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PAKISTAN STUDIES
CLASSES XI-XII
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September 2008
Latest Revision June 2012
PAKISTAN STUDIES
CLASSES XI-XII
S. No.
Table of Contents
Page No.
Preface
1.
2.
3.
10
4.
Scheme of Assessment
38
5.
41
6.
42
7.
43
46
Page 4
PREFACE
In pursuance of National Education Policy (1998-2010), the Curriculum Wing of the Federal
Ministry of Education has begun a process of curriculum reform to improve the quality of
education through curriculum revision and textbook development (Preface, National
Curriculum documents 2000 and 2002).
AKU-EB was founded in August 2003 with the same aim of improving the quality of
education nationwide. As befits an examination board it seeks to reinforce the National
Curriculum revision through the development of appropriate examinations for the Secondary
School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) based on the
latest National Curriculum and subject syllabus guidance.
AKU-EB has a mandate by Ordinance CXIV of 2002 to offer such examination services to
English and Urdu medium Candidates for SSC and HSSC from private schools anywhere in
Pakistan or abroad, and from government schools with the relevant permissions. It has been
accorded this mandate to introduce a choice of examination and associated educational
approach for schools, thus fulfilling a key objective of the National Curriculum of Pakistan:
Autonomy will be given to the Examination Boards and Research and Development cells
will be established in each Board to improve the system (ibid. para. 6.5.3 (ii)).
AKU-EB is committed to creating continuity of educational experience and the best possible
opportunities for its students. In consequence it offered HSSC for the first time in September,
2007 to coincide with the arrival of its first SSC students in college or higher secondary
school. Needless to say this is not an exclusive offer. Private Candidates and students joining
AKU-EB affiliated schools and colleges for HSSC Part 1 are eligible to register as AKU-EB
Candidates even though they have not hitherto been associated with AKU-EB.
This examination syllabus exemplifies AKU-EBs commitment to national educational goals.
It is in large part a reproduction, with some elaboration, of the Class XI and XII
National Curriculum of the subject.
The syllabus recommends a range of suitable textbooks already in print for student
purchase and additional texts for the school library.
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This examination syllabus brings together all those cognitive outcomes of the National
Curriculum statement which can be reliably and validly assessed. While the focus is on the
cognitive domain, particular emphasis is given to the application of knowledge and
understanding, a fundamental activity in fostering attitudes befitting useful and peaceful
citizens and the skills for and commitment to lifelong learning which is the cornerstone of
national economic development (Preface to National Curriculum documents 2000 and
2002).
To achieve this end AKU-EB has brought together university academicians, teacher trainers,
writers of learning materials and above all, experienced teachers, in regular workshops and
subject panel meetings.
AKU-EB provides copies of the examination syllabus to subject teachers in affiliated schools
to help them in planning their teaching. It is the syllabus, not the prescribed textbook which is
the basis of AKU-EB examinations. In addition, the AKU-EB examination syllabus can be
used to identify the training needs of subject teachers and to develop learning support
materials for students. Involving classroom teachers in these activities is an important part of
the AKU-EB strategy for improving the quality of learning in schools.
The Curriculum Wing of the Federal Ministry of Education has recently released new subject
specifications and schemes of study to take effect in September, 2008. These documents are a
major step forward towards a standards-related curriculum and have been welcomed by
AKU-EB. Our current HSSC syllabuses have been revised to ensure conformity with the new
National Curriculum 2006.
We stand committed to all students who have embarked upon the HSSC courses in
facilitating their learning outcomes. Our examination syllabus document ensures all possible
support.
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1.
7.
8.
9.
10.
2.
2.1
General Rationale
2.1.1
(b)
(d)
These objectives have been reproduced from the National Curriculum document 2006 (p.1) issued by the
National Curriculum and Textbooks Ministry of Education Government of Pakistan Islamabad
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2.1.2
2.1.3
The AKU-EB examination syllabuses use a uniform layout for all subjects to
make them easier for teachers to follow. Blank sheets are provided in each
syllabus for writing notes on potential lesson plans. It is expected that this
arrangement will also be found helpful by teachers in developing classroom
assessments as well as by question setters preparing material for the AKU-EB
external examinations. The AKU-EB aims to enhance the quality of education
through improved classroom practices and improved examinations.
2.1.4
2.1.5
The AKU-EB has classified SLOs under the three cognitive levels Knowledge
(K), Understanding (U) and Application of knowledge and skills (A) in order
to derive multiple choice questions and constructed response questions on a
rational basis from the subject syllabuses ensuring that the intentions of the
National Curriculum should be met in full. The weighting of marks to the
Multiple Choice and Constructed Response Papers is also derived from the
SLOs, command words and cognitive levels. In effect the SLOs derived from
the National Curriculum determine the structure of the AKU-EB subject
examination set out in Section 4 and 5.
