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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>COMPARITIVE STUDIES OF MAJOR RELIGIONS</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>(FOR NON MUSLIMS)</strong></span></div>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>PART-I — MCQs COMPULSORY</strong></span></div>
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<h3 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1y0vvgn" data-start="634" data-end="646">Q. No. 1</h3>
<p data-start="648" data-end="756"><strong>(i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the OMR Answer Sheet. (20 × 1 = 20)</strong></p>
<p data-start="758" data-end="840"><strong>(ii) Answers given anywhere, other than OMR Answer Sheet, shall not be considered.</strong></p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04op" data-start="842" data-end="848"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04op" data-start="842" data-end="848">1.</h3>
<p data-start="849" data-end="1023">Which of the following scholars is most widely recognized as playing a foundational role in establishing the scientific and comparative study of religion in the 19th century?</p>
<p data-start="1025" data-end="1127"><strong data-start="1025" data-end="1032">(A)</strong> Friedrich Schleiermacher<br data-start="1057" data-end="1060" /><strong data-start="1060" data-end="1067">(B)</strong> Max Müller<br data-start="1078" data-end="1081" /><strong data-start="1081" data-end="1088">(C)</strong> Émile Durkheim<br data-start="1103" data-end="1106" /><strong data-start="1106" data-end="1113">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="1129" data-end="1276"><strong data-start="1129" data-end="1138">اردو:</strong> مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سے عالم کو 19ویں صدی میں مذہب کے سائنسی اور تقابلی مطالعے کے قیام میں بنیادی کردار ادا کرنے والا تسلیم کیا جاتا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="1278" data-end="1378"><strong data-start="1278" data-end="1285">(A)</strong> فریڈرک شلائرماخر<br data-start="1302" data-end="1305" /><strong data-start="1305" data-end="1312">(B)</strong> میکس مولر<br data-start="1322" data-end="1325" /><strong data-start="1325" data-end="1332">(C)</strong> ایمائل ڈورکھائم<br data-start="1348" data-end="1351" /><strong data-start="1351" data-end="1358">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04ka" data-start="1380" data-end="1386">2.</h3>
<p data-start="1387" data-end="1493">Which feature is understood as a central characteristic of Brahmanism in early Indian religious tradition?</p>
<p data-start="1495" data-end="1731"><strong data-start="1495" data-end="1502">(A)</strong> Exclusive rejection of the Vedas as a source of authority<br data-start="1560" data-end="1563" /><strong data-start="1563" data-end="1570">(B)</strong> Emphasis on ritual sacrifice (yajña) supervised by Brahmin priests<br data-start="1637" data-end="1640" /><strong data-start="1640" data-end="1647">(C)</strong> Complete denial of the role of priesthood in religious life<br data-start="1707" data-end="1710" /><strong data-start="1710" data-end="1717">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="1733" data-end="1840"><strong data-start="1733" data-end="1742">اردو:</strong> ابتدائی بھارتی مذہبی روایت میں برہمن ازم کی کون سی خصوصیت ایک مرکزی پہلو کے طور پر سمجھی جاتی ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="1842" data-end="2060"><strong data-start="1842" data-end="1849">(A)</strong> ویدوں کو اقتدار کے منبع کے طور پر یکسر رد کرنا<br data-start="1896" data-end="1899" /><strong data-start="1899" data-end="1906">(B)</strong> برہمن پجاریوں کی نگرانی میں رسمی قربانی پر زور دینا<br data-start="1958" data-end="1961" /><strong data-start="1961" data-end="1968">(C)</strong> مذہبی زندگی میں پجاری طبقے کے کردار کا مکمل طور پر انکار کرنا<br data-start="2030" data-end="2033" /><strong data-start="2033" data-end="2040">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04mz" data-start="2062" data-end="2068">3.</h3>
<p data-start="2069" data-end="2181">Which Hindu god is traditionally associated with the preservation of the universe within the classical Trimurti?</p>
<p data-start="2183" data-end="2255"><strong data-start="2183" data-end="2190">(A)</strong> Brahma<br data-start="2197" data-end="2200" /><strong data-start="2200" data-end="2207">(B)</strong> Shiva<br data-start="2213" data-end="2216" /><strong data-start="2216" data-end="2223">(C)</strong> Krishna<br data-start="2231" data-end="2234" /><strong data-start="2234" data-end="2241">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="2257" data-end="2362"><strong data-start="2257" data-end="2266">اردو:</strong> کلاسیکی <strong data-start="2275" data-end="2287">Trimurti</strong> میں کون سا ہندو دیوتا روایتی طور پر کائنات کے تحفظ سے منسلک سمجھا جاتا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="2364" data-end="2437"><strong data-start="2364" data-end="2371">(A)</strong> برہما<br data-start="2377" data-end="2380" /><strong data-start="2380" data-end="2387">(B)</strong> شیو<br data-start="2391" data-end="2394" /><strong data-start="2394" data-end="2401">(C)</strong> کرشنا<br data-start="2407" data-end="2410" /><strong data-start="2410" data-end="2417">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04ik" data-start="2439" data-end="2445">4.</h3>
<p data-start="2446" data-end="2587">According to the classical understanding of Karma Marga, which principle is essential for ensuring that action does not create binding karma?</p>
<p data-start="2589" data-end="2794"><strong data-start="2589" data-end="2596">(A)</strong> Performing rituals only during specific lunar phases<br data-start="2649" data-end="2652" /><strong data-start="2652" data-end="2659">(B)</strong> Acting without personal desire for the fruits of one’s actions<br data-start="2722" data-end="2725" /><strong data-start="2725" data-end="2732">(C)</strong> Renouncing all forms of physical work<br data-start="2770" data-end="2773" /><strong data-start="2773" data-end="2780">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="2796" data-end="2940"><strong data-start="2796" data-end="2805">اردو:</strong> کرما مارگ کی کلاسیکی تفہیم کے مطابق کون سا اصول اس بات کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے ضروری ہے کہ اعمال بندھن پیدا کرنے والا کرما پیدا نہ کریں؟</p>
<p data-start="2942" data-end="3124"><strong data-start="2942" data-end="2949">(A)</strong> صرف مخصوص قمری مراحل میں رسومات انجام دینا<br data-start="2992" data-end="2995" /><strong data-start="2995" data-end="3002">(B)</strong> اپنے اعمال کے پھل کی ذاتی خواہش کے بغیر عمل کرنا<br data-start="3051" data-end="3054" /><strong data-start="3054" data-end="3061">(C)</strong> ہر قسم کے جسمانی کام کو ترک کرنا<br data-start="3094" data-end="3097" /><strong data-start="3097" data-end="3104">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04l9" data-start="3126" data-end="3132">5.</h3>
<p data-start="3133" data-end="3203">One major source of tension between Brahmanism and early Buddhism was:</p>
<p data-start="3205" data-end="3471"><strong data-start="3205" data-end="3212">(A)</strong> The rejection of Vedic authority and caste hierarchy by Buddhism<br data-start="3277" data-end="3280" /><strong data-start="3280" data-end="3287">(B)</strong> Buddhism’s insistence on performing elaborate Vedic sacrifices<br data-start="3350" data-end="3353" /><strong data-start="3353" data-end="3360">(C)</strong> Brahmanism’s focus on meditation and renunciation, which contradicted Buddhist rituals<br data-start="3447" data-end="3450" /><strong data-start="3450" data-end="3457">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="3473" data-end="3551"><strong data-start="3473" data-end="3482">اردو:</strong> برہمن ازم اور ابتدائی بدھ مت کے درمیان ایک بڑی کشمکش کا سبب کیا تھا؟</p>
<p data-start="3553" data-end="3798"><strong data-start="3553" data-end="3560">(A)</strong> بدھ مت کی طرف سے ویدک اقتدار اور ذات پات کی درجہ بندی کو رد کرنا<br data-start="3625" data-end="3628" /><strong data-start="3628" data-end="3635">(B)</strong> بدھ مت کا مفصل ویدک قربانیوں کے انعقاد پر اصرار<br data-start="3683" data-end="3686" /><strong data-start="3686" data-end="3693">(C)</strong> برہمن ازم کا مراقبہ اور زہد پر زور دینا، جو بدھ مت کی رسومات سے متصادم تھا<br data-start="3768" data-end="3771" /><strong data-start="3771" data-end="3778">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04gu" data-start="3800" data-end="3806">6.</h3>
<p data-start="3807" data-end="3877">Which of the following is true about the early life of Gautama Buddha?</p>
<p data-start="3879" data-end="4127"><strong data-start="3879" data-end="3886">(A)</strong> He was born into a warrior caste family in Kapilavastu.<br data-start="3942" data-end="3945" /><strong data-start="3945" data-end="3952">(B)</strong> He spent his early life as a wandering ascetic without any royal upbringing.<br data-start="4029" data-end="4032" /><strong data-start="4032" data-end="4039">(C)</strong> He was born in Varanasi and immediately renounced worldly life.<br data-start="4103" data-end="4106" /><strong data-start="4106" data-end="4113">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="4129" data-end="4212"><strong data-start="4129" data-end="4138">اردو:</strong> گوتم بدھ کی ابتدائی زندگی کے بارے میں درج ذیل میں سے کون سا بیان درست ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="4214" data-end="4476"><strong data-start="4214" data-end="4221">(A)</strong> وہ کپیل واستو میں ایک جنگجو ذات کے خاندان میں پیدا ہوئے۔<br data-start="4278" data-end="4281" /><strong data-start="4281" data-end="4288">(B)</strong> انہوں نے اپنی ابتدائی زندگی ایک بھٹکتے ہوئے زاہد کے طور پر گزاری، بغیر کسی شاہی پرورش کے۔<br data-start="4378" data-end="4381" /><strong data-start="4381" data-end="4388">(C)</strong> وہ وارانسی میں پیدا ہوئے اور فوراً دنیوی زندگی ترک کر دی۔<br data-start="4446" data-end="4449" /><strong data-start="4449" data-end="4456">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04jj" data-start="4478" data-end="4484">7.</h3>
<p data-start="4485" data-end="4552">Which statement best captures the essence of the Four Noble Truths?</p>
<p data-start="4554" data-end="4828"><strong data-start="4554" data-end="4561">(A)</strong> Life is inherently pleasurable and free from moral responsibility<br data-start="4627" data-end="4630" /><strong data-start="4630" data-end="4637">(B)</strong> Only external rituals and sacrifices can remove suffering<br data-start="4695" data-end="4698" /><strong data-start="4698" data-end="4705">(C)</strong> Suffering is a fundamental aspect of existence, and ethical living and mindfulness can overcome it<br data-start="4804" data-end="4807" /><strong data-start="4807" data-end="4814">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="4830" data-end="4904"><strong data-start="4830" data-end="4839">اردو:</strong> چار نوبل سچائیوں کا جوہر سب سے بہتر کس بیان میں بیان کیا گیا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="4906" data-end="5177"><strong data-start="4906" data-end="4913">(A)</strong> زندگی بذاتِ خود خوشگوار ہے اور اس میں اخلاقی ذمہ داری نہیں ہے<br data-start="4975" data-end="4978" /><strong data-start="4978" data-end="4985">(B)</strong> صرف بیرونی رسومات اور قربانیاں دکھ کو دور کر سکتی ہیں<br data-start="5039" data-end="5042" /><strong data-start="5042" data-end="5049">(C)</strong> دکھ وجود کا ایک بنیادی پہلو ہے، اور اخلاقی زندگی اور ذہنی ہوشیاری کے ذریعے اسے دور کیا جا سکتا ہے<br data-start="5147" data-end="5150" /><strong data-start="5150" data-end="5157">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04sw" data-start="5179" data-end="5185">8.</h3>
<p data-start="5186" data-end="5239">Which ritual is central to the celebration of Pesach?</p>
<p data-start="5241" data-end="5446"><strong data-start="5241" data-end="5248">(A)</strong> Lighting the menorah for eight nights<br data-start="5286" data-end="5289" /><strong data-start="5289" data-end="5296">(B)</strong> Holding a Seder meal with symbolic foods and recounting the Exodus story<br data-start="5369" data-end="5372" /><strong data-start="5372" data-end="5379">(C)</strong> Fasting for 25 hours without food or drink<br data-start="5422" data-end="5425" /><strong data-start="5425" data-end="5432">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="5448" data-end="5520"><strong data-start="5448" data-end="5457">اردو:</strong> عید فصح (Pesach) کی تقریب میں کون سی رسم مرکزی حیثیت رکھتی ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="5522" data-end="5736"><strong data-start="5522" data-end="5529">(A)</strong> مینورا کو آٹھ راتوں تک روشن کرنا<br data-start="5562" data-end="5565" /><strong data-start="5565" data-end="5572">(B)</strong> علامتی کھانوں کے ساتھ سِیدر (Seder) کی دعوت منعقد کرنا اور خروج کی کہانی سنانا<br data-start="5651" data-end="5654" /><strong data-start="5654" data-end="5661">(C)</strong> 25 گھنٹے تک بغیر خوراک یا پانی کے روزہ رکھنا<br data-start="5706" data-end="5709" /><strong data-start="5709" data-end="5716">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04vl" data-start="5738" data-end="5744">9.</h3>
<p data-start="5745" data-end="5842">Which principle underlies the observance of Sabbath in Judaism according to classical Jewish law?</p>
<p data-start="5844" data-end="6129"><strong data-start="5844" data-end="5851">(A)</strong> Observing a day of rest to imitate God’s cessation of creation and sanctify time<br data-start="5932" data-end="5935" /><strong data-start="5935" data-end="5942">(B)</strong> Refraining from work as an expression of human freedom from divine authority<br data-start="6019" data-end="6022" /><strong data-start="6022" data-end="6029">(C)</strong> Fasting and performing exclusively sacrificial rituals to earn divine favor<br data-start="6105" data-end="6108" /><strong data-start="6108" data-end="6115">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="6131" data-end="6218"><strong data-start="6131" data-end="6140">اردو:</strong> کلاسیکی یہودی قانون کے مطابق سبت (Sabbath) کی پابندی کی بنیاد کون سا اصول ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="6220" data-end="6485"><strong data-start="6220" data-end="6227">(A)</strong> خدا کی تخلیق کے اختتام کی تقلید کرنے اور وقت کو مقدس بنانے کے لیے آرام کا دن منانا<br data-start="6310" data-end="6313" /><strong data-start="6313" data-end="6320">(B)</strong> خدا کے اختیار سے انسانی آزادی کے اظہار کے طور پر کام سے اجتناب<br data-start="6383" data-end="6386" /><strong data-start="6386" data-end="6393">(C)</strong> صرف روزہ اور قربانی کی رسومات انجام دے کر الٰہی رضا حاصل کرنا<br data-start="6455" data-end="6458" /><strong data-start="6458" data-end="6465">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeysp" data-start="6487" data-end="6494">10.</h3>
<p data-start="6495" data-end="6580">Which of the following best describes the main focus of Kabbalah in Jewish tradition?</p>
<p data-start="6582" data-end="6849"><strong data-start="6582" data-end="6589">(A)</strong> Strict legal interpretations of the Torah and Halakhic rulings<br data-start="6652" data-end="6655" /><strong data-start="6655" data-end="6662">(B)</strong> Political and social organization of Jewish communities in medieval Europe<br data-start="6737" data-end="6740" /><strong data-start="6740" data-end="6747">(C)</strong> Mystical exploration of God, creation, and the hidden aspects of the universe<br data-start="6825" data-end="6828" /><strong data-start="6828" data-end="6835">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="6851" data-end="6963"><strong data-start="6851" data-end="6860">اردو:</strong> مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا بیان یہودی روایت میں کبالہ (Kabbalah) کے بنیادی مرکز کی بہترین وضاحت کرتا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="6965" data-end="7186"><strong data-start="6965" data-end="6972">(A)</strong> تورات کی سخت قانونی تعبیرات اور ہالخائی احکام<br data-start="7018" data-end="7021" /><strong data-start="7021" data-end="7028">(B)</strong> وسطی دور کے یورپ میں یہودی برادریوں کی سیاسی اور سماجی تنظیم<br data-start="7089" data-end="7092" /><strong data-start="7092" data-end="7099">(C)</strong> خدا، کائنات اور کائنات کے پوشیدہ پہلوؤں کی صوفیانہ تحقیق<br data-start="7156" data-end="7159" /><strong data-start="7159" data-end="7166">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyq0" data-start="7188" data-end="7195">11.</h3>
<p data-start="7196" data-end="7271">What is the primary purpose of Advent in the Christian liturgical calendar?</p>
