PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2022
For Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service (PMS)
SUBJECT: History (Paper-1)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt FIVE Questions in All. Attempt in Urdu or English (20 Marks each).
Q. No. 1: What factors led to the rise of Fascism in Europe by the mid-20th century?
Q. No. 2: Discuss the implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Q. No. 3: “The reforms introduced by Napoleon Bonaparte were more lasting than the victories he won on the battlefield.” Discuss.
Q. No. 4: Write down a comparison of the theories of ‘Clash of Civilizations’ and ‘End of History’. Which theory is more befitting for the modern world order?
Q. No. 5: “The fall of the Soviet Union proved the failure of Marxism and the rise of China proves its success” (Slavoj Žižek). Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Support your answer using relevant examples.
Q. No. 6: Evaluate the causes of the First World War. How far was Germany responsible for the eruption of the First World War?
Q. No. 7: Discuss the ups and downs in US-Pakistan relations and its repercussions on both countries.
Q. No. 8: What were the causes of the “Arab Spring”? Identify its impact on the future politics of the region.
SUBJECT: History (Paper-II)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt FIVE Questions in All. Attempt in Urdu or English (20 Marks each).
Q. No. 1: “Society in medieval India had its basis on plurality and harmony.” Do you agree with this statement? Prove your answer with arguments.
Q. No. 2: What theories exist about the downfall of the Indus Valley Civilization? Explain the most valid theories.
Q. No. 3: Discuss in detail the role of the Nine Jewels (Nau-Ratans) during the rule of Emperor Jalal-ud-Din Muhammad Akbar.
Q. No. 4: Write in detail about the Religious Policy of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir in medieval India.
Q. No. 5: Discuss the social, literary, and religious services of Hazrat Shah Waliullah.
Q. No. 6: Critically examine the “Legal Framework Order (LFO) 1970” introduced by General Yahya Khan and its impact on Pakistan.
Q. No. 7: “Democracy failed in Pakistan in the 1990s due to conflicts among institutions.” Comment.
Q. No. 8: Evaluate various factors hindering the growth of democracy in Pakistan.
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