National Defence University Islamabad

(Sample papers for NDU Entry Test)

M.Phil programs
Department of Government & Public Policy
Total Marks: 30 Time Allowed: 45 Mins

Note: Attempt any Two questions from the following.

Question No. 1 Discuss the significance of National Accountability Bureau in

Pakistan

Question No. 2 In what way has the 18th Amendment affected the health care
delivery in the country

Question No. 3 Explain the current profile of local government in Pakistan.

Department of Peace & Conflict Studies

Total Marks: 30 Time Allowed: 45 Mins

Note: Attempt any one question out of two

Q1: Do you think Peace is the most important factor for Economic Development?

Q2: Generally discuss some steps that can ensure peace and security in Pakistan?

Department of Strategic Studies

Total Marks: 30 Time Allowed: 45 Mins

Note: Attempt any Two questions from the following.

Question No. 1 Elaborate in detail the significance of Strategic Studies in todays

international politics?

Question No. 2 How could the emergence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
or DAESH impact the geo-strategic landscape of the entire Middle
Eastern region? Comment!

Question No. 3 Do you think the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has become an
emperor with no clothes? What are the weaknesses and
loopholes within the NPT, and the measures required to be taken to
overcome these weaknesses?
 Department of International Relations

Total Marks: 30 Time Allowed: 45 Mins

Note: Attempt any 2 Questions in all by selecting 1 question from each section

Section A
Q. 1 Differentiate between Realism and Social Constructivism? Justify your answer by
explaining the U.S U.S.S.R relations during the cold war.

Q. 2 Do you think U.S intervention in Middle East is aimed at promoting democracy

and protecting human rights? Answer this question in the light of globalization.
Section B
Q. 3 Discuss the national security problems of Pakistan? Suggest suitable solutions
for the resolution of the same?

Q. 4 What are the challenges in strengthening Pak-China relations? Discuss in the

context of proposed Pak-China economic corridor.

Department of Leadership and Management Studies (LMS)

Total Marks: 30 Time Allowed: 45 Mins

Q. 1. Constant rise in power rates, and increase in petroleum prices have frustrated
progress of industries in Pakistan. Briefly discuss (1000 words) the problem and
suggest solutions.
OR

Q.2 Pakistani Public sector organizations face lots of problems due to lack of proper
management at the top. Review/discuss one or two corporations in Pakistan.