<p data-start="7273" data-end="7500"><strong data-start="7273" data-end="7280">(A)</strong> To commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ<br data-start="7328" data-end="7331" /><strong data-start="7331" data-end="7338">(B)</strong> To mark the beginning of the Easter season<br data-start="7381" data-end="7384" /><strong data-start="7384" data-end="7391">(C)</strong> To prepare spiritually for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas<br data-start="7476" data-end="7479" /><strong data-start="7479" data-end="7486">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="7502" data-end="7575"><strong data-start="7502" data-end="7511">اردو:</strong> عیسائی مذہبی کیلنڈر میں ایڈوینٹ (Advent) کا بنیادی مقصد کیا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="7577" data-end="7767"><strong data-start="7577" data-end="7584">(A)</strong> حضرت عیسیٰؑ کی دوبارہ آمد کی یاد منانا<br data-start="7623" data-end="7626" /><strong data-start="7626" data-end="7633">(B)</strong> ایسٹر کے موسم کے آغاز کی علامت<br data-start="7664" data-end="7667" /><strong data-start="7667" data-end="7674">(C)</strong> کرسمس پر حضرت عیسیٰؑ کی ولادت کی خوشی کے لیے روحانی تیاری کرنا<br data-start="7737" data-end="7740" /><strong data-start="7740" data-end="7747">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyqz" data-start="7769" data-end="7776">12.</h3>
<p data-start="7777" data-end="7799">Who are the Anglicans?</p>
<p data-start="7801" data-end="8033"><strong data-start="7801" data-end="7808">(A)</strong> Followers of the Orthodox Church in Eastern Europe<br data-start="7859" data-end="7862" /><strong data-start="7862" data-end="7869">(B)</strong> Members of the Church of England and churches in communion with it worldwide<br data-start="7946" data-end="7949" /><strong data-start="7949" data-end="7956">(C)</strong> Members of the Roman Catholic Church in England only<br data-start="8009" data-end="8012" /><strong data-start="8012" data-end="8019">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="8035" data-end="8075"><strong data-start="8035" data-end="8044">اردو:</strong> اینگلیکنز (Anglicans) کون ہیں؟</p>
<p data-start="8077" data-end="8288"><strong data-start="8077" data-end="8084">(A)</strong> مشرقی یورپ میں آرتھوڈوکس کلیسا کے پیروکار<br data-start="8126" data-end="8129" /><strong data-start="8129" data-end="8136">(B)</strong> چرچ آف انگلینڈ کے اراکین اور دنیا بھر میں اس کے ساتھ وابستہ کلیسائیں<br data-start="8205" data-end="8208" /><strong data-start="8208" data-end="8215">(C)</strong> صرف انگلینڈ میں رومن کیتھولک چرچ کے اراکین<br data-start="8258" data-end="8261" /><strong data-start="8261" data-end="8268">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyoa" data-start="8290" data-end="8297">13.</h3>
<p data-start="8298" data-end="8376">Why do Shariah rulings vary despite being based on the same Qur’an and Hadith?</p>
<p data-start="8378" data-end="8639"><strong data-start="8378" data-end="8385">(A)</strong> Because jurists apply ijtihad, adapt to contexts, and prioritize principles differently across madhahib<br data-start="8489" data-end="8492" /><strong data-start="8492" data-end="8499">(B)</strong> Because the texts themselves are different<br data-start="8542" data-end="8545" /><strong data-start="8545" data-end="8552">(C)</strong> Because differences are only symbolic with no practical impact<br data-start="8615" data-end="8618" /><strong data-start="8618" data-end="8625">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="8641" data-end="8748"><strong data-start="8641" data-end="8650">اردو:</strong> اگرچہ شریعت کے احکام ایک ہی قرآن اور حدیث پر مبنی ہیں، اس کے باوجود ان میں فرق کیوں پایا جاتا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="8750" data-end="9012"><strong data-start="8750" data-end="8757">(A)</strong> کیونکہ فقہاء اجتہاد کرتے ہیں، مقامی سیاق و سباق کے مطابق تطبیق کرتے ہیں، اور مختلف مذاہب میں اصولوں کو مختلف ترجیح دیتے ہیں<br data-start="8881" data-end="8884" /><strong data-start="8884" data-end="8891">(B)</strong> کیونکہ متون خود مختلف ہیں<br data-start="8917" data-end="8920" /><strong data-start="8920" data-end="8927">(C)</strong> کیونکہ اختلافات صرف علامتی ہیں اور عملی اثر نہیں رکھتے<br data-start="8982" data-end="8985" /><strong data-start="8985" data-end="8992">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyp9" data-start="9014" data-end="9021">14.</h3>
<p data-start="9022" data-end="9084">Why does the Qur’an stress belief in previous holy scriptures?</p>
<p data-start="9086" data-end="9342"><strong data-start="9086" data-end="9093">(A)</strong> Because Muslims must follow all previous laws<br data-start="9139" data-end="9142" /><strong data-start="9142" data-end="9149">(B)</strong> Because recognizing earlier revelations affirms continuity of God’s message, validates Prophethood…<br data-start="9249" data-end="9252" /><strong data-start="9252" data-end="9259">(C)</strong> Because only historical knowledge is emphasized, not faith<br data-start="9318" data-end="9321" /><strong data-start="9321" data-end="9328">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="9344" data-end="9410"><strong data-start="9344" data-end="9353">اردو:</strong> قرآن سابقہ مقدس صحائف پر ایمان لانے پر زور کیوں دیتا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="9412" data-end="9689"><strong data-start="9412" data-end="9419">(A)</strong> کیونکہ مسلمانوں کو تمام سابقہ قوانین پر عمل کرنا ضروری ہے<br data-start="9477" data-end="9480" /><strong data-start="9480" data-end="9487">(B)</strong> کیونکہ سابقہ وحیوں کو تسلیم کرنے سے خدا کے پیغام کے تسلسل کی توثیق ہوتی ہے اور نبوت کی صداقت ثابت ہوتی ہے<br data-start="9593" data-end="9596" /><strong data-start="9596" data-end="9603">(C)</strong> کیونکہ صرف تاریخی علم پر زور دیا جاتا ہے، ایمان پر نہیں<br data-start="9659" data-end="9662" /><strong data-start="9662" data-end="9669">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeymk" data-start="9691" data-end="9698">15.</h3>
<p data-start="9699" data-end="9923">Which broad intellectual development is most widely accepted as creating the conceptual conditions for treating religion as an object of neutral, scholarly investigation rather than as a domain of exclusively revealed truth?</p>
<p data-start="9925" data-end="10287"><strong data-start="9925" data-end="9932">(A)</strong> The Protestant Reformation’s emphasis on individual access to scripture<br data-start="10004" data-end="10007" /><strong data-start="10007" data-end="10014">(B)</strong> The rise of early modern nation-states and their administrative bureaucracies<br data-start="10092" data-end="10095" /><strong data-start="10095" data-end="10102">(C)</strong> The Enlightenment reorientation toward human reason, cross-cultural comparison, and the view that religious beliefs could be examined like other human phenomena<br data-start="10263" data-end="10266" /><strong data-start="10266" data-end="10273">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="10289" data-end="10526"><strong data-start="10289" data-end="10298">اردو:</strong> وہ کون سی وسیع فکری پیش رفت ہے جسے عام طور پر اس امر کا بنیادی محرک قرار دیا جاتا ہے کہ مذہب کو محض وحی پر مبنی حقائق کا میدان سمجھنے کے بجائے ایک غیر جانب دار اور علمی تحقیق کے موضوع کے طور پر مطالعے کے قابل تصور کیا جانے لگا؟</p>
<p data-start="10528" data-end="10833"><strong data-start="10528" data-end="10535">(A)</strong> پروٹسٹنٹ اصلاحِ مذہب میں فرد کی براہِ راست متنی رسائی پر زور<br data-start="10596" data-end="10599" /><strong data-start="10599" data-end="10606">(B)</strong> ابتدائی جدید قومی ریاستوں اور ان کے انتظامی ڈھانچوں کا ظہور<br data-start="10666" data-end="10669" /><strong data-start="10669" data-end="10676">(C)</strong> عصرِ تنویر میں انسانی عقل، بین الثقافتی تقابل اور مذہبی عقائد کو دیگر انسانی مظاہر کی طرح قابلِ تحقیق تصور کرنے کی فکری تبدیلی<br data-start="10803" data-end="10806" /><strong data-start="10806" data-end="10813">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeynj" data-start="10835" data-end="10842">16.</h3>
<p data-start="10843" data-end="10905">Which of the following best defines the Tripitaka in Buddhism?</p>
<p data-start="10907" data-end="11154"><strong data-start="10907" data-end="10914">(A)</strong> The threefold collection of Buddha’s teachings, monastic rules, and philosophical analyses<br data-start="11005" data-end="11008" /><strong data-start="11008" data-end="11015">(B)</strong> A philosophical treatise written by later Buddhist kings<br data-start="11072" data-end="11075" /><strong data-start="11075" data-end="11082">(C)</strong> A devotional hymn book used in Mahayana rituals<br data-start="11130" data-end="11133" /><strong data-start="11133" data-end="11140">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="11156" data-end="11234"><strong data-start="11156" data-end="11165">اردو:</strong> مندرجہ ذیل میں سے "تری پٹاکا" (Tripitaka) کی بہترین تعریف کون سی ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="11236" data-end="11490"><strong data-start="11236" data-end="11243">(A)</strong> بدھ کی تعلیمات، خانقاہی قواعد اور فلسفیانہ مباحث پر مشتمل تین حصوں کا مجموعہ<br data-start="11320" data-end="11323" /><strong data-start="11323" data-end="11330">(B)</strong> بدھ مت کے بعد کے بادشاہوں کی تحریر کردہ ایک فلسفیانہ تصنیف<br data-start="11389" data-end="11392" /><strong data-start="11392" data-end="11399">(C)</strong> مہایان رسومات میں استعمال ہونے والی ایک عقیدتی حمد نامہ کتاب<br data-start="11460" data-end="11463" /><strong data-start="11463" data-end="11470">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyku" data-start="11492" data-end="11499">17.</h3>
<p data-start="11500" data-end="11579">Which event is considered pivotal in prompting Buddha to leave his palace life?</p>
<p data-start="11581" data-end="11778"><strong data-start="11581" data-end="11588">(A)</strong> The study of Vedic scriptures under Brahmin teachers<br data-start="11641" data-end="11644" /><strong data-start="11644" data-end="11651">(B)</strong> Witnessing old age, sickness, and death outside the palace<br data-start="11710" data-end="11713" /><strong data-start="11713" data-end="11720">(C)</strong> Being crowned king of Kapilavastu<br data-start="11754" data-end="11757" /><strong data-start="11757" data-end="11764">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="11780" data-end="11879"><strong data-start="11780" data-end="11789">اردو:</strong> کون سا واقعہ گوتم بدھ کو محل کی زندگی ترک کرنے پر مجبور کرنے والا اہم لمحہ سمجھا جاتا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="11881" data-end="12057"><strong data-start="11881" data-end="11888">(A)</strong> برہمن اساتذہ کے زیرِ تعلیم ویدک صحائف کا مطالعہ<br data-start="11936" data-end="11939" /><strong data-start="11939" data-end="11946">(B)</strong> محل کے باہر بڑھاپا، بیماری اور موت کا مشاہدہ<br data-start="11991" data-end="11994" /><strong data-start="11994" data-end="12001">(C)</strong> کپیل واستو کا بادشاہ بننا<br data-start="12027" data-end="12030" /><strong data-start="12030" data-end="12037">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyzl" data-start="12059" data-end="12066">18.</h3>
<p data-start="12067" data-end="12130">What is the primary focus of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?</p>
<p data-start="12132" data-end="12375"><strong data-start="12132" data-end="12139">(A)</strong> Establishing social hierarchy and caste duties<br data-start="12186" data-end="12189" /><strong data-start="12189" data-end="12196">(B)</strong> Understanding the nature of suffering, its cause, cessation, and the path to liberation<br data-start="12284" data-end="12287" /><strong data-start="12287" data-end="12294">(C)</strong> Prescribing ritual sacrifices to achieve spiritual merit<br data-start="12351" data-end="12354" /><strong data-start="12354" data-end="12361">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="12377" data-end="12457"><strong data-start="12377" data-end="12386">اردو:</strong> بدھ مت میں چار نوبل سچائیوں (Four Noble Truths) کا بنیادی مرکز کیا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="12459" data-end="12681"><strong data-start="12459" data-end="12466">(A)</strong> سماجی درجہ بندی اور ذات کے فرائض قائم کرنا<br data-start="12509" data-end="12512" /><strong data-start="12512" data-end="12519">(B)</strong> دکھ کی نوعیت، اس کی وجوہات، اس کا خاتمہ اور نجات کے راستے کو سمجھنا<br data-start="12587" data-end="12590" /><strong data-start="12590" data-end="12597">(C)</strong> روحانی نیکی حاصل کرنے کے لیے رسمی قربانیاں تجویز کرنا<br data-start="12651" data-end="12654" /><strong data-start="12654" data-end="12661">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyww" data-start="12683" data-end="12690">19.</h3>
<p data-start="12691" data-end="12778">Which of the following best describes the significance of Pesach (Passover) in Judaism?</p>
<p data-start="12780" data-end="13001"><strong data-start="12780" data-end="12787">(A)</strong> It commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai<br data-start="12842" data-end="12845" /><strong data-start="12845" data-end="12852">(B)</strong> It celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt<br data-start="12921" data-end="12924" /><strong data-start="12924" data-end="12931">(C)</strong> It marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year<br data-start="12977" data-end="12980" /><strong data-start="12980" data-end="12987">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="13003" data-end="13105"><strong data-start="13003" data-end="13012">اردو:</strong> ذیل میں سے کون سا بیان یہودیت میں عیدِ فصح (Passover) کی اہمیت کی سب سے مناسب وضاحت کرتا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="13107" data-end="13305"><strong data-start="13107" data-end="13114">(A)</strong> یہ طورِ سینا پر تورات کے عطا کیے جانے کی یادگار ہے۔<br data-start="13166" data-end="13169" /><strong data-start="13169" data-end="13176">(B)</strong> یہ بنی اسرائیل کی مصر کی غلامی سے نجات کا جشن ہے۔<br data-start="13226" data-end="13229" /><strong data-start="13229" data-end="13236">(C)</strong> یہ یہودی سالِ نو کے آغاز کی علامت ہے۔<br data-start="13274" data-end="13277" /><strong data-start="13277" data-end="13284">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeune" data-start="13307" data-end="13314">20.</h3>
<p data-start="13315" data-end="13384">Which text is most closely associated with the teachings of Kabbalah?</p>
<p data-start="13386" data-end="13458"><strong data-start="13386" data-end="13393">(A)</strong> Zohar<br data-start="13399" data-end="13402" /><strong data-start="13402" data-end="13409">(B)</strong> Talmud<br data-start="13416" data-end="13419" /><strong data-start="13419" data-end="13426">(C)</strong> Mishnah<br data-start="13434" data-end="13437" /><strong data-start="13437" data-end="13444">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<p data-start="13460" data-end="13562"><strong data-start="13460" data-end="13469">اردو:</strong> مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا متن تعلیماتِ کبالہ (Kabbalah) کے ساتھ سب سے قریبی طور پر وابستہ ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="13564" data-end="13637"><strong data-start="13564" data-end="13571">(A)</strong> زوہر<br data-start="13576" data-end="13579" /><strong data-start="13579" data-end="13586">(B)</strong> تلمود<br data-start="13592" data-end="13595" /><strong data-start="13595" data-end="13602">(C)</strong> مشنا<br data-start="13607" data-end="13610" /><strong data-start="13610" data-end="13617">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h1 data-section-id="1yvqorg" data-start="13644" data-end="13653"> </h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="1yvqorg" data-start="13644" data-end="13653"><span style="font-size: 14pt">PART-II</span></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="130h4dp" data-start="14196" data-end="14214"><span style="font-size: 14pt">ENGLISH VERSION</span></h2>
<h3 data-section-id="6z7jxo" data-start="13655" data-end="13664">NOTE:</h3>
<p data-start="13666" data-end="13725">(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.</p>
<p data-start="13727" data-end="13810">(ii) Attempt <strong data-start="13740" data-end="13763">ONLY FOUR questions</strong> from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.</p>
<p data-start="13812" data-end="13920">(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.</p>
<p data-start="13922" data-end="14000">(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.</p>
<p data-start="14002" data-end="14106">(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.</p>
<p data-start="14108" data-end="14194">(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.</p>
<h2 data-section-id="130h4dp" data-start="14196" data-end="14214"> </h2>
