2009 Papers

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ENTLISH (Précis and Composition)TIME ALLOWED:(PART-I) 10 MINUTES .................. MAX. MARKS:10(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 50 MINUTES...MAX.MARKS:90

NOTE:(i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on seperate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 10 minutes.(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

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Q.1. (a) Choose the word that is nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. (Do only FIVE). Extra attempt of any Part of the question will not be considered. (5)

(i) OBSCURE(a) Unclear (b) Doubtful

(ii) AMIABLE (a) Obnoxious (b) Affable

(iii) HOODWINK(a) Delude (b) Avoid

(iv) GUILEFUL(a) Honorable (b) Disingenuous

(v) OBSESSION(a) Fixed ideas (b) Delusion

(vi) RADICAL(a) Innate (b) Moderate

(vii) PRESUMPTIVE(a) Credible (b) Timid

(b) Pick the most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word: (5)

(viii) PRESENTABLE(a) Unable (b) Scruffy (c) Suitable (d) Personable

(ix) SALVATION

(a) Escape (b) Starvation (c) Doom (d) Rescue

(x) PLAIN

(a) Clean (b) Distinct (c) Ambiguous (d) Frugal

(xi) ODIOUS (a) Porus (b) Charming (c) Horrid (d) Offensive

(xii) INFLAME

(a) Calm (b) Anger (c) Excite (d) Kindle

PART-II

NOTE:(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.(ii) Attempt ALL questions from PART-II.

Q.2. Make a précis of the given passage and suggest a suitable heading. (20+5)

From Plato to Tolstoi art has been accused of exciting our emotions and thus of disturbing the order and harmony of our moral life.” Poetical imagination, according to Plato, waters our experience of lust and anger, of desire and pain, and makes them grow when they ought to starve with drought. “Tolstoi sees in art a source of infection. “Not only in infection,” he says, “a sign of art , but the degree of infectiousness is also the sole measure of excellence in art.” But the flaw in this theory is obvious. Tolstoi suppresses a fundamental moment of art, the moment of form. The aesthetic experience – the experience of contemplation- is a different state of mind from the coolness of our theoretical and the sobriety of our moral judgment. It is filled with the liveliest energies of passion, but passion itself is here transformed both in its nature and in its meaning. Wordsworth defines poetry as “ emotion recollected in tranquility’. But the tranquility we feel in great poetry is not that of recollection. The emotions aroused by the poet do not belong to a remote past. They are “ here”- alive and immediate. We are aware of their full strength, but this strength tends in a new direction. It is rather seen than immediately felt. Our passions are no longer dark and impenetrable powers; they become, as it were, transparent. Shakespeare never gives us an aesthetic theory. He does not speculate about the nature of art. Yet in the only passage in which he speaks of the character and functions of dramatic art the whole stress is laid upon this point. “ The purpose of playing,” as Hamlet explains, “ both at the first and now, was and is, to hold, as, twere, the mirror up to nature; to show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure.” But the image of the passion is not the passion itself. The poet who represents a passion doest not infected us with this passion. At a Shakespeare play we are not infected with the ambition of Macbeth, with the cruelty of Richard III or with the jealously of Othello. We are not at the mercy of these emotions; we look through them; we seem to penetrate into their very nature and essence. In this respect Shakespeare’s theory of dramatic art, if he had such a theory, is in complete agreement with the conception of the fine arts of the great painters and sculptors.

Q.3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. (20)

It is very nature of helicopter that is great versatility is found. To begin with, the helicopter is the fulfillment of tone of man’s earliest and most fantastic dreams. The dream of flying – not just like a bird – but of flying as nothing else flies or has ever flown. To be able to fly straight up and straight down – to fly forward or back or sidewise, or to hover over and spot till the fuel supply is exhausted.

To see how the helicopter can do things that are not possible for the conventional fixed-wing plane, let us first examine how a conventional plane “works”. It works by its shape – by the shape of its wing, which deflects air when the plane is in motion. That is possible because air has density and resistance. It reacts to force. The wing is curved and set at an angle to catch the air and push it down; the air, resisting, pushes against the under surface of the wing, giving it some f its lift. At

the same time the curved upper surface of the wing exerts suction, tending to create a lack of air at the top of the wing. The air, again resisting, sucks back, and this give the wing about twice as much lift as the air pressure below the wing. This is what takes place when the wing is pulled forward by propellers or pushed forward by jet blasts. Without the motion the wing has no lift.

