SPSC Test Pakistan Affairs and Current Affairs Syllabus

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1. 1

   Ideological Basis of Pakistan

   3 topics

   • Two-Nation Theory
   • Allama Iqbal and the Concept of Pakistan
   • Quaid-e-Azam and the Pakistan Movement
2. 2

   Pakistan Movement and Independence

   2 topics

   • Aligarh Movement and Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
   • Major Milestones (1857-1947)
3. 3

   Constitutional Development

   3 topics

   • Constitutions of 1956, 1962 and 1973
   • Major Amendments
   • Federalism and Provincial Autonomy
4. 4

   Government and Politics of Pakistan

   3 topics

   • Structure of Government
   • Civil-Military Relations
   • Local Government System in Sindh
5. 5

   Economy of Pakistan

   3 topics

   • Agriculture and Industry
   • Energy and Water Issues
   • Poverty and Development Challenges
6. 6

   Foreign Policy of Pakistan

   3 topics

   • Relations with Neighbours
   • Pakistan and Major Powers
   • CPEC and Regional Connectivity
7. 7

   Current Affairs

   4 topics

   • National Issues and Events
   • Sindh-Specific Developments
   • Global Issues and Conflicts
   • International Summits and Treaties

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1. What is the Two-Nation Theory?

   The ideological basis of Pakistan holding that Muslims and Hindus are two distinct nations with their own religion, culture, customs, and social order, and that Muslims therefore needed a separate homeland.

2. Who first gave a clear political articulation of the Two-Nation idea, and what term did he use for Muslims?

   Sir Syed Ahmad Khan articulated the early idea, referring to Hindus and Muslims as two distinct 'nations' (qaum) who could not be governed as one.

3. In which 1930 address did Allama Iqbal present the concept of a separate Muslim state, and where was it delivered?

   In his presidential address to the All-India Muslim League's annual session at Allahabad in 1930.

4. What state structure did Allama Iqbal propose in his 1930 Allahabad Address?

   A consolidated Muslim state in northwest India, amalgamating Punjab, NWFP, Sind, and Baluchistan into a single self-governing unit within or outside the British Empire.

5. Who coined the name 'Pakistan' and in which 1933 document?

   Choudhry Rahmat Ali, in his pamphlet 'Now or Never' (1933); the name was formed from Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir, Sindh, and Baluchistan.

6. Who founded the Aligarh movement and what was its central aim?

   Sir Syed Ahmad Khan; its aim was the modern, especially scientific and English, education of Indian Muslims to uplift them after 1857.

7. What institution founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875 later became a university?

   The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College at Aligarh, which became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920.

8. What was the 'War of Independence' / 'Sepoy Mutiny' of 1857 and one major consequence?

   The 1857 uprising against the British East India Company; its consequence was the end of Company rule and the start of direct British Crown rule (Government of India Act 1858) and the end of the Mughal dynasty.

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

   In 1906 at Dhaka (Dacca), founded to protect and advance the political rights of Indian Muslims.

10. What was the significance of the 1940 Lahore Resolution?

    Passed on 23 March 1940 (moved by A.K. Fazlul Haq), it formally demanded independent states for Muslims in the northwestern and eastern zones of India; it is the basis of Pakistan's demand.

11. On what date did Pakistan gain independence, and who was its first Governor-General?

    14 August 1947; the first Governor-General was Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam).

12. What title is given to Muhammad Ali Jinnah and what role did he play in the Pakistan Movement?

    Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader); he led the Muslim League and the political and constitutional struggle that resulted in the creation of Pakistan in 1947.

13. What were Jinnah's Fourteen Points (1929) intended to do?

    They were a constitutional reform proposal to safeguard Muslim political rights, including federalism, provincial autonomy, separate electorates, and one-third Muslim representation in the central legislature.

14. What was the Objectives Resolution (1949) and why is it important?

    Passed in 1949, it laid down the guiding principles for Pakistan's future constitutions, declaring that sovereignty belongs to Allah and authority is a sacred trust exercised by the people; it later became a substantive part of the 1973 Constitution (Article 2A).

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

    The 1956 Constitution was adopted on 23 March 1956, declaring Pakistan an Islamic Republic for the first time.

16. What form of government did the 1956 Constitution establish?

    A parliamentary, federal system with a unicameral legislature (National Assembly) and parity between East and West Pakistan.

17. What was the key feature of the 1962 Constitution introduced under Ayub Khan?

    A presidential form of government with a strong executive President, indirect elections through 'Basic Democrats' (Basic Democracies system).

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

    It was enacted on 14 August 1973; Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was the Prime Minister.

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

    A federal parliamentary system with a bicameral legislature (National Assembly and Senate) and a President as head of state and Prime Minister as head of government.

20. What did the 8th Amendment (1985) to the 1973 Constitution do?

    It enhanced presidential powers, most notably Article 58(2)(b), allowing the President to dissolve the National Assembly at his discretion.

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