<h3 data-section-id="nbe4jh" data-start="14216" data-end="14236">Q. No. 2. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="14238" data-end="14492">How did the intellectual shifts of the Enlightenment and the rise of modern scientific inquiry contribute to the emergence of the study of religion as an independent academic discipline? Critically analyze the key factors that separated it from theology.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1f3x0ak" data-start="14494" data-end="14514"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1f3x0ak" data-start="14494" data-end="14514">Q. No. 3. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="14516" data-end="14702">How did 19th century Hindu reform movements reinterpret traditional beliefs in response to colonial and Enlightenment influences? Critically assess their impact on modern Hindu identity.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="2m6scb" data-start="14704" data-end="14724"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="2m6scb" data-start="14704" data-end="14724">Q. No. 4. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="14726" data-end="14906">What are the main doctrinal and practical differences between Theravāda and Mahāyāna Buddhism? Critically analyze how these differences shape the religious life of their followers.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="uepo3e" data-start="14908" data-end="14928"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="uepo3e" data-start="14908" data-end="14928">Q. No. 5. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="14930" data-end="15094">What were the causes and consequences of the destruction of Jerusalem for the Jewish people? Critically analyze its impact on religious, social, and political life.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1m4hrw9" data-start="15096" data-end="15116"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1m4hrw9" data-start="15096" data-end="15116">Q. No. 6. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="15118" data-end="15304">What are the key features of modern theological trends in Christianity, such as Liberal Theology and Neo-Orthodoxy? Critically evaluate their impact on traditional beliefs and practices.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="evwlo8" data-start="15306" data-end="15326"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="evwlo8" data-start="15306" data-end="15326">Q. No. 7. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="15328" data-end="15477">How do the Quran and Hadith define and guide social justice? Critically analyse their relevance in addressing contemporary social and economic issue.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1ehduk7" data-start="15479" data-end="15499"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1ehduk7" data-start="15479" data-end="15499">Q. No. 8. — (20) <strong data-start="15651" data-end="15670">(10 marks each)</strong></h3>
<p data-start="15501" data-end="15551">Write short notes on <strong data-start="15522" data-end="15533">any two</strong> of the following:</p>
<p data-start="15553" data-end="15605"><strong data-start="15553" data-end="15560">(a)</strong> Importance of the academic Study of Religion</p>
<p data-start="15607" data-end="15625"><strong data-start="15607" data-end="15614">(b)</strong> Jana Marga</p>
<p data-start="15627" data-end="15649"><strong data-start="15627" data-end="15634">(c)</strong> Jihad in Islam</p>
<p data-start="15651" data-end="15670"> </p>
<h1 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="13j320g" data-start="15677" data-end="15688"><span style="font-size: 14pt">اردو ورژن</span></h1>
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<h3 data-section-id="1gi73hx" data-start="15690" data-end="15713">سوال نمبر 2۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="15715" data-end="15949">عصرِ تنویر (Enlightenment) کے فکری رجحانات اور جدید سائنسی تحقیق کے عروج نے مذہب کے مطالعے کو ایک آزاد علمی مضمون کے طور پر ابھرنے میں کس طرح کردار ادا کیا؟ اسے الٰہیات (Theology) سے جدا کرنے والے کلیدی عوامل کا تنقیدی جائزہ پیش کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1j5lbw4" data-start="15951" data-end="15974"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1j5lbw4" data-start="15951" data-end="15974">سوال نمبر 3۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="15976" data-end="16152">19ویں صدی کی ہندو اصلاحی تحریکوں نے نوآبادیاتی اور روشن خیالی کے اثرات کے جواب میں روایتی عقائد کی کس طرح نئی تعبیر پیش کی؟ جدید ہندو شناخت پر ان کے اثرات کا تنقیدی تجزیہ کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="fkllgz" data-start="16154" data-end="16177"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="fkllgz" data-start="16154" data-end="16177">سوال نمبر 4۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="16179" data-end="16349">تھیراویدا (ہنایانہ) اور مہایانہ بدھ مت کے درمیان بنیادی عقائد اور عملی اختلافات کیا ہیں؟ تجزیہ کریں کہ یہ اختلافات اپنے پیروکاروں کی مذہبی زندگی کو کس طرح متاثر کرتے ہیں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="i7ztv6" data-start="16351" data-end="16374"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="i7ztv6" data-start="16351" data-end="16374">سوال نمبر 5۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="16376" data-end="16512">یہودی عوام کے لیے یروشلم کے تباہ ہونے کی وجوہات اور نتائج کیا تھے؟ اس کے مذہبی، سماجی اور سیاسی زندگی پر اثرات کا تنقیدی جائزہ پیش کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1sj1t" data-start="16514" data-end="16537"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1sj1t" data-start="16514" data-end="16537">سوال نمبر 6۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="16539" data-end="16745">عیسائیت میں جدید الٰہیاتی رجحانات جیسے <strong data-start="16578" data-end="16614">لبرل تھیولوجی (Liberal Theology)</strong> اور <strong data-start="16619" data-end="16653">نیو آرتھوڈوکسی (Neo-Orthodoxy)</strong> کی اہم خصوصیات کیا ہیں؟ روایتی عقائد اور عملی رسوم پر ان کے اثرات کا تنقیدی جائزہ پیش کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1175jzk" data-start="16747" data-end="16770"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1175jzk" data-start="16747" data-end="16770">سوال نمبر 7۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="16772" data-end="16937">قرآن اور حدیث سماجی انصاف (Social Justice) کو کس طرح متعین اور رہنمائی کرتے ہیں؟ معاصر سماجی اور اقتصادی مسائل کے حل میں ان کی مطابقت اور اہمیت کا تنقیدی تجزیہ کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="lvuprz" data-start="16939" data-end="16962"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="lvuprz" data-start="16939" data-end="16962">سوال نمبر 8۔ — (20)  <strong data-start="17109" data-end="17122">(10 + 10)</strong></h3>
<p data-start="16964" data-end="17009">درج ذیل میں سے کسی <strong data-start="16983" data-end="16989">دو</strong> پر مختصر نوٹ لکھیں:</p>
<p data-start="17011" data-end="17049"><strong data-start="17011" data-end="17020">(الف)</strong> مذہب کے علمی مطالعے کی اہمیت</p>
<p data-start="17051" data-end="17083"><strong data-start="17051" data-end="17058">(ب)</strong> جنّانا مارگ (Jana Marga)</p>
<p data-start="17085" data-end="17107"><strong data-start="17085" data-end="17092">(ج)</strong> اسلام میں جہاد</p>
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                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center"><strong>FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION</strong><br /><strong>COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2025</strong><br /><strong>FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17</strong><br /><strong>UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT</strong></div>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>COMPARITIVE STUDIES OF MAJOR RELIGIONS</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>(FOR NON MUSLIMS)</strong></span></div>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>PART-I — MCQs <span class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchor" aria-hidden="true"></span>COMPULSORY</strong></span></div>
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<h3 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1y0vvgn" data-start="629" data-end="641">Q. No. 1</h3>
<p data-start="643" data-end="751"><strong>(i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the OMR Answer Sheet. (20 × 1 = 20)</strong></p>
<p data-start="753" data-end="835"><strong>(ii) Answers given anywhere, other than OMR Answer Sheet, shall not be considered.</strong></p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04op" data-start="837" data-end="843"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04op" data-start="837" data-end="843">1.</h3>
<p data-start="844" data-end="893">Which term refers to the oneness of God in Islam?</p>
<p data-start="895" data-end="969"><strong data-start="895" data-end="902">(A)</strong> Tawhid<br data-start="909" data-end="912" /><strong data-start="912" data-end="919">(B)</strong> Risalah<br data-start="927" data-end="930" /><strong data-start="930" data-end="937">(C)</strong> Akhirah<br data-start="945" data-end="948" /><strong data-start="948" data-end="955">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04ka" data-start="971" data-end="977">2.</h3>
<p data-start="978" data-end="1006">The Vedas are classified as:</p>
<p data-start="1008" data-end="1080"><strong data-start="1008" data-end="1015">(A)</strong> Smriti<br data-start="1022" data-end="1025" /><strong data-start="1025" data-end="1032">(B)</strong> Sruti<br data-start="1038" data-end="1041" /><strong data-start="1041" data-end="1048">(C)</strong> Puranas<br data-start="1056" data-end="1059" /><strong data-start="1059" data-end="1066">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04mz" data-start="1082" data-end="1088">3.</h3>
<p data-start="1089" data-end="1160">Which of the following is not one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?</p>
<p data-start="1162" data-end="1300"><strong data-start="1162" data-end="1169">(A)</strong> Life is suffering<br data-start="1187" data-end="1190" /><strong data-start="1190" data-end="1197">(B)</strong> Suffering is caused by desire<br data-start="1227" data-end="1230" /><strong data-start="1230" data-end="1237">(C)</strong> Suffering ends with the Eightfold Path<br data-start="1276" data-end="1279" /><strong data-start="1279" data-end="1286">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04ik" data-start="1302" data-end="1308">4.</h3>
<p data-start="1309" data-end="1350">The Jewish holiday of Passover is called:</p>
<p data-start="1352" data-end="1427"><strong data-start="1352" data-end="1359">(A)</strong> Yom Kippur<br data-start="1370" data-end="1373" /><strong data-start="1373" data-end="1380">(B)</strong> Purim<br data-start="1386" data-end="1389" /><strong data-start="1389" data-end="1396">(C)</strong> Pesach<br data-start="1403" data-end="1406" /><strong data-start="1406" data-end="1413">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04l9" data-start="1429" data-end="1435">5.</h3>
<p data-start="1436" data-end="1474">The Tripitaka in Buddhism consists of:</p>
<p data-start="1476" data-end="1633"><strong data-start="1476" data-end="1483">(A)</strong> Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, Abhidhamma Pitaka<br data-start="1530" data-end="1533" /><strong data-start="1533" data-end="1540">(B)</strong> Torah, Prophets, Writings<br data-start="1566" data-end="1569" /><strong data-start="1569" data-end="1576">(C)</strong> Upanishads, Puranas, Mahabharata<br data-start="1609" data-end="1612" /><strong data-start="1612" data-end="1619">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04gu" data-start="1635" data-end="1641">6.</h3>
<p data-start="1642" data-end="1686">What is the term for liberation in Hinduism?</p>
<p data-start="1688" data-end="1759"><strong data-start="1688" data-end="1695">(A)</strong> Karma<br data-start="1701" data-end="1704" /><strong data-start="1704" data-end="1711">(B)</strong> Moksha<br data-start="1718" data-end="1721" /><strong data-start="1721" data-end="1728">(C)</strong> Dharma<br data-start="1735" data-end="1738" /><strong data-start="1738" data-end="1745">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04jj" data-start="1761" data-end="1767">7.</h3>
<p data-start="1768" data-end="1814">The Christian concept of the Trinity includes:</p>
<p data-start="1816" data-end="1945"><strong data-start="1816" data-end="1823">(A)</strong> Father, Son, and Holy Spirit<br data-start="1852" data-end="1855" /><strong data-start="1855" data-end="1862">(B)</strong> Jesus, Mary, and Joseph<br data-start="1886" data-end="1889" /><strong data-start="1889" data-end="1896">(C)</strong> God, Prophet, and Saints<br data-start="1921" data-end="1924" /><strong data-start="1924" data-end="1931">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04sw" data-start="1947" data-end="1953">8.</h3>
<p data-start="1954" data-end="2010">The reform movement in 19th-century Hinduism was led by:</p>
<p data-start="2012" data-end="2096"><strong data-start="2012" data-end="2019">(A)</strong> Dayananda Saraswati<br data-start="2039" data-end="2042" /><strong data-start="2042" data-end="2049">(B)</strong> Buddha<br data-start="2056" data-end="2059" /><strong data-start="2059" data-end="2066">(C)</strong> Moses<br data-start="2072" data-end="2075" /><strong data-start="2075" data-end="2082">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04vl" data-start="2098" data-end="2104">9.</h3>
<p data-start="2105" data-end="2151">The Jewish scriptures known as Tanakh include:</p>
<p data-start="2153" data-end="2272"><strong data-start="2153" data-end="2160">(A)</strong> Torah, Prophets, Writings<br data-start="2186" data-end="2189" /><strong data-start="2189" data-end="2196">(B)</strong> Sutta, Vinaya, Abhidhamma<br data-start="2222" data-end="2225" /><strong data-start="2225" data-end="2232">(C)</strong> Bible and Quran<br data-start="2248" data-end="2251" /><strong data-start="2251" data-end="2258">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeysp" data-start="2274" data-end="2281">10.</h3>
<p data-start="2282" data-end="2319">What is the primary focus of Jainism?</p>
<p data-start="2321" data-end="2434"><strong data-start="2321" data-end="2328">(A)</strong> Non-violence<br data-start="2341" data-end="2344" /><strong data-start="2344" data-end="2351">(B)</strong> Soul liberation<br data-start="2367" data-end="2370" /><strong data-start="2370" data-end="2377">(C)</strong> Enlightenment through meditation<br data-start="2410" data-end="2413" /><strong data-start="2413" data-end="2420">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyq0" data-start="2436" data-end="2443">11.</h3>
<p data-start="2444" data-end="2488">Which Hindu deity is known as the preserver?</p>
<p data-start="2490" data-end="2561"><strong data-start="2490" data-end="2497">(A)</strong> Shiva<br data-start="2503" data-end="2506" /><strong data-start="2506" data-end="2513">(B)</strong> Brahma<br data-start="2520" data-end="2523" /><strong data-start="2523" data-end="2530">(C)</strong> Vishnu<br data-start="2537" data-end="2540" /><strong data-start="2540" data-end="2547">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyqz" data-start="2563" data-end="2570">12.</h3>
<p data-start="2571" data-end="2600">The first pillar of Islam is:</p>
<p data-start="2602" data-end="2677"><strong data-start="2602" data-end="2609">(A)</strong> Zakah<br data-start="2615" data-end="2618" /><strong data-start="2618" data-end="2625">(B)</strong> Salah<br data-start="2631" data-end="2634" /><strong data-start="2634" data-end="2641">(C)</strong> Shahadatayn<br data-start="2653" data-end="2656" /><strong data-start="2656" data-end="2663">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyoa" data-start="2679" data-end="2686">13.</h3>
<p data-start="2687" data-end="2730">The Buddhist Eightfold Path is also called:</p>
<p data-start="2732" data-end="2823"><strong data-start="2732" data-end="2739">(A)</strong> Ashtanga Marga<br data-start="2754" data-end="2757" /><strong data-start="2757" data-end="2764">(B)</strong> Dharma Marga<br data-start="2777" data-end="2780" /><strong data-start="2780" data-end="2787">(C)</strong> Karma Marga<br data-start="2799" data-end="2802" /><strong data-start="2802" data-end="2809">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyp9" data-start="2825" data-end="2832">14.</h3>
<p data-start="2833" data-end="2874">In Christianity, the Atonement refers to:</p>
<p data-start="2876" data-end="3008"><strong data-start="2876" data-end="2883">(A)</strong> Forgiveness of sins through Jesus’ sacrifice<br data-start="2928" data-end="2931" /><strong data-start="2931" data-end="2938">(B)</strong> Baptism as a sacrament<br data-start="2961" data-end="2964" /><strong data-start="2964" data-end="2971">(C)</strong> Original sin<br data-start="2984" data-end="2987" /><strong data-start="2987" data-end="2994">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeymk" data-start="3010" data-end="3017">15.</h3>
<p data-start="3018" data-end="3051">The sacred scripture of Islam is:</p>
