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PART – I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)

(i) Raja Dahir’s wife name is:
(a) Jodha Bai (b) Uddipana (c) Rani Bai
(d) Shari Mati (e) None of these

(ii) Raja Dahir wife:
(a) was made hostage (b) was freed (c) committed suicide
(d) accepted Islam (e) None of these

(iii) Sabuktagin was:
(a) son of Alaptagin (b) nephew of Alaptagin (c) slave of Alaptagin
(d) son-in-law of Alaptagin (e) None of these

(iv) The founder of Ghaznavide dynasty was:
(a) Mahmood of Ghazni (b) Alaptagin (c) Sabuktagin
(d) Jaipal (e) None of these

(v) Abu Rehan al-Beruni was a famous:
(a) Conqueror (b) Sultan (c) Poet
(d) Historian (e) None of these

(vi) The founder of the Slave dynasty was:
(a) Qutb-ud-Din Aibak (b) Iltutmish (c) Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah
(d) Balban (e) None of these

(vii) Razia Sultana was the daughter of:
(a) Qutb-ud-Din Aibak (b) Muhammad Ghori (c) Iltutmish
(d) Balban (e) None of these

(viii) Amongst the Sultans of Delhi who presented the “Theory of Kingship”:
(a) Iltutmish (b) Balban (c) Alauddin Khilji
(d) Muhammad Tughlaq (e) None of these

(ix) Warden of the Marches was the title of:
(a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (b) Mahmood of Ghazni (c) Muhammad Ghori
(d) Sultan Balban (e) None of these

(x) Ibn-e-Bututa was:
(a) An Arab (b) A Moorish (c) A Turk
(d) A Persian (e) None of these

(xi) Baburnama is a (n):
(a) Travelogue (b) Biography (c) Autobiography
(d) collection of poetry (e) None of these

(xii) Shaibani Khan defeated:
(a) Babur (b) Ibrahim Lodhi (c) Humayun
(d) Akbar (e) None of these

(xiii) The Battle of Gogra, 1529 was fought between:
(a) Rajputs and Babur (b) Lodhis and Babur (c) Marhatas and Babur
(d) Mewatis and Babur (e) None of these

(xiv) Humayun died from:
(a) excessive alcohol drinking (b) Cholera (c) battlefield
(d) fall from library stairs (e) None of these

(xv) Sher Shah Suri snatched the throne of Delhi from:
(a) Babur (b) Humayun (c) Jehangir
(d) Aurangzeb (e) None of these

(xvi) During the 16th Century the pioneer of efficient administration and administrative reforms in India
is considered to be:
(a) Babur (b) Akbar (c) Sher Shah Suri
(d) Aurangzeb (e) None of these

(xvii) The Suri dynasty was brought to an end by:
(a) Sher Shah Suri (b) Humayun (c) Jehangir
(d) Akbar (e) None of these

(xviii) Fateh Pur Sikri was declared the capital of his kingdom by:
(a) Jehangir (b) Akbar (c) Aurangzeb
(d) Shah Jehan (e) None of these

(xix) The Chain of Justice was hanged for the convenience of people for quick justice by:
(a) Noor Jehan (b) Jehangir (c) Akbar
(d) Sher Shah Suri (e) None of these

(xx) Taj Mahal was constructed as his queen mausoleum by:
(a) Shah Jehan (b) Jehanbgir (c) Akbar
(d) Bahadur Shah Zafar

PART – II

Q.2. Mahmood of Ghazni’s invasions of India are controversial; while some consider him a
Muhahid others consider him an aggressor. Which opinion do you support? Support your
answer with strong arguments. (20)

Q.3. Sultan Iltutmush is amongst the greatest early Turkish Sultans of Delhi. He was an intrepid
warrior and a patron of arts and letters. Discuss. (20)

Q.4. Sultan Allauddin Khilji is considered the pioneer of efficient administrative structure in
medieval India. Write a comprehensive note on his administrative reforms. (20)

Q.5. Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur failed in Central Asia but succeeded in India. Why?
Give a detailed analysis. (20)

Q.6. Akbar is considered not only a great administrator but also a great warrior.
Write a detailed note on his administration. (20)

Q.7. Discuss the role of Hazrat Mujadid Alf Sani in the revival of Muslims’ values and
traditions with special reference to his opposition to Akbar’s religious policy. (20)

Q.8. Aurangzeb Alamgir is generally charged with bigoted religious policies.
Write a critical note on his religious policy.

