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ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION)

The examination in this subject will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks to Test the

candidate’s abilities to handle Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension, Sentence

Structuring, Translation, Grammar and Vocabulary, etc.

I. Precis Writing (20 marks)

A carefully selected passage with an orientation of generic understanding and enough

flexibility for compression shall be given for précising and suggesting an appropriate title.

Out of the total 20 marks allocated to this question, 15 shall go to précising the text and 5 to

suggesting the title.

II. Reading Comprehension (20 marks)

A carefully selected passage that is rich in substance but not very technical or discipline specific
shall be given, followed by five questions, each carrying 4 marks.

III. Grammar and Vocabulary (20 marks)

Correct usage of Tense, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Phrasal Verbs,

Synonyms and Antonyms etc.

IV. Sentence Correction (10 marks)

The sentences shall be given each having a clear structural flaw in terms of grammar or

punctuation. The candidates shall be asked to rewrite them with really needed correction

only, without making unnecessary alterations. No two or more sentences should have

the same problem, and 2-3 sentences shall be based on correction of punctuation

marks.

V. Grouping of Words (10 marks)

A random list of twenty words of moderate standard (neither very easy nor utterly

unfamiliar) shall be given, to be grouped by the candidates in pairs of those having similar

or opposite meaning, as may be clearly directed in the question.

VI. Pairs of Words (10 marks)

Ten pairs shall be given of seemingly similar words with different meanings, generally

confused in communication, for bringing out the difference in meaning of any five of them by

first explaining them in parenthesis and then using them in sentences.

VII. Translation (10 marks)

Ten short Urdu sentences involving structural composition, significant terms and

figurative/idiomatic expressions shall be given, to be accurately translated into English.

2.GENERAL SCIENCE & ABILITY

Part-I (General Science) 60 Marks

I. Physical Sciences

Constituents and Structure: -Universe, Galaxy, Light Year, Solar System, Sun,

Earth, Astronomical System of Units.

Process of Nature: - Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Rotation and Revolution, Weather

Variables (Global Temperature, Pressure, Circulation, Precipitation, Humidity) and

Weather Variations.

Natural Hazards and Disasters: - Earth Quake, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami,

Floods, Avalanche, Travelling Cyclone (Tropical Cyclone, Middle Latitude Cyclone

and Tornadoes), Drought, Wildfire, Urban Fire. Disaster Risk Management.

Energy Resources: - Sources of Energy (Renewable i.e. LED Energy, Solar

Energy, Wind Energy and Non-Renewable Energy conservation and its sustainable

use.

Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Electromagnetic Radiations.

Modern Materials/Chemicals: - Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors. Antibiotics,

Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides.

II. Biological Sciences

The Basis of Life: - Cell Structures and Functions (Subcellular Organelles such as

Nucleus, Mitochondria and Ribosomes).

Biomolecules: - Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates and Enzymes.

Plant and Animal Kingdom: - A brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to

pinpoint similarities and diversities in nature.

A Brief Account of Human Physiology.

Common Diseases and Epidemics: - Polio, Diarrhea, Malaria, Hepatitis, Dengue

their Causes and Prevention.

New Model Concept of Producing BIOFUEL Method

III. Environmental Science

Environment: - The Atmosphere (Layered Structure and Composition), Hydrosphere

(Water Cycle, Major Water Compartments), Biosphere (Major Biomes) and

Lithosphere (Minerals and Rocks, Rock Types, Plate Tectonics).

Atmospheric Pollution: - Types, Sources, Causes and effects of major air

pollutants (COx, Particulate Matter, NOx, SOx, Tropospheric Ozone, Volatile Organic

Compounds, Dioxins). Regional and Global air pollution issues (Acid-rain, Ozone

Depletion, Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming). International agreements on air

pollution control (Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol).

Water Pollution: - Types, sources, causes and effects of major water pollutants

(Synthetic Organic Chemicals, Oxygen Demanding Wastes, Plant Nutrients, Thermal

Pollution, Infectious Agents, Sediments, Radioactivity, Heavy Metals and Acids).

Drinking water quality and standards.

Land Pollution: - Solid waste management and disposal.

Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Science.

Population Planning.

IV. Food Science

Concept of Balance Diet: - Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats and Oil,

Minerals, Fiber.

Quality of Food: - Bioavailability of Nutrients, Appearance, Texture, Flavor, Quality

of Packed and Frozen Food, Food Additives, Preservatives and Antioxidants

Food Deterioration and its Control: - Causes of Food Deterioration, Adulteration,

Food Preservation.

V. Information Technology

Computer (Hardware & Software Fundamentals); I/O Processing and data

storage, Networking & Internet Standards, Application and business Software, Social

Media Websites. Information Systems. Fundamentals of artificial intelligence.

Telecommunications: - Basics of Wireless Communication (Mobile, Satellite,

Surveillance and GPS and Fiber Optic etc.

Part-II (General Ability) 40 Marks

VI. Quantitative Ability/Reasoning

Basic Mathematical Skills.

Concepts and ability to reasons quantitatively and solve problems in a

quantitative setting.

Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry (Average, Ratios, Rates, Percentage,

Angles, Triangles, Sets, Remainders, Equations, Symbols, Rounding of Numbers

Random Sampling

VII. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning/Ability

Logical Reasoning includes the process of using a rational, systematic series of

steps based on sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a conclusion

Analytical Reasoning/Ability includes visualizing, articulating and solving both

complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and making decisions that are

sensible based on available information, including demonstration of the ability to

apply logical thinking to gathering and analyzing information.