<p data-start="3053" data-end="3123"><strong data-start="3053" data-end="3060">(A)</strong> Hadith<br data-start="3067" data-end="3070" /><strong data-start="3070" data-end="3077">(B)</strong> Quran<br data-start="3083" data-end="3086" /><strong data-start="3086" data-end="3093">(C)</strong> Torah<br data-start="3099" data-end="3102" /><strong data-start="3102" data-end="3109">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeynj" data-start="3125" data-end="3132">16.</h3>
<p data-start="3133" data-end="3167">The Jewish Sabbath is observed on:</p>
<p data-start="3169" data-end="3243"><strong data-start="3169" data-end="3176">(A)</strong> Friday<br data-start="3183" data-end="3186" /><strong data-start="3186" data-end="3193">(B)</strong> Saturday<br data-start="3202" data-end="3205" /><strong data-start="3205" data-end="3212">(C)</strong> Sunday<br data-start="3219" data-end="3222" /><strong data-start="3222" data-end="3229">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyku" data-start="3245" data-end="3252">17.</h3>
<p data-start="3253" data-end="3293">The reform movement in Judaism includes:</p>
<p data-start="3295" data-end="3378"><strong data-start="3295" data-end="3302">(A)</strong> Zionism<br data-start="3310" data-end="3313" /><strong data-start="3313" data-end="3320">(B)</strong> Reform Judaism<br data-start="3335" data-end="3338" /><strong data-start="3338" data-end="3345">(C)</strong> Kabbalah<br data-start="3354" data-end="3357" /><strong data-start="3357" data-end="3364">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyzl" data-start="3380" data-end="3387">18.</h3>
<p data-start="3388" data-end="3419">Who is the founder of Buddhism?</p>
<p data-start="3421" data-end="3518"><strong data-start="3421" data-end="3428">(A)</strong> Dayananda Saraswati<br data-start="3448" data-end="3451" /><strong data-start="3451" data-end="3458">(B)</strong> Gautama Buddha<br data-start="3473" data-end="3476" /><strong data-start="3476" data-end="3483">(C)</strong> Guru Nanak<br data-start="3494" data-end="3497" /><strong data-start="3497" data-end="3504">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyww" data-start="3520" data-end="3527">19.</h3>
<p data-start="3528" data-end="3566">What does “Risalah” in Islam refer to?</p>
<p data-start="3568" data-end="3653"><strong data-start="3568" data-end="3575">(A)</strong> Angels<br data-start="3582" data-end="3585" /><strong data-start="3585" data-end="3592">(B)</strong> Prophethood<br data-start="3604" data-end="3607" /><strong data-start="3607" data-end="3614">(C)</strong> Oneness of God<br data-start="3629" data-end="3632" /><strong data-start="3632" data-end="3639">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeune" data-start="3655" data-end="3662">20.</h3>
<p data-start="3663" data-end="3698">Which text is part of Hindu Smriti?</p>
<p data-start="3700" data-end="3780"><strong data-start="3700" data-end="3707">(A)</strong> Vedas<br data-start="3713" data-end="3716" /><strong data-start="3716" data-end="3723">(B)</strong> Upanishads<br data-start="3734" data-end="3737" /><strong data-start="3737" data-end="3744">(C)</strong> Manu Smriti<br data-start="3756" data-end="3759" /><strong data-start="3759" data-end="3766">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h1 data-section-id="13j320g" data-start="3787" data-end="3798"> </h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="13j320g" data-start="3787" data-end="3798">اردو ورژن</h1>
<h3 data-section-id="1kn3z5h" data-start="3800" data-end="3815">سوال نمبر 1</h3>
<p data-start="3817" data-end="3834"><strong data-start="3817" data-end="3834">(20 × 1 = 20)</strong></p>
<p data-start="3836" data-end="3930">درج ذیل میں سے بہترین آپشن/جواب منتخب کریں اور OMR Answer Sheet پر مناسب خانے میں نشان لگائیں۔</p>
<p data-start="3932" data-end="4128"><strong data-start="3932" data-end="3940">نوٹ:</strong> اصل PDF میں اردو متن کی ترتیب دائیں سے بائیں extraction کے دوران کچھ جگہوں پر الٹ گئی ہے؛ ذیل میں اسے درست اور قابلِ مطالعہ ترتیب میں پیش کیا گیا ہے۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs03er" data-start="4130" data-end="4136">1۔</h3>
<p data-start="4137" data-end="4194">درج ذیل میں سے کون سی اصطلاح خدا کے ایک ہونے کو بتاتی ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="4196" data-end="4260"><strong data-start="4196" data-end="4203">(A)</strong> توحید<br data-start="4209" data-end="4212" /><strong data-start="4212" data-end="4219">(B)</strong> رسالت<br data-start="4225" data-end="4228" /><strong data-start="4228" data-end="4235">(C)</strong> آخرت<br data-start="4240" data-end="4243" /><strong data-start="4243" data-end="4250">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs03j4" data-start="4262" data-end="4268">2۔</h3>
<p data-start="4269" data-end="4296">وید کس کے زمرے میں آتے ہیں؟</p>
<p data-start="4298" data-end="4364"><strong data-start="4298" data-end="4305">(A)</strong> سمرتی<br data-start="4311" data-end="4314" /><strong data-start="4314" data-end="4321">(B)</strong> شروتی<br data-start="4327" data-end="4330" /><strong data-start="4330" data-end="4337">(C)</strong> پراناز<br data-start="4344" data-end="4347" /><strong data-start="4347" data-end="4354">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs03gh" data-start="4366" data-end="4372">3۔</h3>
<p data-start="4373" data-end="4439">درج ذیل میں سے کون سی بدھ مت کی چار عظیم سچائیوں میں شامل نہیں ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="4441" data-end="4562"><strong data-start="4441" data-end="4448">(A)</strong> زندگی دکھ ہے۔<br data-start="4462" data-end="4465" /><strong data-start="4465" data-end="4472">(B)</strong> دکھ کی وجہ خواہش ہے۔<br data-start="4493" data-end="4496" /><strong data-start="4496" data-end="4503">(C)</strong> دکھ کا خاتمہ آٹھ گنا راستے سے ہوتا ہے۔<br data-start="4542" data-end="4545" /><strong data-start="4545" data-end="4552">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs036u" data-start="4564" data-end="4570">4۔</h3>
<p data-start="4571" data-end="4611">یہودی تہوار پاس اوور کو کیا کہا جاتا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="4613" data-end="4681"><strong data-start="4613" data-end="4620">(A)</strong> یوم کپور<br data-start="4629" data-end="4632" /><strong data-start="4632" data-end="4639">(B)</strong> پوریم<br data-start="4645" data-end="4648" /><strong data-start="4648" data-end="4655">(C)</strong> پیساح<br data-start="4661" data-end="4664" /><strong data-start="4664" data-end="4671">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs03if" data-start="4683" data-end="4689">5۔</h3>
<p data-start="4690" data-end="4726">بدھ مت کے تری پٹاکا میں کیا شامل ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="4728" data-end="4862"><strong data-start="4728" data-end="4735">(A)</strong> وِنیا پٹاکا، سُتّ پٹاکا، ابھی دھم پٹاکا<br data-start="4775" data-end="4778" /><strong data-start="4778" data-end="4785">(B)</strong> تورات، انبیاء، کتابیں<br data-start="4807" data-end="4810" /><strong data-start="4810" data-end="4817">(C)</strong> اپنیشد، پراناز، مہابھارت<br data-start="4842" data-end="4845" /><strong data-start="4845" data-end="4852">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs038k" data-start="4864" data-end="4870">6۔</h3>
<p data-start="4871" data-end="4925">ہندو مت میں نجات کے لیے کون سی اصطلاح استعمال ہوتی ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="4927" data-end="4990"><strong data-start="4927" data-end="4934">(A)</strong> کرما<br data-start="4939" data-end="4942" /><strong data-start="4942" data-end="4949">(B)</strong> موکشا<br data-start="4955" data-end="4958" /><strong data-start="4958" data-end="4965">(C)</strong> دھرم<br data-start="4970" data-end="4973" /><strong data-start="4973" data-end="4980">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs035x" data-start="4992" data-end="4998">7۔</h3>
<p data-start="4999" data-end="5039">مسیحیت کے تثلیثی عقیدے میں کون شامل ہیں؟</p>
<p data-start="5041" data-end="5155"><strong data-start="5041" data-end="5048">(A)</strong> باپ، بیٹا، اور روح القدس<br data-start="5073" data-end="5076" /><strong data-start="5076" data-end="5083">(B)</strong> یسوع، مریم، اور جوزف<br data-start="5104" data-end="5107" /><strong data-start="5107" data-end="5114">(C)</strong> خدا، نبی، اور اولیاء<br data-start="5135" data-end="5138" /><strong data-start="5138" data-end="5145">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs0622" data-start="5157" data-end="5163">8۔</h3>
<p data-start="5164" data-end="5213">انیسویں صدی کی ہندو اصلاحی تحریک کے قائد کون تھے؟</p>
<p data-start="5215" data-end="5287"><strong data-start="5215" data-end="5222">(A)</strong> دیانند سرسوتی<br data-start="5236" data-end="5239" /><strong data-start="5239" data-end="5246">(B)</strong> بدھا<br data-start="5251" data-end="5254" /><strong data-start="5254" data-end="5261">(C)</strong> موسیٰ<br data-start="5267" data-end="5270" /><strong data-start="5270" data-end="5277">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs05zf" data-start="5289" data-end="5295">9۔</h3>
<p data-start="5296" data-end="5328">تنخ یہودی صحیفے کس پر مشتمل ہیں؟</p>
<p data-start="5330" data-end="5436"><strong data-start="5330" data-end="5337">(A)</strong> تورات، انبیاء، کتابیں<br data-start="5359" data-end="5362" /><strong data-start="5362" data-end="5369">(B)</strong> سُتّ، وِنیا، ابھی دھم<br data-start="5391" data-end="5394" /><strong data-start="5394" data-end="5401">(C)</strong> بائبل اور قرآن<br data-start="5416" data-end="5419" /><strong data-start="5419" data-end="5426">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyc3" data-start="5438" data-end="5445">10۔</h3>
<p data-start="5446" data-end="5477">جین مت کی بنیادی توجہ کس پر ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="5479" data-end="5575"><strong data-start="5479" data-end="5486">(A)</strong> عدم تشدد<br data-start="5495" data-end="5498" /><strong data-start="5498" data-end="5505">(B)</strong> روح کی آزادی<br data-start="5518" data-end="5521" /><strong data-start="5521" data-end="5528">(C)</strong> مراقبہ کے ذریعے روشن خیالی<br data-start="5555" data-end="5558" /><strong data-start="5558" data-end="5565">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyeq" data-start="5577" data-end="5584">11۔</h3>
<p data-start="5585" data-end="5645">ہندو مت میں حفاظت/محافظ کے طور پر کون سا دیوتا جانا جاتا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="5647" data-end="5709"><strong data-start="5647" data-end="5654">(A)</strong> شیو<br data-start="5658" data-end="5661" /><strong data-start="5661" data-end="5668">(B)</strong> برہما<br data-start="5674" data-end="5677" /><strong data-start="5677" data-end="5684">(C)</strong> وشنو<br data-start="5689" data-end="5692" /><strong data-start="5692" data-end="5699">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeydt" data-start="5711" data-end="5718">12۔</h3>
<p data-start="5719" data-end="5744">اسلام کا پہلا رکن کیا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="5746" data-end="5812"><strong data-start="5746" data-end="5753">(A)</strong> زکوٰۃ<br data-start="5759" data-end="5762" /><strong data-start="5762" data-end="5769">(B)</strong> نماز<br data-start="5774" data-end="5777" /><strong data-start="5777" data-end="5784">(C)</strong> شہادتین<br data-start="5792" data-end="5795" /><strong data-start="5795" data-end="5802">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeygg" data-start="5814" data-end="5821">13۔</h3>
<p data-start="5822" data-end="5865">بدھ مت کے آٹھ گنا راستے کو کیا کہا جاتا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="5867" data-end="5946"><strong data-start="5867" data-end="5874">(A)</strong> اشٹانگ مارگ<br data-start="5886" data-end="5889" /><strong data-start="5889" data-end="5896">(B)</strong> دھرم مارگ<br data-start="5906" data-end="5909" /><strong data-start="5909" data-end="5916">(C)</strong> کرما مارگ<br data-start="5926" data-end="5929" /><strong data-start="5929" data-end="5936">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyfr" data-start="5948" data-end="5955">14۔</h3>
<p data-start="5956" data-end="5988">مسیحیت میں کفارہ کس کو کہتے ہیں؟</p>
<p data-start="5990" data-end="6107"><strong data-start="5990" data-end="5997">(A)</strong> یسوع کی قربانی کے ذریعے گناہوں کی معافی<br data-start="6037" data-end="6040" /><strong data-start="6040" data-end="6047">(B)</strong> بپتسمہ بطور مقدس رسم<br data-start="6068" data-end="6071" /><strong data-start="6071" data-end="6078">(C)</strong> اصل گناہ<br data-start="6087" data-end="6090" /><strong data-start="6090" data-end="6097">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeywm" data-start="6109" data-end="6116">15۔</h3>
<p data-start="6117" data-end="6144">اسلام کا مقدس صحیفہ کیا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="6146" data-end="6209"><strong data-start="6146" data-end="6153">(A)</strong> حدیث<br data-start="6158" data-end="6161" /><strong data-start="6161" data-end="6168">(B)</strong> قرآن<br data-start="6173" data-end="6176" /><strong data-start="6176" data-end="6183">(C)</strong> تورات<br data-start="6189" data-end="6192" /><strong data-start="6192" data-end="6199">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyvp" data-start="6211" data-end="6218">16۔</h3>
<p data-start="6219" data-end="6254">یہودیوں کا سبت کس دن منایا جاتا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="6256" data-end="6319"><strong data-start="6256" data-end="6263">(A)</strong> جمعہ<br data-start="6268" data-end="6271" /><strong data-start="6271" data-end="6278">(B)</strong> ہفتہ<br data-start="6283" data-end="6286" /><strong data-start="6286" data-end="6293">(C)</strong> اتوار<br data-start="6299" data-end="6302" /><strong data-start="6302" data-end="6309">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyyc" data-start="6321" data-end="6328">17۔</h3>
<p data-start="6329" data-end="6368">یہودیت کی اصلاحی تحریک میں کیا شامل ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="6370" data-end="6445"><strong data-start="6370" data-end="6377">(A)</strong> صیہونیت<br data-start="6385" data-end="6388" /><strong data-start="6388" data-end="6395">(B)</strong> اصلاحی یہودیت<br data-start="6409" data-end="6412" /><strong data-start="6412" data-end="6419">(C)</strong> قبالہ<br data-start="6425" data-end="6428" /><strong data-start="6428" data-end="6435">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyjf" data-start="6447" data-end="6454">18۔</h3>
<p data-start="6455" data-end="6478">بدھ مت کے بانی کون ہیں؟</p>
<p data-start="6480" data-end="6559"><strong data-start="6480" data-end="6487">(A)</strong> دیانند سرسوتی<br data-start="6501" data-end="6504" /><strong data-start="6504" data-end="6511">(B)</strong> گوتم بدھ<br data-start="6520" data-end="6523" /><strong data-start="6523" data-end="6530">(C)</strong> گرو نانک<br data-start="6539" data-end="6542" /><strong data-start="6542" data-end="6549">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeym2" data-start="6561" data-end="6568">19۔</h3>
<p data-start="6569" data-end="6602">اسلام میں “رسالت” کا کیا مطلب ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="6604" data-end="6677"><strong data-start="6604" data-end="6611">(A)</strong> فرشتے<br data-start="6617" data-end="6620" /><strong data-start="6620" data-end="6627">(B)</strong> نبوت<br data-start="6632" data-end="6635" /><strong data-start="6635" data-end="6642">(C)</strong> خدا کی وحدانیت<br data-start="6657" data-end="6660" /><strong data-start="6660" data-end="6667">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxete8" data-start="6679" data-end="6686">20۔</h3>
<p data-start="6687" data-end="6729">ہندو مت کی سمرتی میں کون سی تحریر شامل ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="6731" data-end="6801"><strong data-start="6731" data-end="6738">(A)</strong> ویداس<br data-start="6744" data-end="6747" /><strong data-start="6747" data-end="6754">(B)</strong> اپنیشد<br data-start="6761" data-end="6764" /><strong data-start="6764" data-end="6771">(C)</strong> منو سمرتی<br data-start="6781" data-end="6784" /><strong data-start="6784" data-end="6791">(D)</strong> کوئی نہیں</p>
<h1 data-section-id="1yvqorg" data-start="6808" data-end="6817"> </h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="1yvqorg" data-start="6808" data-end="6817"><span style="font-size: 14pt">PART-II</span></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="1nnb375" data-start="6819" data-end="6859"><span style="font-size: 14pt">COMPARATIVE STUDIES — FOR NON MUSLIMS</span></h2>
<h3 data-section-id="6z7jxo" data-start="6861" data-end="6870">NOTE:</h3>
<p data-start="6872" data-end="6931">(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.</p>
<p data-start="6933" data-end="7016">(ii) Attempt <strong data-start="6946" data-end="6969">ONLY FOUR questions</strong> from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.</p>
<p data-start="7018" data-end="7126">(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.</p>
<p data-start="7128" data-end="7206">(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.</p>
<p data-start="7208" data-end="7312">(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.</p>
