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CAIE 2059 Pakistan Studies Paper 1 — May/June 2026 Question Paper

The real May/June 2026 Paper 1 (History and Culture of Pakistan) question paper for CAIE 2059 Pakistan Studies (2059_s26_qp_01).

16 questions, 75 marks total.

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  1. Question 1a3 marks

    According to Source A, state three priorities identified by President Yahya Khan in his welcome speech to the US President.

  2. Question 1b5 marks

    What can we learn from Source B about the relationship between Pakistan and the USA in 1970?

  3. Question 1c7 marks

    Explain why General Yahya Khan came to power in 1969.

  4. Question 1d10 marks

    Assess the extent to which President Yahya Khan's commitment to restoring democracy in Pakistan was successful. Explain your answer.

  5. Question 2a4 marks

    Describe the military campaigns of the Marathas.

  6. Question 2b7 marks

    Explain why Shah Waliullah was an important figure for the revival of Islam in the subcontinent.

  7. Question 2c14 marks

    'Division amongst Indian communities was the main reason why the British were able to control the subcontinent between 1756 and 1857.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

  8. Question 3a4 marks

    Describe the outcomes of the 1937 elections.

  9. Question 3b7 marks

    Explain why the Muslim community objected to Congress Rule between 1937 and 1939.

  10. Question 3c14 marks

    To what extent were the challenges faced by the new state of Pakistan overcome between 1947 and 1959? Explain your answer.

  11. Question 4a4 marks

    Describe the outcomes of the Simla Agreement of 1972.

  12. Question 4b7 marks

    Explain how languages have contributed to the cultural development of Pakistan since 1947.

  13. Question 4c14 marks

    'Pakistan's foreign policy between 1977 and 1988 was effective.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

  14. Question 5a4 marks

    Describe the reaction in Pakistan to General Musharraf taking power in 1999.

  15. Question 5b7 marks

    Explain why the 'One Unit' Scheme was introduced in 1955.

  16. Question 5c14 marks

    To what extent were Nawaz Sharif's governments able to overcome the challenges facing Pakistan in the 1990s? Explain your answer.

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