CSS Political Science Past Paper 2024
PAPER-I (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II, by selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION.
PART-II
SECTION-A
Q1. Aristotle was a realist and not an idealist. Elaborate with reference to his theory of the ends and functions of the state.
Q2. Is it correct to call Machiavelli a citizen of all states and contemporary of all ages? Substantiate your answer with valid arguments.
Q3. Discuss Montesquieu’s theory of Separation of Powers. Why is he considered Aristotle of the 18th century?
Q4. Elaborate the Theory of Kingship as propounded by Nizamul-Mulk Tusi.
SECTION-B
Q5. Sovereignty is the most essential element of statehood. Explain the differences in Western and Islamic concepts of sovereignty.
Q6. Critically evaluate the importance of political parties in a modern state. Assess their role as effective instruments for mobilizing public opinion.
Q7. Write short notes on the following:
- Liberty
- Nationalism
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
PART-II
SECTION-A
SECTION-A
Q2. What are the main characteristics of the United Kingdom’s current political system? Has this system been successful in creating efficient mechanisms to ensure adequate public participation in the affairs of state?
Q3. Have Pakistan’s economic ties with other regional countries improved due to the infrastructure development projects undertaken under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor component of the BRI?Q4. Bilateral relations with China are a pivotal component of Pakistan’s foreign policy. What are the primary driving factors in this relationship?
SECTION-B
Q5. Provide an outline of Pakistan’s federal system of government. Why has such an approach been chosen? How successful has it been in ensuring administrative efficiency?
Q6. Has the World Trade Organization (WTO) been successful in ensuring that global trade remains beneficial to most states/units in the international system?
Q7. Provide an assessment of how Quaid-e-Azam (Mohammad Ali Jinnah) employed political legalism to strengthen and legitimate the drive towards the creation of Pakistan.
Q8. What role have ideological factors played in the conceptualization of Pakistan’s foreign policy?