Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies 0448 — 2024 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 0

Cambridge IGCSE™ 0448/01 May/June 2024 1 hour 30 minutes PAKISTAN STUDIES Paper 1 The History and Culture of Pakistan You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet. You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed) Insert (enclosed) INSTRUCTIONS • Answer three questions in total: Section A: answer Question 1. Section B: answer two questions. • Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper, ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet. INFORMATION • The total mark for this paper is 75. • The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ]. • The insert contains all the sources referred to in the questions. This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. [Turn over 06_0448_01_2024_1.3 © UCLES 2024 *1632601764*

Section A Answer the following question. This question is about the East India Company. Study the sources (Insert) carefully and then answer the questions which follow. 1 According to Source A, Mir Qasim increased the tax revenue for Bengal. Identify three ways in which he did this. [3] (a) What message did Source B intend to give about the relationship between the East India Company and Shah Alam II? [5] (b) Explain why the East India Company became involved in the subcontinent. [7] (c) ‘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. [10] (d) [Total: 25] 06_0448_01_2024_1.3 © UCLES 2024 2

Section B Answer any two questions from this section. Describe the publication ‘The Loyal Muhammadans of India’. [4] (a) 2 Explain why the Indian National Congress was formed in 1885. [7] (b) ‘The Mughal Empire ended because its military power declined.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [14] (c) [Total: 25] Describe the Communal Award. [4] (a) 3 Explain the importance of the Simla Deputation of 1906. [7] (b) 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. [14] (c) [Total: 25] Describe the ‘One Unit’ Scheme. [4] (a) 4 Explain why East Pakistan sought independence from West Pakistan in 1971. [7] (b) ‘Pakistan has had good relations with China since 1947.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [14] (c) [Total: 25] Describe Sajjad Ali Shah’s role in the Pakistan governments of the 1990s. [4] (a) 5 Explain why relations between Pakistan and the USA improved during the 1990s. [7] (b) ‘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. [14] (c) [Total: 25] 06_0448_01_2024_1.3 © UCLES 2024 3

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