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AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION BOARD

SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
CLASS IX EXAMINATION
MAY 2015
Pakistan Studies Paper II
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Marks: 30

INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the following instructions carefully.
1.

Check your name and school information. Sign if it is accurate.

I agree that this is my name and school.
Candidate's signature

2.

RUBRIC. There are EIGHT questions. Answer ALL questions. Question 8 offers TWO
choices. Attempt any ONE choice.

3.

When answering the questions:

Read each question carefully.
Use a black pencil for diagrams. DO NOT use coloured pencils.
DO NOT use staples, paper clips, glue, correcting fluid or ink erasers.
Complete your answer in the allocated space only. DO NOT write outside the answer box.

4.

The marks for the questions are shown in brackets ( ).

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Q.1.

(Total 4 Marks)

According to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, Pakistan is considered to be an Islamic State. Is

Pakistan an Islamic state? Give THREE reasons to support your answer.
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Q.2.

(Total 3 Marks)

Why do you think the British expanded their roots in the subcontinent between 1750 and 1856? Give
your answer in the context of socio-economic and political conditions of the subcontinent.
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Q.3.

(Total 3 Marks)

Given below are the reasons for opposition of two of the Acts presented in the subcontinent during the
years1909-1919.

Only 5.5 million (2%) population of the subcontinent out of 250 million population could vote.
Indians considered the reforms to be inadequate and unsatisfactory.
The councils of the subcontinent were merely advisory bodies.
Acceptance of separate electorates for Muslims of India was termed undemocratic.
Only one minority in the subcontinent was given separate electorate.
The franchise was not uniform and the property qualifications were high.
Diarchy was introduced in the central government of the subcontinent.

Sort out the reasons mentioned above according to the table given below.
Reasons for the Opposition of Morley
Minto Reforms

Reasons for the Opposition of Montague

Chelmsford Reforms

Q.4.

(Total 3 Marks)

Round Table Conferences were a series of conferences that took place in 1930-1932 in order to reach
consensus about constitution for united India between the political parties of the subcontinent.
The First Round Table Conference was the most successful out of all three. Discuss the given
statement in the light of each conferences successes.
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Q.5.

i.

(Total 4 Marks)

Precipitation in Pakistan is due to two main factors. Identify the cause of precipitation in the
shaded area of the given map.
(1 Mark)

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When does it take place?

(1 Mark)

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iii.

How is it formed?

(2 Marks)

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Q.6.

(Total 4 Marks)

Fish farming involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for human
consumption.
Describe the factors that need to be kept in consideration while constructing fish farms.
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Q.7.

(Total 4 Marks)

Differentiate between small scale subsistence farm and cash crop farm.
S. No.

Small Scale Subsistence Farm

Cash Crop Farm

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Q.8.

(Total 5 Marks)
EITHER

a.

Agricultural activities are the backbone of Pakistans progress and are facing a lot of problems.
Suggest ways to improve agricultural activities and increase the yield per acre.
OR

b.

Partition of Bengal was done in 1905 and was reversed just after six years in 1911. Discuss any
THREE reasons for its partition and any TWO reasons for its reversal.

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