Questions:

(i) Where is the great versatility of the helicopter found?(ii) What is the dream of flying?(iii) What does the wing of the conventional aircraft do?(iv) What does the curved upper surface of the wing do?(v) What gives the wing twice as much lift?

Q.4. Write a comprehensive note (250—300 words) on any ONE of the following: (20)

(i) The importance of industrialization.(ii) Do we live better than our forefathers?(iii) Protecting freedom of expression not lies.(iv) Adopting unchecked Western life styles.(v) Variety is the spice of life.

Q.5. (a) Change the narration from direct to indirect or indirect to direct speech. (Do only FIVE). (5)Extra attempt of any Part of the question will not be considered.

(i) He said to him, “why do you waste your time?”(ii) He ordered his servant not to stand there doing nothing.(iii) He exclaimed with joy that he had won the match.(iv) The traveler said, “What a dark night?”(v) He said, “Let it rain even so hard, I will start today.”(vi) My mother said, “May you live happily and prosper in your life.”(vii) He said, “How foolish have I been?”

(b) Correct ONLY FIVE of the following: (5)Extra attempt of any Part of the question will not be considered.

(i) He swore from God.(ii) Is your dress different than mine?(iii) He inquired whether I live in Karachi.(iv) He spoke these words upon his face. (v) The ran direct to their college. (vi) I shall not come here unless you will not call me.(vii) They have been building a wall since three days. (viii) He does not have some devotion to his studies.

Q.6. (a) Use ONLY FIVE of the following in sentences with illustrate their meaning: (5)Extra attempt of any Part of the question will not be considered.

(i) Leave in the lurch.(ii) Hard and fast.(iii) Weather the storm.(iv) Bear the brunt.(v) Meet halfway.(vi) Turncoat.(vii) Where the shoe pinches.

(b) Use ONLY FIVE of the following pair of words in sentence which illustrate their meaning: (10)Extra attempt of any Part of the question will not be considered.

(i) Persecute, Prosecute(ii) Luxuriant, Luxurious(iii) Mean, Mien(iv) Observation, Observance(v) Naughty, Knotty(vi) Ghostly, Ghastly(vii) Hew, Hue

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER-I(EVERY DAY SCIENCE)

TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I) 80 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 50(PART-II) MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 50

NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 80 minutes. (ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

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PART – I (MCQs)(COMPULSORY)

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the Answer Sheet: (50)

(1) Person with following blood group are considered to be universal recipient.

a. A+ b. B+ c. AB+ d. O+e. None of these

(2) Study of life in outer space is known as:

a. Endobiologyb. Exobiologyc. Enterobiology d. Neobiologye. Micro biology

(3) The name of the common mineral salt present in seat is:

a. Calcium Oxalateb. Potassium Sulphatec. Sodium Chlorided. Iron Sulphatee. None of these

(4) Sensitive layer of the eye is:

a. Choriodsb. Scleroticc. Retinad. Corneae. None of these

(5) Laughing gas has chemical composition of following two elements.

a. Nitrogen + Hydrogenb. Nitrogen + Carbonc. Nitrogen + Oxygend. Oxygen + Carbon e. None of these

(6) Dr. Abdus Salam of Pakistan was one of the contributors of the unification of:

a. Electromagnetic force and gravitational forceb. Electromagnetic force and weak nuclear forcec. Gravitational force and weak nuclear forced. Weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force e. None of these

(7) Which triplet in DNA codes for valine:

a. CTT b. AGUc. CATd. AATe. None of these

(8) What is the chance of diabetic baby born to parents both heterozygous normal ?

a. Zero b. ¼c. ½d. ¾e. None of these

(9) Which of the following is not a part of Darwinism:

a. Over production b. Natural selection c. Inheritance for acquired characters d. Competition for survival e. None of these

(10) Role of biotechnology in the production of food based on:

a. Decomposition b. Respirationc. Digestiond. Fermentation\e. None of these

(11) Which form of drug abuse involves most risk of infection with the HIV (AIDS) virus:

a. Cigarette smokingb. Using alcholoc. Injection of heroined. Taking too much aspirin e. None of these

(12) Founder of modern astronomy was:

a. Archimedesb. William Gilbert c. Nicolas Copernicusd. Michael Faradaye. None of these

