CSS Political Science Past Paper 2012
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. “Plato intended to build an institution for the scientific study of politics and training of statesmen.” Elaborate.
Q. 3. “Montesquieu, with all his faults and irregularities, is the father of modern historical research.” Explain and discuss.
Q. 4. Ibn Khaldun perhaps was the first philosopher to realize the relevant importance of economics to politics. Discuss.
Q. 5. Write short notes on the following:
(i) Rousseau’s theory of General Will.
(ii) Al-Farabi’s theory of state.
SECTION-B
Q. 6. Define political science. To what extent can one be systematic in the study of the political process? How “scientific” is political science?
Q. 7. Discuss the principal advantages and disadvantages of the parliamentary over presidential form of government with special reference to Pakistan.
Q. 8. Write short notes on the following:
(i) Views of Marx on Socialist revolution.
(ii) Classical Liberalism.
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. Discuss in detail the Legislative Powers of the President of the USA.
Q. 3. What is “Judicial Review”? Discuss its impact on the USA decision-making process.
Q. 4. Discuss the Executive Powers of the French President in detail.
Q. 5. Discuss the powers of the Senate of the USA. Also, analyze.
SECTION-B
Q. 6. What is “Provincial Autonomy”? Discuss its importance in a True Federation.
Q. 7. Discuss the 18th Amendment of Pakistan. Do you find the principle of Social Justice in this Amendment?
Q. 8. Write notes on any two of the following:
(i) Fundamental Rights
(ii) Social Justice
(iii) Lok Sabha
(iv) Supreme Court of Pakistan