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The Pakistan Studies & Islamic Studies (General Portion) syllabus for PPSC Lecturer Test in full: 4 chapters and 14 topics, every one listed below, plus 51 Pakistan Studies & Islamic Studies (General Portion) flashcards with answers.

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Pakistan Studies & Islamic Studies (General Portion) syllabus: all 4 chapters

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  1. Ideology and Creation of Pakistan

     4 topics
    • Two-Nation Theory
    • Pakistan Movement and Key Milestones
    • Role of Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal
    • Partition and Independence (1947)

  2. Constitutional and Political History

     3 topics
    • Constitutions of 1956, 1962 and 1973
    • Governments and Political Eras
    • Structure of Government and Federalism

  3. Land, People and Economy of Pakistan

     3 topics
    • Languages and Culture
    • Economy and Major Sectors
    • Foreign Policy and Relations

  4. Islamic Studies (Ethics for Non-Muslims)

     4 topics
    • Faith, Worship and Pillars of Islam
    • Seerah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
    • Quran and Sunnah Basics
    • Islamic Civilization and Ethics

PPSC Lecturer Test Pakistan Studies & Islamic Studies (General Portion) flashcards — 51 questions with answers

  1. What is the Two-Nation Theory?

    The ideology that Muslims and Hindus are two distinct nations with their own customs, religion, and traditions, and therefore Muslims should have a separate homeland. It formed the ideological basis of Pakistan.

  2. Who is regarded as the originator of the idea of a separate Muslim state in his 1930 Allahabad Address?

    Allama Muhammad Iqbal, who in his 1930 presidential address to the Muslim League at Allahabad proposed a consolidated Muslim state in northwestern India.

  3. Who coined the name 'Pakistan' and in which pamphlet?

    Chaudhry Rahmat Ali, in his 1933 pamphlet 'Now or Never'. P-Punjab, A-Afghania (NWFP), K-Kashmir, S-Sindh, and 'tan' from Baluchistan.

  4. When and where was the All-India Muslim League founded?

    It was founded in 1906 at Dhaka (Dacca), with Nawab Salimullah Khan playing a leading role.

  5. What was the Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) and when was it passed?

    Passed on 23 March 1940 at Lahore (Minto Park), it demanded independent states for Muslims in the north-western and eastern zones of India. It was presented by A.K. Fazlul Haq.

  6. What was the significance of the 1916 Lucknow Pact?

    It was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League in which Congress accepted separate electorates for Muslims. It marked Hindu-Muslim unity and Jinnah was its architect ('Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity').

  7. What were Jinnah's Fourteen Points (1929) about?

    A set of constitutional demands by Jinnah to safeguard Muslim rights, including a federal system, provincial autonomy, separate electorates, and one-third Muslim representation in the central legislature.

  8. What was the Khilafat Movement?

    A movement (1919-1924) by Indian Muslims, led by the Ali Brothers (Maulana Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali), to protect the Ottoman Caliphate after World War I.

  9. When did Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah deliver his famous '11 August 1947' speech, and what was its theme?

    On 11 August 1947 to the Constituent Assembly; it emphasized religious freedom, equality of citizens, and that religion is a personal matter of the state, outlining a vision of an inclusive Pakistan.

  10. When was Pakistan created and who became its first Governor-General?

    Pakistan was created on 14 August 1947; Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the first Governor-General.

  11. Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?

    Liaquat Ali Khan, who served from 1947 until his assassination in 1951.

  12. Under which act/plan was British India partitioned into India and Pakistan?

    The Indian Independence Act 1947, based on the 3 June 1947 (Mountbatten) Plan. The Radcliffe Commission demarcated the boundaries.

  13. What was the Radcliffe Award?

    The boundary demarcation between India and Pakistan made by Sir Cyril Radcliffe in 1947, which divided Punjab and Bengal and is often criticized for awarding Muslim-majority areas like Gurdaspur to India.

  14. What was the Objectives Resolution and when was it passed?

    Passed on 12 March 1949 under PM Liaquat Ali Khan, it laid down the founding principles of Pakistan's constitution, declaring that sovereignty belongs to Allah and authority is a sacred trust exercised by the people. It is now a substantive part of the Constitution (Article 2-A).