(13) The instrument which measures very high temperature is:

a. Manometer b. Thermostatc. Chronometerd. Pyrometer e. None of these

(14) The science which deals with study of manners and customs of people is:

a. Ethnologyb. Morphologyc. Ethicsd. Geneticse. None of these

(15) Chemical used to kill rats and mice are:

a. Insecticidesb. Rodenticidesc. Fungicidesd. Herbicidese. None of these

(16) Dry ice is:

a. Methane hydrateb. Liquid Nitrogenc. Solid Carbon dioxided. Frozen Watere. None of these

(17) Chemical name of vinegar is:

a. Sodium Nitrate b. Dilute acetic acidc. Chloride of lime

d. Calciume. None of these

(18) Defeciency of following vitamin decreases hemoglobin production:

a. Biotinb. Thiaminec. Niacind. Pyridoxinee. None of these

(19) Hygrometer is used for measuring the:

a. Speed of soundb. Density of milkc. Humidity of aird. Specific gravity of liquidse. None of these

(20) Bronze is an alloy of:

a. Copper and Zincb. Tin and Zincc. Copper and Tin d. Iron and Zince. None of these

(21) Which of the following is most elastic ?

a. Steel b. Rubberc. Glassd. Spongee. None of these

(22) Orbital period of the planet Mercury around the sun is:

a. 88 days b. 365 daysc. 2 yearsd. 98 dayse. None of these

(23) The most splendid and the most magnificent constellation on the sky is:

a. Orionb. Columbiac. Canis Major d. Tauruse. None of these

(24) “Black holes” refer to:

a. Hole occurring in heavenly bodiesb. Bright spots on the sunc. Collapsing objects of high densityd. Collapsing of low densitye. None of these

(25) Eugenics is the study of:

a. Altering human beings by changing their genetic componentsb. People of European regionc. Different races of mankindd. Genetic of plantse. None of these

(26) The position of earth in its orbit, when it is at its greatest distance from the sun causing northern summer is called:

a. Aphelionb. Perihelionc. Perigeed. Apogeee. None of these

(27) Diamond is a very expensive ornament. It is composed of a single element:

a. Carbonb. Goldc. Silverd. Platinume. None of these

(28) Which of the following layers make radio transmission possible?

a. Troposphereb. Ionospherec. Mesosphered. Stratospheree. None of these

(29) Which of the following explains the reason why there is no total eclipse of the sun?

a. Size of the earth in relation to that of moon b. Orbit of moon around earthc. Direction of rotation of earth around sund. Area of the sun covered by the moone. None of these

(30) Television signals are converted into light signals by:

a. Optical fiberb. Transistorc. Decoderd. Photo diodee. None of these

(31) Where do most of Asteroids lie?

a. In asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiterb. In asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Venusc. In asteroid belt between the orbits of Jupiter and Venusd. Everywhere in the skye. None of these

(32) The number of spark plugs needed in a diesel engine is:

a. 2b. 3c. 0d. 4 e. None of these

(33) The half life of a radioactive element is 8-days. How long it take to reduce it from 10 mg to 5 mg?

a. 4 daysb. 12 daysc. 16 daysd. 8 dayse. None of these

(34) The term ‘Blue Shift’ is used to indicate:

a. Doppler effect in which an object appears bluer when it is moving towards the observer or observer is moving towards the object.b. Turning a star from white to bluec. In future sun would become blued. Black hole was blue at its starte. None of these

(35) Kilowatt-hour is a unit of:

a. Powerb. Electric Currentc. Energyd. Timee. None of these

(36) Fuel used in a Fast Breeder Reactor is:

a. Uranium Oxideb. Uranium Plutonium carbidec. Uranium Plutonium Oxided. Uranium thorium Oxidee. None of these

(37) Monsoon is caused by:

a. Seasonal reversal of windsb. Revolution of earthc. Movement of cloudsd. Rise in temperaturee. Rain forests

(38) Which of the following atmospheric layers help in radio communication?

a. Exosphereb. Ionospherec. Troposphered. Stratospheree. Ozone layer

(39) A moderator is used in nuclear reactor in order to:

a. Accelerate the neutronsb. Slow down the speed of the neutronsc. Increase the number of electionsd. Decrease the number of electronse. None of these

(40) Sedimentary rocks are:

a. Porousb. Hardc. Roughd. Brittlee. Volcanic

(41) Which one of the following is a non-metallic mineral?

