CSS Political Science Past Paper 2010
PAPER-I (Objective) 20 Marks
Q:1 Multiple Choice Question (20)
1. The sovereignty in the Islamic Political System belongs to:
(a) Majlis-e-Shura
(b) Caliph
(c) Muslim population
(d) None of these
2. The founder of communism is:
(a) Plato
(b) Karl Marx
(c) Mao Tse-Tung
(d) None of these
3. Allama Iqbal was elected as a member of the Punjab Legislative Council in:
(a) 1919
(b) 1926
(c) 1935
(d) None of these
4. According to Plato, the population of an ideal state should be:
(a) 5040
(b) 50400
(c) 50040
(d) None of these
5. The opposite of private law is:
(a) International Law
(b) Public Law
(c) Common Law
(d) None of these
6. Initiative and Recall methods are commonly used in:
(a) Great Britain
(b) India
(c) China
(d) None of these
7. It is normally the technique of pressure groups to impress the legislature:
(a) Canvassing
(b) Lobbying
(c) Propaganda
(d) None of these
8. John Austin presented his theory of sovereignty in a book which was published in:
(a) 1632
(b) 1732
(c) 1832
(d) None of these
9. The Single Transferable Vote system was suggested for proportional representation by:
(a) Thomas Hare
(b) Lord Courtney
(c) J.S. Mill
(d) None of these
10. The principle of collective responsibility is a feature of:
(a) Federal system
(b) Presidential system
(c) Parliamentary system
(d) None of these
11. “Keemya-e-Saadat” was written by:
(a) Nizam-ul-Mulk Toosi
(b) Imam Ghazali
(c) Allama Iqbal
(d) None of these
12. The word ‘Democracy’ has been derived from the language:
(a) Greek
(b) Latin
(c) English
(d) None of these
13. Abu Nasar Farabi died in the year:
(a) 750 A.D.
(b) 850 A.D.
(c) 950 A.D.
(d) None of these
14. Waliud Din Abdur Rehman was famously known as:
(a) Ibne Khaldun
(b) Ghizali
(c) Al Mawardi
(d) None of these
15. The book “Govt. and Politics in Pakistan” was written by:
(a) Mushtaq Ahmad
(b) Khalid bin Saeed
(c) Lawrence Ziring
(d) None of these
16. The term POLITY is originally applied to:
(a) Roman City States
(b) Greek City States
(c) United States of America
(d) None of these
17. The famous book “The Spirit of Laws” written by Montesquieu was published in:
(a) 1734 A.D.
(b) 1754 A.D.
(c) 1784 A.D.
(d) None of these
18. The Greek philosopher Aristotle died in:
(a) 322 B.C.
(b) 332 B.C.
(c) 384 B.C.
(d) None of these
19. The book “Sairul Malook” was written by:
(a) Al Farabi
(b) Al Mawardi
(c) Al Ghazali
(d) None of these
20. Benito Mussolini was the originator of:
(a) National Socialism
(b) Guild Socialism
(c) Fascism
(d) None of these
PAPER-I (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, by selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION. (20×4)
PART-II
SECTION-A
Q. 2. “Is it correct to call Machiavelli a citizen of all states and a contemporary of all ages?” Argue.
Q. 3. “Aristotle was a great but not a grateful student of Plato.” Comment.
Q. 4. “Al-Mawardi brought the constitutional theory of Islam in line with the political reality of his time.” Discuss this with reference to his views on ‘Khilafat’ and ‘Wizarat’.
Q. 5. Write short notes on the following:
(i) Ideal State of Al-Farabi
(ii) Iqbal’s views on Ijtehad
SECTION-B
Q. 6. “An Ideal Islamic State is bound to bring revolutionary changes in all spheres of human life.” Discuss.
Q. 7. Would you agree if it is stated that dictatorship is the only remedy for social, political, and economic instability in a developing country?
