Federal Public Service Commission
Political Science I-II
Competitive Examination-2018
The 2018 Political Science paper reflects a strong integration of classical political philosophy with modern governance issues. It highlights key thinkers like Plato, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Ibn Khaldun, and Allama Muhammad Iqbal. The paper also emphasizes institutional analysis, democracy, judiciary, and governance challenges, particularly in Pakistan, alongside comparative political systems and global perspectives.
PAPER-I SECTION-I
Question No. 2
Critically analyze the salient features of Plato’s Republic. Do you think that some of its features are valid, even today?
Question No. 3
What is the concept of State of Nature as given by Thomas Hobbes? Make its comparison with the Social Contract as presented by John Locke and Rousseau.
Question No. 4
Write a detailed note on the concept of asbiah as given by Ibn-e-Khaldun. What is its significance in the progress and decline of nations?
Question No. 5
Write a detailed essay on the principle of Ijtihad in Islam as given by Allama Iqbal. How it can be made possible in the modern age?
Question No. 6
What is significance of Local Government System in a country? Discuss the reasons of repeated failures of the efforts in Pakistan to establish a stable local government.
Question No. 7
What is the significance of independent judiciary in a democratic republic? Do you think that without an independent judiciary a system of checks and balances can be established in the government? Explain with appropriate examples.
Question No. 8
Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Role of middle class in strengthening the democracy.
(b) Violation of parliamentary values and traditions in Pakistan
(c) Significance of religious harmony in a state.
Question No. 2
Write the Composition, Powers and Position of the French National Assembly.
Question No. 3
Compare and Contest the powers of Indian President with the American president.
Question No. 4
Do you agree that Pakistan was achieved by “Jinnah” through the “constitutional democratic process for the sake of constitutional democracy”?
Question No. 5
Logically prove that 18th amendment of 1973 Constitution is considered to be the new social contract for provincial autonomy among the Pakistani political parties.
Question No. 6
To what extent global economic institutions are indispensable pieces of global governance?
Question No. 7
Examine the importance of national interest for “peace and security” with special reference to geostrategic position for economic opportunities of Pakistan in the 21st century.
Question No. 8
Write comprehensive note on the following:
(a) Guardian Council of Iran.
(b) ECO