Q-1. Write an Essay on any ONE of the following topics :- (50)
(i) Youth, a period of Strain and Stress.
(ii) Science without conscience is a Ruin of Nations.
(iii) The place of Religion in the Modern World.
Q-2. Make a précis of the following passage and assign a suitable title :- (25)
Now for an example of the prevailing ignorance. When a father advises his son on a choice of occupation, he is generally guided mainly by economic, and purely by ethical considerations. He wants his son to avoid bad wages and bad company. He does not think about bad health though he may be impressed by the risk of violent death. Yet the health of different occupations differs to an extraordinary extent, and the average man knows very little about the risks of even his own job, let alone his neighbour’s. Otherwise no sane man would take up such an occupation as that of metal grinder or barman, with mortality double that of the average man, when he might become a carpenter or a railwayman, and thus enjoy an expectation of life above the average. Our rulers are equally ignorant of these matters. Protective duties and subsidies are granted quite impartially to healthy occupations like agriculture, and unhealthy ones such as the cutlery trade. When this policy is opposed, it is opposed on economic ground, and never because, encouraging an unhealthy trade, you are condemning some of your fellow-countrymen to death. All parties agree in putting economic considerations before biological; wealth before health. I could give you plenty more examples of this ignorance if time permitted.
Q-3. Translate into Urdu: (12.5)
Racial discrimination does not allow justice and equality in the society. It, in the first place, is a weapon used by the wealthy to increase the profits they bring in – by paying Black workers less for their work. It creates obstacles and discouragements for the weak people. In this way, there is disorder in every field of life. The people exploited in this way, stand up to struggle for their rights. This is the case described in this lesson. Feeling the causes of racial discrimination, a wise man has truly said, “Some white people ought to be transformed into Negroes just for a few days, so as to feel what we feel and suffer what we suffer”.
Q-4. Translate into English: (12.5)
محبت زندگی کا ایک مفید عنصر ہے۔ محبت کا نظریہ ہر انسان کا اپنا ہے۔ کچھ لوگ روح کی محبت کا ذکر کرتے ہیں تو دوسرے دنیاوی محبت کا ذکر چھیڑ دیتے ہیں۔ محبت خواہ کسی قسم کی ہو اس کے بغیر زندگی رہنے کے قابل نہیں۔ محبت کانٹوں سے پُر میدان کو پھولوں کی سیج میں بدل دیتی ہے۔ محبت ظلم کو ہمدردی میں بدل سکتی ہے۔ محبت زندگی کا ضروری حصہ ہے۔ محبت کے بغیر انسان اپنے صحیح مقام کو نہیں پہچان سکتا۔ محبت دوستوں کے درمیان حفاظت ہے۔ والدین سے محبت جنت حاصل کرنے کا ذریعہ ہے۔ محبت ایک اہم کردار ادا کرتی ہے اور اس دنیا کی زندگی اور ہمیشہ کی زندگی پر اثر انداز ہوتی ہے۔ محبت زندگی کا حقیقی تصور پیش کرتی ہے۔ محبت کے بغیر زندگی رہنے کے قابل نہیں۔
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BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
TEHSILDARS (B-16) ENGLISH PAPER (SOLVED)
Q-1. Write an Essay on any ONE of the following topics :- (50)
(Hum ne aapke liye Option (ii) Science without conscience is a Ruin of Nations ko select kiya hai kyunki yeh bpsc ke descriptive exams ke liye bohot solid aur heavy topic hai).
Essay Outline
1. Introduction
The double-edged sword of scientific advancement.
Definition of ‘science’ (intellectual/technical power) vs. ‘conscience’ (moral compass).
Thesis Statement: Modern inventions and technological power, when detached from human ethics and moral responsibility, inevitably lead to exploitation, destruction, and the ultimate ruin of nations.
2. Historical Evidence of Knowledge Destitution
The industrialization of warfare: World War I (chemical weapons) and World War II (Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki).
How scientific brilliance without human empathy became an instrument of mass murder.
3. Contemporary Dimensions of the Crisis
A. Cybersecurity and AI: Deepfakes, automated drones, and algorithmic bias.
B. Biotechnology and Cloning: Genetically modified threats and ethical limits of gene editing.
C. Environmental Ruin: Industrial greed driving climate change for immediate capital gains.
4. The Role of Conscience in Rebuilding National Integrity
Infusing ethical boundaries into corporate research and global defense frameworks.
5. Conclusion
A brief summary reinforcing that survival depends on matching technological speed with ethical depth.
Essay Text
The famous philosopher François Rabelais once wrote, “Science without conscience is but the ruin of the soul.” When applied to global geopolitics, this maxim holds true: science without conscience is the ultimate ruin of nations. Science provides humanity with immense power, tools, and the capability to reshape physical reality. Conscience, on the other hand, acts as the inner moral compass that dictates how that power should be utilized. When technical brilliance is completely detached from ethical responsibility, progress transforms into a tool of catastrophic destruction.
History is replete with grim reminders of what happens when scientific capability outpaces moral evolution. The early 20th century witnessed unprecedented industrial and chemical breakthroughs, yet during World War I, these advancements were immediately weaponized to produce deadly mustard gas. The ultimate manifestation of unguided science occurred during World War II with the development of the atomic bomb. The scientists involved possessed the brilliant knowledge required to split the atom, but the political and military deployment of that knowledge on Hiroshima and Nagasaki resulted in the instantaneous annihilation of hundreds of thousands of innocent human lives, leaving generational scars.