Q. 8. Write short notes on the following:
(i) Attributes of Sovereignty.
(ii) Opinion Polls.
PAPER-II (Objective) 20 Marks
Q:1 Multiple Choice Question (20)
1. Which American state is called the mother of Presidents?
(a) Florida
(b) New York
(c) Texas
(d) Virginia
2. The British constitution is based on:
(a) The theory of separation of powers
(b) Checks and balances
(c) Judicial review
(d) Difference between the theory and practice
3. The Congress sits at a place in Washington DC called:
(a) Capital Hill
(b) White House
(c) 10 Downing Street
(d) None of these
4. The title of the former emperor of Russia was:
(a) Sir
(b) Czar
(c) Lord
(d) King
5. The word ‘REX’ stands for:
(a) The Queen
(b) The Crown
(c) The Court
(d) The Parliament
6. The constitutional history of France begins with the French Revolution of:
(a) 1780
(b) 1786
(c) 1789
(d) 1890
7. The American Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on:
(a) 4 July 1772
(b) 4 July 1776
(c) 4 July 1783
(d) None of these
8. According to the constitution of France, the Executive head of the Government is:
(a) The Prime Minister
(b) The President
(c) The Queen
(d) The King
9. The Soviet Union was dissolved in:
(a) 1989
(b) 1990
(c) 1991
(d) 1992
10. The first president of the Fifth Republic was:
(a) Coty
(b) General DeGaulle
(c) Chirac
(d) None of these
11. The smallest administrative unit in the British Local Self Government is:
(a) The Parish
(b) The Borough
(c) The County
(d) The District
12. The authority of Judicial Review was exercised for the first time by Chief Justice Marshall in:
(a) 1808
(b) 1803
(c) 1821
(d) 1825
13. The quorum for the House of Lords is:
(a) 50
(b) 14
(c) 3
(d) 12
14. The Guillotine or closure by compartment is a term used in the law-making procedure in:
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) France
(d) Turkey
15. The lengthiest written constitution of the world is the:
(a) British Constitution
(b) Indian Constitution
(c) Chinese Constitution
(d) French Constitution
16. The ideological foundation of the Turkish Constitution is based on:
(a) Kamalism
(b) Socialism
(c) Islam
(d) None of these
17. The Iranian Revolution under the leadership of Ayatullah Khomeini removed the monarch in:
(a) 1989
(b) 1979
(c) 1997
(d) 1980
18. The founder father of modern China is:
(a) Chiang Ki Shek
(b) Deng Xiaoping
(c) Mao Tse Tung
(d) Lu Hsun
19. The Objectives Resolution was made a part of the 1973 Constitution in:
(a) 1977
(b) 1980
(c) 1985
(d) 1986
20. The Supreme Judicial Council under the 1973 Constitution consists of:
(a) 9 members
(b) 10 members
(c) 5 members
(d) 7 members
PAPER-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, by selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION. (20×4)
PART-II
SECTION-A
Q. 2. “The Senate of the USA is the most powerful upper house in the world.” Do you agree with the statement? Explain your answer with reference to the upper houses of India and Pakistan.
Q. 3. Explain how the British democracy is overshadowed by cabinet dictatorship?
Q. 4. How is the French President elected? Give an objective analysis of the powers enjoyed by the President.
SECTION-B
Q. 5. Explain the factors that transformed Jinnah, the ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity, into the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah of the Muslims.
Q. 6. “In spite of the provisions of provincial autonomy in the 1973 constitution, there are anti-centre feelings in the federating units.” Discuss this statement with special reference to Balochistan and Sindh.
Q. 7. Discuss the salient features of the constitution of the People’s Republic of China in comparison with the constitution of the former Soviet Union.
Q. 8. Write a note on any two of the following:
(i) The predominance of the armed forces in Turkish politics.
(ii) The role of the President of India.
(iii) Iranian Political System after the removal of the Shah of Iran.
(iv) Role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a reformer.