PRE-PARTITION:

Give an account of the life and services of Shah Waliullah. How did he save the Indian
Muslims from political annihilation and religious degeneration?
Shah Waliullah realized “The renaissance of Islam and Muslim Society can not be affected until
the intellectual life of the Muslims is re-oriented.” Discuss critically.
How the reform movement of Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi influenced the history of Muslim
India?

What influence Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi has left on the history of Muslims of India?
Discuss critically.

Briefly analyse and discuss the contribution of the religious reformers – Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi,
Shah Waliullah, Syed Ahmad Barelvi and the like – in the growth of Muslim consciousness in
the South-Asian subcontinent.

Critically evaluate the contribution made by missionaries in the growth of Muslim society in
the Sub-continent of Indo-Pak.

Discuss the role and efforts of Muslim religions leaders for the establishment of Muslim
Society in the Sub-Continent.

The Aligarh Movement was a pure educational venture but it had deep impacts on
Indian politics. Discuss.
Aligarh and Deoband movements had great contrast in their views and mission and their
leaders were at draggers drawn with each other. Discuss.
The Deoband School stood for "definite religio- political goals with limited sphere of
influence." Discuss.
The Ulemas of Nadwah attempted to make a synthesis of Modernism of Aligarh and
Conversation of Deoband in their syllabus. Discuss.

Aligarh Movement injected a new life in the dead body of the Muslim nation and
helped to regain its lost glory and prestige. Discuss.
Aligarh is arsenal of Muslim India'(Quaid-e-Azam)Narrate briefly the role of Aligarh for the
cause of the muslims of the Subcontinent with special reference to the final phase of their
independence?

Evaluate the impact of the services rendered by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan towards the
regeneration of the Muslims
Critically examine the Muslim shift from militancy to education with a special
reference to the educational movements launched during the 19th century in South Asia.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan believed in “Trinity of ideas” i.e loyalty, devotion and aloofness”.
Discuss it in perspective of his reformation movement
What specific steps were initiated by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan which later-on became the Agenda-
points of the movement for Pakistan? How did these steps orient the political system in Pakistan?
State the reasons Sir Syed advanced to the Indian Muslims to eschew politics. To what
extent he was successful?
Critically analyze the elections of 1937 and the sufferings and grievances of the
Muslims under the Congress rule in the provinces (1937-1939). How much did it help
in popularizing the idea of a separate Muslim state in India?
Critically examine Congress Ministries of 1937. How far it is correct to suggest that it
paved the way for the separate Muslim homeland in India?

"Between 1937-1947 congress policies were such as to make Pakistan inevitable',Discuss.

Cxamine the natute of Congress rule in the Provinces under the Government of India Act,
1935. What was its impact on the Muslim Politics?

Jinnah in his Presidential Address to the annual session of All India Muslim League in
March 1940 said, “The problem in India is not of an inter-communal character, but
manifestly of an international one, and it must be treated as such.” Write note on the
Two Nation Theory and the Lahore Resolution of March 1940 in the light of this
statement

Critically evaluate the foundations of Allama Iqbal’s concept of Muslim separatism in

the context of Indo-Pak Subcontinent.

Illustrate the role of Quaid-i-Azam for protecting the constitutional rights of Muslims of the
sub-continent from 1916 to 1933.

Keeping in view the diverse Muslim Reformist Movements of the sub-continent, delineate the
sequential unity in formulation of Ideology of Pakistan.

Elucidate Ideology of Pakistan. What are the reasons which contributed for the
development of two-nation-theory? Is two-nation-theory relevant after the fall of Dacca?
Discuss

Discuss the ideological foundations of the "Two Nations Theory17 with reference to the
contributions of Dr. Iqbal and the Quaid-i-Azam.

John Plamenatz defines ‘Nationalism’ as “the desire to preserve or enhance peoples national or
cultural identity, when that identity is threatened or the desire to transform or even create it when
it is felt to be inadequate or lacking.” In the light of above definition, briefly but
comprehensively discuss the respective roles played by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Allama Iqbal and
the Quaid-e-Azam in strengthening the Muslim nationalism in India.
examine allama iqbal’s concept of Muslim Nationalism in the light of allahabad address

Briefly describe the genuine factors which were responsible for the demand of a
separate homeland by the Muslims of the Sub-Continent.

Discuss the 3rd June Plan or Mountbatten Plan and also describe how it was
implemented?

Give an account of the evolution of the Muslim society in the sub-continent from 1206 to
1526
A.D.

Highlight the factors which played significant role in the evolution and growth of
Muslim Society in the Sub-Continent.

Discuss critically the role of Silsilah (Orders) in the development and progress of
Muslim society in the Sub-Continent of Indo-Pakistan

Briefly describe the evolution of Muslim society in the sub-continent.

The Simla Deputation, 1906 laid the foundation for the creation of Pakistan”.
Substantiate your view point with solid arguments.

Trace the history of the Muslim conquests of present day Pakistan areas highlighting
their contributions in transforming the society and culture.

