

1. Check your name and school information. Sign that it is correct.

I agree that this is my name and school.

Candidate's signature

2. RUBRIC. There are SIX questions. Answer ALL SIX questions. Question 6 offers TWO
choices. Attempt any ONE choice.

3. When answering the questions:

Read each question carefully.

Use a black pencil for diagrams. DO NOT use coloured pencils.
DO NOT use staples, paper clips, glue, correcting fluid or ink erasers.
Complete your answer in the allocated space only. DO NOT write outside the answer box.

4. The marks for the questions are shown in brackets ( ).

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Q.1. (Total 6 Marks)

a. Mention THREE favourable outcomes of the Khilafat Movement. (3 Marks)

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b. Discuss any THREE features of the Independence Act of 1947. (3 Marks)

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Q.2. (Total 8 Marks)

a. Discuss any FOUR features which demonstrate the success of Quaid-e- Azam as the first
Governor General of Pakistan? (4 Marks)

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b. Mark with a tick the correct climatic zone of the following cities. (4 Marks)

Cities arid Semi-arid humid highland

Sibi
Pasni
Lahore
Qalat

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Q.3. (Total 7 Marks)

a. Discuss any FOUR functions of Parliament. (4 Marks)

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b. Various cultural festivals like fairs, Urs and exhibitions promote and strengthen social union.
Mention any THREE reasons why this is so. (3 Marks)

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Q.4. (Total 5 Marks)

a. Evaluate the importance of the National Language by mentioning TWO points. (2 Marks)

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b. Why are sea ports an important route of trade for Pakistan? (3 Marks)

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Q.5. (Total 4 Marks)

a. Suggest TWO ways to promote national cohesion in the country. (2 Marks)

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b. Why is foreign policy important for a country? Mention any TWO points. (2 Marks)

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Q.6. (Total 5 Marks)

EITHER

a. Analyze the relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan by citing any FIVE examples.

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b. The use of machinery has its advantages and disadvantages in a country like Pakistan. Mention
any THREE advantages and TWO disadvantages of the use of machinery in the industrial sector.

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