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Causes of Industrial Backwardness In Pakistan | CSS Pakistan Affairs Notes

Causes of Industrial Backwardness In Pakistan | CSS Pakistan Affairs Notes

The causes of industrial backwardness in Pakistan are varied and complex. The Government of Pakistan since 1947 is trying to develop industries and infrastructure facilities for the growth of industrial sector, yet it has not achieved success to the desired extent. In the last over three decades the main obstacles which have slowed and retarded industrial development in Pakistan are as follows:

Political Instability:

The first and the foremost cause of the backwardness of the industry has been the political instability which has led to instability of policies. Each successive government unveils its own policies and disposes of all policies of previous government after it takes over. In the wake of such negligence from government’s part, the industrial sector is suffering a great setback.

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Political Science MCQs

Political Science MCQs | (Jean-Jacques Rousseau MCQs)

Which one of the following statements about Rousseau is correct?
(a) He perfected the theory of Social Contract
(b) He repudiated the theory of Contract altogether
(c) He transformed the theory of Contract into an idealist mode of political discourse
(d) He added nothing to the theories of Hobbes and Locke beyond combining their views
Answer: (c)

Rousseau was born on 28 June 1712 at: (CSS-2009)
(a) New York
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) Geneva
(d) None of these
Answer: (c)

Who among the following used the expression “forced to be free” in connection with the notion of liberty of the individual?’
(a) Rousseau
(b) Locke
(c) Green
(d) Hobhouse
Answer: (a)

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Accounting Principles & Procedures MCQs (Set-II) for all Competitive Exams

What does the certification CA stand for (in Canada)?
(a) Accrued revenue
(b) Chartered Accountant
(c) All of the above
(d) Nome of the above
Answer: b

When you have yet to bill a customer for services rendered and have not received the money in the same financial period that the service was performed, then the transaction is recorded as a(n) ________ (assume accrual basis of accounting)?
(a) accrued revenue
(b) accrued expense
(c) unearned revenue
(d) prepaid expense
Answer: a

What are internal controls designed to do?
(a) only safeguard assets
(b) only ensue accurate accounting records
(c) only achieve maximum revenue
(d) safeguard assets and optimize the use of resources
Answer: d

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Wives of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Azwaj-e-Mutaherat MCQs | Islamiat MCQs

All Important MCQs about the Wives of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Islamiat MCQs for CSS, PMS, PCS, NTS, FPSC and all other relevant Competitive exams


True and honest teaching of Islamiat can change an ordinary person into a better human being and subsequently create a peaceful society

Welcome back to CSS Times Important Islamiat MCQs series. Today we are sharing some Important MCQs about the Wives of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).  The all below images are taken from Advanced Publishers’ Book Islamiat MCQs which is written by Muhammad Imtiaz Shahid and Atia Bano.

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Everyday Science MCQs (Vitamins) for All Competitive Exams

Everyday Science MCQs (Vitamins) for All Competitive Exams

Which of the following Vitamins is not stored in the Liver?
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin C
(d) Vitamin D
Answer: c

Which of the following is not considered a fat soluble vitamin?
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin K
(d) Vitamin E
Answer: b

Which of the following is not considered a water soluble vitamin?
(a) Vitamin B
(b) Vitamin C
(c) Vitamin D
(d) Vitamin B12
Answer: c

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Agriculture of Pakistan | CSS Pakistan Affairs Notes

Agriculture of Pakistan
Importat for CSS Pakistan Affairs Notes

Major Crop Seasons:

Pakistan has two crop seasons, “Kharif” being the first sowing season starting from April-June and harvested during October-December.

Rice, sugarcane, cotton, maize, moong, mash, bajra and jowar are Kharif crops.

Rabi, the second sowing season1, begins as on October-December and is harvested in April-May.

Wheat, gram, lentil (masoor), tobacco, rapeseed, barley and mustard are “Rabi” crops.

Pakistan’s agricultural output is closely linked with the supply of irrigation water.

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Public Administration: Concepts, Approaches and Context | CSS Subject Guidance

Public Administration as independent Subject of a social science has a recent origin. Traditionally Public Administration was considered as a part of political science. But in Modern age the nature of state-under went change and it became from police stale to social service state. As a consequence, the Public Administration, irrespective of the nature of the political system, has become the dominant factor of life. The modern political system is essentially ‘bureaucratic’ and characterized by the rule of officials. Hence modern democracy has been described as ‘executive democracy’ or ‘bureaucratic democracy’. The administrative branch, described as civil service or bureaucracy is the most significant component of governmental machinery of the state.

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Influence of Resources on Economic and Social Development

Economic and social development of a country mainly based on the natural resources. Influence and importance of resources are discussed below:

Influence of Resources on Economic Development

1. More Production:

Natural resources are helpful to increase in level of productivity by applying modern techniques of production. If a country is rich in resources it means there are more possibilities to enhance the production.

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Environmental Science MCQs | Sustainable Development Issues (Set-III)

Which fossil fuel is formed from swamp plants that lived millions of years ago?
(a) Coal
(b) Nuclear
(c) Methane
(d) Natural gas
(e) Petroleum (crude oil)
Answer: (a)

The best place to build a solar power plant would be in a….
(a) Desert area with 40% annual average sunshine.
(b) Forested area with 70% annual average sunshine.
(c) Forested area with 40% annual average sunshine.
(d) Flat open area with 40% annual average sunshine.
(e) Flat open area with 70% annual average sunshine.
Answer: (e)

Areas with geothermal resources include ….
(a) Large lakes that flow into rivers.
(b) Large mountain ranges and forests.
(c) Large tidal ranges and shallow water.
(d) High wind velocities and open space areas.
(e) Geysers, fumaroles, hot springs, and volcanoes.
Answer: (e)

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Irrigation System of Pakistan | CSS Pakistan Affairs Notes

Irrigation System of Pakistan
CSS Pakistan Affairs Notes

1. Wells or Tube-wells: | Irrigation System of Pakistan

It is the oldest method of irrigation in Pakistan. Wells and Tube-wells system is successful where water level is high and where canal system is not common. Animal power and electricity is used for to obtain water from wells and tube-wells. To utilize ground water 0.7 million tube wells have been installed.