The document provides instructions for a competitive exam assessing knowledge of Pakistan affairs. It outlines that the exam has two parts, with Part I allowing 30 minutes to answer 30 multiple choice questions worth 20 marks. Part II allows 2 hours and 30 minutes to answer 4 of 8 essay questions worth 20 marks each. Candidates must write the question number in accordance with the question paper and cannot leave pages blank. Extra attempts at questions will not be considered. The document then lists the 8 essay questions assessing factors in Muslim society's evolution, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's contributions, reasons for Pakistan's creation, the Simla Deputation of 1906, steps for Islamization since 1947, population explosion threats, and utilizing natural resources.

1. TIME ALLOWED:
THREE HOURS
(PART-I MCQs) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 20
(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
NOTE:(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(iv) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(v) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
PART-II
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Q. No. 2. Highlight the factors which played significant role in the evolution and growth of
Muslim Society in the Sub-Continent. (20)
Q. No. 3. Evaluate the impact of the services rendered by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan towards the
regeneration of the Muslims (20)
Q. No. 4. Briefly describe the genuine factors which were responsible for the demand of a
separate homeland by the Muslims of the Sub-Continent. (20)
Q. No. 5. “The Simla Deputation, 1906 laid the foundation for the creation of Pakistan”.
Substantiate your view point with solid arguments. (20)
Q. No. 6. Give a critical analysis of the steps taken for Islamization in Pakistan since 1947. (20)
Q. No. 7. “Population explosion in Pakistan is emerging as the greatest threat to the economy of
Pakistan”. Comment. (20)
Q. No. 8. “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. (20)
Roll Number
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2014
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III
(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)