<p data-start="7314" data-end="7438">(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="nbe4jh" data-start="7440" data-end="7460"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="nbe4jh" data-start="7440" data-end="7460">Q. No. 2. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7462" data-end="7545">Define religion and discuss the emergence of the study of religion as a discipline.</p>
<p data-start="7547" data-end="7616">Differentiate between the theological and academic study of religion.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1f3x0ak" data-start="7618" data-end="7638"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1f3x0ak" data-start="7618" data-end="7638">Q. No. 3. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7640" data-end="7757">Discuss the life of Gautama Buddha and the spread of Buddhism. Highlight the rivalry between Brahmanism and Buddhism.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="2m6scb" data-start="7759" data-end="7779"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="2m6scb" data-start="7759" data-end="7779">Q. No. 4. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7781" data-end="7929">Provide an overview of the Jewish scriptures, focusing on the Tanakh, Mishnah, and Talmud. How do these scriptures guide Jewish religious practices?</p>
<h3 data-section-id="uepo3e" data-start="7931" data-end="7951"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="uepo3e" data-start="7931" data-end="7951">Q. No. 5. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7953" data-end="8051">Describe the Christian concept of the Trinity and its relevance in Christian worship and doctrine.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1m4hrw9" data-start="8053" data-end="8073"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1m4hrw9" data-start="8053" data-end="8073">Q. No. 6. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="8075" data-end="8232">Analyze the historical background of Islam, focusing on the Sirah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="evwlo8" data-start="8234" data-end="8254"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="evwlo8" data-start="8234" data-end="8254">Q. No. 7. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="8256" data-end="8346">Compare and contrast the concepts of liberation in Hinduism and salvation in Christianity.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1ehduk7" data-start="8348" data-end="8368"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1ehduk7" data-start="8348" data-end="8368">Q. No. 8. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="8370" data-end="8420">Write short notes on <strong data-start="8391" data-end="8402">any two</strong> of the following: <strong data-start="8530" data-end="8549">(10 marks each)</strong></p>
<p data-start="8422" data-end="8453"><strong data-start="8422" data-end="8429">(a)</strong> Karma Marga in Hinduism</p>
<p data-start="8455" data-end="8493"><strong data-start="8455" data-end="8462">(b)</strong> The Eightfold Path in Buddhism</p>
<p data-start="8495" data-end="8528"><strong data-start="8495" data-end="8502">(c)</strong> The Five Pillars of Islam</p>
<p data-start="8530" data-end="8587"> </p>
<h1 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="8comn2" data-start="8594" data-end="8615"><span style="font-size: 14pt">اردو ورژن — PART-II</span></h1>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1gi73hx" data-start="8617" data-end="8640">سوال نمبر 2۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="8642" data-end="8725">مذہب کی تعریف کریں اور ایک نظم و ضبط کے طور پر مذہب کے مطالعے کے ظہور کا جائزہ لیں۔</p>
<p data-start="8727" data-end="8778">مذہب کے الٰہیاتی اور علمی مطالعے میں فرق بیان کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1j5lbw4" data-start="8780" data-end="8803">سوال نمبر 3۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="8805" data-end="8913">گوتم بدھ کی زندگی اور بدھ مت کے پھیلاؤ پر روشنی ڈالیں۔ برہمنیت اور بدھ مت کے درمیان کشمکش پر بھی گفتگو کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="fkllgz" data-start="8915" data-end="8938">سوال نمبر 4۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="8940" data-end="9058">یہودیت کے مقدس صحیفوں کا جائزہ لیں، خاص طور پر <strong data-start="8987" data-end="9011">تنخ، مشنا، اور تلمود</strong>۔ ان صحیفوں کا یہودی مذہبی اعمال پر کیا اثر ہے؟</p>
<h3 data-section-id="i7ztv6" data-start="9060" data-end="9083">سوال نمبر 5۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="9085" data-end="9172">تثلیث کے مسیحی تصور کی وضاحت کریں اور اس کا مسیحی عبادات اور عقائد میں کردار بیان کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1sj1t" data-start="9174" data-end="9197">سوال نمبر 6۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="9199" data-end="9308">اسلام کے تاریخی پس منظر کا جائزہ لیں، خاص طور پر حضرت محمد ﷺ کی سیرت اور خلفائے راشدین کے دور پر روشنی ڈالیں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1175jzk" data-start="9310" data-end="9333">سوال نمبر 7۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="9335" data-end="9398">ہندو مت میں مکتی اور عیسائیت میں نجات کے تصورات کا موازنہ کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="lvuprz" data-start="9400" data-end="9423">سوال نمبر 8۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="9425" data-end="9470">درج ذیل میں سے کسی <strong data-start="9444" data-end="9450">دو</strong> پر مختصر نوٹ لکھیں:</p>
<p data-start="9472" data-end="9502"><strong data-start="9472" data-end="9481">(الف)</strong> ہندو مت میں کرم مارگ</p>
<p data-start="9504" data-end="9536"><strong data-start="9504" data-end="9511">(ب)</strong> بدھ مت میں آٹھ گنا راستہ</p>
<p data-start="9538" data-end="9565"><strong data-start="9538" data-end="9545">(ج)</strong> اسلام کے پانچ ارکان</p>
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                        <description><![CDATA[FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONCOMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2024FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
 
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                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center"><strong>FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION</strong><br /><strong>COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2024</strong><br /><strong>FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17</strong><br /><strong>UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT</strong></div>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>COMPARITIVE STUDIES OF MAJOR RELIGIONS</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>(FOR NON MUSLIMS)</strong></span></div>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>PART-I — MCQs <span class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchor" aria-hidden="true"></span>COMPULSORY</strong></span></div>
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<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="378" data-end="391"><strong data-start="378" data-end="391">Q. No. 1.<span class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchor" aria-hidden="true"></span></strong></p>
<p data-start="393" data-end="505"><strong>(i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the OMR Answer Sheet. (20 × 1 = 20)</strong></p>
<p data-start="507" data-end="593"><strong>(ii) Answers given anywhere, other than OMR Answer Sheet, shall not be considered.</strong></p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04op" data-start="595" data-end="601"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04op" data-start="595" data-end="601">1.</h3>
<p data-start="602" data-end="665">The Talmud is the jurisprudential literature of which religion?</p>
<p data-start="667" data-end="744"><strong data-start="667" data-end="674">(A)</strong> Buddhism<br data-start="683" data-end="686" /><strong data-start="686" data-end="693">(B)</strong> Judaism<br data-start="701" data-end="704" /><strong data-start="704" data-end="711">(C)</strong> Hinduism<br data-start="720" data-end="723" /><strong data-start="723" data-end="730">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04ka" data-start="746" data-end="752">2.</h3>
<p data-start="753" data-end="798">Yom Kippur is associated with which religion?</p>
<p data-start="800" data-end="877"><strong data-start="800" data-end="807">(A)</strong> Buddhism<br data-start="816" data-end="819" /><strong data-start="819" data-end="826">(B)</strong> Judaism<br data-start="834" data-end="837" /><strong data-start="837" data-end="844">(C)</strong> Hinduism<br data-start="853" data-end="856" /><strong data-start="856" data-end="863">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04mz" data-start="879" data-end="885">3.</h3>
<p data-start="886" data-end="909">Who founded Protestant?</p>
<p data-start="911" data-end="992"><strong data-start="911" data-end="918">(A)</strong> Saint Paul<br data-start="929" data-end="932" /><strong data-start="932" data-end="939">(B)</strong> Paul<br data-start="944" data-end="947" /><strong data-start="947" data-end="954">(C)</strong> Martin Luther<br data-start="968" data-end="971" /><strong data-start="971" data-end="978">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04ik" data-start="994" data-end="1000">4.</h3>
<p data-start="1001" data-end="1036">On which date is Easter celebrated?</p>
<p data-start="1038" data-end="1119"><strong data-start="1038" data-end="1045">(A)</strong> 21 March<br data-start="1054" data-end="1057" /><strong data-start="1057" data-end="1064">(B)</strong> 21 April<br data-start="1073" data-end="1076" /><strong data-start="1076" data-end="1083">(C)</strong> 21 February<br data-start="1095" data-end="1098" /><strong data-start="1098" data-end="1105">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04l9" data-start="1121" data-end="1127">5.</h3>
<p data-start="1128" data-end="1209">Which animal is considered the best and most popular sacrifice in Vedic religion?</p>
<p data-start="1211" data-end="1284"><strong data-start="1211" data-end="1218">(A)</strong> Lion's<br data-start="1225" data-end="1228" /><strong data-start="1228" data-end="1235">(B)</strong> Calf's<br data-start="1242" data-end="1245" /><strong data-start="1245" data-end="1252">(C)</strong> Horse's<br data-start="1260" data-end="1263" /><strong data-start="1263" data-end="1270">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04gu" data-start="1286" data-end="1292">6.</h3>
<p data-start="1293" data-end="1328">Mimasa is the famous philosophy of:</p>
<p data-start="1330" data-end="1405"><strong data-start="1330" data-end="1337">(A)</strong> Islam<br data-start="1343" data-end="1346" /><strong data-start="1346" data-end="1353">(B)</strong> Hinduism<br data-start="1362" data-end="1365" /><strong data-start="1365" data-end="1372">(C)</strong> Buddhism<br data-start="1381" data-end="1384" /><strong data-start="1384" data-end="1391">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04jj" data-start="1407" data-end="1413">7.</h3>
<p data-start="1414" data-end="1448">Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?</p>
<p data-start="1450" data-end="1541"><strong data-start="1450" data-end="1457">(A)</strong> Dayanand Saraswati<br data-start="1476" data-end="1479" /><strong data-start="1479" data-end="1486">(B)</strong> Lekh Ram<br data-start="1495" data-end="1498" /><strong data-start="1498" data-end="1505">(C)</strong> Lala Lajpat<br data-start="1517" data-end="1520" /><strong data-start="1520" data-end="1527">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04sw" data-start="1543" data-end="1549">8.</h3>
<p data-start="1550" data-end="1589">What is the name of Lord Vishnu's wife?</p>
<p data-start="1591" data-end="1672"><strong data-start="1591" data-end="1598">(A)</strong> Saraswati<br data-start="1608" data-end="1611" /><strong data-start="1611" data-end="1618">(B)</strong> Mother Kali<br data-start="1630" data-end="1633" /><strong data-start="1633" data-end="1640">(C)</strong> Lakshmi<br data-start="1648" data-end="1651" /><strong data-start="1651" data-end="1658">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs04vl" data-start="1674" data-end="1680">9.</h3>
<p data-start="1681" data-end="1775">Which Buddhist scripture says that monks should shave their hair when it is two finger widths?</p>
<p data-start="1777" data-end="1864"><strong data-start="1777" data-end="1784">(A)</strong> Dharma<br data-start="1791" data-end="1794" /><strong data-start="1794" data-end="1801">(B)</strong> Pali Vinaya-pataka<br data-start="1820" data-end="1823" /><strong data-start="1823" data-end="1830">(C)</strong> Ti-pataka<br data-start="1840" data-end="1843" /><strong data-start="1843" data-end="1850">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeysp" data-start="1866" data-end="1873">10.</h3>
<p data-start="1874" data-end="1931">The Old Testament consists of ____________ ancient books.</p>
<p data-start="1933" data-end="1982"><strong data-start="1933" data-end="1940">(A)</strong> 43<br data-start="1943" data-end="1946" /><strong data-start="1946" data-end="1953">(B)</strong> 44<br data-start="1956" data-end="1959" /><strong data-start="1959" data-end="1966">(C)</strong> 46<br data-start="1969" data-end="1972" /><strong data-start="1972" data-end="1979">(D)</strong> 37</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyq0" data-start="1984" data-end="1991">11.</h3>
<p data-start="1992" data-end="2035">_____________ is remembered as Buddha Sani.</p>
<p data-start="2037" data-end="2121"><strong data-start="2037" data-end="2044">(A)</strong> Siddhavana<br data-start="2055" data-end="2058" /><strong data-start="2058" data-end="2065">(B)</strong> Siddhartha<br data-start="2076" data-end="2079" /><strong data-start="2079" data-end="2086">(C)</strong> Raja Ashoka<br data-start="2098" data-end="2101" /><strong data-start="2101" data-end="2108">(D)</strong> Raja Kanshak</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyqz" data-start="2123" data-end="2130">12.</h3>
<p data-start="2131" data-end="2185">“Gamarah” is the interpretation of _____________ text.</p>
<p data-start="2187" data-end="2272"><strong data-start="2187" data-end="2194">(A)</strong> Mishnah<br data-start="2202" data-end="2205" /><strong data-start="2205" data-end="2212">(B)</strong> Talmud<br data-start="2219" data-end="2222" /><strong data-start="2222" data-end="2229">(C)</strong> Book of Revelation<br data-start="2248" data-end="2251" /><strong data-start="2251" data-end="2258">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyoa" data-start="2274" data-end="2281">13.</h3>
<p data-start="2282" data-end="2313">Daily Jewish worship is called:</p>
<p data-start="2315" data-end="2390"><strong data-start="2315" data-end="2322">(A)</strong> Tefillah<br data-start="2331" data-end="2334" /><strong data-start="2334" data-end="2341">(B)</strong> Shakhrit<br data-start="2350" data-end="2353" /><strong data-start="2353" data-end="2360">(C)</strong> Minha<br data-start="2366" data-end="2369" /><strong data-start="2369" data-end="2376">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyp9" data-start="2392" data-end="2399">14.</h3>
<p data-start="2400" data-end="2442">“Magha Puja” is related to which religion?</p>
<p data-start="2444" data-end="2520"><strong data-start="2444" data-end="2451">(A)</strong> Christianity<br data-start="2464" data-end="2467" /><strong data-start="2467" data-end="2474">(B)</strong> Buddhism<br data-start="2483" data-end="2486" /><strong data-start="2486" data-end="2493">(C)</strong> Hinduism<br data-start="2502" data-end="2505" /><strong data-start="2505" data-end="2512">(D)</strong> Judaism</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeymk" data-start="2522" data-end="2529">15.</h3>
<p data-start="2530" data-end="2573">“Ashala Puja” is related to which religion?</p>
<p data-start="2575" data-end="2651"><strong data-start="2575" data-end="2582">(A)</strong> Christianity<br data-start="2595" data-end="2598" /><strong data-start="2598" data-end="2605">(B)</strong> Buddhism<br data-start="2614" data-end="2617" /><strong data-start="2617" data-end="2624">(C)</strong> Hinduism<br data-start="2633" data-end="2636" /><strong data-start="2636" data-end="2643">(D)</strong> Judaism</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeynj" data-start="2653" data-end="2660">16.</h3>
<p data-start="2661" data-end="2704">Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) was ordered to read:</p>
<p data-start="2706" data-end="2823"><strong data-start="2706" data-end="2713">(A)</strong> In Surah al-Fatiha<br data-start="2732" data-end="2735" /><strong data-start="2735" data-end="2742">(B)</strong> In the first revelation<br data-start="2766" data-end="2769" /><strong data-start="2769" data-end="2776">(C)</strong> In the last revelation<br data-start="2799" data-end="2802" /><strong data-start="2802" data-end="2809">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyku" data-start="2825" data-end="2832">17.</h3>
