Study Plan - Pakistan Affairs

Prepared by: Altaf Ahmed Sheikh - CSS - 2011

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PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

STUDY PLAN

Study Area I: Evolution of Muslim Society in the Sub-Continent

2007 Critically evaluate the contribution made by missionaries in the growth of Muslim

society in the Sub-continent of Indo-Pak.

2006 Describe the most notable feature of Muslims in India in the light of their

monotheistic religion and egalitarian social structure.

2005 Summarize the political scene of the sub continent at the opening of the eighteenth

century.

2004 Analyze the factors responsible for degeneration of Muslim society in 18th century?

2003 Discuss the role and efforts of Muslim religions leaders for the establishment of

Muslim Society in the Sub-Continent.

2002 Briefly describe the evolution of Muslim society in the sub-continent.

2001 - Briefly describe the evolution of Muslim Society in the Subcontinent from 1206

onwards and analyze its downfall after the 17th century.

2000 - Give an account of the evolution of the Muslim society in the sub-continent from 1206

to 1526 A.D.

Area of Focus

Life in sub-continent before the arrival of Arabs Muslims.

Influx of Muslims from South, Sindh and North in the subcontinent

Missionaries/Invaders/Rulers in the sub-continent & its vicinities

Four Sufi Silsila ( Suhrwardiya, Qadriya, Naqshbandya, Chisthiya )Evolution of a Muslim Society & its dynamics

Downfall and Deformation of Muslim Society/Rule in Sub-continent & its factors.

Study Area III: Personalities and Reformist Movements

2010 - Aligarh and Deoband movements had great contrast in their views and missionand

their leaders were at daggers drawn with each other. Discuss.

2010 Shah Waliullahrealized "The renaissance of Islam and Muslim Society can not be

affected until the intellectual life of the Muslims is re-oriented." Discuss Critically.



2009 What specific steps were initiated by Sir Syed Ahmed Khanwhich later on became the

agenda points of the movement for Pakistan? How did these steps orient the Political system

in Pakistan?

2009 Keeping in view the diverse Muslim reformist Movements of the subcontinent,

delineate the sequential unity in the formulation of the ideology of Pakistan.

2008 What influence Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi has left on the history of Muslims of India?

Discuss critically.

2008 - Aligarh Movement injected a new life in the dead body of the Muslim nationand

helped to regain its lost glory and prestige. Discuss.

2007 The Deoband School stood for "definite religio-political goals with limited sphere of

influence." Discuss.

2005 Critically evaluate the contribution of fraizi movement in the life of Muslims in the

sub continent.

2004 'Aligarh is arsenal of Muslim India'(Quaid-e-Azam). Narrate briefly the role of

Aligarh for the cause of the muslims of the Subcontinent with special reference to the final

phase of their independence?

2002 - The Ulemas of Nadwah attempted to make a synthesis of Modernism of Aligarh and

Conversation of Deoband in their syllabus. Discuss.

2002 State the reasons Sir Syed advanced to the Indian Muslims to eschew politics. To

what extent he was successful?

2001 - "Basically educational in character, the Aligarh Movement was not devoid of

political objectives" . Discuss.

2001 Discuss the salient aspects of Shah Waliullah's Movement and analyze its impact on

the Muslims of the Subcontinent.

Area of Focus

Sheikh Ahmed Sirhandi His life, works & struggle for cause of MuslimsShah Waliullah His life, works and ideologies. His Movement & Its impact on Muslims of sub-continent.Syed Ahmed Shaheed and his Jihadi Movement



Haji Shareetullah and his faraizi Movement.

Sir Syed Ahmed His life, works and multifarious struggle. Contribution in enlightening Muslims socially, politically & educationally.Aligarh Movement Origin, ideology, missions, dignitaries, contributions towards cause of

Muslims.

Deoband Movemnt (Dar-ul-uloom Deoband) Origin, Purpose, ideology, scholars, struggle for cause of Muslims.N.B => Aligarh v/s Deoband : A comparison & contrast between the two.

