CSS Political Science Past Paper 2015
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. No. 2. Critically examine the concepts of Hobbes and Locke about the ‘Social Contract.’
Q. No. 3. Discuss in detail Ibn Khaldun’s concept of ‘Asbiyah.’
Q. No. 4. “Equal distribution of wealth” — explain this statement in the light of Marx’s philosophy.
Q. No. 5. Write notes on any two of the following:
(a) Bentham’s ‘Utility’
(b) Philosopher King
(c) Pressure Group
SECTION-B
Q. No. 6. Discuss in detail the concept of sovereignty and explain its attributes.
Q. No. 7. How is public opinion made, and how can it be measured?
Q. No. 8. How does local self-government strengthen democracy? Why is this system unable to work consistently and successfully in Pakistan?
PAPER-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting ONE question from SECTION-A and THREE questions from SECTION-B (20×4)
PART-II
SECTION-A
Q. No. 2. The American Senate today is the most powerful legislative body in the world. Explain.
Q. No. 3. “The British Prime Minister is a shining moon among stars.” In the light of this statement, discuss the position and powers of the English Prime Minister.
Q. No. 4. What is the Supreme Soviet? Discuss its powers and functions.
SECTION-B
Q. No. 5. Discuss the role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in the rise of Muslim nationalism in the Subcontinent.
Q. No. 6. How is the Grand National Assembly of Turkey elected? Discuss its powers and functions.
Q. No. 7. Discuss the salient features of the Chinese Constitution (1982).
Q. No. 8. Write notes on any two of the following:
(a) Reasons for the failure of the 1956 Constitution.
(b) “India is a secular state.” Critically examine and comment.
(c) Islamic provisions of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan.