CSS Pakistan Affairs Past Paper 2023

Instructions specific to this paper

• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   Write a detailed and systematic analysis of the charismatic leadership of Quaid-e- Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the leader of Indian Muslims during the crisis- ridden decade of 1937-47.

2. Q. 320 marks

   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.

3. Q. 420 marks

   Industrialization is the backbone of the modern economic system and uplifts the standard of living of the masses. Elaborate causes for the hindrance of industrial development in Pakistan.

4. Q. 520 marks

   The evolution of democratic system has always remained a dilemma in Pakistan, even after passing more than seven decades of its existence the democracy could not get its roots. Discuss in detail.

5. Q. 620 marks

   Joining the US led coalition in the war against terrorism has many short and long term repercussions for Pakistan. Elaborate.

6. Q. 720 marks

   Pakistan is located on the cross-road of South Asia. Explain its geo- strategic/political importance and challenges.

7. Q. 820 marks

   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.

Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• 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.