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Pakistan Affairs | CSS Syllabus and Most Repeated Questions

Pakistan Affairs | CSS Syllabus and Most Repeated Questions

I) Ideology of Pakistan

definition and elucidation, historical aspects:

Beside ideology which factors were responsible for the creation of Pakistan? (CSS 1988, 1990)

Causes of Muslim separatism. (CSS 1991, 1996)

Ideological foundations of “Two-Nations Theory“. (CSS 2002, 2003)

Elucidate Ideology of Pakistan. What are the reasons which contributed for the development of two-nation-theory? Is two-nation-theory relevant after the fall of Dacca? (CSS 2007)

Muslims Nationalism in subcontinent evolved gradually. (CSS 1988)

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CSS Videos

International Relations VS Political Science | CSS Subject Selection

International Relations VS Political Science | CSS Subject Selection

Hello aspirants, Welcome to Knowledge For All. Through this platform, we try to help the beginners and new aspirants to get basic information about the competitive examinations in Pakistan.

IN TODAY’s VIDEO:-

We are going to discuss one of the burning issue of CSS SUBJECT SELECTION OF OPTIONAL SUBJECTS. The Group 4 of OPTIONAL SUBJECTS OF CSS SYLLABUS has been one of the most chosen groups.

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The CSS Syllabus: A Blueprint for Change (By: Abrahim Shah | 3rd in CSS 2018)

The CSS Syllabus

The Central Superior Services (CSS) examination continues to remain one of the most prestigious, and indeed, one of the most daunting examinations in Pakistan. In reality, however, despite the substantial reforms that took place in the exam’s syllabus in 2016, the exam’s curriculum still requires drastic change and reform.

This change is necessary both to pick the most competent candidates for Pakistan’s civil service, and for the mental well-being of candidates themselves. This is so because the CSS exam and its nearly endless syllabus drains aspirants and imposes significant mental strain on students. In any drive towards reforming the syllabus, therefore, it is crucial to analyse the impact any reform will have on students and on the recruitment process.

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Islamic Studies

Islamic Studies | Revised CSS Syllabus 2016

CSS Islamic Studies Syllabus

Compulsory Paper Syllabus

Islamic Studies 

(100 Marks)

 

I. Introduction of Islam.

  • Concept of Islam.
  • Importance of Deen in Human Life.
  • Difference between Deen and Religion.
  • Distinctive Aspects of Islam.
  • Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamental of Islam
  • Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social Impa

Study of Seerah of Prophet Mohammad (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
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Pakistan Affairs

CSS Pakistan Affairs | Revised CSS Syllabus 2016

CSS Pakistan Affairs Syllabus

Compulsory Paper Syllabus

Pakistan Affairs 

(100 Marks)

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 Peshawae. Ideology of Pakistan in the light of Speeches and statements of Allama Iqbal and Quaid- i Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

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II. Land and people of Pakistan

Geography, Society, Natural resources, Agriculture, Industry and education with reference to characteristics, trends and problem

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Current Affairs

Current Affairs | Revised CSS Syllabus 2016

CSS Current Affairs Syllabus 2016

Compulsory Paper Syllabus

Current Affairs

(100 Marks)

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
  • Economic
  • Social

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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, CW)
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General Science & Ability

General SCIENCE & Ability Revised Syllabus 2016

CSS General SCIENCE and Ability Syllabus

Compulsory Paper Syllabus

General SCIENCE & Ability

(100 Marks)

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.

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English (Precis and Composition)

ENGLISH Precis & Composition | Revised Syllabus 2016

CSS English Precis and Composition Syllabus

Compulsory Paper Syllabus

ENGLISH (Précis & Composition) 

(100 Marks)

The examination in this subject will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks to Test the candidate’s abilities to handle Précis Writing, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Structuring, Translation, Grammar and Vocabulary, etc.

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I.   Précis Writing (20 marks)

A careful 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.

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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 sentence should have exactly 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.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Title Author
1. English Grammar in Use Raymond Murphy (Cambridge University Press).
2. Practical English Usage M.Swan (Oxford University Press).
3. The Little, Brown Handbook H. Ramsey Flower & Jane Aaron (The Little, Brown & Co; Harper Collins.)
4. A University English Grammar R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (ELBS; Longmans)
5. Write Better, Speak Better Readers Digest Association.
6. Modern English in Action Henry Christ (D.C. Heath & Co.)

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English Essay

English ESSAY | Revised Syllabus 2016

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English ESSAY Syllabus 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE

CSS COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2016

It is notified for information of aspirants of CSS Competitive Examination that recognizing the need to align the subjects and syllabi of CSS Exam, which were last revised in 1981, with emerging global trends and for netting high talent and quality fabric for the Civil Service, the FPSC, with the approval of the Government, has revised the scheme and syllabi of forthcoming CSS Competitive Examination 2016 onwards. According to revised scheme of subjects, the aspirants of CSS Competitive Examination are required to attempt papers of 1200 marks in following compulsory and optional subjects:

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Revised Syllabus

Compulsory Subject

Compulsory Paper Syllabus

English ESSAY 

(100 Marks)

Candidates will be required to write one or more Essay in English. A wide choice of topics will be given.

Candidates are expected to reflect comprehensive and research based knowledge on a selected topic. Candidate’s articulation, expression and technical treatment of the style of English Essay writing will be examined.

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