VIII. Mental Abilities

Mental Abilities Scales that measure specific constructs such as verbal,

mechanical, numerical and social ability.

3.CURRENT AFFAIRS
Candidates will be expected to display such general knowledge of history, politics and

International Affairs, as deemed necessary to interpret current affairs.

I. Pakistan's Domestic Affairs (20 marks)

Political

Economics

Social

II. Pakistan's External Affairs (40 marks)

Pakistan’s relations with its Neighbors (India, China, Afghanistan, Russia)

Pakistan’s relations with the Muslim World (Iran, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia,

Turkey)

Pakistan’s relations with the United States

Pakistan’s relations with Regional and International Organizations (UN, SAARC,

ECO, OIC, WTO, GCC)

III. Global Issues (40 marks)

International Security
International Political Economy

Human Rights

Environment: Global Warming, Kyoto Protocol, Copenhagen Accord

Population: world population trends, world population policies

Terrorism and Counter Terrorism

Global Energy Politics

Nuclear Proliferation and Nuclear Security

Nuclear Politics in South Asia

International Trade (Doha Development Round and Bali Package)

Cooperation and Competition in Arabian Sea, Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Millennium Development Goals, Current Status

Globalization

Middle East Crisis

Kashmir Issue

Palestine Issue

PAKISTAN AFFAIRS
I. Ideology of Pakistan-----definition and elucidation, historical aspects: Muslim rule in

the Sub-Continent, its downfall and efforts for Renaissance. Movements for

reforms-- Shaikh Ahmad Sarhindi, Shah Waliullah, Sayyid Ahmad Shaheed,

Aligarh, Deoband, Nadwah, and other educational institutions-------Sindh

Madrassah and Islamia College Peshawar. Ideology of Pakistan in the light of

Speeches and statements of Allama Iqbal and Quaid- i Azam Muhammad Ali

Jinnah.

II. Land and people of Pakistan------- Geography, Society, Natural resources,

Agriculture, Industry and education with reference to characteristics, trends and

problems.

III. Pakistan and Changing Regional Apparatus

IV. Nuclear Program of Pakistan, its Safety and Security; International Concerns

V. Regional Cooperation Organizations (SAARC, ECO, SCO) and the Role of Pakistan

VI. Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan

VII. Economic Challenges in Pakistan

VIII. Non-Traditional Security Threats in Pakistan: Role of Non-State Actors

IX. Pakistan’s Role in the Region

X. The Palestine Issue

XI. Changing Security Dynamics for Pakistan: Challenges to National Security of

Pakistan

XII. Political Evolution Since 1971

XIII. Pakistan and US War on Terror

XIV. Foreign Policy of Pakistan Post 9/11

XV. Evolution of Democratic System in Pakistan

XVI. Ethnic Issues and National Integration

XVII. Hydro Politics; Water Issues in Domestic and Regional Context

XVIII. Pakistan’s National Interest

XIX. Challenges to Sovereignty

XX. Pakistan’s Energy Problems and their Effects

XXI. Pakistan’s Relations with Neighbors excluding India

XXII. Pakistan and India Relations Since 1947

XXIII. The Kashmir Issue

XXIV. The war in Afghanistan since 1979 and its impact on, and challenges to Pakistan in
the Post 2014 era.

XXV. Proxy Wars: Role of External Elements

XXVI. Economic Conditions of Pakistan, the Most Recent Economic Survey, the Previous

and Current Budgets, and the Problems and Performance of Major Sectors of

Economy.

XXVII. The Recent Constitutional and Legal Debates, the Latest Constitutional

Amendments and Important Legislations, Legal Cases and the Role of Higher

Courts.

XXVIII. The Prevailing Social Problems of Pakistan and the Strategies to Deal with Them,

Poverty, Education, Health and Sanitation.

ISLAMIC STUDIES
I. Introduction to Islam

Concept of Islam.

Importance of Din in Human Life.

Difference between Din and Religion.

Distinctive Aspects of Islam.

Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamental of Islam

Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social Impact.

II. Study of Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as Role Model for: -

Individual

Diplomat

Educator

Military Strategist

Peace Maker
III. Human Rights & Status of Woman in Islam

Human Rights and Status of Woman in Islam

Dignity of Men and Women

IV. Islamic Civilization and Culture:

Meanings and the Vital Elements

Role of Civilization in Development of Human Personality and Community

Characteristics of Islamic Civilization (Tawhid, Self-purification, Dignity of Man,

Equality, Social Justice, Moral Values, Tolerance, Rule of Law)

V. Islam and the World.

Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and Vice Versa

The Role of Islam in the Modern World.

Muslim World and the Contemporary Challenges.

Rise of Extremism.

VI. Public Administration and Governance in Islam

Concept of Public Administration in Islam

Quranic Guidance on Good Governance

Concept of Governance and its Applications in the light of Qur’an, Sunnah and Fiqh.

Governance Structure in Islam (Shura, Legislation, Sources of Islamic Law)

Governance under Pious Khilafat

Letters of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and Hazrat Ali (R.A) to different Authority.

Responsibilities of Civil Servants

System of Accountability(hisbah) in Islam

VII. Islamic Code of Life.

Salient Features of Islamic System, Social System, Political System, Economic

System, Judicial System, Administrative System,

Procedure of Ijma and Ijtihad