SPSC 2014 Assistant Engineer (Civil) BPS-17, Public Health Engineering Department (2014) — Pakistan Studies & Islamiat / Ethics Paper

Assistant Engineer (Civil) BPS-17, Public Health Engineering Department (2014) — Pakistan Studies & Islamiat / Ethics. Competitive examination for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil) BPS-17 in PHED, Government of Sindh · Thursday 23 January 2014, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm · Max marks 100. Attempt any five questions, selecting three from Section-I (Pakistan Studies). The remaining two are attempted by Muslim candidates from Section-II (Islamiat) and by non-Muslim candidates from Section-III (Ethics). All questions carry equal marks.

1. 1Section-I (Pakistan Studies): Aligarh and Deoband movements had great contrast in their views and mission and their leaders were at daggers drawn with each other. Discuss.

2. 2Section-I: "Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation state. Muhammad Ali Jinnah did all three." Discuss the role of Quaid-i-Azam in the light of this statement.

3. 3Section-I: Explain the background and course of separation of Sindh from Bombay and its main characters.

4. 4Section-I: Analyze the significance of Lahore Resolution in the history of freedom movement.

5. 5Section-I: Trace the course of Khilafat movement and assess its significance for the development of Muslim nationalism.

6. 6Section-II (Islamiat): Elaborate the concept of Tauheed in Islam and quote some Quranic verses relating to the concept of Tauheed.

7. 7Section-II: Explain economic concepts of Islam which ensure equal distribution and a check on concentration of wealth.

8. 8Section-II: Give an account of basic moral teachings of Islam for removing all types of discrimination, prejudice and intolerance, and ensuring peaceful coexistence in the human society.

9. 9Section-II: Write short notes on any three of the following: (i) Ghazwa-e-Ahzab (ii) Conquest of Mecca (iii) Khutbah-e-Hajjatul Wida (iv) Taqwa

10. 10Section-III (Ethics): "Ethics as the maximum Production of Good Consequences." Define the moral philosophy of Hastings Rashdall.

11. 11Section-III: Define fully Kant's concept of reverence for Duty.

12. 12Section-III: Elucidate the Aristotelian doctrine of Self Realization and Eudaemonism.

13. 13Section-III: Define the scope of Ethics in modern society of Science and Technology.