Constitutional Law CSS Paper 2020

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2020
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS-20
PART-I (MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART-II 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) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one Place instead of at different places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART – II

Q. No. 2. Discuss in detail the writ jurisdiction of high courts and its limitations under Article 199 of the constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan,1973. (20)

Q. No. 3. Critically examine the salient features of the government of India Act,1935 and its short comings. (20)

Q. No. 4. The “rule of law” is one of the most fundamental features of British Constitution. Do you agree with the statement? Explain the concept in light of Dicey’s Exposition on rule of law and its present day implications in Modern Era? (20)

Q. No. 5. Judicial Review ” is one of the most fundamental features of British constitution. Comment. Also explain the concept with special reference to landmark judgment Mar bury vs Madison[5 US 1-Cranch 137 -1803] (20)

Q. No. 6. Enumerate the constitutional grounds upon which president may proclaim a state of emergency in India. Give examples from the Indian experience. (20)

Q. No. 7. How is modern Russia and its constitutional structure different from the USSR constitutional structure .Draw a comparative analysis with cogent reasons. (20)

Q.No. 8. Explain the basic humans rights incorporated in the German constitution. (20)