Nadwat-e-Ulema

Study Area IV: Events of Freedom Movement

2009 - Illustrate the role of Quaid-e-Azam for protecting the constitutional rights of Muslims

of the subcontinent from 1916-1933?

2008 - Proposals of Cabinet Mission (1946) could defer the establishment of Pakistan, if

accepted by Muslim League. Evaluate Critically.

2008 Quaid-e-Azam was the ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity. Discuss it in

perspective of Lukhnow Pact and what future vision depicted from the pact?

2007 Minto-Morely Reform was a "tool of change" in the political system of India. Discuss

it with special reference to the demands of Simla Deputation.

2007 Elucidate Ideology of Pakistan. What are the reasons which contributed for the

development of two-nation-theory? Is two-nation-theory relevant after the fall of Dacca?

Discuss.

2006 Discuss the role of Muslim Majority provinces in the establishment of Pakistan.

2005 Examine Allama Iqbals concept of Muslim Nationalism in the light of Allahabad

address.

2004 - "Between 1937-1947 congress policies were such as to make Pakistan inevitable'.

Discuss.

2004 - Trace the course of khilafat movement and assess its significance for the development

of Muslimnationalism?



2004 Account for emergence of All India Muslim League and assess its importance in Indian

politics during 1906-1913?

2003 - Examine the nature of Congress rule in the Provinces under the Government of India

Act, 1935. What was its impact on the Muslim Politics?

2003 Discuss the ideological foundations of the "Two Nations Theory? With reference to

the contributions of Dr. Iqbal and the Quaid-i-Azam.

2002 The Quaid-e-Azam was against the performance of a surgical operation on the

provinces because such a step would be a dangerous proposition and would let loose

terrible forces . In the light of the statement, discuss the division of the Punjab and Bengal.

2001 - Make a critical comparison of the Nehru Report and the Quaid-e-Azam's Fourteen

Points.

2000 - Evaluate the policies of the Cripps Mission. To what extent were these policies

favorable for the Muslims of the sub-continent?

2000 - Analyze the significance of Lahore Resolution in the History of freedom movement.

Area of Focus

Indian Act of 1892

Partition of Benagl 16 October; 1905

Shimla Deputation 1st October; 1906

Formation of All India Muslim League 31st December; 1906

Minto-Morley Reforms 1909

Annulment of Bengal 12th December; 1911

Delhi Durbar of 1911 Reaction of Muslims on the Annulment of Bengal

Lucknow Pact 1916

World War- I : (1914-1918) Ottoman Empire (Turkey)

Chelmsford-Montagu Reforms 1919

Indian Act of 1919

Elections of 1920 and 1923Khilafat Movement 1919-1922

Muslim League Resolution of 1924

Nehru Report 1928

All India Muslim Conference, Delhi. (Delhi Proposals) 1929

Quaid-e-Azams Fourteen Points, 20th March; 1927

Simon Commission May; 1930

Round Table Conferences 1930-1932 at London, England.

1st Session, 12th November; 1930



Gandhi-Irwin Pact, 5th March,1931 2nd Session, 7th September; 1931 Communal Award 1932 3rd Session, 17th November; 1932.

Indian Act of 1935

Elections of 1937

Congress Ministries July; 1937 October; 1939 All India Muslim League Annual Session, 1938, held at Patna.

Lahore Resolution, 23rd March; 1940

Cripps Mission 30th March; 1942

Jinnah-Gandhi Talks (1940-1944)

Simla Conference

Elections of 1945

Muslim League Legislators Convention, April 1946Cabinet Mission, 24th March;1946

Role of Majority Provinces in Establishment of Pakistan

Interim Government 1946

3rd June Plan (Lord Mountbatten)

Radcliffe Award, 8th July; 1947

Partition of Bengal and PunjabIndependence Act, 14th July; 1947

Transfer of Power

Two-Nation Theory

Reasons for Two-Nation Theory Validation of Two-Nation Theory after Fall of Dacca

Ideology of Pakistan

Role of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (25 Dec; 1876 11Sept; 1948)

As an Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity As consolidator of Nascent State of Pakistan

Allama Muhammad Iqbal (9Nov; 1877 21 April; 1938)

Study Area V: Post-partition Events Development/Issues/Problems

2010 How far is it correct to say Quaid-e-Azamconsolidated the nascent state of Pakistan?

Comment.

