History of Pakistan and India CSS Paper I 2008

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2008
HISTORY OF PAKISTAN & INDIA, PAPER-I
(PART-I) TIME ALLOWED: 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:20
(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
PART – I (MCQ) (COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)

PART – II
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. Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

Q.No.2. Ghiyasuddin Balban successfully suppressed the internal and external rebellion that provided stability to his regin. Analyze. (20)

Q.No.3. Allaudin KHilji’s administrative and economic policies were more successfuul than his foreign conquests. (20)

Q.No.4. Critically analyse the causes of the downfall of Tughluq Dynasty. (20)

Q.No.5. The comprehensive Reform Programme introduced by Sher Shah Suri laid the foundation of strong monarchy during Mughal rule. Analyse. (20)

Q.No.6. The religious policy of Akbar was either a lesson for the universal toleration or the distortion in islam. Critically analyse. (20)

Q.No.7. Sophistication in society and culture during the mughal rule reflected the glory of the empire. Enumerate and high light the achievement during this period.. (20)

Q.No.8. Write short note on any TWO of the following. (20)
a. Condition of India in 1526
b. War of succession among the sons of Shah Jehan
c.Impact of islam during Delhi Sultanate