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Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)

(i) British India Company was granted permission of trade with India by:
(a) Emperor Akbar (b) Jehangir (c) Shah Jehan (d) Aurangzeb Alamgir (e) None of these

(ii) The First British Governor General of India was:
(a) Lord Dalhousie (b) Cornwallis (c) Clive Lloyd
(d) Warren Hastings (e) None of these

(iii) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan retired from the British service as:
(a) Judge (b) Revenue Commissioner (c) Principal
(d) Clerk (e) None of these

(iv) During the War of Independence England was ruled by:
(a) King James (b) King Williams (c) Queen Victoria
(d) Queen Elizebeth-I (e) None of these

(v) All-India National Congress was founded in:
(a) 1865 (b) 1875 (c) 1880
(d) 1885 (e) None of these

(vi) The founder of All-India National Congress was:
(a) Gandhi (b) Jawaher Lal Nehru (c) Ram Mohan Roy
(d) A.O. Hume (e) None of these

(vii) The Muslim Leader who advised the Muslims not to participate in the meetings of All-India
National Congress was:
(a) Maulana Abual Kalam Azad (b) Maulana Muhammad Ali (c) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
(d) Maulana Abdul Bari (e) None of these

(viii) The founder of Two Nations Theory is considered to be:
(a) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (b) Sir Karim Agha Khan (c) Allama Muhammad Iqbal
(d) Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (e) None of these

(ix) Partition of Bengal in 1905 was carried out by:
(a) Lord Cornwallis (b) Lord Minto (c) Lord Curzon
(d) Lord Morley (e) None of these

(x) Simla Deputation was led by:
(a) Sir Karim Agha Khan (b) Sir Salimullah Khan (c) Nawab Wiqar ul Mulk
(d) Nawab Mohsin ul Mulk (e) None of these

(xi) The Muslims of Indian Sub-continent were granted the right of Separate Electorate in:
(a) 1909 (b) 1919 (c) 1932
(d) 1935 (e) None of these

(xii) The Author of the Spirit of Islam was:
(a) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (b) Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal (c) Justice Syed Ameer Ali
(d) P.K. Hiti (e) None of these

(xiii) During Hijrat Movement the Muslims of India migrated to:
(a) Iran (b) Afghanistan (c) Turkey
(d) Saudi Arabia (e) None of these

(xiv) All-India National Congress participated in the:
(a) 1st Round Table Conference (b) 2nd Round Table Conference (c) 3rd Round Table Conference
(d) Participated in none (e) None of these

(xv) Sharif Report highlighted the atrocities of:
(a) The British Rule (b) Congress Ministries (c) General Dyre at Jalianwala Bagh
(d) Dogra Maharaja (e) None of these

(xvi) The First President Pakistan was:
(a) Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (b) Ghulam Muhammad (c) Sikandar Mirza
(d) General Ayub Khan (e) None of these

(xvii) The membership of Pakistan in the United Nations Organization was opposed by:
(a) India (b) Afghanistan (c) Israel
(d) Soviet Union (e) None of these

(xviii) The President of the 1st Constituent Assembly at the time of its dissolution was:
(a) Liaquat Ali Khan (b) Khawaja Nazimuddin (c) Maulvi Tamizuddin
(d) Noor ul Amin (e) None of these

(xix) Pakistan-China Boundary Dispute was settled during the government of:
(a) Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (b) Liaquat Ali Khan (c) Ghulam Muhammad
(d) General Ayub Khan (e) None of these

(xx) During the Tashkent Agreement the Foreign Minister of Pakistan was:
(a) Manzoor Qadir (b) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (c) Agha Shahi
(d) Aziz Ahmad (e) None of these

PART – II

Q.2. Shah Waliullah has played a very significant role in the reawakening of Muslims of India.
Write a comprehensive note on his services for the cause of Muslims. (20)

Q.3. Syed Ahmad Barelvi was a man of action rather than rhetoric. His movement, after initial
successes, failed. Discuss and evaluate. (20)

Q.4. What circumstances led to the partition of Bengal in 1905? How it affected the
Hindu-British and Hindu-Muslim relations? Discuss in detail. (20)

Q.5. The Congress Rule in the Provinces during 1937-39 provided an opportunity to All-India
Muslim League to re-organize and reactivate. Discuss the Congress rule in the Provinces
and its impact on the All-India Muslim League. (20)

Q.6. Why Parliamentary Democracy could not succeed in Pakistan? What circumstances
led to the declaration of First Martial Law in the country? (20)

Q.7. Shaikh Mujeeb ur Rahman’s Six Points became the Magna Carta for the Awami League.
Discuss and evaluate its background and contents. (20)

Q.8. Right from the beginning Pakistan-Afthanistan relations could not be established on friendly
terms. What has affected the relations of the two brotherly neighboring countries? Make a
critical analysis.

