PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, LAHOREEnglish Essay Paper 2009

Note: Write a comprehensive and analytical essay on any ONE of the topics listed below. Your composition may be preceded with a brief outline classifying salient features of the selected topic. Irrelevent details will bring no credit

1. Actions speak louder than words.

2.Gloal Economic Crunch and its repercussions.

3.Ecological Equibrium - Forests influence climate.

4.The position of women in a society is an index of its civilization.

5. Interdependece is a higher value than independance.

6. Patritoism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

7. Given a political environment where religion is increasingly important, its increasingly important to know something about religion.

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PAPER: ENGLISH INCLUDING ESSAY

TIME ALLOWED:THREE HOURS MAX MARKS:150

Q.1 Select any ONE of the following topics and write a comprehensive essay on it : (50 marks)

(1) Poverty Alleviation- A Dream or Reality(2) A Public Office is Public Trust(3) Predicament of Modern Man(4) Internet Addiction(5) Need for National Disaster Management Service(6) Rites and Rituals(7) First Deserve,then Desire

Q.2 Use any FIVE of the following phrases/idiomatic expressions in sentences (15 marks)

(i) A cry in wilderness (ii) Look your age (iii) All that jazz (iv)An uphill task (v) Evil genius (vi) Point blank (vii) Under the auspices of (viii) Go Down

Q.3 Construct sentences to distinguish between the meanings of any FIVE of the following pairs of words. (15 marks)

Bad, Bade ; Gag,Gauge ; Mead,Meed; Fury, Furry; Memorable, Memorial ;Jewry,Jury ; Glad,Glade; Quake,Quack

Q.4 Rewrite any FIVE of the following sentence after making necessary corrections: (10 marks)

1) The mankind should love the nature.2) The ailing patient had better to go to the doctor. 3) Pakistanis are desirous to go to abroad.4) Shakespear is more famous that any English Dramatist.5) Having Crossed the River, the road looked clear before them.6) My statement is based on facts ,and I will not withdraw.7) I sent a verbal message to my friend.8) He asked me politely if i will go now.

Q.5 Fill in the blanks in any FIVE of the following sentences. (10 marks)

1) The crew could not be bale ____of the blazing plane.2) The tree fell ______when its roots were exposed.3) The tide ebbed____leaving behind sea weeds and rubbish.4) Water rose rapidly and began to run ______.5) He was rapidly injured, he will pull______.6) He dispensed______my services.7) I was quite cowed______by the otherman's threats.

Q.6 Translate the following passage into English. (20marks)

Asar-e-hazir elmi taraqqi ki intehaon ko choo raha hae.Taraqqi yafta aqwam ka turra-e-imtiaz aala taleemi myyar hae.Es muqsad k hasool main nasab aur darsi kutub ko bunyadi ahmiat hasil hae.Jin ko jadeed taqazoon se hum-aahung karna hamari hakoomat ka taleemi maidan ko fooqyat daena sabit karta hae.Zindgee kay aala myyar k hasool main elmi taraqi aur aala myyar bunyad ka darja rakhtey hain.Hakoomat es bunyyad ki farahmi kay liye maqdoor bhar koshishain kar rahi hae.Dua hae kay hamari nasul-e-noo jadeed taleemi taqazoon ko mad-e-nazar rakh kar Pakistan ki taameer-o-taraqi main bhurpur kirdar adaa karey.

Q.7 Make a Precis of the following passage and suggest a suitable title: (30 marks)

All human beings are liable to err. To be at peace with oneself,the realization of this fact is essential.Humanity is faced with numerous struggles and difficulties.We should view our own problems as part of a universal struggle and brace ourselves to meet every difficulty with fortitude.To be frantic and desperate n such occasions cannot help the situation .Perhaps the greatest folly is for each of us to hug his troubles to himself.Often the path through our worst worries can be made smoother if we seek the guidance of a trusted friend. But there are limits to human wisdom.The only adequate way to endure large evils is to find large consolations.The key to this search is prayer.The faith in a beneficent "Higher Power" can carry us through our most anxious moments.It has cured many people of their diseases and banished melancholy from their hearts.It was faith in God coupled with hardwork, which enabled Alexis Carrel to face ridicule and rejection calmly and finally became the recipient of the Nobel Prize.Finally ,how much less we should be if we could see our struggle as a part of the struggle of a whole creation intent on growth and renewal. By doing so, we not only make our lives easier ,but we also add our bit to the sum of human dignity and faith.

PAPER: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ( in question form)

1. From where did Taliban start their struggle in 1994?2. Which vessels bring blood back to heart?3. Which is the national flower of Pakistan?4. Which is the largest planet of solar system?5. Who discovered that every applied force has an equal reaction?6. In which country Hanging Gardens of babylon were located?7. Malfunctioning of which oragan of body causes diabetes?8. What is fission?9. Which is the largest state of India (area wise)?10.Who is the father of modern psychology?11. "salisbury"is the old name of which city?12.Night blindedness is caused by the deficiency of which vitamin?13.Rays of sun are the source of which vitamin?14.What is digital divide?15."Haifa" is the seaport of which country?16.Which gas company of Russia supplies gas to European states?17.Which disease is caused by H5N1 virus?18.Which famous character is produced by J.K Rowling?19.Which game Qutab-ud-din Aibek was playing when he died?20.What is the relation between DNA and Chromosomes?21.Which is the oldest invention among bicycle,___,___,and clock?22.Which country's parliament is called 'Diet'?23.What is choreography?24.In which city there is the largest stock exchange of the world?25.Who wrote "Spirit of Islam"?26.Who wrote "India Wins Freedom"?27.What is Earth's diameter in KM?28.Which Railway line connects Pakistan and Iran?29.Who defeated Napoleon in the war of waterloo?30.In which state of USA Hollywood is located?31.What is Glacier?32.Suez Canal connects which two seas?33.Who is the present ambassador of Pakistan to USA?34.Who was the president of USA during First World War?35.Where is the Silicon valley?36.Who was the first CM of Punjab?37.Who was the first ambassador of Pakistan to USA?38.Who was Ibn-e-Khaldun?39.In which city World Economic forum usually helds its meetings ?40.What is the reason of Aeriel Sharoon's leaving the premiership?