<p data-start="2833" data-end="2873">According to Quran and Hadith, Zakat is:</p>
<p data-start="2875" data-end="2975"><strong data-start="2875" data-end="2882">(A)</strong> Body worship<br data-start="2895" data-end="2898" /><strong data-start="2898" data-end="2905">(B)</strong> Spiritual worship<br data-start="2923" data-end="2926" /><strong data-start="2926" data-end="2933">(C)</strong> Financial worship<br data-start="2951" data-end="2954" /><strong data-start="2954" data-end="2961">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyzl" data-start="2977" data-end="2984">18.</h3>
<p data-start="2985" data-end="3020">When did the Catholic Church begin?</p>
<p data-start="3022" data-end="3146"><strong data-start="3022" data-end="3029">(A)</strong> In the first century AD<br data-start="3053" data-end="3056" /><strong data-start="3056" data-end="3063">(B)</strong> In the second century AD<br data-start="3088" data-end="3091" /><strong data-start="3091" data-end="3098">(C)</strong> In the third century AD<br data-start="3122" data-end="3125" /><strong data-start="3125" data-end="3132">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyww" data-start="3148" data-end="3155">19.</h3>
<p data-start="3156" data-end="3225">How many times has Hazrat Musa (AS) been mentioned in the Holy Quran?</p>
<p data-start="3227" data-end="3277"><strong data-start="3227" data-end="3234">(A)</strong> 136<br data-start="3238" data-end="3241" /><strong data-start="3241" data-end="3248">(B)</strong> 35<br data-start="3251" data-end="3254" /><strong data-start="3254" data-end="3261">(C)</strong> 36<br data-start="3264" data-end="3267" /><strong data-start="3267" data-end="3274">(D)</strong> 40</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeune" data-start="3279" data-end="3286">20.</h3>
<p data-start="3287" data-end="3345">Which custom did Gautama Buddha abolish by honoring women?</p>
<p data-start="3347" data-end="3423"><strong data-start="3347" data-end="3354">(A)</strong> Theravada<br data-start="3364" data-end="3367" /><strong data-start="3367" data-end="3374">(B)</strong> Vajrahana<br data-start="3384" data-end="3387" /><strong data-start="3387" data-end="3394">(C)</strong> Sati<br data-start="3399" data-end="3402" /><strong data-start="3402" data-end="3409">(D)</strong> None of these</p>
<h1 data-section-id="13j320g" data-start="3430" data-end="3441"> </h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="13j320g" data-start="3430" data-end="3441">اردو ورژن</h1>
<h3 data-section-id="mdpt35" data-start="3443" data-end="3459">سوال نمبر 1۔</h3>
<p data-start="3461" data-end="3478"><strong data-start="3461" data-end="3478">(20 × 1 = 20)</strong></p>
<p data-start="3480" data-end="3559">بہترین آپشن/جواب منتخب کریں اور OMR Answer Sheet پر مناسب خانے میں نشان لگائیں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs03er" data-start="3561" data-end="3567">1۔</h3>
<p data-start="3568" data-end="3601">تالمود کس مذہب کا فقہی لٹریچر ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="3603" data-end="3682"><strong data-start="3603" data-end="3610">(A)</strong> بدھ مت<br data-start="3617" data-end="3620" /><strong data-start="3620" data-end="3627">(B)</strong> یہودیت<br data-start="3634" data-end="3637" /><strong data-start="3637" data-end="3644">(C)</strong> ہندو مت<br data-start="3652" data-end="3655" /><strong data-start="3655" data-end="3662">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs03j4" data-start="3684" data-end="3690">2۔</h3>
<p data-start="3691" data-end="3722">یوم کپور کا تعلق کس مذہب سے ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="3724" data-end="3803"><strong data-start="3724" data-end="3731">(A)</strong> بدھ مت<br data-start="3738" data-end="3741" /><strong data-start="3741" data-end="3748">(B)</strong> یہودیت<br data-start="3755" data-end="3758" /><strong data-start="3758" data-end="3765">(C)</strong> ہندو مت<br data-start="3773" data-end="3776" /><strong data-start="3776" data-end="3783">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs03gh" data-start="3805" data-end="3811">3۔</h3>
<p data-start="3812" data-end="3841">پروٹسٹنٹ کی بنیاد کس نے رکھی؟</p>
<p data-start="3843" data-end="3925"><strong data-start="3843" data-end="3850">(A)</strong> سینٹ پال<br data-start="3859" data-end="3862" /><strong data-start="3862" data-end="3869">(B)</strong> پال<br data-start="3873" data-end="3876" /><strong data-start="3876" data-end="3883">(C)</strong> مارٹن لوتھر<br data-start="3895" data-end="3898" /><strong data-start="3898" data-end="3905">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs036u" data-start="3927" data-end="3933">4۔</h3>
<p data-start="3934" data-end="3966">ایسٹر کس تاریخ کو منایا جاتا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="3968" data-end="4051"><strong data-start="3968" data-end="3975">(A)</strong> 21 مارچ<br data-start="3983" data-end="3986" /><strong data-start="3986" data-end="3993">(B)</strong> 21 اپریل<br data-start="4002" data-end="4005" /><strong data-start="4005" data-end="4012">(C)</strong> 21 فروری<br data-start="4021" data-end="4024" /><strong data-start="4024" data-end="4031">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs03if" data-start="4053" data-end="4059">5۔</h3>
<p data-start="4060" data-end="4124">ویدک مذہب میں افضل اور مقبول قربانی کس جانور کی شمار کی جاتی ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="4126" data-end="4208"><strong data-start="4126" data-end="4133">(A)</strong> شیر کی<br data-start="4140" data-end="4143" /><strong data-start="4143" data-end="4150">(B)</strong> بچھڑے کی<br data-start="4159" data-end="4162" /><strong data-start="4162" data-end="4169">(C)</strong> گھوڑے کی<br data-start="4178" data-end="4181" /><strong data-start="4181" data-end="4188">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs038k" data-start="4210" data-end="4216">6۔</h3>
<p data-start="4217" data-end="4253">میماسہ __________ کا مشہور فلسفہ ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="4255" data-end="4342"><strong data-start="4255" data-end="4262">(A)</strong> اسلام کا<br data-start="4271" data-end="4274" /><strong data-start="4274" data-end="4281">(B)</strong> ہندو مت کا<br data-start="4292" data-end="4295" /><strong data-start="4295" data-end="4302">(C)</strong> بدھ مت کا<br data-start="4312" data-end="4315" /><strong data-start="4315" data-end="4322">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs035x" data-start="4344" data-end="4350">7۔</h3>
<p data-start="4351" data-end="4377">آریہ سماج کے بانی کون تھے؟</p>
<p data-start="4379" data-end="4470"><strong data-start="4379" data-end="4386">(A)</strong> دیا نند سرسوتی<br data-start="4401" data-end="4404" /><strong data-start="4404" data-end="4411">(B)</strong> لیکھ رام<br data-start="4420" data-end="4423" /><strong data-start="4423" data-end="4430">(C)</strong> لالہ لجپت<br data-start="4440" data-end="4443" /><strong data-start="4443" data-end="4450">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs0622" data-start="4472" data-end="4478">8۔</h3>
<p data-start="4479" data-end="4512">وشنو دیوتا کی بیوی کا نام کیا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="4514" data-end="4593"><strong data-start="4514" data-end="4521">(A)</strong> سرسوتی<br data-start="4528" data-end="4531" /><strong data-start="4531" data-end="4538">(B)</strong> کالی ماں<br data-start="4547" data-end="4550" /><strong data-start="4550" data-end="4557">(C)</strong> لکشمی<br data-start="4563" data-end="4566" /><strong data-start="4566" data-end="4573">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1hs05zf" data-start="4595" data-end="4601">9۔</h3>
<p data-start="4602" data-end="4707">بدھ مت کا کون سا صحیفہ کہتا ہے کہ راہبوں کو اپنے بال اس وقت منڈوانے چاہئیں جب ان کی چوڑائی دو انگلیاں ہو؟</p>
<p data-start="4709" data-end="4798"><strong data-start="4709" data-end="4716">(A)</strong> دھرمہ<br data-start="4722" data-end="4725" /><strong data-start="4725" data-end="4732">(B)</strong> پالی ونایا-پٹاکا<br data-start="4749" data-end="4752" /><strong data-start="4752" data-end="4759">(C)</strong> تی پٹاکا<br data-start="4768" data-end="4771" /><strong data-start="4771" data-end="4778">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyc3" data-start="4800" data-end="4807">10۔</h3>
<p data-start="4808" data-end="4851">عہدنامہ قدیم __________ کتابوں پر مشتمل ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="4853" data-end="4902"><strong data-start="4853" data-end="4860">(A)</strong> 43<br data-start="4863" data-end="4866" /><strong data-start="4866" data-end="4873">(B)</strong> 44<br data-start="4876" data-end="4879" /><strong data-start="4879" data-end="4886">(C)</strong> 46<br data-start="4889" data-end="4892" /><strong data-start="4892" data-end="4899">(D)</strong> 37</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyeq" data-start="4904" data-end="4911">11۔</h3>
<p data-start="4912" data-end="4961">__________ کو بدھ ثانی کے نام سے یاد کیا جاتا ہے۔</p>
<p data-start="4963" data-end="5035"><strong data-start="4963" data-end="4970">(A)</strong> سدھوون<br data-start="4977" data-end="4980" /><strong data-start="4980" data-end="4987">(B)</strong> سدھارتھ<br data-start="4995" data-end="4998" /><strong data-start="4998" data-end="5005">(C)</strong> راجہ اشوک<br data-start="5015" data-end="5018" /><strong data-start="5018" data-end="5025">(D)</strong> راجہ کنشک</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeydt" data-start="5037" data-end="5044">12۔</h3>
<p data-start="5045" data-end="5083">"گمارہ" __________ کے متن کی تشریح ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="5085" data-end="5165"><strong data-start="5085" data-end="5092">(A)</strong> مشنا<br data-start="5097" data-end="5100" /><strong data-start="5100" data-end="5107">(B)</strong> تالمود<br data-start="5114" data-end="5117" /><strong data-start="5117" data-end="5124">(C)</strong> کتاب احبار<br data-start="5135" data-end="5138" /><strong data-start="5138" data-end="5145">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeygg" data-start="5167" data-end="5174">13۔</h3>
<p data-start="5175" data-end="5230">روزانہ کی جانے والی یہودی عبادت کو __________ کہتے ہیں۔</p>
<p data-start="5232" data-end="5309"><strong data-start="5232" data-end="5239">(A)</strong> ٹیفیلاہ<br data-start="5247" data-end="5250" /><strong data-start="5250" data-end="5257">(B)</strong> شاخریت<br data-start="5264" data-end="5267" /><strong data-start="5267" data-end="5274">(C)</strong> منحا<br data-start="5279" data-end="5282" /><strong data-start="5282" data-end="5289">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyfr" data-start="5311" data-end="5318">14۔</h3>
<p data-start="5319" data-end="5353">"مگھا پوجا" کا تعلق کس مذہب سے ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="5355" data-end="5422"><strong data-start="5355" data-end="5362">(A)</strong> عیسائیت<br data-start="5370" data-end="5373" /><strong data-start="5373" data-end="5380">(B)</strong> بدھ مت<br data-start="5387" data-end="5390" /><strong data-start="5390" data-end="5397">(C)</strong> ہندو مت<br data-start="5405" data-end="5408" /><strong data-start="5408" data-end="5415">(D)</strong> یہودیت</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeywm" data-start="5424" data-end="5431">15۔</h3>
<p data-start="5432" data-end="5467">"اسہلا پوجا" کا تعلق کس مذہب سے ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="5469" data-end="5536"><strong data-start="5469" data-end="5476">(A)</strong> عیسائیت<br data-start="5484" data-end="5487" /><strong data-start="5487" data-end="5494">(B)</strong> بدھ مت<br data-start="5501" data-end="5504" /><strong data-start="5504" data-end="5511">(C)</strong> ہندو مت<br data-start="5519" data-end="5522" /><strong data-start="5522" data-end="5529">(D)</strong> یہودیت</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyvp" data-start="5538" data-end="5545">16۔</h3>
<p data-start="5546" data-end="5582">حضرت محمد ﷺ کو پڑھنے کا حکم دیا گیا؟</p>
<p data-start="5584" data-end="5684"><strong data-start="5584" data-end="5591">(A)</strong> سورۃ الفاتحہ میں<br data-start="5608" data-end="5611" /><strong data-start="5611" data-end="5618">(B)</strong> پہلی وحی میں<br data-start="5631" data-end="5634" /><strong data-start="5634" data-end="5641">(C)</strong> آخری وحی میں<br data-start="5654" data-end="5657" /><strong data-start="5657" data-end="5664">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyyc" data-start="5686" data-end="5693">17۔</h3>
<p data-start="5694" data-end="5724">قرآن و حدیث کی رو سے زکوٰۃ ہے:</p>
<p data-start="5726" data-end="5816"><strong data-start="5726" data-end="5733">(A)</strong> بدنی عبادت<br data-start="5744" data-end="5747" /><strong data-start="5747" data-end="5754">(B)</strong> جانی عبادت<br data-start="5765" data-end="5768" /><strong data-start="5768" data-end="5775">(C)</strong> مالی عبادت<br data-start="5786" data-end="5789" /><strong data-start="5789" data-end="5796">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeyjf" data-start="5818" data-end="5825">18۔</h3>
<p data-start="5826" data-end="5853">کیتھولک چرچ کا آغاز کب ہوا؟</p>
<p data-start="5855" data-end="5971"><strong data-start="5855" data-end="5862">(A)</strong> پہلی صدی عیسوی میں<br data-start="5881" data-end="5884" /><strong data-start="5884" data-end="5891">(B)</strong> دوسری صدی عیسوی میں<br data-start="5911" data-end="5914" /><strong data-start="5914" data-end="5921">(C)</strong> تیسری صدی عیسوی میں<br data-start="5941" data-end="5944" /><strong data-start="5944" data-end="5951">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxeym2" data-start="5973" data-end="5980">19۔</h3>
<p data-start="5981" data-end="6041">قرآن مجید میں حضرت موسیٰ علیہ السلام کا ذکر کتنی بار آیا ہے؟</p>
<p data-start="6043" data-end="6093"><strong data-start="6043" data-end="6050">(A)</strong> 136<br data-start="6054" data-end="6057" /><strong data-start="6057" data-end="6064">(B)</strong> 35<br data-start="6067" data-end="6070" /><strong data-start="6070" data-end="6077">(C)</strong> 36<br data-start="6080" data-end="6083" /><strong data-start="6083" data-end="6090">(D)</strong> 40</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1xxete8" data-start="6095" data-end="6102">20۔</h3>
<p data-start="6103" data-end="6151">گوتم بدھ نے عورت کو عزت دے کر کس رسم کو ختم کیا؟</p>
<p data-start="6153" data-end="6231"><strong data-start="6153" data-end="6160">(A)</strong> تھرواد<br data-start="6167" data-end="6170" /><strong data-start="6170" data-end="6177">(B)</strong> واجراہانا<br data-start="6187" data-end="6190" /><strong data-start="6190" data-end="6197">(C)</strong> ستی<br data-start="6201" data-end="6204" /><strong data-start="6204" data-end="6211">(D)</strong> ان میں سے کوئی نہیں</p>
<h1 data-section-id="1yvqorg" data-start="6238" data-end="6247"> </h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="1yvqorg" data-start="6238" data-end="6247"><span style="font-size: 14pt">PART-II</span></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="1nnb375" data-start="6249" data-end="6289"><span style="font-size: 14pt">COMPARATIVE STUDIES — FOR NON MUSLIMS</span></h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3 data-section-id="6z7jxo" data-start="6291" data-end="6300">NOTE:</h3>
<p data-start="6302" data-end="6361">(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.</p>
<p data-start="6363" data-end="6446">(ii) Attempt <strong data-start="6376" data-end="6399">ONLY FOUR questions</strong> from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.</p>
<p data-start="6448" data-end="6556">(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.</p>
<p data-start="6558" data-end="6636">(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.</p>
<p data-start="6638" data-end="6742">(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.</p>
