CSS Gender Studies Past Paper 2025

Instructions specific to this paper

• First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
• Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.
• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL

Part-II questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   What are the root causes that led to gender-based violence? How these factors intersect and perpetuate violence against women in Pakistan?

2. Q. 320 marks

   Critically evaluate the concept of "gendered globalisation" focusing on the World System Theory and how the globalisation of capitalism has created new forms of patriarchal powers to increase gender inequalities.

3. Q. 420 marks

   Discuss the key principles, goals and strategies of the different waves of feminism. How these waves have an impact on women’s lives?

4. Q. 520 marks

   Elaborate the historical context and evolution of women's quota in Pakistan concerning key legislations and policies that have shaped the quota system.

5. Q. 620 marks

   Give a detailed analysis of the intersectionality of Gender with Other Social Identities.

6. Q. 720 marks

   Critically analyze Women in Development (WID) and Gender and Development (GAD) models. Discuss its basic principles and limitations in addressing women's needs in developing countries.

7. Q. 820 marks

   Critically examine and evaluate Malala Yousafzai's achievements and activism for promoting girls' education in the local and global contexts.

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Source:

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Standard FPSC instructions

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• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
• No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.