Pakistan Studies 0448 May / June 2021 Paper 11 Question 2

2(a) Describe the achievements of Ranjit Singh. Target: AO1 One mark for each relevant point. Additional mark for supporting detail. Indicative content Ranjit Singh annexed Punjab [1], Kashmir [1] and most of Afghanistan [1] he was a founder of Sikh rule in the Punjab he signed a treaty with…

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2(a)[4]
Describe the achievements of Ranjit Singh.
Target: AO1
One mark for each relevant point. Additional mark for supporting detail. Indicative content
Ranjit Singh annexed Punjab [1], Kashmir [1] and most of Afghanistan [1]
he was a founder of Sikh rule in the Punjab
he signed a treaty with Britain in 1809 [1] in Sindh [1]
his expansion into Afghanistan worried Britain
Other relevant responses should also be credited.
2(b)[7]
Explain why Muhammad Ali Jinnah chose Urdu as the national language of Pakistan.
Target: AO1, AO2
Mark according to the level of response descriptors in Table 1.
Indicative content
Urdu was widely spoken and understood
He viewed it as a unifying force
it was associated with the Pakistan Movement
it has a rich literary heritage
it has important links to Islam
Other relevant responses should also be credited.
Level of response, Table 1: used to mark the part (c) question in Section A and part (b) questions in Section B
Target: Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the past through historical explanation (AO1, AO2)
Level 3 (5–7 marks): Explanation
one explanation [5]
two explanations or one developed explanation [6]
additional explanation(s) and/or developed explanation(s) [7]
Supported by relevant and accurate contextual knowledge
Level 2 (2–4 marks): Identification/ description
Identifies and/or describes using relevant and accurate contextual
knowledge (1 mark per identification/ description)
Level 1 (1 mark): General answer
Valid general comment lacking specific knowledge
Level 0 (0 marks): No creditable response
2(c)[14]
The work of Shah Waliullah was the main factor contributing to the spread of Islam between 1700 and 1850.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
Target: AO1, AO2
Mark according to the level of response descriptors in Table 2.
Indicative content
May agree that the work of Shah Waliullah was the main factor
contributing to the spread of Islam in the subcontinent between 1700 and 1850 because:
Shah Waliullah wanted to stop the decline of Islam
he promoted Islam through this writings and education
he translated the Quran into Persian
he tried to unite different Muslim sects
counter-arguments might include:
the founding of the Jihad Movement by Syed Ahmad Barelvi to help unite Muslims
he also created an army (the Mujahideen - fighters for the faith)
the establishment of the Faraizi Movement by Haji Shariatullah
he wanted all Muslims to give up non-Muslim practices
Other relevant responses should also be credited.
Level of response, Table 2: used to mark the part (c) question in Section B
Target: Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the past through historical explanation and an ability to analyse and evaluate historical events (AO1, AO2)
Level 5 (13–14 marks): Explanation with evaluation/ judgement
explanation at the top of Level 4 with an evaluation/ judgement supported
by relevant and accurate contextual knowledge [13]
explanation at the top of Level 4 with a developed evaluation/ judgement
supported by relevant and accurate contextual knowledge [14]
Level 4 (10–12 marks): Explanation of both sides of the issue
one explanation of each side of the issue [10]
two explanations or one developed explanation of one-side of the issue
and an explanation of the other side of the issue [11]
additional explanation(s) and/or developed explanation(s) from either
side of the issue [12]
Supported by relevant and accurate contextual knowledge
Level 3 (7–9 marks): Explanation of one-side of the issue
one explanation [7]
two explanations or one developed explanation [8]
additional explanation(s) and/or developed explanation(s) [9]
Supported by relevant and accurate contextual knowledge
Level 2 (3–6 marks): Identification/ description of the issue
Identifies and/or describes the issue using relevant and accurate contextual
knowledge (1 mark per identification/ description)
Level 1 (1–2 marks): General answer
Valid general comment(s) lacking specific subject knowledge (1 mark per
general comment)
Level 0 (0 marks): No creditable response

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