Punjab Public Service Commission
Combined Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service, etc. – 2016
Subject: English Essay (Compulsory)
Time Allowed: Two Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions
Write an Analytical Essay of About 1500-1600 Words on Any ONE of the Topics Below. Begin by Giving a Brief Outline of Your Essay.
Essay Topics
- Human Rights: Human Rights is one of the most fundamental issues facing humanity as well as the most sensitive and controversial.
- Quality of Life: It is not the years in your life that count. It is the life in your years.
- Extremism and Justice: Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice and moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.
- Economic Prosperity and Literacy: Economic prosperity of a country is directly proportional to the level of literacy. Discuss in the context of initiatives taken by the Punjab Government in the field of education and suggest ways for further improvement.
- Water and Energy Crisis in Pakistan: Dilemma of water and energy crisis in Pakistan. The way forward.
- Environmental Pollution: Environmental pollution is an incurable disease. It can only be prevented. Discuss in the context of global initiatives on the environment.
Punjab Public Service Commission
Combined Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service – 2019
Subject: English Essay (Compulsory)
Time Allowed: Two Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions
Write an Analytical Essay of About 1500-1600 Words on Any ONE of the Topics Below. Begin by Giving a Brief Outline of Your Essay.
Essay Topics
- Corruption as the Root Cause of Social Ills:
- Discuss how corruption impacts various aspects of society and its role in perpetuating social issues.
- Impact of CPEC on Pakistan:
- Analyze the expected transformations brought by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on Pakistan’s socio-economic conditions.
- Merit-Based Higher Education:
- Evaluate the argument that higher education should be provided only to those who are intellectually superior, based on merit.
- Pakistan’s Progress towards Globalization and Multiculturalism:
- Assess whether Pakistan is gradually moving towards becoming a globalized and multicultural country.
- Respect for Diversity and National Unity:
- Examine how respecting diversity can contribute to national unity and cohesion.
- Geo-Strategic Location of Pakistan:
- Discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by Pakistan’s geo-strategic location in the 21st century.
PMS English Essay Past Paper 2020 by PPSC – Parho Pakistan
Write an Analytical Essay of About 1500-1600 words on any one of the topics below by Giving a Brief Outline of your Essay.
- Analyze the status of Kashmir In the back-drop of abrogation of Its special status by India and options for Pakistan.
- Our Education System Is perpetuating socio economic Inequality In the society. Analyze and give recommendations for Improvement.
- The Recent stand off between China and US and Its Impact on Pakistan.
- Analyze the Impact of COVID-19 on Pakistan and recommend steps to mitigate Its effects.
- Right Wing Nationalist resurgence A Europe, US and Asla Is creating ripples In the Democratic world. Analyze the Implications for world at large and Pakistan In particular.
- Human Resources Development Is key to the Progress and Prosperity of any Country Analyze and recommend measures to Improve Human Resource Development in Pakistan
Punjab Public Service Commission
Combined Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service – 2021
Subject: English Essay (Compulsory)
Time Allowed: Two Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions
Write an Analytical Essay of about 1500-1600 Words on Any ONE of the Topics Below. Begin by Giving a Brief Outline of Your Essay.
Essay Topics
- Price Hike in Pakistan:
- Discuss the impact of rising prices in Pakistan and its implications for the economy and daily life.
- The Future of Artificial Intelligence:
- Analyze the potential developments and impacts of artificial intelligence on various sectors in the future.
- Industrial Reforms:
- Evaluate how industrial reforms can contribute to sustainable growth in the country.
- Freedom of Expression:
- Examine the concept of freedom of expression as a double-edged sword, highlighting both its benefits and potential downsides.
- The Impact of the Russo-Ukrainian War on the World Economy:
- Explore how the Russo-Ukrainian War has affected global economic conditions and markets.
- Global Warming:
- Discuss the causes, effects, and possible solutions to global warming.
Punjab Public Service Commission
Combined Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service, etc. – 2016
Subject: English Essay (Compulsory)
Time Allowed: Two Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions
Write an Analytical Essay of About 1500-1600 Words on Any ONE of the Topics Below. Begin by Giving a Brief Outline of Your Essay.
Essay Topics
- Human Rights:
- Human Rights is one of the most fundamental issues facing humanity as well as the most sensitive and controversial.
- Quality of Life:
- It is not the years in your life that count. It is the life in your years.
- Extremism and Justice:
- Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice and moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.
- Economic Prosperity and Literacy:
- Economic prosperity of a country is directly proportional to the level of literacy. Discuss in the context of initiatives taken by the Punjab Government in the field of education and suggest ways for further improvement.
- Water and Energy Crisis in Pakistan:
- Dilemma of water and energy crisis in Pakistan. The way forward.
- Environmental Pollution:
- Environmental pollution is an incurable disease. It can only be prevented. Discuss in the context of global initiatives on the environment.
