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CAIE 2059 Pakistan Studies Paper 1 — May/June 2024 Question Paper

The real May/June 2024 Paper 1 (History and Culture of Pakistan) question paper for CAIE 2059 Pakistan Studies (2059_s24_qp_01).

16 questions, 75 marks total.

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  1. Question 1a3 marks

    According to Source A, Mir Qasim increased the tax revenue for Bengal. Identify three ways in which he did this.

  2. Question 1b5 marks

    What message did Source B intend to give about the relationship between the East India Company and Shah Alam II?

  3. Question 1c7 marks

    Explain why the East India Company became involved in the subcontinent.

  4. Question 1d10 marks

    'Political factors, such as the Doctrine of Lapse, were more significant than economic factors in causing the War of Independence in 1857.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

  5. Question 2a4 marks

    Describe the publication 'The Loyal Muhammadans of India'.

  6. Question 2b7 marks

    Explain why the Indian National Congress was formed in 1885.

  7. Question 2c14 marks

    'The Mughal Empire ended because its military power declined.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

  8. Question 3a4 marks

    Describe the Communal Award.

  9. Question 3b7 marks

    Explain the importance of the Simla Deputation of 1906.

  10. Question 3c14 marks

    To what extent was the introduction of Bande Mataram the main reason why Congress Rule (1937-1939) was unpopular with the Muslim community? Explain your answer.

  11. Question 4a4 marks

    Describe the 'One Unit' Scheme.

  12. Question 4b7 marks

    Explain why East Pakistan sought independence from West Pakistan in 1971.

  13. Question 4c14 marks

    'Pakistan has had good relations with China since 1947.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

  14. Question 5a4 marks

    Describe Sajjad Ali Shah's role in the Pakistan governments of the 1990s.

  15. Question 5b7 marks

    Explain why relations between Pakistan and the USA improved during the 1990s.

  16. Question 5c14 marks

    'The main impact of the "Afghan Miracle" in Pakistan during Zia-ul-Haq's presidency was on its economy.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

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