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Paper - I

Question No.1 Select the best option /answer and fill in the appropriate box on the answer
sheet.

(1). After his second coronation Humayun could only rule for :
a). Six months
b). two years
c). two and a half years
d). none of these

(2). At the time of his coronation at Kalanaur the age of Akbar was:
a). Thirteen and a half years
b). fifteen and a half years
c). seventeen and a half years
d). none of these

(3). The Mughal troops captured Chittor in 1568 after defeating:
a). Raja Pratab Singh
b). Raja Amar Singh
c). Rana Sangram Singh
d). none of these

(4). The Afghan power in Orissa was crushed by:
a). Raja Todarmal
b). Raja Man Singh
c). Munim Khan
d). none of these

(5). Tabaqat-i-Akbari was written by:
a). Khawaja Nizamuddin Ahmad
b). Badanni
c). Abul Fazal
d). none of these

(6). The office of Vakil became prominent during the reign of:
a). Jahangir
b). Aurangzeb
c). Akbar
d). none of these

(7). Which of the following officers was the guardian of Islamic Law:
a). Qazi-ul Quzat
b). Muhtasib
c). Sadr-us-Sadr
d). none of these

(8). Who divided the Mughal empire into provinces for the first time:
a). Babur
b). Hamayun
c). Jahangir
d). none of these

(9). Head of the civil and military administration of the province was:
a). Diwan
b). Nazim
c). Bakshi
d). none of these

(10). The Mughal emperor who allowed a chain with bells to be hung outside his palace was:
a). Akbar
b). Jahangir
c). Shah Jahan
d). none of these

(11). Which of the following was not a chronicler of history of Sultanate :
a). Abbas Khan Sharwani
b). Amir Khusrau
c). Zai-ud-Din Barani
d). none of these

(12). Foreign traveler whose account does not throw light on the history of sultanate was:
a). Ibne Batutah
b). Marco Polo
c). Abdur Razzaq
d). none of these

(13). Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue regular currency:
a). Amar Shah
b). Iltutmish
c). Balban
d). none of these

(14). Sultan who called himself Naib-i-Khudai or Deputy of God was:
a). Iltutmish
b). Balban
c). Alla-ud-Din Khilji
d). none of these

(15). Timur (Tamerlane) invaded India during the reign of :
a). Nasiruddin Muhammad
b). Tughlaq Shah
c). Nasiruddin Mahmud Tughlaq
d). none of these

(16). Rulers of Lodhi dynasty were:
a). Turks
b). Afghans
c). Iranians
d). none of these

(17). Highest point of territorial expansion of the sultanate was during the reign of :
a). Alla-ud-Din Khilji
b). Muhammad bin Tughlaq
c). Firoz Shah
d). none of these

(18). Coming of Khiljis to power is known as:
a). Khalji revolution
b). Khalji Imperialism
c). Khalji Coup

d). none of these

(19). Who selected the site for the city of Agra as his capital:
a). Sikander Lodhi
b). Bahlul Lodhi
c). Muhammad bin Tughlaq
d). none of these

(20). Military officer of the Sultanate who was the highest in Military graduation was:
a). Khan
b). Malik
c). Amir
d). none of these

PART - II

Attempt any Four Question

Q# 2) Ghiyasuddin Balban successfully suppressed the internal and external rebellion that
provided stability to his regin. Analyze

Q# 3) Allaudin KHilji's administrative and economic policies were more successfuul than his
foreign conquests

Q# 4) Critically analyse the causes of the downfall of Tughluq Dynasty

Q#5) The comprehensive Reform Programme introduced by Sher Shah Suri laid the foundation of
strong monarchy during Mughal rule. Analyse

Q# 6)The religious policy of Akbar was either a lesson for the universal toleration or the distortion
in islam. Critically analyse

Q# 7)Sophistication in society and culture during the mughal rule reflected the glory of the empire.
Enumerate and high light the achievement during this period.

