Federal Public Service Commission
CSS Political Science Past Paper 2019
Optional · 80 marks · three hours
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- Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, by selecting TWO questions from EACH
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Part-II questions
- Q. 220 marks
Examine the view that Hegelian spirit is nothing but evolution of human consciousness to the realization of political maturity for global human co-existence.
- Q. 320 marks
The growing judicial activism in Pakistan is clearly at the expanse of parliamentary sovereignty and supremacy. Critically analyze the statement.
- Q. 420 marks
Explain the concept of Nationality and distinguish between Nationality and Citizenship.
- Q. 520 marks
Globalization restrict the autonomy of the state, generates domestic social conflicts, and inequalities. Discuss the interactions between globalization and domestic politics.
- Q. 620 marks
How far 18th amendments will transform the existing federal system in Pakistan?
- Q. 720 marks
Fascism generally flourishes in countries with strong nationalism and weak democracies. Discuss the enabling conditions for fascism with reference to Germany and Italy.
- Q. 820 marks
How far is it true to say that the origin of the state lies in force? Discuss critically the Theory of Force regarding the origin of state.
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