2006 Assess the account for the problems which Quaid-e-Azam had to face as Governor

General of Pakistan.

2003 - The so-called 'Instrument of Accession' of Bharat with Kashmir "is fraudulent and

impossible to accept" as it is "based on violence". In the light of the Quaid-i-Azams statement

make a comparison and correlation of the State of Jammu and Kashmir with the State of

Junagadh, Manavadhar, Mangrol, Sardargarh, Bantva and Hyderabad etc.



2003 - To what extent the version of Francis Mudie was true that "the greatest danger* to

Pakistan in 1947 was "the refugee problem in West Punjab" and how did the Policy-makers

of Pakistan respond to it?

2003 - Muhammad Ali Formula was practicable compromise between the two wings of

Pakistan on the questions of representation. To what extent, it was acceptable to both the

wings of Pakistan?

2003 As a result of British-Hindu conspiracy on the eve of independence the State of

Pakistan winch ultimately emerged in August 1947, was not so strong as visualized by the

Quaid-e-Azambut only a "mutilated", ^moth-eaten* and "truncated" Pakistan. Elucidate.

2002 - Why ONE-UNIT was created and subsequently abolished? Explain.

2000 - Analyze the main causes of the debacle of East Pakistan. What are its consequences on

the history of Pakistan?

2000 - Give a critical appraisal of the constitutional crisis during the period of Governor

General Ghulam Mohammad. Write its effects on the subsequent history of Pakistan.

Area of Focus

Early Problems of Pakistan

Administrative Problems Financial Constraints Refugees Problems Constitutional Crisis Territorial Disputes

Canal Water Dispute Kashmir Dispute

Delay in Constitution Making in various eras till 1973.

Separation of West Pakistan (Bangladesh)

Creation and Abolition of ONE Unit.

Study Area VI: Ongoing Problem/Issues & Developmental Projects

2010 - Compare and contrast the resistance movement of East Pakistan with the present

movement of Balochistan. Suggest remedies.

2010 What is meant by National Reconciliation? What are its ingredients? Can we equate

National Reconciliation with National Reconciliation Ordinance?

2009 - In spite of strong research base, rich lands, reasonable water resources and various

land reforms why agriculture remained less developed in Pakistan?



2009 Compare and contrast the dynamics of recent civil society Movement with other

movements in the history of Pakistan? What impact would it print on Future of Pakistan?

2008 - What are principal industries of Pakistan and what problems Government of Pakistan

is facing for its industrial development?

2008 What is Judicial Activism? Has it brought Pak-Judiciary in the state of morality in

the recent past? Give suggestion for the independence of Judiciary.

2006 - Describe the distribution of Iron and Steel industry of Pakistan. Evaluate its role in

the industrial development of the country.

2006 Summarize the government measures to improve the agricultural productivity in the

light of introducing new irrigation projects.

2005 Account for the initial concentration of agro based industry in the manufacturing belt

of Pakistan.

2004 - Throw light on the steps taken under various Governments for the promulgation of

Islamic system in the country?

2004 What do you know about water crisis in Pakistan? Also suggest concrete steps for its

solution.

2002 What are the problems of industrialization in Pakistan? How they can be solved?

2001 Write an analytical essay on the growth of population in Pakistan after Independence

and underscore its effects on the country's socioeconomic climate.

2000 - Discuss Corruption as number one problem of Pakistan. What practicable and feasible

steps should be taken to eradicate this menace.

