PMS Political Science Past Paper 2020 PDF

PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2020
For Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service (PMS)

SUBJECT: Political Science (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: Analyze Aristotle’s notions regarding ‘Constitutionalism’ and ‘Distributive Justice’.
Q. No. 2: Discuss Marxism in terms of:
  • (a) Theory of Surplus Value.
  • (b) Proletarian Dictatorship.
Q. No. 3: Iqbal epitomized the phenomenon of ‘Self Actualization’ (Khudi). How far is it relevant for Muslims in the present age?
Q. No. 4: Pressure groups have a significant role in democratic states. Elaborate your answer with examples.
Q. No. 5: Differentiate Federation from Confederation. Is a federal system feasible for heterogeneous states?
Q. No. 6: Rousseau’s theory of ‘General Will’ is the base of true democracy in modern times. Discuss.
Q. No. 7: Write in detail the comparative analysis between Islamic and Western concepts of Sovereignty.
Q. No. 8: Write a note on any TWO of the following:
  • a) Popular Sovereignty.
  • b) Judicial Review.
  • c) Modes of Public Opinion.

SUBJECT: Political Science (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: The most prominent feature of the American Political system is the “Mechanism of checks and balances”. Explain.
Q. No. 2: Discuss the utility of the institution of Monarchy in the British Political system.
Q. No. 3: Discuss the fundamental principles of the Turkish Political system. How are these principles constitutionally protected?
Q. No. 4: The Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity ultimately became Quaid-e-Azam of Muslims only. Discuss in detail the factors responsible for this change.
Q. No. 5: Compare the Islamic Provisions of the 1973 Constitution with those of 1956 and 1962.
Q. No. 6: Critically evaluate Behavioralism on the basis of David Easton’s model of the political system.
Q. No. 7: Evaluate the concept of Provincial Autonomy under the 18th Amendment.
Q. No. 8: Write short notes on TWO of the following:
  • a) Council of Common Interest (CCI)
  • b) Judicial Review in USA
  • c) New Political trends in PR China

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