Punjab Public Service Commission
Combined Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service – 2019
Subject: English Essay (Compulsory)
Time Allowed: Two Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions
Write an Analytical Essay of About 1500-1600 Words on Any ONE of the Topics Below. Begin by Giving a Brief Outline of Your Essay.
Essay Topics
- Corruption as the Root Cause of Social Ills:
- Discuss how corruption is considered the root cause of various social issues.
- Impact of CPEC on Pakistan’s Socio-Economic Conditions:
- Analyze the expected positive transformations that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) may bring to Pakistan’s socio-economic conditions.
- Merit-Based Higher Education:
- Evaluate the argument that higher education should be awarded only to those who are intellectually superior and meet merit-based criteria.
- Pakistan’s Progress Towards Globalization and Multiculturalism:
- Assess whether Pakistan is gradually advancing towards becoming a globalized and multicultural country.
- Respect for Diversity and National Unity:
- Examine how respect for diversity can foster unity within the nation.
- Geo-Strategic Location of Pakistan:
- Discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by Pakistan’s geo-strategic location in the 21st century.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission
Competitive Examination for the Post of Naib Tehsildar – 2020
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Total Marks: 200
Note: All questions are compulsory.
General English
Question 1: Analytical Essay
Write a comprehensive analytical essay of about 700 words on any one of the following topics:
- Our Education System Prepares Us for Exams, Not for Life
- Wars are Ugly
- A Man is Known by the Company He Keeps
- Freedom of Thought is More Important Than the Freedom of Speech
- Rules are Meant to be Broken
- Unity in Diversity
Question 2: Reading Comprehension
Read the following passage and answer the questions at the end.
Punjab Public Service Commission
Written Examination for Recruitment to the Posts of Inspector Legal (Specialist Cadre) (BS-16)
Punjab Police Department
(Case No. 48H2022)
Paper-I
Time Allowed: Two Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Question 1: English Essay
Write an Essay of about 1000 words on any one of the topics given below:
- Justice Delayed is Justice Denied
- Rule of Law Index & Pakistan
- Artificial Intelligence: Pros & Cons
- Pakistan’s Biggest Challenge: Economic or Moral?
- Child Rights & Pakistan
Punjab Public Service Commission
Written Examination for Recruitment to the Posts of Inspector Legal (Specialist Cadre) BS-16 in the Punjab Police Department – 2013
Paper: English Essay
Time Allowed: 1 Hour
Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions
Write an Essay on any of the topics listed below:
- Better to be Safe Than Take Risks
- Religious Beliefs are Personal
- Non-Violent Criminals Should Not be Sentenced to Prison
- Cheating
- Purpose of Education
- Law is, by Its Nature, a Moral Enterprise
- The Power of the Police to Regulate Processions and Assemblies by Protesting Groups Needs to be Clearly Defined
Punjab Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination
For Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service, Etc.
English Essay (Compulsory)
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions:
- Write an analytical essay on one of the topics listed below.
- Begin by providing a brief outline of your essay.
Essay Topics:
- Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people.
- In situations of military conflict, civil strife, lawlessness, bad governance, and human rights violations, terrorists find it easier to hide, train, and prepare their attacks.
- Gender and Socio-economic Development
- “My books are friends that never fail me.” – Thomas Carlyle
- We, human beings, are part of ‘biodiversity’. We are dependent on the whole food chain below us.
- Mass Media can be a hindrance in our social progress.
- The Universality of Allama Iqbal’s Message
- Two and two do not always make four.
English Essay (Compulsory)
Time Allowed: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions:
- Write a comprehensive and analytical essay on one of the topics listed below.
- Your essay should be preceded by a brief outline classifying the salient features of the selected topic.
- Irrelevant details will bring no credit.
Essay Topics:
- Actions Speak Louder Than Words
- Global Economic Crunch and Its Repercussions
- Ecological Equilibrium: Forests’ Influence on Climate
- The Position of Women in a Society is an Index of Its Civilization. Interdependence is a Higher Value than Independence.
- Patriotism is the Last Refuge of a Scoundrel
- Given a Political Environment Where Religion is Increasingly Important, It’s Increasingly Important to Know Something About Religion
Punjab Public Service Commission
Combined Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service, etc.
Subject: English Essay (Compulsory)
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions
Note: Write an analytical essay on any one of the topics listed below. Begin by giving a brief outline of your essay.
Punjab Public Service Commission
Combined Competitive Examination for Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service, etc. – 2014
Subject: English Essay (Compulsory)
Time Allowed: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions
Note: Write an analytical essay on any one of the topics cited below. Begin by giving a brief outline of your essay.
Essay Topics
- An Ideal Public Servant
- Corruption and Accountability
- Mass Media Can Accelerate Economic Progress
- The Generation Gap
- Urbanization: A Boon or Bane of Modern Civilization?
- Judge Not, That Ye Be Not Judged!
- The Constitutional History of Pakistan: 1956-1973
- Rule of Law
- “If Winter Comes, Can Spring Be Far Behind?”