Area of Focus

Nuclear Cooperation With China Civil Nuclear Deal Reservations of US and India & its rebuttalNewest Treaties/Pacts/Agreements/Ratifications APTTA IP Revived, CORE-100Floods of Biblical Proportion Causes & Implications Damage & Relief Statistics Effect on Infrastructure, Agriculture & Economy



Water Crisis/Management in Pakistan Its Causes, Effects and SolutionsEnergy Crisis/Management Its Causes, Effects and Solutions On-going as well as Future Plans to tackle this problemAgricultural Products Irrigation Network/Projects/System/Canals etc Problems in cultivationMajor Industries Problems of IndustrializationEducational Development National Education Policy Literacy/ Illiteracy rates and measures to improve.

Taxation Reforms Inland Revenue System (IRS) RGST (VAT)Miscellaneous Issues Corruption Nepotism Family Politics (Dynastical System) Any Significant Bill Passed by Parliament e.g Child Protection Bill 2010.

Study Area VII: Land, Geography, Resources, Climate, Culture, Federation

of Pakistan

2007 "Pakistan is a federation in form and unitary in spirit." Discuss it keeping in view the

strengths and weakness of Federation of Pakistan.

2006 - Political map of Pakistan is the outcome of its geo-strategic location. Give a reasoned

account for the statement.

2006 Highlight the various characteristics of Pakistani culture. Bring out the importance of

customs and traditions in the society.

2005 Define and explain the geographic inertia and its role in the development of Pakistan.

2000 - Write a note on Balochistan; its area, population, economy, education and the

problems of the people.



Area of Focus

What is federation? Strengths and weaknesses of Pakistan as federationGeo-strategic location of Pakistan Geo-strategic importance of PakistanCulture of Pakistan: A blend of socio-religio-ethno idiosyncrasies

Study Area VIII: Miscellaneous

2010 - Pakistan's industry is providing jobs to various categories of workers and is earning

foreign exchange for the country. Comment.

2010 Why military of Pakistan intervened in Pakistan's politics? What is the role of the

present leadership to de-politicize army? Give specific measures.

2009 - Discuss and debate the diplomatic stance of Pakistan regarding war on terror . How

can it be improvised in the current geo-political situation?

2009 Referring to the evolution of Political System, identify the commonalities in among the

martial law administrators of Pakistan?

2008 The Constitution of Pakistan (1973) is the mouth piece of Islam. Discuss.

2007 Local government system under the "Devolution of Power Plan 2001" has miserably

failed in delivering service to the masses. . Discuss.

2005 Address the importance of Pakistans relations with the European Union for the

foreign policy of Pakistan as a whole.

2002 There is an unbridgeable gulf between Hinduism and Islam and their followers

existed together in the same land for hundreds of years like two streams which continue to

un parallel to each other indefinitely, without ever becoming one body of water . Elucidate.

2001 - 'The US attack on Afghanistan in October 2001 has had serious repercussions for

Pakistan". Discuss.

2001 - Write a comprehensive essay on the promulgation of Islamic system in Pakistanwith

special reference to the role played by the Ulema in the process.



Area of Focus

Phases of Government from 1947-2010 Military Interventions and its causes, implications.PAK-EU Relationships

Pakistans role in War on Terror and its implications

Latest Developments Pak-US Strategic Dialogues Sino-Pak Nuclear Deal Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Recent changes in Indo-Pak relations Afghan-Pakistan Trade Transit Agreement (APTTA) Any further development occurring till February; 2011.Study Area VIII: Short Notes

2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 No Notes.

2004 a. Objective resolution

b. Six points of Mujeeb ur Rehman

c. Pakistan's role in the war against terrorism.

2003 (a) Problems of Educational System in Pakistan

(b) Geo-Political; position of Pakistan.

(c) "Pakistan is a rich country where poor people live."

2002 No Notes.

2001 - (i) Chaudhri Rehmat AH.

(ii) Allama Iqbal.

(iii) Kashmir conflict.

(iv) Kalabagh Dam.

2000 - (a) Assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan.

(b) The salient features of the Constitution of 1956.

(c) Unemployment in Pakistan.

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