a. Manganese b. Magnesiumc. Gypsumd. Bauxitee. None of these

(42) Ozone layer prevents the following radiation from entering the atmosphere:

a. Infra-redb. Ultravioletc. X-raysd. Gamma rayse. None of these

(43) The phenomenon of Aurora Borealis, the display of red and green lights in northern hemisphere is due to radiations from:

a. Ionosphereb. Tropospherec. Mesosphered. Stratospheree. None of these

(44) Yeast is used in making bread because it produces:

a. Carbon dioxideb. Sugarc. Bacteriad. Oxygene. None of these

(45) Oasis is associated with:

a. Glaciersb. Desert

c. Islands or Last Island d. Volcanoese. Fertile land

(46) Quartz crystal in quartz watches work on the principle called:

a. Photoelectric effect

b. Stark effectc. Thermionic effect d. Piezo-electric effecte. None of these

(47) The fruits without seed, like banana, are called:

a. seedless fruitsb. parthenogenesis fruitsc. parthenocarpic fruits d. placental fruitse. Organic fruits

(48) Animal which captures and readily kills living animals for its food is called:

a. Parasiteb. Scavenger

c. Predator – not or moderator d. Mammale. None of these

(49) In a railway track, two rails are joined end to end with a gap tin between them because:

a. Steel can be savedb. Accidents due to contraction in winter can be avoidedc. Air gaps are necessary for bearing the weight of running traind. Accidents due to expansion in summer can be avoidede. All of these

(50) Name the famous book of Ibn-Sina in which he discussed human physiology and medicine:

a. Al-Qanoonb. Al-Masudic. New Renaissanced. Tadhkirae. None of these

PART – II (Subjective)

NOTE:(i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.(ii)Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted questions will not be considered.

Q.2. Write short note on the following by giving their exact life span and contribution to the field of science (Accurate facts will be appreciated) (5x2)

(a) Umer Al Khayam(b) Zakariya Al Razi

Q.3. Differentiate between ANY FIVE of the following pairs. (2x5)

(a) Umbra and Penumbra(b) Heavy water and hard water(c) Smog and Smoke(d) Myopia and Hypropia(e) Lava and Magma(f) Periscope and perimeter(g) X-rays and Gamma rays

Q.4. Sun is glorious star in our sky. Write down its characteristics with reference to the following date:

(a) Distance from earth(b) Mean distance from center of galaxy(c) Velocity around centre of galaxy(d) Revolution period around centre of galaxy(e) Equatorial diameter(f) Rotation period at the equator(g) Core temperature(h) Solar wind(i) The lovely Diamond Ring effect(j) Future of sun

Q.5. Write briefly (not more than three to four senetences) about ANY FIVE of the following: (2x5)

(a)Allotropy(b) Nebula(c) Enrichment of Uranium(d) Aqua Regia(e) Greenhouse effect(f) Igneous rocks

Q.6. (a) Define GENETIC ENGINEERING. In how many ways Genetic Engineering can be applied in different fields of life? Does it benefit society ? Discuss. (1+3+2)

b. What do the following abbreviations stand for? (1/2 each)

i. SONAR ii. CNS iii. PTFE iv. LDL v. SARS vi. GUT vii. BASIC viii. BTU

Q.7. (a) What are MINERALS? Discuss ANY TWO physical properties thereof. Also mention the names of four precious minerals of high commercial value.

(b) Define the following: (1 each)

(a) Amphibion (b) Synchronous satellite (c) Big Dipper (d) Fermentation (e) Millennium Bug

Q.8. (a) Define RECEPTORS in man. Name different receptor organs in human body. Also discuss ANY TWOof them briefly.

(b). Give Scientific reasons of the following: (1 each)

i. The dogs pant, the birds open their mouth and the elephants move rapidly their ears.ii. The manholes covers are generally round.iii. A geostationary satellite appears standstill to a viewer on the equator of earth.iv. We never see birds urinating.v. Pasteurized milk has more nourishment than the ordinary boiled milk.

Q.9. (a) Highlight the similarities and differences between animals and plants. (3+3)

(b) Write short note on ANY TWO of the following. (2 each)

(i) Teleprinter (ii) Dengue Virus (iii) Vacuum Cleaner

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ESSAY

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:100

1 .The Future of Democracy in Pakistan.

2 .Health is not a condition of matter, but of mind.

3 .co.education , Merits and Demerits

4 .The food crisis: problems , challenges and opportunitities for Pakistan.

5 .English as the Medium of Education in Pakistan.