  15. When was Pakistan's first Constitution promulgated and what type of state did it declare?

    The Constitution of 1956 was promulgated on 23 March 1956; it declared Pakistan an 'Islamic Republic' with a parliamentary form of government. 23 March is celebrated as Pakistan Day.

  16. Who was the first President of Pakistan under the 1956 Constitution?

    Major General Iskander Mirza became the first President when Pakistan became a republic in 1956.

  17. What were the main features of the 1962 Constitution?

    Introduced by President Ayub Khan, it established a presidential form of government, a unicameral legislature, and the indirect 'Basic Democracies' system of election. It abrogated the 1956 Constitution.

  18. When was the 1973 Constitution enacted and who was the Prime Minister?

    The 1973 Constitution was passed on 12 April 1973 and enforced on 14 August 1973, under Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. It remains Pakistan's current constitution.

  19. What form of government does the 1973 Constitution establish?

    A federal parliamentary system with a bicameral legislature (National Assembly and Senate), a President as head of state, and a Prime Minister as head of government. It declares Islam the state religion.

  20. Who was Pakistan's first military ruler and when did he impose martial law?

    General Ayub Khan imposed Pakistan's first martial law in October 1958 (after President Iskander Mirza), later becoming President and Field Marshal.

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  1. What major event led to the creation of Bangladesh in 1971?

    The civil war in East Pakistan and the 1971 Indo-Pak War led to the secession of East Pakistan, which became the independent state of Bangladesh on 16 December 1971.

  2. Who was Pakistan's first elected (popularly chosen) Prime Minister after 1971, and what party did he lead?

    Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, leader of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), which won the 1970 elections in West Pakistan; he became President then PM.

  3. Which military ruler imposed martial law in 1977 and introduced Islamization?

    General Zia-ul-Haq, who overthrew Bhutto in 1977 and introduced Islamization policies such as the Hudood Ordinances.

  4. Who became Pakistan's first woman Prime Minister and in which year?

    Benazir Bhutto, who became the first woman Prime Minister of Pakistan (and of a Muslim country) in 1988.

  5. What is the structure of the federal legislature (Parliament) of Pakistan?

    A bicameral Parliament (Majlis-e-Shoora) consisting of the National Assembly (lower house, directly elected) and the Senate (upper house, representing provinces equally).

  6. How many members does the Senate of Pakistan have, and what is its purpose?

    The Senate currently has 96 members; it gives equal representation to all provinces (regardless of population) to safeguard provincial interests in the federation.

  7. What did the 18th Amendment (2010) to the Constitution achieve?

    It strengthened the parliamentary system by curtailing presidential powers, abolished the Concurrent List (devolving subjects to provinces), and renamed NWFP as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, enhancing provincial autonomy.

  8. What are the four provinces of Pakistan?

    Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Balochistan. (Balochistan is the largest by area; Punjab is the largest by population.)

  9. What is the national language of Pakistan and which language is used officially alongside it?

    Urdu is the national language; English is used as an official language for government and administration.

  10. Which is the most widely spoken regional/native language in Pakistan?

    Punjabi is the most widely spoken native language, followed by Pashto, Sindhi, Saraiki, and Balochi.

  11. Which crops are Pakistan's major cash and food crops?

    Major cash crops are cotton and sugarcane; major food crops are wheat and rice. Agriculture is a backbone of the economy.

  12. What is the currency of Pakistan and which body issues it?

    The Pakistani Rupee (PKR), issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (the central bank).

  13. Which sector contributes the largest share to Pakistan's GDP?

    The services sector contributes the largest share to GDP, followed by agriculture and industry/manufacturing.

  14. What is the CPEC?

    The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship project of China's Belt and Road Initiative, involving infrastructure, energy projects, and the development of Gwadar Port to link western China to the Arabian Sea.

  15. What are the guiding principles of Pakistan's foreign policy?

    Friendship with all nations, protection of national sovereignty and security, support for the Kashmir cause, promotion of Muslim unity (Ummah), and adherence to the UN Charter.

