Pakistan Affairs CSS Mock Paper for 2025–

## Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
(Each question carries 1 mark. Total: 20 marks)

1. The Objectives Resolution, passed in 1949, laid the foundation for which aspect of Pakistan’s constitutional framework?
a) Federalism
b) Islamic principles in governance
c) Secularism
d) Presidential system

2. Which of the following provinces was created as a result of the One Unit Policy being abolished in 1970?
a) Islamabad Capital Territory
b) Balochistan
c) Azad Jammu and Kashmir
d) Gilgit-Baltistan

3. The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan primarily aimed to:
a) Strengthen the role of the military
b) Devolve powers to the provinces
c) Centralize economic policies
d) Increase presidential authority

4. The Quaid-e-Azam’s vision for Pakistan emphasized which of the following principles?
a) Ethnic nationalism
b) Secular democracy
c) Islamic socialism
d) Religious extremism

5. The Indus Waters Treaty (1960) between India and Pakistan was brokered by which international organization?
a) United Nations
b) World Bank
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) Asian Development Bank (ADB)

6. The Two-Nation Theory, which formed the ideological basis for Pakistan’s creation, was primarily articulated by:
a) Allama Iqbal
b) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
c) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
d) Liaquat Ali Khan

7. The first constitution of Pakistan was promulgated in which year?
a) 1947
b) 1956
c) 1962
d) 1973

8. The National Action Plan (NAP), introduced in 2014, was primarily aimed at addressing which issue?
a) Economic reform
b) Terrorism and extremism
c) Environmental degradation
d) Educational reforms

9. Which of the following is NOT a Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA)?
a) Bajaur Agency
b) Mohmand Agency
c) Swat Valley
d) Orakzai Agency

10. The partition of Bengal in 1905 was reversed in 1911 due to protests led by which movement?
a) Khilafat Movement
b) Swadeshi Movement
c) Quit India Movement
d) Non-Cooperation Movement

11. The Simla Agreement (1972) between India and Pakistan was signed after which war?
a) 1947 War
b) 1965 War
c) 1971 War
d) Kargil Conflict

12. The Kalabagh Dam controversy primarily involves disputes between which provinces?
a) Punjab and Sindh
b) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
c) Sindh and Balochistan
d) Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

13. The “Green Revolution” in Pakistan during the 1960s primarily benefited which sector?
a) Industry
b) Agriculture
c) Services
d) Mining

14. The Durand Line, established in 1893, demarcates the border between Pakistan and which country?
a) Iran
b) Afghanistan
c) India
d) China

15. The Lahore Resolution (1940) is also known as:
a) The Independence Resolution
b) The Pakistan Resolution
c) The Unity Resolution
d) The Partition Resolution

16. The Balochistan conflict is often attributed to grievances related to:
a) Language rights
b) Resource distribution
c) Religious freedom
d) Urbanization

17. The concept of “Composite Dialogue” between India and Pakistan focuses on resolving issues related to:
a) Trade relations
b) Water disputes
c) Kashmir and terrorism
d) Cultural exchange

18. The RCD (Regional Cooperation for Development) was later transformed into which organization?
a) SAARC
b) ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization)
c) ASEAN
d) GCC

19. The “Operation Zarb-e-Azb” was launched by Pakistan in which region to combat terrorism?
a) South Waziristan
b) North Waziristan
c) Swat Valley
d) Karachi

20. The Gwadar Port, a key component of CPEC, is located in which province?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Balochistan
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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## Section B: Long Answer Questions
(Each question carries 20 marks. Total: 80 marks)

1. Critically analyze the evolution of Pakistan’s constitutional history from 1947 to 1973. What were the major challenges faced during this period?

2. Discuss the significance of the Indus Waters Treaty (1960) in Pakistan-India relations. How has it impacted water resource management in Pakistan?

3. Examine the causes and consequences of the Balochistan insurgency. What measures can be taken to address the grievances of the Baloch people?

4. Evaluate the role of the military in Pakistan’s political landscape since independence. How has it influenced governance and democracy?

5. Analyze the socio-economic challenges faced by Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) post-merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. What steps are needed for effective integration?

6. Critically assess the impact of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on Pakistan’s economy and regional geopolitics. What are the potential risks and opportunities?

7. Discuss the historical and contemporary dimensions of the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan. What role can international organizations play in resolving this issue?