Pakistan Studies · May / June 2021 · Paper 11 · Question 4
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4(a)[4]
Describe the terms of the Simla Agreement.
Target: AO1
One mark for each relevant point. Additional mark for supporting detail. Indicative content
an agreement signed in July 1972 [1] between Bhutto [1] and Gandhi [1]India agreed to return imprisoned soldiers [1]Both countries promised to discuss the Kashmir issue [1]and not with organisations such as the United Nations [1]Other relevant responses should also be credited.
4(b)[7]
Explain why Congress and the Muslim League opposed the Cripps Mission of 1942.
Target: AO1, AO2
Mark according to the level of response descriptors in Table 1.
Indicative content
the Muslim League wanted reference to the establishment of PakistanCongress wanted immediate control over IndiaCongress was unsure that the British would deliver the proposals in the planCongress wanted to exploit Britain’s weak position at this time 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
4(c)[14]
‘Ayub Khan’s agricultural policies were the most effective of the domestic reforms that took place between 1958 and 1969.’ 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.
May agree that agricultural policies were the most effective of Ayub Khan’s domestic policies:
land was redistributedtenant farmers were introducedfarmers were given loansfarming productivity increasedirrigation schemes were introducedfarming mechanisation was introducedCounter-arguments might include:
an oil refinery was built in Karachia Mineral Development Corporation was set upan export bonus scheme was startedeconomic growth increasedthe price of milk was fixednew houses were builtnew schools and a new curriculum were introducedrefugees were found new homesa family planning programme was establishedmedical facilities were improveda new capital was built at Islamabada Basic Democracy Scheme was implementedOther 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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