HOW TO ATTEMPT PAPER? (Sir.
Gondal)
ANALYSIS (2 TYPES)
● Prediction of future
Example: What are the future prospects of ECO for Pakistan?
How can Pakistan maintain friendly ties with both Saudi Arabia and
Iran?
● Retrospective - why did any event happen?
Example: Why did putin invade Ukraine in 2021?
Critical analyze - Always give recommendations in Answer
Interpretation of Question
First: Builder Part - Not
Example: Saudi Arabia and Iran both have significant place in Pakistan’s foreign
policy
The creation of more provinces is a persistent demand
Second: Question Part - Yes
Example: How can Pakistan maintain friendly ties with both Saudi Arabia and
Iran?
How do you see the creation of more provinces in Pakistan?
Question Verbs - more focus
Knowledge based Question Analysis based Question
What/ describe why/ how / analyze/evaluate
Where/ Explain compare/ contrast
Summarize Interpret/ asses/ justify
Attempting Two types of Questions
ANALYSIS BASED KNOWLEDGE BASED
Introduction (restate the question or Introduction (define major terms)
overall summary of answer) Example: define power/ elements of
power
Overview (historical background of the Subheadings under heading as per
given event) demand in question
Example: Palestinian issue is a long Example: Briefly explain reasons of
standing on the UN table soft power significant than military
might
Question Part: Implications,future Never add irrelevant content
prospects, suggestions
Overview of particular domain: Write more and more (Quantity
implication with respect to China-Pak matters)
ties
Conclusion - summarize
Pak affairs, Current affairs, other dynamic parts of subjects:
● More & Arguments in headings or bullet point form with 1-2 line
explanation
● Make flow charts for schematic view
Time Management in Paper
Length: 4 sheets question & 2 flow chart/graphs
Strong paper presentation - Catchy headings/ Graphs/ flowcharts
will encourage checker to give marks without reading
MCQs : 7- 10 mins
Ist question: 50 mins (control control and control)
2nd question: 45 mins
3rd question: 40 mins
4th: 35 mins
Less time: Present Arguments in flowchart form
Jargons - memorize for each subject
Headings - Newspaper
Different methods to address Question
FATA:
Factors - geographical, ideological (1-2 lines)
Actors - Interest (3-4 lines)
Example
Argument/analysis (standing)
Simple method
Long paragraphs but highlight Jargons, flowcharts
Paper Technique (Effective)
Debunk a question:
● Context
● Opinion
● Requirements
● Segments
● Type - Analysis or Knowledge based
Question: what are the prospects of recovery for Pakistan on becoming a
member of Brics?
Step 1: Search keywords
● Prospects of recovery
● Successful member
● Brics
● Pakistan
Step 2: going for a question or not?
● Do I know the current status of Pakistan
● What is BRICS?
● Segments of question - 1 or 2
Step 3: Interpret meaning by linking words
Whatever challenges faced by Pakistan today, how effectively can it handle
them with the help of BRICS?
Step 4: Structure the Answer
● Decide whether it is knowledge based or analysis based?
● Introduction - restate the question (1 paragraph)
This and these challenges faced by Pakistan today and how can BRICS
help the country to overcome them (what is the potential of this multilateral
organization)
● Overview of the builder part (what is the current status of
Pakistan and why it needs BRICS - 1 Paragraph
● Overview of BRICS (current achievements and its potential)-
1 paragraph
● In what way it can assist Pakistan to overcome challenges -
Question part 4-5 paras
● Subheadings - economic, diplomatic, political, technological
● Conclusion (summarize the whole answer) 1 paragraph
Total Paragraphs in one question : 8 to 10 paragraphs - 35 to 40 mins / 6
sides of sheet
Question - taking side
IMF - bailout program (recipe for destruction or recovery)
● Add positive Arguments
● Add negative Arguments
● Take stance: depends on state’s intent
Things to consider: FPSC = 31 lines per sheet
Headings - black marker
Subheadings - blue marker
Pattern
1. Challenges to the health sector of Pakistan
1.1 inadequate infrastructure
1.2 Shortage of purpose built building
Introduction & conclusion
Summary of answer (8 to 10 lines)
Attempting philosopher's question
1. Introduction
2. Background
3. Machievelli as a Apposel of power politics, manifestions
4. Critical analysis
5. Conclusion
Comparison between different theories of philosopher
Background
Contribution
Nature of men
Nature of social contract
Members of social contract
Shortcomings
Never add a separate heading of critical analysis where it is asked
as a question
“Critically analyze the theory of social contract by john locke”
References
Every side one reference must
Every argument = reference must (high score)
Make references prominent
Types
1. Articles of constitution
25,25A,1,6,10,10A,15,19A,20-25,30,
40,89,101,140A,153,156,160,175,238 or more
2. SDGs - 169 targets & 17 goals
3. Books
GPT + Acing CSS by Bilal Zahoor - summary of more than 40 books
4. Real life examples
Can be self made
5. Quotations
Historical figures - anyone
Public office holder
6. Statistics : don’t add newspaper as a reference (according to
Dawn)
7. Maps - 30 secs
Pakistan
Middle east
South Asia
World map
Pol science Reference
Quotations of philosopher
Apply theory on Contemporary world and compare
History questions
Apply to contemporary world
Current affairs or contemporary events
Predict future or future implications
