Federal Public Service Commission
Political Science I-II
Competitive Examination-2019
The 2019 Political Science paper emphasizes advanced political theory alongside contemporary governance challenges. It highlights philosophical ideas such as those of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel and concepts like nationalism, globalization, and the origin of the state. The paper also focuses on practical issues including judicial activism, federalism, and political development in Pakistan, along with comparative political systems like the United States, France, and Germany. Overall, it reflects a balance between theoretical depth and real-world political analysis.
PAPER-I SECTION-A
Question No. 2
Examine the view that Hegelian spirit is nothing but evolution of human consciousness to the realization of political maturity for global human co-existence.
Question No. 3
The growing judicial activism in Pakistan is clearly at the expanse of parliamentary sovereignty and supremacy. Critically analyze the statement.
Question No. 4
Explain the concept of Nationality and distinguish between Nationality and Citizenship.
Question No. 5
Globalization restrict the autonomy of the state, generates domestic social conflicts, and inequalities. Discuss the interactions between globalization and domestic politics.
Question No. 6
How far 18th amendments will transform the existing federal system in Pakistan?
Question No. 7
Fascism generally flourishes in countries with strong nationalism and weak democracies. Discuss the enabling conditions for fascism with reference to Germany and Italy.
Question No. 8
How far is it true to say that the origin of the state lies in force? Discuss critically the Theory of Force regarding the origin of state.
Question No. 2
How the system of Checks and Balances works in the US political system? Explain with examples.
Question No. 3
How the party system in France is different to that in Germany? Discuss in detail.
Question No. 4
Critically analyze the role of military in the Turkish politics.
Question No. 5
Iqbal is credited with creating the idea of Pakistan. Give your arguments.
Question No. 6
What factors contributed to the delay of constitution making process in the early years of Pakistan? Discuss in detail.
Question No. 7
What are the major obstacles to the process of national integration in contemporary Pakistan? Suggest remedies for success of the process.
Question No. 8
Write down the major determinants of the foreign policy of Pakistan.