CSS MCQs Past Papers Comparative Study of Major Religions

CSS MCQs Past Papers Comparative Study of Major Religions

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2017

FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MAJOR RELIGIONS

(FOR NON-MUSLIMS)

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 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 the Answer Book must

be crossed.

(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II

No. 2. Write a comprehensive note on Hindu Puranas, types, and numbers. Explain its

importance in Hindu literature.(20)

No. 3. Write a comprehensive note on basic teachings of Judaism in the light of basic

principles of Jewish Philosopher Maimonides.(20)

No. 4. Islam educates tolerance for other religions. Explain in the light of Quran and Sunnah and biography of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).(20)

No. 5. Which ethical system presented Buddha to his followers? Write a comprehensive

contemporary situation of Buddism.(20)

No. 6. Why Zionism movement came into being? Write a brief note on its history and explain the concepts of the Jewish sect “Reform Judaism”.(20)

No. 7. Write an introductory note on Catholicism and Protestantism. Also compare their concepts and beliefs.(20)

No. 8. Write a detailed note on the golden age of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and also explain how

reforms of Hazrat Umar (R.A) can be beneficial in the current age? (20)