6 .The future of UNO, Hopes and Hurdles

7 .There is no great genious without a mixture of madness.

8 .Status of Women in Islam

9 .Pakistan's War on terror and its impact on our psyche and politic.socio.economic fronts.

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Q.2 Muslims arrange for the recitation and learning of Qur'an by heart but neglect to understand and practice Qur'an . what methods can be applied for reformation

of the negligence?Q.3 Muslim ummah comprises of 1/5th of the total world population, rich in natural resources but lacking economic and political stability. Suggest measures for political and economic stability.

Q.4 Sucidal and valiant attacks have become a routine . what is the difference between the two ? suggest reasons for the legitimacy of these attacks.

Q.5 Is war knocking at our doors or sophisticated nuclear weapons have made it impossible. the muslims are facing strong ideological and military challenges. in order to meet such challenges , what strategy the muslims should adopt, in you

opinion?Q.6 in islam the purpose of Zakat is purity of wealth , abolishing poverty , hunger and ignorance but this has not been achieved yet. what political steps are needed

for attaining this end?Q.7 in order to meet the challenges of modern time, there is a need to establish

verstile institutions of Ijtehad. what measures would you suggest?Q.8 Islam gives a living and dynamic perception of civilization. which steps do you

consider to meet the challenges of western civilization?Q.9 There prevails a misconception that aggression could solve our problems but in consequences people all over the world are suffering . what measures do you

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-III(PAKISTAN AFFAIRS)

TIME ALLOWED:)PART-I…………(30 MINUTES…………..…..MAXIMUM MARKS:20

)PART-II…………(2 Hours & 30 Minutes……..MAXIMUM MARKS:80

Q.2 Keeping in view the diverse Muslim reformist Movements of the subcontinent, delineate the sequential unity in the formulation of the ideology of Pakistan.

Q.3 What specific steps were initiated by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan which later on became the agenda points of the movement for Pakistan? How did these steps orient the Political system in Pakistan?

Q.4 Illustrate the role of Quaid-e-Azam for protecting the constitutional rights of Muslims of the subcontinent from 1916-1933?

Q.5 Referring to the evolution of Political System, identify the commonalities in among the martial law administrators of Pakistan?

Q.6 Discuss and debate the diplomatic stance of Pakistan regarding “war on terror “. How can it be improvised in the current geo-political situation?

Q.7 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?

Q.8 Inspite of strong research base, rich lands, reasonable water resources and various land reforms why agriculture remained less

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER-II(CURRENT AFFAIRS)

TIME ALLOWED:(PART-I)…………30 MINUTES…………..…..MAXIMUM MARKS:20

(PART-II)…………2 Hours & 30 Minutes……..MAXIMUM MARKS:80

NOTE:(i) First attempt Part-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be

taken back after 30 Minutes.(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

Q. 2 why most countries of the Muslim world are devoid of democratic governance? What changes would you recommend to make them modern

democratic states?Q. 3 Dynastic Politics in South Asia has become a norm rather than a exception what are the merits and demerits of this political arrangement? Analyze and

comment?Q. 4 The strength of Chinese economy is perceived as a threat by USA to its dwindling hegemony. What changes at policy level are required by America for

harmonious relations with china?Q.5 In the present day turbulent World, most of the countries in East Asia have been relatively calm and stable in Political & Economic sphere. What reasons

would you assign for this success?Q. 6 Democracy in Pakistan has remained an elusive dream. Why it has taken so long to develop a road map and follow it with necessary modification? Explain

Q. 7 The attack on Iraq by USA was an attempt to control oil resources of the area and redraw the map of middle east. Having failed in to achieve both objectives, what policy options would be required by USA towards middle east for peaceful

relations?

Q.8 Write Short Notes on any twoA. Combating corruption in developing countries?