Q# 8)Write short note on any TWO of the following
a) Condition of India in 1526
b)War of succession among the sons of Shah Jehan
c)Impact of islam during Delhi Sultanate

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Paper - II

(1). In which language Shah Wali Ullah translated the Holy Quran:
a). English
b). Persian
c). Turkish
d). none of these

(2). Indian National Congress was established in :
a). 1883
b). 1885
c). 1887
d). none of these

(3). Who was the Viceroy at the time of partition of Bengal :
a). Lord Caning
b). Lord Curzon
c). Lord Minto
d). none of these

(4). The Simla deputation was headed by :
a). Agha Khan
b). M.A. Johar
c). Syed Amir Ali
d). none of these

(5). Separate electorate was provided in :
a). 1909
b). 1919
c). 1935
d). none of these

(6). Who was the author of ‘My India Years’:
a). Lord Curzon
b). Lord Hardinge
c). Lord Mountbatten
d). none of these

(7). Sanghata Movement was started by:
a). Dr. Hergopal
b). Dr Moonje
c). Dr Swami
d). none of these

(8). Mopla revolt was started in:
a). 1920
b). 1921
c). 1922
d). none of these

(9). Who started the Home Rule Movement :
a). M. A. Jinnah
b). B.G. Tilak
c). Mrs. Annie Besant
d). none of these

(10). The subjects were divided into central and provincial by the Act of:
a). 1909
b). 1919
c). 1935
d). none of these

(11). The first Chief Justice of Pakistan was:
a). Abdur Rashid
b). Sajjad Ali Shah
c). Zafar ul Haq
d). none of these

(12). Treaty of Lausane was signed in :
a). 1921
b). 1922
c). 1923
d). none of these

(13). Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the All India Muslim League in :
a). 1911
b). 1912
c). 1913
d). none of these

(14). Mauala Mohammad Ali Johar was the editor of :
a). Hindustan Times
b). Azadi
c). Comrade
d). none of these

(15). Who started the Shuddin Movement:
a). Nehru
b). Tilak
c). Gandhi
d). none of these

(16). Bande-Matram was a :
a). Anthem
b). Film
c). Novel
d). none of these

(17). Now or Never pamphlet was written by :
a). Agha Khan
b). Ch. Rehmat Ali
c). Mohammad Ali Jinnah
d). none of these

(18). The book ‘verdict on India’ was written by :
a). Beverlay Nickolas
b). Charles Nicholas
c). Peter Nicholas
d). none of these

(19). The first Round Table was held in :
a). London
b). Delhi
c). Lahore
d). none of these

(20). Famous Wardha scheme was about :
a). Culture
b). Education
c). Religion
d). none of these

PART - II

Attempt any Four Question

Q2) "Aligarh Movement created rewakening among Muslims to provide a political plateform
through Education network" Analyse the statement

Q3) Why the Indian National Congress could not provide sufficient guarantee for the muslims to
safeguard their rights? Discuss

Q4) Do you agree that Minto -Morley REforms (1909) proved a watershed to recognize the rights
of minorities in India? How did it help Muslim League to demand separate home land for
muslims?

Q#5) The fourteen points of Quaid-e-Azam was befitting response to Nehru Report. Give your
analysis

Q#6) Can you support with historical facts that british quit India because it was not possible for
them to stay beyond 1947? Critically comment.

Q#7) The LUcknow pact provided a commitment to Hindu-Muslim unity but it soon failed. Discuss

Q#8) Write short notes on any TWO of the following
a) Simon Commission
b) Constitutional Act of 1935
c) Allma Iqbal as a Visionary
d)Cabinet Mission Plan

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Q.1 how would you justify the statement that "Sindh is Babul-Islaf!1" with reference to the Arab
conquest of Sindh? -

Q.2. "Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq's character was a mixtture of two extremes, but he was a man
of ideas." Discuss.

Q.3 TRACE the rise of the Bakhti Movement. Examine its teachings and contribution to society
and culture.

Q.4. Sher Shah was the pioneer of a comprehensive system of administration in the sub continent
to be followed by his successors in history." Discuss.'"

Q.5.Give an account of the development of Mughal architecture with special reference to Mughal
buildings in Pakistan.

Q.6 discscuss at length the services rendered for Islam by Hazrat Mujaddid Alf Semi.

Q.7. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Ameer Khusru (b) Dara-Shikoh,(c) Bahauddin Zakariya

COMPULSORY QUESTION

Q.8 Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.