<p data-start="6744" data-end="6830">(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="nbe4jh" data-start="6837" data-end="6857"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="nbe4jh" data-start="6837" data-end="6857">Q. No. 2. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="6859" data-end="6945">Write comprehensive notes on different sects of Jews and their beliefs and ideologies.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1f3x0ak" data-start="6947" data-end="6967"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1f3x0ak" data-start="6947" data-end="6967">Q. No. 3. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="6969" data-end="7036">Write comprehensive notes on the beliefs and rituals of Christians.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="2m6scb" data-start="7038" data-end="7058"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="2m6scb" data-start="7038" data-end="7058">Q. No. 4. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7060" data-end="7121">Discuss Vedic dharma of Hinduism and Vedic method of worship.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="uepo3e" data-start="7123" data-end="7143"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="uepo3e" data-start="7123" data-end="7143">Q. No. 5. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7145" data-end="7191">Write the causes of rise and fall of Buddhism.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1m4hrw9" data-start="7193" data-end="7213"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1m4hrw9" data-start="7193" data-end="7213">Q. No. 6. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7215" data-end="7289">Write a detailed note on the belief of Tawheed and Prophethood of Muslims.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="evwlo8" data-start="7291" data-end="7311"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="evwlo8" data-start="7291" data-end="7311">Q. No. 7. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7313" data-end="7378">Discuss the concept of salvation in Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1ehduk7" data-start="7380" data-end="7400"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1ehduk7" data-start="7380" data-end="7400">Q. No. 8. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7402" data-end="7446">Write notes on <strong data-start="7417" data-end="7428">any TWO</strong> of the following:</p>
<p data-start="7448" data-end="7478"><strong data-start="7448" data-end="7455">(i)</strong> Jewish Reform Movement</p>
<p data-start="7480" data-end="7514"><strong data-start="7480" data-end="7488">(ii)</strong> Jatakas and Lalitavistara</p>
<p data-start="7516" data-end="7537"><strong data-start="7516" data-end="7525">(iii)</strong> Sihah Sitta</p>
<p data-start="7516" data-end="7537"> </p>
<h1 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="8comn2" data-start="7544" data-end="7565"><span style="font-size: 14pt">اردو ورژن — PART-II</span></h1>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1gi73hx" data-start="7567" data-end="7590">سوال نمبر 2۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7592" data-end="7657">یہودیوں کے مختلف فرقے اور ان کے عقائد و نظریات پر جامع نوٹ لکھیں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1j5lbw4" data-start="7659" data-end="7682">سوال نمبر 3۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7684" data-end="7738">عیسائیوں کے عقائد اور عبادات و رسوم پر جامع نوٹ لکھیں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="fkllgz" data-start="7740" data-end="7763">سوال نمبر 4۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7765" data-end="7829">ہندو مت کے ویدک دھرم اور ویدک طریقہ عبادت پر سیر حاصل بحث کیجئے۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="i7ztv6" data-start="7831" data-end="7854">سوال نمبر 5۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7856" data-end="7900">بدھ مت کے عروج و زوال کے اسباب قلمبند کیجئے۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1sj1t" data-start="7902" data-end="7925">سوال نمبر 6۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="7927" data-end="7979">مسلمانوں کے عقیدہ توحید و رسالت پر تفصیلی نوٹ لکھیں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1175jzk" data-start="7981" data-end="8004">سوال نمبر 7۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="8006" data-end="8070">اسلام، بدھ مت اور ہندومت میں نجات کے تصور پر سیر حاصل بحث کیجئے۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="lvuprz" data-start="8072" data-end="8095">سوال نمبر 8۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="8097" data-end="8136">درج ذیل میں سے کسی <strong data-start="8116" data-end="8122">دو</strong> پر نوٹ لکھیں:</p>
<p data-start="8138" data-end="8166"><strong data-start="8138" data-end="8147">(الف)</strong> تحریک اصلاح یہودیت</p>
<p data-start="8168" data-end="8199"><strong data-start="8168" data-end="8175">(ب)</strong> جٹکاس اور للیتا ویستارا</p>
<p data-start="8201" data-end="8217"><strong data-start="8201" data-end="8208">(ج)</strong> صحاح ستہ</p>
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                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center"><strong>FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION</strong><br /><strong>COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2023</strong><br /><strong>FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17</strong><br /><strong>UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT</strong></div>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>COMPARITIVE STUDIES OF MAJOR RELIGIONS</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>(FOR NON MUSLIMS)</strong></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center"> </div>
<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>PART-II</strong></span></div>
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<div>
<h3 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="nbe4jh" data-start="914" data-end="934">Q. No. 2. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="936" data-end="1065">Explain in detail the significance of the <strong data-start="978" data-end="1004">Buddhist Sanga Council</strong> as well as the <strong data-start="1020" data-end="1065">Panja and Dasa Silas (Ethical Teachings).</strong></p>
<h3 data-section-id="1f3x0ak" data-start="1067" data-end="1087"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1f3x0ak" data-start="1067" data-end="1087">Q. No. 3. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1089" data-end="1199">Describe the <strong data-start="1102" data-end="1125">Christian doctrines</strong> in detail with the reforming services of <strong data-start="1167" data-end="1179">St. Paul</strong> in these doctrines.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="2m6scb" data-start="1201" data-end="1221"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="2m6scb" data-start="1201" data-end="1221">Q. No. 4. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1223" data-end="1280">Describe in detail the <strong data-start="1246" data-end="1280">sacred literature of Hinduism.</strong></p>
<h3 data-section-id="uepo3e" data-start="1282" data-end="1302"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="uepo3e" data-start="1282" data-end="1302">Q. No. 5. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1304" data-end="1391">Explain the <strong data-start="1316" data-end="1344">caste system of Hinduism</strong> and the different stages of life (<strong data-start="1379" data-end="1389">Ashram</strong>).</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1m4hrw9" data-start="1393" data-end="1413"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1m4hrw9" data-start="1393" data-end="1413">Q. No. 6. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1415" data-end="1529">Give an explanation of the <strong data-start="1442" data-end="1467">doctrine of atonement</strong>, giving a brief explanation of the doctrines of Christianity.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="evwlo8" data-start="1531" data-end="1551"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="evwlo8" data-start="1531" data-end="1551">Q. No. 7. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1553" data-end="1648">Introduce <strong data-start="1563" data-end="1574">Judaism</strong> and discuss their Doctrine (<strong data-start="1603" data-end="1646">Thirteen Principles of Moses Bin Mammon</strong>).</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1ehduk7" data-start="1650" data-end="1670"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1ehduk7" data-start="1650" data-end="1670">Q. No. 8. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1672" data-end="1719">Explain in detail <strong data-start="1690" data-end="1701">any one</strong> of the following:</p>
<p data-start="1721" data-end="1757"><strong data-start="1721" data-end="1757">(i) Zionism: History and Creeds.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left" data-start="1759" data-end="1817"><strong data-start="1759" data-end="1817">(ii) Belief in the end of Prophethood / عقیدہ ختم نبوت</strong></p>
<h1 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="13j320g" data-start="1824" data-end="1835"><span style="font-size: 14pt">URDU VERSION</span></h1>
<h3 data-section-id="1gi73hx" data-start="1837" data-end="1860"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1gi73hx" data-start="1837" data-end="1860">سوال نمبر 2۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1862" data-end="1945">بدھ <strong data-start="1866" data-end="1880">سنگا کونسل</strong> کی اہمیت نیز <strong data-start="1894" data-end="1929">پنجہ اور دسہ شیلہ (نظامِ اخلاق)</strong> پر روشنی ڈالیں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1j5lbw4" data-start="1947" data-end="1970"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1j5lbw4" data-start="1947" data-end="1970">سوال نمبر 3۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1972" data-end="2057">مسیحی عقائد کو تفصیلاً بیان کر کے <strong data-start="2006" data-end="2047">سینٹ پال کی ان عقائد میں ترمیمی خدمات</strong> پیش کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="fkllgz" data-start="2059" data-end="2082"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="fkllgz" data-start="2059" data-end="2082">سوال نمبر 4۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2084" data-end="2131">ہندومت کے <strong data-start="2094" data-end="2109">مقدس لٹریچر</strong> کو تفصیلاً بیان کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="i7ztv6" data-start="2133" data-end="2156"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="i7ztv6" data-start="2133" data-end="2156">سوال نمبر 5۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2158" data-end="2260">ہندومت کے <strong data-start="2168" data-end="2198">طبقاتی نظام (Caste System)</strong> اور زندگی گزارنے کے مختلف مراحل <strong data-start="2231" data-end="2241">(اشرم)</strong> کی وضاحت پیش کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1sj1t" data-start="2262" data-end="2285"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1sj1t" data-start="2262" data-end="2285">سوال نمبر 6۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2287" data-end="2359">مسیحیت کے عقائد پر مختصر روشنی ڈال کر <strong data-start="2325" data-end="2340">عقیدہ کفارہ</strong> کی وضاحت پیش کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1175jzk" data-start="2361" data-end="2384"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1175jzk" data-start="2361" data-end="2384">سوال نمبر 7۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2386" data-end="2483"><strong data-start="2386" data-end="2396">یہودیت</strong> کا تعارف اور بنیادی عقائد <strong data-start="2423" data-end="2468">(Thirteen Principles of Moses Bin Mammon)</strong> کی وضاحت کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="lvuprz" data-start="2485" data-end="2508"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="lvuprz" data-start="2485" data-end="2508">سوال نمبر 8۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2510" data-end="2557">درج ذیل میں سے کسی <strong data-start="2529" data-end="2536">ایک</strong> پر تفصیلی نوٹ لکھیں:</p>
<p data-start="2559" data-end="2593"><strong data-start="2559" data-end="2593">(الف) صیہونیت: تاریخ اور عقائد</strong></p>
<p data-start="2595" data-end="2618"><strong data-start="2595" data-end="2618">(ب) عقیدہ ختمِ نبوت</strong></p>
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                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center"><strong>FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION</strong><br /><strong>COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2020</strong><br /><strong>FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17</strong><br /><strong>UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT</strong></div>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>PART-II</strong></span></div>
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<div>Q. No. 2. Describe the need for harmony among followers of different religions in the modern times and explain the ten most common benefits of studying religions. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 3. The third section of Old Testament is called Prophets, it consists of 12 books. What does major and minor prophets mean in Old Testament? Write down their names. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 4. Write down ten commandments God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai and evaluate their significance in the modern day ethics. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 5. Explain the noble eight-fold path for enlightenment of life offered by Buddha. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 6. Describe the themes and teachings of Shrimad Bhagwat Gita. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 7. Describe the rights and status of non-Muslim minorities as reflected from Medieval Islamic State of Medina. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 8. Do a comparative analysis between the Jewish and Islamic principles of faith and worship.</div>
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<h3 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1gi73hx" data-start="2106" data-end="2129">سوال نمبر 2۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2131" data-end="2257">جدید دور میں مختلف مذاہب کے پیروکاروں کے درمیان ہم آہنگی کی ضرورت بیان کریں اور مذاہب کے مطالعے کے دس عام فوائد کی وضاحت کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1j5lbw4" data-start="2259" data-end="2282"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1j5lbw4" data-start="2259" data-end="2282">سوال نمبر 3۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2284" data-end="2445">عہد نامہ قدیم کا تیسرا حصہ <strong data-start="2311" data-end="2332">انبیاء (Prophets)</strong> کہلاتا ہے اور اس میں 12 کتابیں شامل ہیں۔ عہد نامہ قدیم میں بڑے اور چھوٹے انبیاء سے کیا مراد ہے؟ ان کے نام لکھیں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="fkllgz" data-start="2447" data-end="2470"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="fkllgz" data-start="2447" data-end="2470">سوال نمبر 4۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2472" data-end="2586">وہ دس احکام لکھیں جو خدا نے کوہِ سینا پر حضرت موسیٰؑ کو دیے اور جدید دور کی اخلاقیات میں ان کی اہمیت کا جائزہ لیں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="i7ztv6" data-start="2588" data-end="2611"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="i7ztv6" data-start="2588" data-end="2611">سوال نمبر 5۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2613" data-end="2732">بدھ کی جانب سے زندگی کی نجات اور روشن خیالی کے لیے پیش کیے گئے <strong data-start="2676" data-end="2717">آٹھ گنا راستے (Noble Eight-fold Path)</strong> کی وضاحت کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1sj1t" data-start="2734" data-end="2757"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1sj1t" data-start="2734" data-end="2757">سوال نمبر 6۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2759" data-end="2813"><strong data-start="2759" data-end="2779">شریمد بھگوت گیتا</strong> کے موضوعات اور تعلیمات بیان کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1175jzk" data-start="2815" data-end="2838"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1175jzk" data-start="2815" data-end="2838">سوال نمبر 7۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2840" data-end="2932">قرونِ وسطیٰ کی اسلامی ریاستِ مدینہ کے حوالے سے غیر مسلم اقلیتوں کے حقوق اور حیثیت بیان کریں۔</p>
<h3 data-section-id="lvuprz" data-start="2934" data-end="2957"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="lvuprz" data-start="2934" data-end="2957">سوال نمبر 8۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2959" data-end="3021">یہودی اور اسلامی اصولِ ایمان و عبادت کا تقابلی جائزہ پیش کریں۔</p>
<p data-start="3023" data-end="3183"><strong data-start="3023" data-end="3034">Source:</strong> اصل PDF ایک صفحے پر مشتمل ہے اور اس میں 2020 کا <em data-start="3083" data-end="3121">Comparative Study of Major Religions</em> کا سوالیہ پرچہ شامل ہے</p>
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                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center"><strong>FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION</strong><br /><strong>COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2019</strong><br /><strong>FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17</strong><br /><strong>UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT</strong></div>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>COMPARITIVE STUDIES OF MAJOR RELIGIONS</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>(FOR NON MUSLIMS)</strong></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center"> </div>