What was the contribution of the Muslim Press in the struggle for creation of Pakistan?
Examine the role of prominent Muslim journalists in this regard.

Compare the socio-economic and political conditions of the Muslims and non-Muslims
at the advent of British rule in South Asia.

Before passing of Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) the division of Indian

Sub-Continent was advocated by various thinkers, intellectuals and reformers. Discuss.

Can the Lahore Resolution be termed as the ‘Magna Carta’ of Pakistan? Take a position and
support your argument by historical facts, if any

Analyze the significance of Lahore Resolution in the History of freedom movement.

Describe the main contents and relative importance of the Lucknow Pact and Delhi Muslim
Proposals and their respective impact on the subsequent political developments in India.

Quaid-e-Azam was the ambassador of “Hindu-Muslim Unity”. Discuss it in perspective of

Lukhnow Pact and what future vision depicted from the pact?
The proposals of “Cabinet Mission” (1946) could defer the establishment of Pakistan, if
accepted by Muslim League. Evaluate Critically.

Minto Morely Reform was a "tool of change" in the political system of India. Discuss it with
special reference to the demands. of Simla Deputation.

Account for emergence of All India Muslim League and assess its importance in Indian
politics during 1906-1913?

Trace the course of khilafat movement and assess its significance for the development of
muslim nationalism?

Evaluate the policies of the Cripps Mission. To what extent were these policies favorable for
the Muslims of the sub-continent?

POST PARTITION:
Write note on the post 9/11 foreign policy of Pakistan. What role do you foresee for
Pakistan in regional and global politics in the near future?
What are the security concerns of Pakistan? Suggest measures by revisiting the foreign
policy of Pakistan.
Discuss revival of Pak-US relations in context of present US-Taliban peace process.

Discuss the changing trends in Pakistan- US relations since 2001

Discuss and debate the strength of diplomatic stance of Pakistan regarding “War on Terror”.
How it can be improvised in present geo-political scenario?

address the importance of Pakistan’s relations with the European Union for the foreign
policy of Pakistan as a whole

Discuss the Kashmir problem in its entirety; throwing light on its background and
prospects of possible solutions to this core issue between India and Pakistan.
The so-called 'Instrument of Accession' of Bharat with Kashmir "is fraudulent and
impossible to accept" as it is "based on violence". 1 the light of'the Quaid-i-Azanrs statement
make a comparison and correlation of the Slate of Jammu and Kashmir with the State of
Junagadh, Manavadhar, Mangrol, Sardargarh, Bantva and Hyderabad etc.
The Indian Policy on Kashmir is caught on the horns of a dilemma and that dilemma is
that if it accepts the verdict of the people, it has to vacate the territory of state of
Junagarh, Manavadhar, Mangrol, Hyderabad etc. Explain.
Write note on the Afghan War since 1979 and its impacts on Pakistan. How far the
emergence of the “Non-State Actors” and Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan
can be attributed to the decades-long warfare in Afghanistan?
Pakistan’s national culture reflects unity in diversity. Elaborate.
Highlight the various characteristics of Pakistani culture. bring out the importance of
customs and traditions in the society.

Discus the role of judiciary in the constitutional development of Pakistan.

How far the nature of center province relations has changed under various
amendments to the 1973 constitution? Evaluate.

Discuss the nature of centre-province relations under the 1973 Constitution

The “Objective Resolution” (1949) satisfied both orthodox and modernists by combining
the features of Western and Islamic democracy. Discuss critically
Give a critical appraisal of the constitutional crisis/crises initiated by the controversial actions
taken by Governor General Ghulam Muhammad and endorsed by the superior Court of Pakistan.
Discuss and analyses its effects on the subsequent history of Pakistan.
Give a critical appraisal of the constitutional crisis during the period of Governor General
Ghulam Mohammad. Write its effects on the subsequent history of Pakistan.
Federalism has been a continuing cause of political tension in our country. Will the 18th
amendment made in the Constitution by the present Government solve this issue once for all?
Take a position and support with your argument.
The Constitution of Pakistan (1973) is the “mouth piece of Islam”. Discuss.
What is “Judicial Activism”? Has it brought Pak-Judiciary in the state of morality in the
recent past? Give suggestion for the independence of Judiciary.
Pakistan is a federation in form and unitary in spirit." Discuss it keeping in view the
strengths and wekness of Federation of Pakistan
Through Allama Iqbal’s writings and views of Quaid-i-Azam explain their conceptual
understanding about the Islamic state. Do you agree that their vision found some place
while explaining the constitutional developments throughout the case of Pakistan’s
political history?

Give a critical appraisal of the constitutional crisis during the period of Governor General
Ghulam Mohammad. Write its effects on the subsequent history of Pakistan.

CPEC is a flagship project of One Belt One Road (OBOR) and a regional game
changer. Explain.
Explore the significance of Shinghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for
Pakistan.
China, Pakistan-Russia cooperation will find suitable support mechanism in Shanghai
Cooperation organization (SCO). Elaborate.

