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Pakistan Studies

(2059)
Pak.Studies
(2059)
Total Marks: 150
The History & Culture of
Pakistan
Paper :01
Total Marks: 75
Time: 1hr & 30mints
The history and culture of Pakistan
(History / (Paper-1)
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 75

Section A (25 marks)


Candidates answer one compulsory question made up of
four parts: (a), (b), (c), and (d), which are linked by a common theme. Parts (a) and
(b) are source-based questions using historical sources, either text or pictures/
graphic. Candidates use and interpret each source in answering the questions.

Section B (50 marks)


Candidates answer two questions from a choice of four.
Each question has three parts:

A: • one part testing knowledge (4 marks)


A factual answer of no more than one short paragraph is required.

B: • one part testing knowledge and understanding includes selecting relevant and appropriate information (7 marks)
Answers require at least two paragraphs of writing.

C: • one part testing knowledge, understanding and analytical and evaluative ability (14 marks)
This includes the ability to synthesize information, the appropriate use of selected relevant examples and the ability to
compare and contrast. This question should be answered in an essay, in continuous prose of approximately two pages
of writing, not in note form.
Paper Pattern Geography
The Environment of Pakistan
(Paper-2)
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 75

Note: Candidates answer three questions (25 marks each) from a choice of five.
Each question:
• consists of four separate parts: (a), (b), (c) and (d); each part may be divided into one or more sub-parts
• requires the ability to interpret and analyze resources in the question; there may be diagrams, graphs, maps,
photographs, tables and written material. Part(d) of each question specifically assesses analysis skills.
• requires the evaluation of information.
Syllabus content
Note: All candidates study:
The history and culture of Pakistan
• Cultural and historical background to the Pakistan Movement
• The emergence of Pakistan 1906–47
• Nationhood 1947–99

The Environment of Pakistan


• The land of Pakistan
• Natural resources – an issue of sustainability (Topography, Climate, Water resources, Forest, Fishing)
• Power (Mineral Resources, Power Resources)
• Agricultural development
• Industrial development
• Trade
• Transport and communications
• Population
Syllabus aims
Note: The Cambridge O Level Pakistan Studies syllabus is divided into two:

The history and culture of Pakistan


This part of the syllabus aims to provide insights into the origins, creation and development of Pakistan, and
encourages discussion of issues facing Pakistan. It aims to enable candidates to:
• acquire knowledge and understanding of the human past
• investigate historical events, changes, people and issues
• develop understanding of how the past has been represented and interpreted
• develop an understanding of the nature and use of historical evidence
• organize and communicate knowledge and understanding of history
• develop and stimulate an interest and enthusiasm for history and acquire a basis for further historical study
• develop an understanding of the nature of cause and consequence, continuity and change and similarity and
difference.
The Environment of Pakistan
This part of the syllabus aims to give candidates a knowledge and understanding of the importance to
the people and country of Pakistan of its physical characteristics, human and natural resources, economic
development, population characteristics, and of their inter-relationships.
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