  16. Which international organizations is Pakistan a founding or key member of related to the Muslim world?

    Pakistan is a member of the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation), the UN, the SCO, and was a founding member of SAARC.

  17. What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

    Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salah (five daily prayers), Zakat (obligatory charity), Sawm (fasting in Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are able).

  18. What are the Articles of Faith (Iman) in Islam?

    Belief in: (1) Allah (Tawhid), (2) His Angels, (3) His Books, (4) His Messengers, (5) the Day of Judgment, and (6) Divine Destiny (Qadr). Belief in life after death is sometimes counted separately.

  19. What is the meaning of Tawhid?

    The absolute oneness and uniqueness of Allah; the core belief of Islam that there is no god but Allah and He has no partners. Its opposite is Shirk (associating partners with Allah).

  20. How much is Zakat and on what is it levied?

    Zakat is generally 2.5% of one's accumulated wealth/savings held for a full lunar year, payable once it reaches the minimum threshold (Nisab).

  21. In which Islamic month is fasting (Sawm) obligatory, and what marks its end?

    Fasting is obligatory in Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic calendar; it ends with the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr.

  22. When and where was the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?

    He was born in 570 CE (the Year of the Elephant) in Makkah, in the tribe of Quraysh (Banu Hashim).

  23. At what age did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive his first revelation, and where?

    At the age of 40, in the Cave of Hira (Jabal-e-Noor near Makkah), through the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel). The first revealed verses were from Surah Al-Alaq ('Iqra').

  24. What is the Hijrah and why is it significant?

    The migration of the Prophet (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE. It marks the start of the Islamic (Hijri) lunar calendar and the establishment of the first Muslim community/state.

  25. What was the Charter (Constitution) of Madinah?

    An agreement drafted by the Prophet (PBUH) after the Hijrah that established rights and duties of the Muslims, Jews, and other tribes of Madinah, forming the world's first written constitution of a state.

  26. Name the first major battles of Islam and their years.

    Battle of Badr (2 AH/624 CE, a decisive Muslim victory), Battle of Uhud (3 AH/625 CE), and Battle of the Trench/Khandaq (5 AH/627 CE).

  27. What was the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah?

    A peace treaty signed in 6 AH (628 CE) between the Muslims and the Quraysh of Makkah; though seemingly unfavourable, it is described in the Quran as a 'clear victory' (Fath-e-Mubeen) and led to the spread of Islam.

  28. What is the difference between the Quran and the Sunnah?

    The Quran is the literal, revealed word of Allah given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH); the Sunnah is the recorded sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet (PBUH), which explain and supplement the Quran.

  29. How many chapters (Surahs) and parts (Juz/Para) are in the Quran?

    The Quran has 114 Surahs (chapters) and is divided into 30 Juz/Paras for ease of recitation. Surahs are classified as Makki (revealed at Makkah) or Madani (revealed at Madinah).

  30. What is Hadith, and what are its two main components?

    Hadith is a narration of the Prophet's (PBUH) words or actions. It consists of the Sanad/Isnad (chain of narrators) and the Matn (the actual text/content). Major collections include Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.

  31. Who were the four 'Rightly Guided Caliphs' (Khulafa-e-Rashideen) in order?

    Abu Bakr Siddique (RA), Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), Uthman ibn Affan (RA), and Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA). Their era is regarded as the golden period of Islamic governance and ethics (justice, consultation/Shura, and accountability).

PPSC Lecturer Test Pakistan Studies & Islamic Studies (General Portion) FAQ

What is in the PPSC Lecturer Test Pakistan Studies & Islamic Studies (General Portion) syllabus?

PPSC Lecturer Test Pakistan Studies & Islamic Studies (General Portion) is split into 4 chapters: Ideology and Creation of Pakistan, Constitutional and Political History, Land, People and Economy of Pakistan and Islamic Studies (Ethics for Non-Muslims). Together they contain 14 topics.

How many chapters are in PPSC Lecturer Test Pakistan Studies & Islamic Studies (General Portion)?

4 chapters, containing 14 topics. The largest chapter is Ideology and Creation of Pakistan, with 4 topics.

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