B. Free Market economy and economic melt downC. Improving Quality of life in Africa

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ECONOMICS, PAPER - 1

TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I) 30 MINUTES, MAXIMUM MARKS: 20 (PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 80

NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 30 minutes.(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

PART – I (MCQ)COMPULSORY

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

(i) Modern microeconomics theory generally regards utility as:(a) cardinal (b) ordinal(c) independent (d) Republican

(ii) A basic assumption of the theory of consumption choice is that:(a) the consumer tries to get on the highest indifference curve(b) the consumer tries to get the most of good Y(c) the budget line is concave(d) none of these

(iii) The substitution effect must always be:(a) positive (b) negative(c) zero (d) bigger than the income effect

(iv) The income effect:(a) must always be negative (b) must always be positive(c) can be negative or positive (d) must be smaller than substitution effect

(v) Normal goods experience an increase in consumption when:(a) real income increase (b) real income falls(c) price rises (d) tastes change

(vi) The demand for a good is price inelastic if:(a) the price elasticity is one (b) the price elasticity is less than one(c) the price elasticity is greater than one (d) all of these

(vii) A demand curve with unitary elasticity at all points is:(a) a straight line(b) a parabola(c) a hyperbola (d) all of these

(viii) The marginal product equals the average product when the latter is:(a) ½ of its maximum value (b) ¼ of its maximum value(c) equals to its maximum value (d) equals to its minimum value

(ix) A firm’s aspiration level is:(a) its profits last year(b) the boundary between “satisfactory” and “unsatisfactory” outcomes.(c) its highest previous profit level (d) none of these

(x) The firm’s cost functions are determined by:(a) the price of its product (b) its assets(c) its production function (d) the age of the firm

(xi) The following industry often is a natural monopoly:(a) cigarette industry (b) publishing industry(c) drug industry(d) electric power industry

(xii) Recognizing that the assumptions of perfect competition never hold at all precisely, the perfectly competitive model is:(a) interesting mainly for academic studies(b) outmoded and seldom used even by academic economists(c) of considerable use to industrial economists, as well as academic economists(d) all of these

(xiii) Under perfect competition, rivalry is:(a) impersonal(b) very personal and direct, advertising being important(c) nonexistent since the firms cooperate(d) all of these

(xiv) If average total cost is less than marginal cost at its profit-maximizing output, a perfectly competitive firm:(a) will make positive profit(b) will operate at a point to the right of the minimum point on the average total cost curve(c) will not discontinue production (d) all of these

(xv) Monopolies arise as a consequence of:(a) patents (b) control over the supply of a basic input(c) franchise (d) all of these

(xvi) A monopolistic firm will expand its output when:(a) marginal revenue exceeds marginal cost

(b) marginal cost exceeds marginal revenue(c) marginal cost equals marginal revenue (d) marginal revenue is negative

(xvii) A monopolist will never produce at a point where:(a) demand is price-inelastic (b) demand is price-elastic(c) marginal cost is positive (d) marginal cost is increasing

(xviii) When demand is elastic:(a) a fall in price is more than offset by an increase in quantity demanded, so that total revenue rises.(b) the good is probably a necessity, so price has little effect on quantity demanded(c) a rise in price will increase total revenue, even though less is sold.(d) buyers are not much influenced by prices of competing proceduts

(xix) If the price elasticity of demand for product is 0.5, this means that:(a) a 1 percent change in price will change quantity demanded by 50%(b) a 1 percent increase in quantity demanded is associated with a 0.5 percent fall in price(c) a 1 percent increase in price is associated with 0.5% fall in quantity demanded(d) a 1 percent increase in price will cause a 0.5% increase in quantity demanded.

(xx) Price elasticity of demand for a commodity tends to be greater:(a) the more of a necessity it is (b) the more substitutes there are for it(c) over shorter time periods (d) the lower the price.

PART – II

(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

Q.2. Critically examine the elasticity of demand with reference to Price of the commodity and Income of the consumer. (20)

Q.3. Differentiate between Perfect Competition and Monopoly. Which one is followed by the real world? If not, then name the existing one. (20)

Q.4. Explain the Keynesian Consumption Function with suitable examples. (20)

Q.5. Why we demand for Money? Explain each one of them. (20)

Q.6. It is said that “Consumer Financing through Banking system is dangerous”. Explain (20)

Q.7. Differentiate between Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments with suitable examples. (20)

Q.8. “Economic Growth is linked to the Development of Banking System.” Explain. (20)

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

1.Health and wellness is a currently important work-related value)a (true )b (false

2.The cognitive component of an attitude consists of beliefs and values antecedents

)a (true )b (false

3.The effective component of an attitude is a specific feeling regarding the personal impact of the antecedents.

)a (True )b (false

4.An attitude results in intended behavior.)a (true )b (false

5 .Job satisfaction is closely related to organizational commitment and job environment.

)a (true )b (false

6.A loyalty response to low job satisfaction occurs when an employee passively waits for conditions to improve because of a trend in the organization.