<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>PART-II</strong></span></div>
<div> </div>
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<h3 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="nbe4jh" data-start="916" data-end="936">Q. No. 2. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="938" data-end="1100">Human kind has always been blessed by the spiritual progress and growth of different stages, <strong data-start="1031" data-end="1090">Bhudhi Satwa (Dharma kaya, Sambhoga kaya, Nirvana kaya)</strong>. Discuss.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1f3x0ak" data-start="1102" data-end="1122"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1f3x0ak" data-start="1102" data-end="1122">Q. No. 3. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1124" data-end="1224">Introduce the Sacred books of Hinduism and discuss their social aspects and teachings to human kind.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="2m6scb" data-start="1226" data-end="1246"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="2m6scb" data-start="1226" data-end="1246">Q. No. 4. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1248" data-end="1408">Shed light on the evolutionary and revolutionary aspect of religion while discussing types of religion. Also highlight the importance of religion on human life?</p>
<h3 data-section-id="uepo3e" data-start="1410" data-end="1430"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="uepo3e" data-start="1410" data-end="1430">Q. No. 5. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1432" data-end="1496">Elaborate the five fundamental faiths of Christianity in detail?</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1m4hrw9" data-start="1498" data-end="1518"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1m4hrw9" data-start="1498" data-end="1518">Q. No. 6. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1520" data-end="1657">Describe the Ten Commandments and draw a comparison between the moral values enunciated in them and those in Islamic teachings of morals.</p>
<h3 data-section-id="evwlo8" data-start="1659" data-end="1679"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="evwlo8" data-start="1659" data-end="1679">Q. No. 7. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1681" data-end="1771">The Protocols of the Elders of Zion’s is a sacred and historical book of Judaism. Discuss?</p>
<h3 data-section-id="1ehduk7" data-start="1773" data-end="1793"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="1ehduk7" data-start="1773" data-end="1793">Q. No. 8. — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="1795" data-end="1842">Explain in detail <strong data-start="1813" data-end="1824">any ONE</strong> of the following:</p>
<ol data-start="1844" data-end="1954">
<li data-section-id="jd1rjh" data-start="1844" data-end="1919">The concept of Hindu Mysticism and Salvation in the light of Upanishads.</li>
<li data-section-id="1ds294q" data-start="1920" data-end="1954">Bhagwat Geeta and unity of God.</li>
<li data-section-id="1ds294q" data-start="1920" data-end="1954"> </li>
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<p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt">URDU VERSION</span></strong></p>
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<h3 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1gi73hx" data-start="2280" data-end="2303">سوال نمبر 2۔ — (20)<span class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchor" aria-hidden="true"></span></h3>
<p data-start="2305" data-end="2470">اصل PDF میں سوال نمبر 2 بدھ مت کے روحانی ارتقا اور مختلف مراحل، یعنی ، سے متعلق ہے۔ <span class="contents" data-content-reference-start="2413" data-content-reference-end="2430"><span class="" data-state="closed"></span></span></p>
<h3 data-section-id="1j5lbw4" data-start="2472" data-end="2495">سوال نمبر 3۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2497" data-end="2637">ہندومت کی مقدس کتابوں کا تعارف پیش کریں اور ان کے سماجی پہلوؤں اور انسانیت کے لیے تعلیمات پر بحث کریں۔ <span class="contents" data-content-reference-start="2560" data-content-reference-end="2577"><span class="" data-state="closed"></span></span></p>
<h3 data-section-id="fkllgz" data-start="2639" data-end="2662">سوال نمبر 4۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2664" data-end="2827">مذہب کی اقسام بیان کرتے ہوئے مذہب کے ارتقائی اور انقلابی پہلوؤں پر روشنی ڈالیں۔ نیز انسانی زندگی میں مذہب کی اہمیت واضح کریں۔ <span class="contents" data-content-reference-start="2730" data-content-reference-end="2747"><span class="" data-state="closed"></span></span></p>
<h3 data-section-id="i7ztv6" data-start="2829" data-end="2852">سوال نمبر 5۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2854" data-end="2943">عیسائیت کے پانچ بنیادی عقائد کو تفصیل سے بیان کریں۔ <span class="contents" data-content-reference-start="2826" data-content-reference-end="2843"><span class="" data-state="closed"></span></span></p>
<h3 data-section-id="1sj1t" data-start="2945" data-end="2968">سوال نمبر 6۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="2970" data-end="3111">دس احکام بیان کریں اور ان میں بیان کردہ اخلاقی اقدار کا اسلامی تعلیماتِ اخلاق کے ساتھ تقابلی جائزہ لیں۔ <span class="contents" data-content-reference-start="2974" data-content-reference-end="2991"><span class="" data-state="closed"></span></span></p>
<h3 data-section-id="1175jzk" data-start="3113" data-end="3136">سوال نمبر 7۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="3138" data-end="3264"><strong data-start="3138" data-end="3177">The Protocols of the Elders of Zion</strong> یہودیت کی ایک مقدس اور تاریخی کتاب ہے۔ بحث کریں۔ <span class="contents" data-content-reference-start="3107" data-content-reference-end="3124"><span class="" data-state="closed"></span></span></p>
<h3 data-section-id="lvuprz" data-start="3266" data-end="3289">سوال نمبر 8۔ — (20)</h3>
<p data-start="3291" data-end="3341">درج ذیل میں سے <strong data-start="3306" data-end="3317">کسی ایک</strong> کی تفصیل سے وضاحت کریں:</p>
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<li data-section-id="622481" data-start="3343" data-end="3395">اُپنشدوں کی روشنی میں ہندو تصوف اور نجات کا تصور۔</li>
<li data-section-id="1db37ul" data-start="3396" data-end="3427">بھگوت گیتا اور وحدانیتِ خدا۔</li>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>PART-II</strong></span></div>
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<div>Q. No. 2. Person of Jesus Christ is central in Christian faith. Elaborate its significance with brief early development and highlight the modern debate of the ‘historical quest of Jesus’ in this regard. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 3. There are several methodologies for the study of religions in the west. Which inspires you the most and why? Write about this methodology, its important figures and important works on it. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 4. How Atman is the basis of Morality in Hinduism. Explain it in the light of Vedas and Bhagavad Gita, and what kind of moral values it does generate. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 5. Discuss the challenges faced by Jews in the middle ages and critically evaluate reinterpretation of Jewish religious thought by Saadiah Gaon and Moses Maimonides as a response to that. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 6. One of the sources of Christian theology is reason. Discuss and evaluate the role of reason and its relationship with revelation which it had in various historical phases of Christian thought. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 7. How does Buddha look on permanent Self, Atman, or idea of “I”? How does dukkha arise and how can it be eliminated? (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 8. There are exemplary and significant teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) for the underprivileged segments, socially or economically, of the society which can help in bringing harmony in the society. Write a comprehensive note on it and how is it applicable in today’s modern world in your opinion.(20)</div>
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<div>عیسی علیہ السلام کوعیسائی عقیدے میں مرکزی اہمیت حاصل ہے۔ اس کی اہمیت اور ابتدائی ارتقا (20)<br />مختصرا بیان کریں اور اس ضمن میں عصر حاضر میں ٰ عیسی علیہ السلام کی تاریخی حیثیت پربحث<br />کریں۔<br />سوال<br />نمبر :2<br />ٓپ کو کس منھج (20)<br />مغرب میں دین کو پڑھنےسمجھنےکے لئے مختلف اسالیب یا مناھج متعارف ہوئے ہیں۔ ا<br />نے سب سے زیاده متاثر کیا ، اس کی وجہ بیان کرتے ہوئے اس منھج پر تفصیلی نوٹ ،مع اس کی اہم<br />شخصیات اور ان کے کام ،پر تحریر کریں۔<br />سوال<br />نمبر :3<br />ٓتمان اخلاقیات کی بنیاد ہے، ویدک ادب اور بھگوت گیتا کی روشنی میں بیان (20)<br />ہندو مت میں کس طرح ا<br />کریں اور یہ کس طرح کی اخلاقی اقدار کو جنم دیتے ہیں۔<br />سوال<br />نمبر:4<br />عصر وسیط میں یہودیوں کو درپیش مسائل بیان کریں اور اس ضمن میں سعدیہ گیون اور موسی ابن (20)<br />میمون کی دینی تعبیرنو کی کاوشوں کا جائزه لیں۔<br />سوال<br />نمبر:5<br />ٓخذ میں عقل یا منطق (20)<br />نصرانیت میں علم دین یا ال کو خاص مقام حاصل ہے، اس پر تفصیلی ٰہیات کے ما<br />گفتگو کریں اور اس کے ساتھ عقل اور نقل یا وحی کے تعلق کو ،جو نصرانیت کے مختلف ادوار میں رہا<br />ہے ، بیان کریں۔<br />سوال<br />نمبر :6<br />گوتم بدھ کا نظریہ ا ر ٓتمان یا مستقل نفس یا ۔خود۔ کے بارے میں کیا ہے ؟دکھ کے وجود کا سبب کیا ہے او (20)<br />اس کو کس طرح ختم کیا جا سکتا ہے ؟<br />سوال<br />نمبر :7<br />محمد � کی تعلیمات میں معاشرے کےکم مستفیض یا غیر مراعات یافتہ افراد ، سماجی یا اقتصادی طور (20)<br />ٓہنگی قائم کرنے میں بہت<br />پر، کے بارے میں نہایت ہی اہم اور مثالی تعلیمات ملتی ہیں جو معاشرے میں ہم ا<br />مددگار ثابت ہ ٓ و سکتی ہیں۔ اس پر جامع نوٹ تحریر کریں اورا ٓ پ کے خیال میں یہ تعلیمات اج کے جدید<br />دور میں کس حد تک معاون ثابت ہو سکتی ہیں۔<br />سوال</div>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>COMPARITIVE STUDIES OF MAJOR RELIGIONS</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>(FOR NON MUSLIMS)</strong></span></div>
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<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>PART-II</strong></span></div>
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<div>Q. No. 2. Write a comprehensive note on Hindu Puranas, types and numbers. Explain its importance in Hindu literature. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 3. Write a comprehensive note on basic teachings of Judaism in the light of basic principles of Jewish Philosopher Memonides. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 4. Islam educates tolerance for other religions. Explain in the light of Quran and Sunnah and biography of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 5. Which ethical system presented Buddha to his followers? Write a comprehensive contemporary situation of Buddism. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 6. Why Zoinism movement came into being? Write a brief note on its history and explain the concepts of Jewish sect “Reform Judaism”. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 7. Write an introductory note on Catholic and Protestant. Also compare their concepts and beliefs. (20)</div>
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<div>Q. No. 8. Write a detailed note on golden age of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and also explain how reforms of Hazrat Umar (R.A) can be beneficial in current age? (20)</div>
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<div><br />سوال نمبر :2 ہندو پُرانوں پر جامع نوٹ تحریر کریں۔ نیز انکی اقسام اور تعداد واضح کرتے ہوئے بتائیں</div>
<div>ہندومت کے لٹریچر میں انکی کیا اہمیت ہے؟ (20)</div>
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<div>سوال نمبر :3 یہودی فلسفی موسیٰ بن میمون کے پیش کرده عقائد و اصول کی روشنی میں یہودیت کی<br />بنیادی تعلیمات پر جامع شذره قلمبند کریں۔ (20)</div>
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<div>سوال نمبر:4 اسلام دیگر مذاہب کے لیے برداشت اور رواداری کی واضح تعلیم دیتا ہے۔ قرآن و سُنت اور<br />سیرتِ طیبہ کی روشنی میں وضاحت کریں۔ (20)</div>
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<div>سوال نمبر:5 گوتم بدُھ نے اپنے پیروکاروں کو اخلاقیات کا کیا نظام دیا؟ نیز بُدھ مت کے عصرِ حاضر میں<br />احوال و اشاعت پر جامع نوٹ لکھیں۔ (20)</div>
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<div>سوال نمبر :6 صہیونیت کی تحریک کیونکر وجود میں آئی؟ اسکی تاریخ پر مختصر نوٹ لکھیں۔ نیز اصلاح<br />یافتہ یہودیت نامی فرقہ کے نظریات زیرِ بحث لائیں۔ (20)</div>
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<div>سوال نمبر :7 رومن کیتھولک اور پروٹسٹنٹ کا تعارف پیش کرتے ہوئے اِن کے عقائد و نظریات کا باہم<br />تقابل پیش کریں۔ (20)</div>
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<div>سوال نمبر :8 حضرت عمر فاروقؓ کے زرین عہد کے احوال و اصلاحات بیان کرتے ہوئے واضح کریں<br />کہ عصرِ حاضر میں کس طرح فاروقی عہد کی اصلاحات<br />سے استفاده کیا جا سکتا ہے۔ (20)</div>
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                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center"><strong>FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION</strong><br /><strong>COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2016</strong><br /><strong>FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17</strong><br /><strong>UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>COMPARITIVE STUDIES OF MAJOR RELIGIONS</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>(FOR NON MUSLIMS)</strong></span></p>
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<h3><span>Q. No. 2. — (20)</span></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>Describe the effects of biography and teachings of great preacher of Hinduism </span><strong><span>“SHIRI RAM Chandar G”</span></strong><span> on the society?</span></p>
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<h3><span>Q. No. 3. — (20)</span></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>What was the secret of success of Buddhism and its effects on the Hinduism? Discuss.</span></p>
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<h3><span>Q. No. 4. — (20)</span></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>How many sects of Judaism are there? Explain </span><strong><span>TEN COMANDMENTS</span></strong><span> of Musa’s (A.S) Teachings?</span></p>
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<h3><span>Q. No. 5. — (20)</span></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>Pen down the ethical teachings of </span><strong><span>JESUS Christ</span></strong><span>?</span></p>
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<h3><span>Q. No. 6. — (20)</span></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>Who was Polos and explain the wisdom and methodology of his teachings?</span></p>
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<h3><span>Q. No. 7. — (20)</span></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>Write down the crux of the </span><strong><span>Missaq-e-Madina’s</span></strong><span> teachings. Is it practically applicable at present? Discuss.</span></p>
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<h3><span>Q. No. 8. — (20)</span></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>How can the interfaith harmony be achieved and what are the measures and tools to acquire the objectives?</span></p>
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<h3><span>سوال نمبر 2۔ — (20)</span></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>ہندو مت کے عظیم ھادی </span><strong><span>شری رام چندر جی</span></strong><span> کی حالات زندگی اور تعلیمات کے معاشرے پر اثرات بیان کریں؟</span></p>
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<h3><span>سوال نمبر 3۔ — (20)</span></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>بدھ مت کی مقبولیت کا راز کیا تھا اور اس مذہب کے ہندومذہب پر اثرات بیان کریں؟</span></p>
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<h3><span>سوال نمبر 4۔ — (20)</span></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>یہودیت کے کتنے فرقے ہیں؟ </span><strong><span>موسوی احکام عشرہ</span></strong><span> بیان کریں؟</span></p>
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<h3><span>سوال نمبر 5۔ — (20)</span></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>حضرت عیسیٰ علیہ السلام کی اخلاقی تعلیمات بیان کریں؟</span></p>
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<h3><span>سوال نمبر 6۔ — (20)</span></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>پولوس کون تھا اور اس کی مصلحت بینی کیا تھی؟ بیان کریں۔</span></p>
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<h3><span>سوال نمبر 7۔ — (20)</span></h3>
<p><span>میثاق مدینہ کی تعلیمات کا خلاصہ لکھیے۔ کیا ان کا عصر حاضر میں عملی نفاذ ممکن ہے؟ بحث کریں۔</span></p>
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