CONTENTS OF CIVICS SYLLABUS (For Non-Muslims)

(In lieu of Islamic Education)

The outline of course contains the following major themes and their contents:

I. Man and Society

a. Sociability of man

b. Survival and development

c. Impact of social environment on man

d. Process of socialization

e. Nature of Associations, their kinds (Voluntary/Compulsory) and functions

f. Concept of Family, Nation, Millat and State

g. Interdependence of the Individual and Society

II. Individual and State

a. Meaning of State and its elements (Population, Territory, Government and Sovereignty)

b. Islamic concept of State

c. Functions of State (Defence, Law and Order, Welfare etc)

d. Organs of government Legislature, Executive and Judiciary

e. Forms of Government

f. Law, Liberty and Equality

III. Individual and the World

a. Rationale of International Cooperation, Fields of Cooperation (Political, Economic, Social,

Cultural, Educational, Scientific, technological etc)

b. UN Aims and Objects, main organs and specialized agencies (UNESCO, UNICEF, WHO)

IV. Citizenship

a. Meaning of Citizenship

b. Modes of acquiring and losing citizenship

c. Status of aliens

d. Qualities of good citizenship

e. Rights and Duties of citizen in a State

f. Fundamental Human Rights

V. Rights and Duties of a Citizen in Pakistan

a. Rights and Duties of citizen in Islamic State with special reference to

Khutba-e-Hujjat-ul-Wida

b. Constitutions provisions regarding rights and duties of citizen

c. Rights and Duties of non-Muslims in Pakistan under the constitution

Federal Board HSSC-I Examination Civics Model Question Paper(for Non-Muslims)

Roll No: Answer Sheet No: ____________

Signature of Candidate: ___________

Signature of Invigilator: ___________

SECTION – A Time allowed: 15 minutes Marks: 10

Note: Section-A is compulsory and comprises pages 1-3. All parts of this section are to be answered on the question paper itself. It should be completed in the first 15 minutes and handed over to the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not allowed. Do not use lead pencil.

Q.1 Insert the correct option i.e. A/B/C/D in the empty box opposite each part. Each part carries one mark.

i. Word “socius” is derived from which language?

A. GreekB. GermanC. EnglishD. Latin

ii. It is compulsory for a citizen to get the membership of a

A. SocietyB. StateC. Political partyD. Government

iii. A baby born in Pakistan of an Argentine mother will be a citizen of

A. ArgentineB. Pakistan C. StatelessD. Both

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DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING HERE

iv. The best example of unwritten constitution is the constitution of

A. IndiaB. FranceC. BritainD. USA

v. The most powerful in parliamentary form of government is

A. JudiciaryB. PresidentC. KingD. Parliament

vi. Administrative law is applied in

A. IndiaB. FranceC. BritainD. Pakistan

vii. Which form of government is practised in Pakistan?

A. UnitaryB. FederalC. PresidentialD. Confederal

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viii. International law resolves the disputes between

A. ProvincesB. CitiesC. FamiliesD. States

ix. Right to private property is not given in

A. CapitalismB. CommunismC. IslamD. Fascism

x. When did the United Nations approve the charter of human rights?

A. 1947B. 1948C. 1949D. 1951

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Q. No.1: Total Marks:

Marks Obtained:

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Federal Board HSSC-I Examination Civics Model Question Paper(for Non-Muslims)

Time allowed: 2.15 hours Total Marks: 40

Note: Sections ‘B’ and ‘C’ comprise pages 1-2 and questions therein are to be answered on the separately provided answer book. Answer seven questions from section ‘B’ and one question from section ‘C’. Use supplementary answer sheet i.e., sheet B if required. Write your answers neatly and legibly.

SECTION – B (28 marks)

Note: Attempt any SEVEN questions. The answer to each question should not exceed 3 to 5 lines.

Q.2 The society develops the natural faculties of man. Discuss. (4)

Q.3 The state is permanent. Government may change. Discuss. (4)

Q.4 What is the principle of check and balance? Explain with an example. (4)

Q.5 What is the difference between Federal and Unitary forms of government? (4)

Q.6 What is the difference between an alien and a citizen? (4)

Q.7 UNESCO is an important institution of the United Nations Organization. Discuss. (4)

Q.8 Enumerate five most important duties of a citizen in an Islamic state with special refrence to Khutba-e-Hujjaat-ul-Wida. (4)

Q.9 Differentiate between Nation and Nationality. (4)

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SECTION – C(Marks: 12)

Note: Attempt any ONE of the following questions.

Q.10 Discuss the importance and role of society in the life of an individual. (12)

Q.11 Explain the rights and duties of non-muslims in Pakistan in the light of the constitution of Pakistan. (12)

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SCHEME OF STUDIESFOR HSSC (CLASSES XI–XII)

COMPULSORY FOR ALL (500 marks)

1. English (Compulsory)/ English (Advance) 2 papers 200 marks

2. Urdu (Compulsory)/ Urdu Salees In lieu of Urdu 2 papers 200 marks (Compulsory)/ Pakistan Culture for Foreign Students Part – I and Pakistan Culture Paper-II

3. Islamic Education/Civics (for Non-Muslims) 1 paper 50 marks

4. Pakistan Studies 1 paper 50 marks

SCIENCE GROUP (600 marks)

The students will choose one of the following (A), (B) and (C) Groups carrying 600 marks:

(A) Pre-Medical Group:

Physics, Chemistry, Biology

(B) Pre-Engineering Group:

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

(C) Science General Group:

1. Physics, Mathematics, Statistics 2. Mathematics, Economics, Statistics 3. Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science 4. Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science 5. Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

HUMANITIES GROUP (600 marks)

Select three subjects of 200 marks each from the following:

S. No. Subject S. No. Subject

1. Arabic/Persian/French/English (Elective)/Urdu (Elective)

10.11.

Sindhi (Elective)Civics

2. Economics 12. Education3. Fine Arts 13. Geography4. Philosophy 14. Sociology5. Psychology 15. Mathematics6. Statistics 16. Computer Science7. History of Modern World/Islamic History/

History of Muslim India/ History of Pakistan17.18.

Islamic CultureLibrary Science

8. Islamic Studies 19. Outlines of Home Economics9. Health and Physical Education

COMMERCE GROUP (600 marks)

HSSC – I

1. Principles of Accounting paper – I 100 marks 2. Principles of Economics paper – I 75 marks 3. Principles of Commerce paper – I 75 marks 4. Business Mathematics paper – I 50 marks

HSSC – II

1. Principles of Accounting paper – II 100 marks 2. Commercial Geography paper – II 75 marks 3. Computer Studies/Typing/Banking paper – II 75 marks 4. Statistics paper – II 50 marks

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY GROUP (600 marks each)

1. Medical Lab Technology Group 2. Dental Hygiene Technology Group3. Operation Theater Technology Group4 Medical Imaging Technology Group5. Physiotherapy Technology Group6. Ophthalmic Technology Group