1. Sindh and Multan were conquered by Muhammad bin Qasim under the reign of the Islamic
Caliph:
(a) Umer bin Abdul Aziz
(b).Waleed bin Abdul Malik
(c) Suleman bin Abdul Malik
(d) None of these

(2) Jaipal fought with Mehmood of Ghazna near Peshawar in:
(a) 998 AD
(b) 1001 AD
(c) 1004 AD
(d) None of these

(3) Which city was named as Mehmoodabad:
(a) Agra
(b) Somnath
(c) Lahore
(d) None of these

(4) Kitab-ul-Hind was written by:
(a) Zia uddin Burni
(b)Minhaj Siraj
(c) AI-Beroni
(d) None of these

(5) The first amongst the Delhi Sultans to earn title of "Sultan from the Baghdad Caliph was:
(a) Qutab uddin Aibak
(b) Shamus uddin Iltutmish
(c) Allauddin Khilji
(d) None of these

6. Baba Fareed Ganj Shakar was a saint of:
(a) Qadiriya Silsilah
(b) Chishtia Silsilah
(c) 'Soharwardiya Silsilah
(d) None of these

(7) Raj Tarangni was:
(a) a book
(b) a form of dance
(c) a female musician
(d) None of these

(8) Akbar's tomb is situated at:
(a) Haiderabad
(b) Aurangabad
(c) Allahabad
(d) None of these

9. ______ secured many trade facilities for the English by Emperor J ahangir:
(a) William Hawkins
(b) William Edward
(c) Sir Thomas Roe
(d) None of these

(10) Humayun Nama was written by:
(a) Hamayun
(b) Mulla Badayuni
(c) Muhammad Qasim
(d) None of these

11 Fatehpur Sikri was built by:
(a) Babar
(b) Shah Jehan
(c) Sher Shah
(d) None of these

(12) Hameeda Bano was mother of:
(a) Akbar
(b) Shah Jehan
(c) Jehangir
(d) None ofthese

(13) The 1 st Battle of Panipat was fought in:
(a) 1521 AD
(b) 1526 AD
(c) 1531 AD
(d) None of these

(14) At the time of his coronation at Kalanour the age of Akbar was:
(a) Thirteen and half
(b) Fifteen
(c) Eighteen.
(d) None ofthese

(15) Francois Burnier, the English traveler visited India during the period of:
(a) Jehangir
(b) Shah Jehan
(c) Aurangzeb
(d) None of these

(16) "Zill-e-Elahi" means: (a) Defender of Allah's faith
(b) Slave of Allah
(c) Shadow of Allah
(d) None of these

(17) Ibne-e-Batuta visited India during the reign of:
(a) Muhammad Tughluq
(b) Allauddin Khilji
(c) Ghias uddin Balban
(d) None of these

(18) Battle of Plassay (1757) was fought between:
(a) The English and the French
(b) J The ruler of Bengal and East India Company
(c) Mughal King of Delhi and the English
(d) None of these

(19) Aurangzeb Alamgir ascend_ed the thro.pe on:
(a) 1654 AD
(b) 1658 AD
(c) 1662 AD
(d) None of these

(20) Manuchi was a European traveler who came in the court of:
(a) Shah Jehan
(b) Jehangir
(c) Akbar:
(d) None of these

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Q.1. What role did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan play in the reawakening of the Muslims of the subContinent? Discuss.-

Q.2 The Khilafat Movement Spearheaded the Pakistan Movement and provided the necessary
weapon through which a political war to identify the Muslims as such could be waged." Discuss.

Q.3. Examine those provisions of Nehru Report which effected the Muslims. What was the Muslim
Reaction to those proposals?

Q.4. Critically examine the justification of 'Pakistan Resolution' in 1940.

Q.5 TRACE the history of Constitutional Development in Pakistan since her inception ANALyzing
the problems faced by the country in search of Democracy.

Q.6 Critically review the relations of Pakistan with India with special reference to the Kashmir
Issue.

Q.7 Write short notes on any TWO ofthe following:
(a) Contribution of Quaid-i-Azam as first Governor General of Pakistan
(B) Basic DemocraCies
(C) Causes of separatIon OT'East PakiStan

COMPULSORY QUESTION

Q8 Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Do not reproduce the question.