2.1.6 Some topics from the National Curriculum have been elaborated and enriched
for better understanding of the subject and/or to better meet the needs of
students in the twenty-first century. These additional topics have been
italicized in Section 3 of this syllabus.
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2.2
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3.
1.
History of Pakistan
1.1
Importance of Pakistan
Studies
1.1.1
1.2
Definition and
Significance of Ideology
1.2.1
1.2.2
define ideology;
explain the guiding principles of Islamic way of life (justice, equality
and brotherhood) that form the basis of Pakistan ideology;
define the basic components of ideology of Pakistan (sovereignty of
Allah, equity and justice, democracy and equal rights for minorities).
1.2.3
1.3
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5
Cognitive Level2
K
U
A
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
K = Knowledge, U = Understanding, A= Application (for explanation see Section 6: Definition of command words used in Student Learning Outcomes and in Examination
Questions).
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NOTES
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K
1.3.6
1.3.7
1.3.8
1.3.9
1.4
Pakistan Movement
(1920-47)
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
1.4.5
1.4.6
1.4.7
U
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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NOTES
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K
1.4.8
1.4.9
1.4.10
1.4.11
1.4.12
2.
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
A
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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NOTES
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K
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
U
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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NOTES
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K
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.3.6
3.
Geography of Islamic
Republic of Pakistan
3.1
3.1.1
Location
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.1.6
U
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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NOTES
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3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.3
Climate
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
K
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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NOTES
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3.4
Environmental Hazards
and remedies
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
3.4.5
4.
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.2
Concept of Constitution
K
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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NOTES
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K
5.
Administrative Structure of
Pakistan and Good
Governance
5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.2.1
Islamic Perspective of
Good Governance
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.2
5.3
5.2.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.4
Local Government in
Pakistan
5.4.1
5.4.2
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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NOTES
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K
6.
6.1
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
What is Culture
6.1.4
6.1.5
6.2
Ancient Civilization of
Pakistan
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.3
Languages of Pakistan
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.3.4
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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NOTES
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K
7.
7.2
define economy;
discuss the importance and difference of GNP and GDP and how it is
calculated;
describe the importance of economic planning;
explain the impacts of inflation on economy.
Agricultural
Development
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.2.3
7.2.4
7.2.5
7.2.6
7.2.7
7.2.8
7.2.9
7.3
Industrial Development
7.3.1
7.3.2
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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NOTES
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K
7.3.3
7.3.4
7.3.5
7.3.6
7.3.7
7.3.8
7.3.9
7.3.10
7.3.11
7.3.12
7.4
7.4.1
7.4.2
7.4.3
7.4.4
7.4.5
7.4.6
7.4.7
7.4.8
U
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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NOTES
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K
7.5
Education Planning
7.5.1
7.5.2
7.5.3
7.5.4
7.6
8.
Health Planning
7.6.1
7.6.2
7.6.3
7.6.4
*
*
*
*
*
8.1
Introduction of National
Integration and
Cohesion
8.1.1
8.1.2
Significance in Islamic
Democratic State
8.2.1
8.2.2
8.3
8.3.1
8.3.2
8.3.3
8.2
U
*
*
*
*
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NOTES
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K
9.
9.1
9.1.1
9.1.2
9.1.3
9.1.4
9.1.5
9.2.1
analyze the strength and issues of the relations between Pakistan and
China;
evaluate the strategic importance of Pak-China relationship;
analyze the strength and issues of the relations between Pakistan and
India;
evaluate the future prospects of good neighbourly relations with India;
analyze the strength and issues of the relations between Pakistan and
Iran;
evaluate the future prospects of good neighbourly relations with Iran;
analyze the strength and issues of the relations between Pakistan and
Afghanistan.
*
*
9.2
Introduction of Foreign
Policy
Foreign Policy of
Pakistan with
Neighbouring States
9.2.2
9.2.3
9.2.4
9.2.5
9.2.6
9.2.7
9.3
Foreign Policy of
Pakistan with USA
9.3.1
9.3.2
9.3.3
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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NOTES
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K
9.4
9.5
Foreign Policy of
Pakistan with Saudi
Arabia
9.4.1
International
Organizations
9.5.1
9.5.2
9.4.2
9.5.3
A
*
*
*
*
*
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NOTES
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4.
