CSS History of Pakistan & India Past Paper 2005
Paper – I
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q2. Hindu India lacked historical writings. Muslims introduced historiography here. Could you record any major historical work of the early Muslim period of the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent?
Q3. Mahmud of Ghazna is generally believed to have lacked an interest in the creation of an empire in the subcontinent, as his focus was more on the west and less on the east. Comment.
Q4. Describe the fiscal reforms of Alauddin Khilji. How far was he ahead of his time?
Q5. Describe the growth and expansion of Hindi and Sanskrit literatures in the subcontinent under Muslim patronage.
Q6. Would you agree with the general assessment that the lack of a codified law of succession in state affairs marred the growth of smooth administration during the medieval Muslim rule in the Indo-Pak subcontinent?
Q7. Discuss the career and character of Aurangzeb Alamgir. Where did he falter?
Q8. Pen down descriptive notes on any three fields of Muslim contribution: (a) Cuisine
(b) Dress
(c) Fine arts
(d) Form of architecture
Paper – II
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions Selecting two from each Part. (20×4)
PART-I
Q2. Elaborate on the “Two Nation Theory” in the light of the statements of Allama Iqbal.
Q3. Give a brief account of the services rendered by Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk and Nawab Viqat-ul-Mulk.
Q4. Write down the fourteen points of Quaid-i-Azam and their importance towards the creation of Pakistan.
Q5. Give a detailed account of the Indian National Congress policies against Muslims from 1937 to 1939.
PART-II
Q6. “Pakistan has always tried to foster good relations with the Muslim countries.” Explain.
Q7. “The solution of the Kashmir problem can bring peace and prosperity to both Pakistan and India.” Comment.
Q8. Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a) Objective Resolution
(b) Islamic provisions under the Constitution of 1956
(c) Contribution of Quaid-i-Azam as the first Governor General.