COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN GRADES 17 & 16
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1975
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER III
PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
Time allowed: 3 hours
Maximum marks: 100
Note: Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define the historic personality of Pakistan in terms of:
a) history of its geographic territory,
b) historical heritage,
c) cultural heritage.
2. Discuss the contribution of the Civil Service of Pakistan to the building up of the country? Why has it been necessary to change its character?
3. Discuss the various measures adopted to bring reforms in. the agricultural Sector in respect
of:
a) distribution of agricultural lands,
b) improvement of agricultural produce,
c) better use of agricultural labour.
4. Is inflation related to the price of oil? How has it affected the economy of Pakistan?
5.
a) Discuss the pros and cons of the introduction of nationalisation in the country?
b) How far has it affected the economy of the country?
6. Discuss the labour reforms introduced by the present Government. How far have they helped:
a) to improve the labour condition,
b) to give incentive for higher labour productivity?
7. What is the meaning of bilateralism? How far has its adoption changed the Foreign Policy of Pakistan”
8. Who’s Who/What’s What? (Answer briefly):
a) Tuti-e-Shakar-Maqala
b) SEATO
c) Baghdad Pact
d) Mangla
e) Salinity
f) Brahui
g) Kalash
h) Bhitshah
i) Rahman Baba
j) Simla Agreement