(1) Shah Wali Ullah was born in:
(a) 1702
(b 1703.
(c) 1704
(d) None of these

(2) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan died in:
(a) 1896
(b) 1898
(c) 1899
(d) None of these

(3) Partition of Bengal took place in:
(a) 1905
(b) 1906
(c) 1911
(d) None of these

(4)When ALL India Muslim League was founded in 1906, one of its aims was:
(a) to fight against Hindus
(b) to fight for independence
(c) to promote loyalty to the British Govt
(d) None of these

(5)Mr. Jinnah joined the Muslim League in:
(A) 1905
(B) 1913
(C) 1911
(D) None of these

(6) Simla Deputation was led by:
(a) Mohsin ul-Mulk
(b) Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
(c) Sir Aga Khan.
(d) None.of these

(7) Viqarul-Mulk died in:
(a) 1907
(b) 1911
(c) 1917
(d) None of these

(8) In 1913 Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar started as Urdu newspaper:
(a) v Zamindar
(b) Inqilab
(c) Hamdard
(d) None of these

(9) The Communal A ward was announced in:
(a) 1930
(b)J 1931
(c) 1933
(d) None of these

10. The 'Day of Deliverance' was observed on:
(a) Nobember20,1939
(b) November 22, 1939
(c) J DeceTber 22,1932
(d) None of these

11. British Cabinet Minister Mr. Cripps came to India in:
(a) 1942
(b) 1944
(c) 1946
(d) None of these

(12) Who took the oath of Governor General of Pakistan from Quaid-i-Azam:
(a) Justice Wali Mahmood
(b) Justice A. R. Kiani
(c) Justice Mian Abdul Rashid
(d) None of these

13. The 'Objective Resolution' was accepted by the Constituent Assembly in:
(a) 1947
(b) 1948
(c) 1949
(d) None of these

14. Write the name of a person who has been the Governor General as well as the Prime Minister
of Pakistan:
(a)' The Quaid-i-Azam
(b Liaqat Ali Khan
(c) Khawaja Nazimuddin
(d) None of these

15. When Pakistan gave an application to the United Nations to become its member, which
country opposed it:
(a) India
(b) Iran
(c) Afghanistan
(d) None of these

16. Pak-China border Dispute was settled in:
(a) 1962
(b) 1963
(c) 1964
(d) None of these

17. Pakistan Peoples Party was founded in:
(a) 1965
(b) 1966
(c) 1968
(d) None of these

18. The Constitution of 1956 was promulgated on:
(a) March 23, 1956
(b) August 14,1956
(c) December 25, 1956
(d) None ofthese

19. The last Governor General of Pakistan was:
(a) Quaid-i-Azam
(b) Khawaja Nazim uddin
(c) Sikandar Mirza
(d) None of these

20Pakistan became member of Non-Aligned Movement in:
(a) 1977
(b) 1978
(c)1980
(d) None of these

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Paper - I

Q1. "Taj Mahal marks the perfect moment in the evolution of architecture of the Mughal Period". Discuss and also mention the distinctive features of Mughal architecture.

Q2. Bring out the salient features of the Judicial administration under the great Mughals.

Q3. Write an essay or short notes on the following:

(a) The Prerogatives of the Mughal Emperor.
(b) Shah Jahan’s relations with the Portuguese.

Q4. ‘ "Akbar gave prosperity and restored peace and order due to his policies. Discuss.

Q5. Briefly review the relations of Ulama and Mashaikh with the Khalji and Tughluq Sultans.

Q6. "By his political reforms and policy of religious toleration, Sher Shah Suri laid the foundation of an enlightened government". Discuss.

Q7. "Sultan Muhammad Tughluq was a victim of circumstances over which he had nominal
control." Comment.

COMPULSORY QUESTION

Q8. Write only the best answer in the Answer Book. Don’t reproduce the questions:
(

1) Bahmani Kingdom was founded by:
(a) Imad-ul-Mulk Bahmani 1437
(b) Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah in 1347
(c) Slah-ud-Din Bahman Shah in 1340.
(d) None of these

(2) Muhammad Tughluq ruled in India during the period
(a) 1326—1352 ‘ (b) 1325—1352 (C) 1322—1348 ‘ (d) None of these.

(3) Bahlol Lodhi died in:
(a) 1479 (b) 1481 (c)1489 (d) None of these.

(4) "The Arab conquest of Sind was temporary event without any permanent effect". Commented by:
(a) Lanae Poole’ (b) V.A. Smith (c) Arun Bhattacharjee (d) None Of these.