Scheme of Assessment
Table 1: Number of Student Learning Outcomes by Cognitive level
Topics
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Topics
History of Pakistan
Early Years of Islamic Republic of
Pakistan
Geography of Islamic Republic of
Pakistan
Steps towards an Islamic Republic
of Pakistan
Administrative Structure of
Pakistan and Good Governance
Culture and Languages of Pakistan
Economic Planning and
Development in Islamic Republic
of Pakistan
National Integration and Prosperity
Foreign Policy of Islamic Republic
of Pakistan
Total
Percentage
SLOs
K
U
3
16
A
6
10
16
18
12
15
13
12
14
15
12
41
11
20
34
45
27
79
47
43
26
167
100
No of
Sub-Topics
4
Total
25
Note: Pakistan Studies will be taught in both Classes XI and XII, but the examination will be
conducted at the end of Class XII.
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Topic
No.
1
2
8
9
Topics
History of Pakistan
Early Years of
Islamic Republic of
Pakistan
Geography of
Islamic Republic of
Pakistan
Steps towards an
Islamic Republic of
Pakistan
Administrative
Structure of Pakistan
and Good
Governance
Culture and
Languages of
Pakistan
Economic Planning
and Development in
Islamic Republic of
Pakistan
National Integration
and Prosperity
Foreign Policy of
Islamic Republic of
Pakistan
Total
No of
SubTopics
4
Marks
Multiple Constructed Extended
Total
Choice
Response
Response
Questions Questions Questions
2
5
7
11
11
34
15
28
19
50
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Topics
Marks Distribution
MCQs 2 @ 1 mark
CRQ 1 @ 3 marks
MCQs 2 @ 1 mark
CRQ 1 @ 3 marks
MCQ 1 @ 1 mark
CRQ 1 @ 3 marks
MCQ 1 @ 1 mark
CRQ 1 @ 2 marks
MCQ 1 @ 1 mark
CRQ 1 @ 2 marks
MCQ 1 @ 1 mark
CRQ 1 @ 3 marks
MCQs 2 @ 1 mark
CRQ 1 @ 4 marks
MCQs 2 @
1 mark
ERQ 1 @
CRQ 1 @
7 marks
4 marks
Choose ONE
MCQs 3 @
from any
1 mark
TWO
CRQ 1 @
4 marks
MCQs
CRQs
ERQs
15
28
7
6.
8.
9.
1.
History of Pakistan
7.
Total
Marks
5
5
4
3
3
4
6
20
50
4.1
Table 1 summarizes the number and nature of SLOs in each topic in class XII.
Indicates that more emphasis has been given to understanding and application 47%
and 26% respectively. As the subject demand, teaching and learning should focus on
deeper understanding of concept and application of topics in daily life.
4.2
4.3
The theory paper will be in two parts: paper I and paper II. Both papers will be
administrated within 2 hours.
4.4
Paper I theory will consist of 15 compulsory, multiple choice items. These questions
will involve four response options.
4.5
Paper II theory will carry 35 marks and consist of a number of compulsory, structured
questions and a number of extended response questions. Each extended response
question will be presented in an either/or form
4.6
All constructed response questions will be in a booklet which will also serve as
an answer script.
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5.
(b)
(c)
Historical places.
Assembly sessions
Rivers, mountains, fields, forests, mines, canal headwork.
Cultural festivals
Shrines of well known saints.
Urban areas where development is taking place.
Museums, industries, factories, cultural centres and meals.
Summarized from National Curriculum for Pakistan Studies class SSC, 2002
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6.
Burke, S. M. and Qureshi, Salim al-Din. (1995). The British Raj in India,
Karachi: Oxford University Press.
Khan, F. K. (1991). A Geography of Pakistan: Environment, People and
Economy. Karachi: Oxford University Press.
Qureshi, H. (Ed.). (1987). A Short History of Pakistan. (Books 3 and 4).
Karachi: University of Karachi.
Aziz, M. A. (1979). A History of Pakistan, Lahore: Sang-e-Meel.
Ikram. S. M. (1965). Modern Muslim India and Birth of Pakistan, Lahore: Sheikh
Muhammad Ashraf.
Haq, S. M. (1982). Ideological basis of Pakistan, Karachi: Pakistan Historical
Society.
Wolpert, S. (1993). Jinnah of Pakistan. Karachi: Oxford University
Press.
Websites
http://www.storyofpakistan.com/
http://www.pakistan.gov.pk/ http://www.pak.gov.pk/public/govt/ministry_table.htm
http://www.pakissan.com
http://www.paktrade.org/
http://www.caapakistan.com/
http://www.parc.gov.pk/
http://www.pakistan.gov.pk/ministries/index.jsp?MinID=6&cPath=59
http://www.pakistan.gov.pk/ministries/index.jsp?MinID=15&cPath=162
http://www.sbp.org.pk
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7.