In the contemporary era, the threat has magnified through digital and biological frontiers. The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated systems offers immense computational breakthroughs, yet without ethical guardrails, it is weaponized for real-time cyber warfare, autonomous surveillance, and deepfake disinformation campaigns that systematically destabilize democratic institutions. Similarly, in biotechnology, genetic engineering and cloning hold the promise of eradicating hereditary diseases; however, without a strict moral conscience, they risk opening the door to dangerous eugenics and biological weapons that could target specific populations.
Furthermore, the global climate crisis is a direct consequence of a conscience-free approach to industrial science. For decades, corporations used advanced manufacturing sciences to maximize material extraction and production output while consciously ignoring the ecological destruction and carbon emissions left in their wake. Today, vulnerable nations suffer from devastating floods, droughts, and resource scarcity due to this imbalance of wealth over environmental ethics.
In conclusion, scientific advancement is an undeniable marker of human civilization, but it must never be treated as an end in itself. For nations to thrive sustainably, educational and institutional models must integrate scientific research with robust humanitarian values. The survival of human society does not depend on how many powerful technologies we can create, but on whether we possess the collective moral conscience to govern them for the preservation of humanity.
Q-2. Make a précis of the following passage and assign a suitable title :- (25)
Suitable Title Options
The Dangerous Dominance of Economic Interests Over Public Health
Wealth Before Health: The Ignorance of Occupational Hazards
Biological Blindspots in Career Selection and State Policy
Précis
A widespread societal ignorance prevails regarding the severe health hazards associated with different lines of work. When choosing occupations, fathers typically advise their sons based purely on financial gains and social morality, completely disregarding the long-term biological risks to their well-being. Consequently, individuals regularly enter hazardous trades—such as metal grinding or bartending—that drastically cut life expectancy compared to safer alternatives like carpentry. This critical blind spot extends to state administrators as well; rulers consistently distribute financial subsidies and trade protections to both safe and dangerous industries based strictly on fiscal parameters. By prioritizing economic wealth over human health, all sectors of society fail to recognize that subsidizing physically destructive industries ultimately sentences fellow citizens to premature deaths.
Q-3. Translate into Urdu: (12.5)
English Original
Racial discrimination does not allow justice and equality in the society. It, in the first place, is a weapon used by the wealthy to increase the profits they bring in – by paying Black workers less for their work. It creates obstacles and discouragements for the weak people. In this way, there is disorder in every field of life. The people exploited in this way, stand up to struggle for their rights. This is the case described in this lesson. Feeling the causes of racial discrimination, a wise man has truly said, “Some white people ought to be transformed into Negroes just for a few days, so as to feel what we feel and suffer what we suffer”.
Urdu Translation
نسلی امتیاز معاشرے میں انصاف اور برابری کی اجازت نہیں دیتا۔ یہ، بنیادی طور پر، امیروں کی طرف سے اپنے منافع میں اضافہ کرنے کے لیے استعمال کیا جانے والا ایک ہتھیار ہے – یعنی سیاہ فام ملازمین کو ان کے کام کا کم معاوضہ دے کر۔ یہ کمزور لوگوں کے لیے رکاوٹیں اور مایوسیاں پیدا کرتا ہے۔ اس طرح زندگی کے ہر شعبے میں بگاڑ (انتشار) پیدا ہوتا ہے۔ اس انداز میں استحصال کا شکار ہونے والے لوگ اپنے حقوق کی جدوجہد کے لیے کھڑے ہو جاتے ہیں۔ یہی وہ معاملہ ہے جو اس سبق میں بیان کیا گیا ہے۔ نسلی امتیاز کی وجوہات کو محسوس کرتے ہوئے، ایک دانا شخص نے سچ ہی کہا ہے کہ، “کچھ سفید فام لوگوں کو محض چند دنوں کے لیے حبشیوں (سیاہ فاموں) میں تبدیل کر دینا چاہیے، تاکہ وہ محسوس کر سکیں کہ ہم کیا محسوس کرتے ہیں اور ہم کس تکلیف (اذیت) سے گزرتے ہیں”۔
Q-4. Translate into English: (12.5)
Urdu Original
محبت زندگی کا ایک مفید عنصر ہے۔ محبت کا نظریہ ہر انسان کا اپنا ہے۔ کچھ لوگ روح کی محبت کا ذکر کرتے ہیں تو دوسرے دنیاوی محبت کا ذکر چھیڑ دیتے ہیں۔ محبت خواہ کسی قسم کی ہو اس کے بغیر زندگی رہنے کے قابل نہیں۔ محبت کانٹوں سے پُر میدان کو پھولوں کی سیج میں بدل دیتی ہے۔ محبت ظلم کو ہمدردی میں بدل سکتی ہے۔ محبت زندگی کا ضروری حصہ ہے۔ محبت کے بغیر انسان اپنے صحیح مقام کو نہیں پہچان سکتا۔ محبت دوستوں کے درمیان حفاظت ہے۔ والدین سے محبت جنت حاصل کرنے کا ذریعہ ہے۔ محبت ایک اہم کردار ادا کرتی ہے اور اس دنیا کی زندگی اور ہمیشہ کی زندگی پر اثر انداز ہوتی ہے۔ محبت زندگی کا حقیقی تصور پیش کرتی ہے۔ محبت کے بغیر زندگی رہنے کے قابل نہیں۔
English Translation
Love is a useful element of life. Every human being has his own concept of love. Some people talk about spiritual love, while others start discussing worldly love. Whatever the type of love may be, life is not worth living without it. Love transforms a field full of thorns into a bed of roses. Love can change tyranny into empathy. Love is an essential part of life. Without love, man cannot recognize his true status. Love is a shield (protection) between friends. Loving one’s parents is a means of attaining paradise. Love plays an important role and influences both the life of this world and the eternal life hereafter. Love presents the true concept of life. Life is not worth living without love.