Enumerate the measures adopted by HEC for promotion of higher education

and qualitative research in Pakistan.
Critically examine the Muslim shift from militancy to education with a special
reference to the educational movements launched during the 19th century in South Asia.
Explore the option of alternative energy resources to overcome energy crisis in
Pakistan
What are the main causes of energy crisis in Pakistan? What measure do you
recommend to address it ?

Pakistan’s energy crisis was due to the lack of strategy and political will. Discuss.

How general elections in 2002, 2008 and 2013 strengthened democracy in

Pakistan?
Discuss the main features of Political culture of Pakistan

Describe the political system of Pakistan. Which form of government is suitable to

make country politically stable?

Why military of Pakistan intervened in Pakistan’s politics? What is the role of the present
leadership to de-politicize army? Give specific measures

Referring to the evolution of political system, identify the commonalities among Martial Law
Referring to the evolution of political system, identify the commonalities among Martial Law

Local government system under the "Devolution of Power Plan 2001" has miserably failed
in delivering service to the masses. . Discuss

What major economic challenges are being faced by Pakistan? What recommendation
do you suggest to deal with these issues.

Pakistan’s industry is providing jobs to various categories of workers and is earning foreign
exchange for the country. Comment
What are principal industries of Pakistan and what problems Government of
Pakistan is facing for its industrial development?
Describe the distribution of Iron and Steel industry of Pakistan. Evaluate its role in the
industrial development of the country
What are the problems of industrialization in Pakistan? How they can be solved?
“The population growth in Pakistan can erupt like an atomic bomb”. Comment

“Population explosion in Pakistan is emerging as the greatest threat to the economy of

Pakistan”. Comment.

Critically analyze the key causes of delaying constriction of dams in Pakistan. Give
some suggestions to revert this collateral loss.

“The twentieth century witnessed the war for oil. The twenty-first century will witness
the war for water”. Examine the practical implications of this statement on situation of
Pakistan.

Using as much evidence as possible, outline a case for the development of water resources
in the Indus Basin. Examine also polity in this phenomenon.

What do you know about water crisis in Pakistan.Also suggest concrete steps for its
solution.

Efficient use of natural resources can make Pakistan a prosperous nation. Discuss in
the light of present situation of Pakistan.

Pakistan can become one of the richest countries of the world, if we make the best use
of our Natural resources”. Elaborate in the light of the present situation of the country.

Given the problems that Pakistan is facing today, what is your vision of Pakistan in the year
2011? How, in your opinion, can be its internal and external problems solved?

What are the major provisions of Simla Agreement (1972) between Pakistan and India?
How it was helpful for establishment of durable peace in the region?

What is meant by the term “Proxy War”? Are there any extrinsic factors at play in the
internal security situation of Pakistan?

Define non-state actors. ‘Non-state actors are posing more threat to Pakistan’s national
security than threats from external state actors.’ Argue in favour or against.

There is crisis of national integration in Pakistan since its creation. What measures do
you suggest for the promotion of national integration of Pakistan?

Give a critical analysis of the steps taken for Islamization in Pakistan since 1947.
Elucidate the difficulties in establishment of an Islamic order in Pakistan after
independence.
Throw light on the steps taken under various Govts. for the promulgation of Islamic
system in the country?
What is bureaucracy and what are its characteristics? How did it play its role in
strengthening and integration of Pakistan?

The location of Pakistan has given the strategic strength to the State. What are its
physical features and narrate its advantages and dis-advantages.
Political map of Pakistan is the outcome of its geo-strategic location. Give a reasoned
account for the statement

How far is it correct to say that Quaid-i-Azam consolidated the nascent state of Pakistan?
Comment.

What is meant by National Reconciliation? What are its ingredients? Can we equate National
Reconciliation with National Reconciliation Ordinance?
Compare and contrast the resistance movement of East Pakistan with the present movement of
Baluchistan. Suggest remedies.
Compare and contrast the dynamics of recent Civil Society Movement, with other movements in
the history of Pakistan. What impact it would print on the future of Pakistan?

Inspite of strong research-base, rich lands, reasonable water-resources and various land-reforms,
why agriculture sector remained less-developed in Pakistan?
Summarize the government measures to improve the agricultural productivity in the light of
introducing new irrigation projects

Assess the account for the problems which Quaid-e-Azam had to face as Governer General
of Pakistan

Discuss Corruption as number one problem of Pakistan. What practicable and feasible steps
should be taken to eradicate this menace.

Q8.Write notes on any two:

a.Objective resolution
b.Six points of Mujeeb ur Rehman
c.Pakistan's role in the war against terrorism.
Q8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10,10)
(a) Problems of Educational System in Pakistan
(b) Geo-Political; position of Pakistan.
(c) "Pakistan is a rich country where poor people live."

Write short notes on any Two of the following:-

(a) Assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan.
(b) The salient features of the Constitution of 1956.
(c) Unemployment in Pakistan.