41.What is the major hurdle in Pak-Iran-India gas pipeline project?42.Where is the Golden Gate?43.What is the reason of earthquake?44.What is Ivy league?45. Which quality is attached to Vishnu?46.What is holocaust?47.Which country is below the sea level?48.Who is considered as the Leader of moderm Chinese economy?49.What is track-2 diplomacy?50.Who wrote "The struggle for Pakistan"?51.Which name is given to Short sightedness?52.What is Alzhemir?53.Who is the President of France?54.What is "ikabani"?55.Who organised "Mehdi army" ?56.Which is the largest oil field of Iraq?57.When did Crusade begin?58.What is Habeas Corpus?59.What Chinese Muslims are called in province ____of China?60.Which countries are the members of ECO?61.When for the first time 'Doctrine of Necessity" was used in Pakistan?62.Which female PM served for the longest period of time in the world?63.Where ECO 2008 will be held?64.What is E=mc2?65.Which member of Gandhi family died a natural death? Mahatama Gandhi,Indra or Sanjay?66.Which civilization flourished at the banks of Euphrates n Dajla?67. "diego garcia" USA naval base is in which ocean?68.Which of the Mughal emperor is burried outside the present Pak and India territory? Babur,Jahangir or Hamayun?69.What is the freezing point of heavy water?70.What is Pariah state?71.What name is given to the place of 9/11?72.Which are the primary colours?73.What is armageddon?74.Where Akhori Dam will be built by WAPDA?75.Which disesase is caused by the viral infection of liver?76."Gestapo" was the secret police of which country?77.Footballer Zaidane originally belongs to which country?78.Khalil Jibran belonged to which country?79.What it is called when Stock Exchange is going down?80.Which river crosses equator twice?81.How many zero'z are in 1 trillion?

82.Akelman desert is in which country?83.Which country is not the member of G-8? Italy,China,.....,......?84.When did Greenwich Meridian Watch start to work?85.Where is the HQ of Asian Devolpment Bank?86.Who finally defeated Mongols?87.Which Muslim conquered Central Asia?88.What is AWACS?89.How much energy will be produced after the completion of Chashma-2 project?90.Who won first Nobel Prize from South Asia?91.What is Evangelicals?92.Which monarchy has recently allowed females to rule ?93.What is "Kremlin"?94.How many moons Saturn has?95.Who wrote "History of God"?96.Where is the HQ of UNESCO?97.Which was the native town of Babar?98.Which river is in Lebanon?99."De'curie" (related to judiciary)....? (Exact word is not anymore the part of my memory )100.

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PAPER: PAKISTAN STUDIES (COMBINATION OF BOTH SUBJECTIVE AND OBJECTIVE)

TIME ALLOWED:THREE HOURS MAX MARKS:100

1. Attempt in English or Urdu.2. Attempt any three questions from questions 1 to 6 .Question No.7 and 8 are compulsory.Cutting or over-writing is not permissible in Question No.8.__________________________________________________ __________________________

Q.1 There is "unbridgeable gulf between Hinduism and Islam and their followers existed together in the same land for hundreds of years like two streams which continue to run parallel to each other indefinitely,without ever becoming one body of water." Explain. 15+5(20)

Q.2 Why Sir Syed had opposed the Indian National Congress and to what extent he was successful?15+5(20)

Q.3 "The agitation over the partition of Bengal was a provincial rather than an All-India issue." Do you agree? What was its impact on the course of Indian Nationalism? 15+5 (20)

Q.4 "Nahru Report created more problems than solving the communal issues." Elucidate. (20)

Q.5 Can the Objective Resolution be termed as Magna Carta of Pakistan? Give arguments. (20)

Q.6 "Pakistan is a rich country where poor people live." Explain. (20)

Q.7 Write short note on any ONE of the following: (10)

a) Problems of industrialization in Pakistan and their solution.b) Pakistan's relations with Saudi Arabia.

Q.8 a) The Indian National Congress was established in ______by _____. 15x2(30)b) All India Muslim League was established in ______at Dacca and its first President was____.c) Urdu-Hindi controversy started first at____in the year _____.d) _______laid the foundation of British-Indian Association in ____.e)The province of Bengal was partitioned in____and its annulment was declared in____.

f)The Quaid-e-Azam became a member of The Muslim League in _____and resigned from the membership of congress in______.g)______laid the foundation of National Muhammadan Association in______.h)The first governor of Pakistan was _____while of Bharat ____became his counterpart.i) Military assets were to be divided between Pakistan and Bharat with a ratio of ___% and ___%respectively.j)Pakistan became a member of UNO in____and it was ______member of this organization.k)The Chairman of Boundary Commissions (Punjab and Bengla) was_____and the award was

declared on_______.l) ______presented the Objective Resolution in the Constituent Assembly which was passed on________.m)_______inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan with a sum of Rs.______n)_______was declared as the state religion under the______ constitution of Pakistan.o)First Constitution of Pakistan was framed in_____which was abrogated by_____.