FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2017 FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Gender Studies
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE:
- (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
- (ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
- (iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
- (iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
- (v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
- (vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
PART-II
Q. No. 2. Define and discuss the discipline of gender studies and also differentiate
between women studies and gender studies.
(20)
Q. No. 3. What are the different forms of gender based violence and, in your opinion,
what could be the workable strategies to eliminate gender based violence from
Pakistani society?
(20)
Q. No. 4. “Women active political participation could stabilize democracy and boost
economic development.” Comment on this statement within context of
socio-economic realities of Pakistani society.
(20)
Q. No. 5. What is the status of women’s health in Pakistan? How it could be improved
within the available economic resources?
(20)
Q. No. 6. “ Powerful forces of globalization have highlighted various gender issues across
cultures and throughout the globe.” Discuss by quoting examples from
developing countries.
(20)
Q. No. 7. Write a comprehensive note on autonomy versus integration debate in gender
studies.
(20)
Q. No. 8. Write short notes on the following: (10 each)
a. Honor killing
b. Gender and development
(20)
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