)a (true )b (false

7.Expectancy can have both positive and negative results for a manager.)a (true )b (false

8.The earliest studies of leadership tended to focus on leader behavior )a (true )b (false

9.Transactional leadership includes charisma.)a (true )b (false

10.Leader behaviors for high performance work teams tend to be charismatic.

)a (true )b (false

11.One major power that bureaucracy has is simply its staying power.)a (true )b (false

12.Implement is the most “hands-on” facet of public administration.)a (true )b (false

13.A geographical information system is a location-related computer programme data and maps for a variety of uses.

)a (true )b (false

14 .The most powerful reason for the growing recognition of the global economy is

)a (the growth of international trade groupings and pacts.)b (that more people are working domestically for foreign employees..

)c (that the major cities of the western world are culturally heterogeneous.)d (that domestic organization are feeling the impact of international competition.

15 .The learned and shared ways of thinking and doing things found among members of a society is known as:

)a (Parochialism)b (Culture shock

)c (Culture)d (Ethnocentrism

)e (Domestic multiculturalism

16 .Each of the following is a popular dimension of culture except:)a (Language

)b (Use of space)c (Religion

)d (Individualism)e (Time orientation

17 .To help combat selective perception, a manager should:)a (View the situation as others view it

)b (Give more performance feedback to subordinates)c (Spend more time helping subordinates learn job skills

)d (Gather additional opinions about a situation from others)e (Increase feedback to subordinates and train them personally

18 .Assigning personal attributes to other individuals is known as:)a (Stereotyping

)b (The halo effect)c (Selective perception

)d (Projection)e (Expectancy

19 .The key elements of the communication process include all but which of the following:

)a (An interpreter)b (A receiver

)c (A source)d (Feedback

)e (Noise

20 .Nonverbal communication is:)a (The acknowledgment of a message and a response to its reception.

)b (Communication through physical gesture)c (The same as noise

)d (Anything that interferes with the effectiveness of the communication attempt)e (Often unimportant during interviews.

Q.2. Write a short essay on the intellectual history of Public Administration (20)

Q.3. Bureaucracy and Democrarcy are antithetical.Bureaucracy is hierarchical,elitist,specializing and informed while democracy is communal,pluralist,generalizing and ill informed.Keeping in mind the quantum of expectations in Pakistan and the reality of the civic culture discuss the above statement. (20)

Q.4. Public administration is a broad ranging and amorphous mix of theory and practice.The purpose of public Administration is to frame a superior understanding of government and its relationship with the society it governs,as well as to promote public policies responsive to social needs.Public Administration also institutes managerial practices attuned to effectiveness,efficiencies,and a deeper human requisite of the citizenry.Discuss. (20)

Q.5. How and why governments implement public programmes by hiring the private sector to do work for them.In writting your answer also discuss the concepts of privitization and public private partnership. (20)

Q.6. Domestic public policy is implemented not merely by government but by governments.The administration of a single public policy often involves a meldley of funding sources and public administrators interacting through all the three levels of governments.Please comment on the strenght of inter government relations i.e; financial,legal.political and administrative relationship that exist among the various governments units of aid government in Pakistan. (20)

Q.7. The judicial remedies and accountability for the citizens of the country against the abuse of power has become prevalent in the modren time.What are those remedies? Elaborate. (20)

Q.8. Eplain the system of project planning in the government of Pakistan and how does it extend to the provinces and local governments? (20)

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION



Political science- Paper-I



Section –I

Q.2. Examine Montesquieu’s theory of separation of powers. Why has he been called the Aristotle of eighteenth century? Discuss.

Q.3. Write note on the following:i) Appreciation and criticism of Rousseau’s theory of General Will.ii) Mao’s views on Individualism.

Q.4. Discuss the theory of Kingship as propounded by Nizam-ul-Mulk Tusi.

Q.5. Discuss Plato’s contribution to the History of political thought.

Section-II

Q.6. Discuss organization & functions of pressure groups. Point out indicators of its effectiveness also.

Q.7. Define and discuss Liberty and its safeguards. Enlist the causes of its decline in modern times also.

Q.8. Write notes on the following:

i) Principles of Fascism.ii) Merits of Federation.

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Political science- Paper-II



Section –IQ. 2. Discuss committee system in American congress and point out its demerits. Also compare it with British committee system.

Q.3. How local government functions in France? Discuss.

Q.4. what is Supreme Soviet? Discuss its powers and functions.