(5) The author of Maasir-I-Jahangiri is:
(a) Khawaja Kamgar Husaaini. (b) M. Saqi Mustaid Khan
(c) Motamid Khan (d) None of these.

(6) Qutb-ud-Din was conferred the title of the ‘Sultan of Delhi’ by: ‘
(a) Muhammad Ghori (b) Sultan Mahmud
(C) Ghiyas-ud-Din Mahmud (d) ‘None of these.

(7) Shah Jehan died in:
(a) 1657 (b) 1658 (C) 1666 (e) None of these.

(8) The lovely Moti Masjid is located at:
(a) Agra (b) Delhi (c) Fatehpur Sekri (d) None of these.

(9) Francois Bernier was an/a
(a) English Traveler (b) French Physician (c) Head of French missionary (d) None of these.

(10) Which city was named as’ Shah ‘Jahanabad:
(a) Agra ‘ (b) Delhi (c) Ajmir (d) None of these.

(11) Mahmud Ghaznavi is described as "the first pioneer and path-finder for Islam in this country"
by:
(a) Lane Poole (b) V.A. Smith (c) S.R. Sharma (d) None of these.

(12) Sikandar Lodhi sends expedition to Malva in:
(a) 1510 (b) 1511 (c) 1513 (d) 1515

(13) Babar adopted the title of Padshah in:
(a) 1504 (b) 1506 (c) 1507 (d) ‘None of these.

(14) Shah Husain Arghun takes Multan in:
(a) 1521 (b) 1525 (c) 1524 (d) None of these.

(15) Humayun ascended the throne in 1530 at the age of:
(a) 20 (b) 21 (c) 22 (d) None of these.

(16) Buland Darwaza commemorate Akbar’s conquest of:
(a) Mewar (b) Bangal (C) Gujrat (d) None of these.

(17) Behzad was a famous Persian:
(a) Writer ‘ (b) Painter (c) Poet (d) None these.

(18) Ranthambhor was surrendered in 1528 by:
(a) Rana’ Sanga (b) Bheam Singh (c) Bikramjit (c) None of these.

(19) Sher Shah ‘Proclaimed King in:
(a) 1539 (b) 1540 (c) 1541 (d) None of these.

(20) The Battle of Qanauj was fought between:
(a) Nusrat Shah and Sher Khan (b) Adil Shah and Sher Khan
(c) Humayun and Sher Khan (d) None of these.

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Paper - II

NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including Question No.8 which is Compulsory. Select TWO questions from each PART. All questions carry equal marks.

PART-A

1. Evaluate the impact of the services rendered by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan towards the regeneration of the Muslims.

2. "The Hindu reaction on the Partition of Bengal (1905) proved a blessing in disguise for the Muslims". Elucidate.

3. "Khilafat Movement was a real disaster". Comment.

4. "The Nehru Report was not less than a document of slavery for the Muslims". Discuss.

PART-B

5. Highlight the services rendered by Quaid-i-Azam for the consolidation of Pakistan.

6. Describe the process of Constitution-making in Pakistan from 1947-1956. Account for the causes of delay in framing the Constitution.

7. Write short notes on the following:

(a) The Simla Deputation (1906)
(b) Separation of East Pakistan.
(C) Role of Foreign Aid in the economy of Pakistan.
(d) Pakistan’s relations with India.

COMPULSORY QUEST1ON

8. Fill in the blanks. Write only the correct answer in the Answer Book. Don’t reproduce the questions.

(1) Syed Ahmad Shaheed Fought his last battle against Sikhs at ____ in ____

(2) The real names of Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mu1k and Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk are __________ and ______—— respectively.

(3 The Zamidar and Comrade newspapers were edited by -— -— and _____ respectively.

(4) _____________ Liaquat Ali Khan was martyred by______ on _________

(5) _____________ disso1ved the First Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on ____

(6) Punjab was given the status of a Province in ________

(7) The Cawnpur Mosque Incident took place in the year ____

(8) Police Firing on Khaksars in Lahore took place on_------------------_____________

(9) Gandhi — Irwan Pact was signed in the year ______

(10) The Muslims observed the Day of Deliverance on __________

(11) __________ Pact was signed on 11th April 1950.

(12) Indus Basin Treaty was signed in the year ___________

(13), ____ was the Prime Minister of India at the time of Tashkand Declaration.

(14) ______ is the name of Boundary Line between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

(15) "Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam" was written by --------------------

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