7.1
7.2
Knowledge
Write:
Explain:
List:
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Study:
State:
Identify:
Understanding
Compare:
Differentiate:
Explain:
Point out:
Clarify:
Classify:
Describe:
Conceptualise:
Discuss
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Application
Analyse:
Conclude:
Exemplify:
Make a
relationship:
Prove:
Draw:
Suggest:
Calculate:
Summarise:
Criticise
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Annex
HSSC Scheme of Studies
AKU-EB as a national board offers SSC and HSSC qualifications for both English and Urdu
medium schools. The revised HSSC Scheme of Studies issued by the Curriculum Wing was
implemented from September 2007. The marks allocated to subjects in the revised National
Scheme of Studies have been followed.
HSSC I-II (Classes XI-XII) subjects on offer for examination
HSSC Part-I (Class XI) Science Group (Pre-Medical)
Subjects
English Compulsory-I
Urdu Compulsory-I OR
Pakistan Culture-I a
Physics-I
Chemistry-I
Biology-I
Total:
Theory
100
Marks
Practical
-
Total
100
100
100
85
85
85
455
15
15
15
45
100
100
100
500
Medium
English
Urdu
English
English
English
English
Theory
100
Marks
Practical
-
Total
100
100
100
50
50
85
85
85
555
15
15
15
45
50
50
100
100
100
600
Medium
English
Urdu
English
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English
English
English
Foreign students may opt for Pakistan Culture in lieu of Urdu Compulsory, subject to the Boards
approval.
For non-Muslim candidates in lieu of Islamiyat.
Note: Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat / Ethics will be taught in Classes XI and XII, but the examination will
be conducted at the end of Class XII.
Government of Pakistan September 2007. Scheme of Studies for SSC and HSSC (Classes IX-XII). Islamabad: Ministry of Education,
Curriculum Wing.
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Total
100
100
100
100
100
500
Total
100
100
50
50
100
100
100
600
Medium
English
Urdu
English
English
English
English
Medium
English
Urdu
English
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English
English
English
Foreign students may opt for Pakistan Culture in lieu of Urdu Compulsory, subject to the Boards
approval.
For non-Muslim candidates in lieu of Islamiyat.
Note: Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat / Ethics will be taught in Classes XI and XII, but the examination will
be conducted at the end of Class XII.
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Total
100
100
300
300
300
300
300
Medium
English
Urdu
English
English
English
English
English / Urdu
English
English
English / Urdu
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
500
Total
100
100
50
50
300
300
300
300
300
Medium
English
Urdu
English
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English
English
English
English / Urdu
English
English
English / Urdu
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
600
a.
Foreign students may opt for Pakistan Culture in lieu of Urdu Compulsory, subject to the Boards
approval.
b. For non-Muslim candidates in lieu of Islamiyat.
Note: Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat / Ethics will be taught in Classes XI and XII, but the examination will
be conducted at the end of Class XII.
*These subject is offered ONLY in the May examination.
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Theory
100
100
Marks
Practical
-
Total
100
100
100
75
75
50
500
100
75
75
50
500
Theory
100
Marks
Practical
-
Total
100
100
100
50
50
100
75
60
OR
75
50
600
50
50
100
75
English
Urdu
English
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English
English
75
English
50
600
English
Medium
English
Urdu
English
English
English
English
English
Medium
15
-
Foreign students may opt for Pakistan Culture in lieu of Urdu Compulsory, subject to the Boards
approval.
For non-Muslim candidates in lieu of Islamiyat.
Note: Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat / Ethics will be taught in Classes XI and XII, but the examination will
be conducted at the end of Class XII.
*This subjects are offered ONLY in the May examination.
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Marks
100
100
300
(100
each)
Medium
English
Urdu
English
English / Urdu
English
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English
English
English / Urdu
English
English / Urdu
Urdu
English
500
Marks
100
100
50
50
300
(100
each)
Medium
English
Urdu
English
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English / Urdu
English
English
English / Urdu
English
English / Urdu
Urdu
English
600
Foreign students may opt for Pakistan Culture in lieu of Urdu Compulsory, subject to the Boards
approval.
For non-Muslim candidates in lieu of Islamiyat.
Note: Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat / Ethics will be taught in Classes XI and XII, but the examination will
be conducted at the end of Class XII.
*These subjects are offered ONLY in the May examination.
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