Section-II

Q.5. How political parties organize and function in accordance with Turkish constitution?Also enlist five major parties with names of their founding fathers.

Q.6. Write comprehensive note on the following:i) Cadres scheme in Chinese political system.ii) Role played by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in the rise of Muslim Nationalism in the sub-continent.

Q.7. “India is a Secular state” critically examine and comment.

Q.8. Compare and critically examine the following under 1956, 1962, and 1973 (Reinstated in 1985 with amendments) constitutions of Pakistan:

i) Delegation of Powers. ii) No. of seats in provincial Assembliesiii) Basic Rights. iv) Mode of Elections.v) National Language.__________________" Character, courage, industry and perseverance are the four pillars on which the whole edifice of human life can be built, and failure is a word unknown to me."

M.A. JinnahBusiness Administration Paper 2009

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

(i) The key inputs into Discounted Cash Flow analysis are projected future cash flows.a) True b) False(ii) Market demand for a product is the total volume that would be sold by a defined customer group.a. True b. False(iii) Operational plans apply to the entire organization and establish the organization’s overall goals.a. True b. False(iv) Preferred stock has a fixed divided paid every period forever so preferred stock is essentially a perpetuity.a. True b. False(v) The cost of debt is the return that the firm’s debtors demand on new borrowing.a. True b. False(vi) With the Internal Rate of Return, we try to find a single rate of return that summarizes the merits of a project.a. True b. False(vii) IBM is example of a manufacturer brand.a. True b. False(viii) Modifying job responsibilities is an example of structural change.a. True

b. False(ix) ---------- is a statement reporting the effects of a firm’s operating, investing and financing activities on cash flows over an accounting period.a. Income statement b. Annual reportc. Cash flow statementd. Balance sheete. None of these(x) ---------- studied five chief executives at work and identified ten managerial roles.a. Max weber b. Henry fayolc. Henry mintzbergd. Fredrick taylore. Michael porter(xi) A product life cycle -----------------.a. Shows how a product sales or profits may rise or fall over its life b. Tells you how long a product will sell for and make a profitc. Is divided into three stagesd. Show how profitable a product will e. None of these

(xii) All of the following are fixed assets excepta. Building b. Stocks c. Production plantd. Vehicles e. None of these(xiii) What is the influencing environmental factor when interest rates increase and firms find it difficult to borrow fundsa. Political factor b. Social factorc. Economic factord. Technological factore. Competitive factor(xiv) Which of the following is not a market entry strategya. Licensing b. Indirect exportingc. Joint ventured. International marketinge. None of these

(xv) ------------ is information about physical working conditions, work schedule and the organizational and social context of the job.a. Job specification b. Job contextc. Work activitiesd. HR policy manual e. None of these

(xvi) The liquidity of a firm is a measure of ---------------a. Its ability to pay bills b. Its ability to respond to changes in demandc. How flexible it is in its production plannningd. How quickly and easily a firm could relocate to another sitee. None of these(xvii) Market share means ---------------a. How well a firm is doing b. How much power affirm has in the market

c. How many firms are there in the marketd. How big a market ise. None of these(xviii) -------------- refers to a management philosophy that requires employers to continuously set and relentlessly meet ever high quality, cost , delivery and availability goals.a. Performance management b. Performance appraisalc. Continuous improvementd. Management by objectivee. None of these(xix) Beta ------------.a. Is a measure of firm specific risk b. Is a measure of market riskc. Is a measure of total riskd. All of thesee. None of these

(xx) What is the price of a stock that is expected to pay a 1.00 divided next year if the cost of capital is 14% and the growth rate is zeroa. 7.14 b. 6.75c. 11.9d. 6.13e. None of these

PART-II

Management

Q.2. What do you understand by efficiency and effectiveness in management? In today’s environment, which one of the two is more important to organizations? Explaining your choice. (10+ 10)Q. 3. what is work specialization ? how can the concept of specialization be applied to institutions such as universities and government agencies?

Marketing

Q.4. identify some major factors that drive the new economy and explain what changes these factors have brought to marketing ? (20)Q.5. what is the role of advertising in marketing? Select an example to illustrate what you believe to be good advertising and why? (20)

Financial Management

Q.6. what is ration analysis? List four ratios and explain what they are used for? Discuss various benefits and drawbacks of ratio analysis? (5+5+10)

Q.7. it was a Halwa Question of Annual compount Interest

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