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CSS 2018 Political Science Combined Papers Past Paper

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Paper details

Examination
CSS
Year
2018
Subject
Political Science
Paper
Combined Papers
Subject type
Optional
Mode
Subjective

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Questions recorded from this paper

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  1. Q2 · Western Political ThoughtCritically analyze the salient features of Plato’s Republic. Do you think that some of its (20) features are valid, even today?
  2. Q3 · RousseauWhat is the concept of State of Nature as given by Thomas Hobbes? Make its (20) comparison with the Social Contract as presented by John Locke and Rousseau.
  3. Q4 · Ibn KhaldunWrite a detailed note on the concept of asbiah as given by Ibn-e-Khaldun. What is its (20) significance in the progress and decline of nations?
  4. Q5 · Allama Muhammad IqbalWrite a detailed essay on the principle of Ijtihad in Islam as given by Allama Iqbal. (20) How it can be made possible in the modern age?
  5. Q8 · Forms of GovernmentWrite short notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20) (a) Role of middle class in strengthening the democracy. (b) Violation of parliamentary values and traditions in Pakistan (c) Significance of religious harmony in a state. Roll Number
  6. Q7 · DemocraticWhat is the significance of independent judiciary in a democratic republic? Do you (20) think that without an independent judiciary a system of checks and balances can be established in the government? Explain with appropriate examples.
  7. Q6 · Local Self GovernmentWhat is significance of Local Government System in a country? Discuss the reasons of (20) repeated failures of the efforts in Pakistan to establish a stable local government.
  8. Q3 · Comparative and Analytical Study of the Political SystemsCompare and Contest the powers of Indian President with the American president. (20)
  9. Q6 · Global and Regional IntegrationTo what extent global economic institutions are indispensable pieces of global (20) governance?
  10. Q8 · IranWrite comprehensive note on the following: (10 each) (20) (a) Guardian Council of Iran. (b) ECO
  11. Q2 · Government and Politics in PakistanWrite the Composition, Powers and Position of the French National Assembly. (20)
  12. Q7 · Government and Politics in PakistanExamine the importance of national interest for “peace and security” with special (20) reference to geostrategic position for economic opportunities of Pakistan in the 21st century.

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