Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) Competitive Examination for Recruitment to BPS-17 Posts under the Federal Government
Paper: Pakistan Affairs
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
PART-1(Objective-MCQs) 20 Marks
What is the total length of Pakistan’s coastline?
(A) 758 km
(B) 1058 km ✔
(C) 1258 km
(D) None of these
The Tashkent Agreement was signed on:
(A) January 10, 1966 ✔
(B) February 10, 1966
(C) March 10, 1966
(D) None of these
The Indus River originates in China near:
(A) Tianchi Lake
(B) Lugu Lake
(C) Mapam (Manasarovar) Lake ✔
(D) None of these
The Second Five-Year Plan in Pakistan was introduced in:
(A) 1957
(B) 1958
(C) 1960 ✔
(D) None of these
Who was the first Governor of East Pakistan?
(A) Noor-ul-Amin
(B) A. K. Fazlul Haq ✔
(C) Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman
(D) None of these
What was the population of Pakistan at the time of independence in 1947?
(A) 70 million
(B) 50 million
(C) 60 million ✔
(D) None of these
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and China was signed on:
(A) 24 October 2006
(B) 24 November 2006 ✔
(C) 24 December 2006
(D) None of these
The Third Khilafat Conference was held in 1921 in:
(A) Dhaka ✔
(B) Karachi
(C) Istanbul
(D) None of these
The Objective Resolution was presented in the Constituent Assembly by Liaquat Ali Khan on:
(A) February 7, 1949
(B) March 7, 1949 ✔
(C) April 7, 1949
(D) None of these
Pakistan and Tajikistan are separated by:
(A) Durand Line
(B) Wakhan Corridor ✔
(C) Amu Darya
(D) None of these
Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests at Chagai in:
(A) 1998 ✔
(B) 1997
(C) 1999
(D) None of these
The Geneva Accords were signed on:
(A) 14 May 1988
(B) 14 April 1988 ✔
(C) 14 June 1988
(D) None of these
What is the approximate area covered by Pakistan’s forests?
(A) 9%
(B) 7%
(C) 5% ✔
(D) None of these
Who is the author of “Pakistan: A Modern History”?
(A) Anatol Lieven
(B) Ian Talbot ✔
(C) Lawrence Ziring
(D) None of these
Gwadar Port is operated by:
(A) Gwadar Port Authority
(B) China Overseas Port Holding Company ✔
(C) Port of Singapore Authority
(D) None of these
The Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) was signed on:
(A) 28 July 2008
(B) 28 July 2009
(C) 28 July 2010 ✔
(D) None of these
Who is the author of Diplomatic Footprints?
(A) G. W. Chaudhry
(B) Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry ✔
(C) Shuja Nawaz
(D) None of these
When did Pakistan join SEATO?
(A) 1953
(B) 1954 ✔
(C) 1956
(D) None of these
What is the range of the Shaheen-III missile?
(A) 3750 km
(B) 2750 km ✔
(C) 1750 km
(D) None of these
The minimum age required to contest Senate elections in Pakistan is:
(A) 30 years ✔
(B) 35 years
(C) 25 years
(D) None of these
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions. (20×4)
Q. No. 2. How did the Indus Waters Treaty (1960) affect water distribution and relations between Pakistan and India? (20)
Q. No. 3. Examine the causes and consequences of the 1971 separation of East Pakistan, highlighting the role of regional and international players. (20)
Q. No. 4. Explore the significance of CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) for the economic development of Pakistan. What are its potential challenges and opportunities? (20)
Q. No. 5. Analyze the demographic and cultural diversity of Pakistan and its impact on national integration and policymaking. (20)
Q. No. 6. Critically evaluate the impact of Bhutto`s nationalization policy on the economy of Pakistan. (20)
Q. No. 7. The Kashmir dispute is an unfinished agenda of the 1947 partition. Evaluate Pakistan’s Kashmir policy for the solution of the problem. (20)
Q. No. 8. Is media a curse or blessing? Critically evaluate its role in shaping public opinion and influencing political events in Pakistan in the 21st century.