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2059/11 · Oct/Nov 2023

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1

This question is about the Khilafat Movement. Study the sources (Insert) carefully and then answer the questions which follow.

a

According to Source A, the Treaty of Sèvres had consequences for the Ottoman Empire. Identify three of these consequences.

[3]
b

What can we learn from Source B about Indian nationalism in 1921?

[5]
c

Explain the impact of the Khilafat Movement on the Muslim community in the years after 1924.

[7]
d

To what extent was the breakdown of Muslim–Hindu collaboration the main reason for the Khilafat Movement ending? Explain your answer.

[10]
2
a

Describe the ‘Hindi–Urdu Controversy’.

[4]
b

Explain the impact of Aurangzeb’s domestic policies on the stability of the Mughal Empire.

[7]
c

‘The main reason the War of Independence ended was because it was not supported by all Indian rulers.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

[14]
3
a

Describe the terms of the Lucknow Pact of 1916.

[4]
b

Explain how the Hindu community opposed the partition of Bengal between 1905 and 1911.

[7]
c

‘The Second World War and its aftermath meant the British had little interest in agreeing the future of the subcontinent before 1947.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

[14]
4
a

Describe the achievements of Benazir Bhutto’s foreign policy between 1988 and 1990.

[4]
b

Explain the benefits to Pakistan of being a member of the United Nations.

[7]
c

To what extent were economic factors the main cause of increased tension between East and West Pakistan by 1971? Explain your answer.

[14]
5
a

Describe the impact on Pakistan in 1990 of its inability to meet the terms of the Pressler Amendment.

[4]
b

Explain why Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s government ended in 1977.

[7]
c

‘Pakistan had successfully implemented a new constitution by 1973.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

[14]

Mark scheme

2059/11 · Oct/Nov 2023

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1a · 3 marks

  • 1 mark

    ‘to punish the Ottoman countries’ / land from Ottoman Empire was divided between the Allies / ‘creating hardship and refugee issues throughout the region' / ‘restrictions limiting the size and scope of the Turkish military forces were also imposed’ / these terms ‘provoked feelings of resentment’ / 'fuelled Turkish nationalism for decades'

  • 1 mark

    Second correctly identified consequence from the source

  • 1 mark

    Third correctly identified consequence from the source

1b · 5 marks

  • 1 mark

    Level 1: Identifies a surface feature

  • 2 marks

    Level 2: Unsupported valid inference(s)

  • 2 marks

    Level 3: Supported valid inference(s)

1c · 7 marks

  • 1 mark

    Level 1: General answer (valid general comment lacking specific knowledge)

  • 3 marks

    Level 2: Identification/description using relevant and accurate contextual knowledge

  • 3 marks

    Level 3: Explanation supported by relevant and accurate contextual knowledge

1d · 10 marks

  • 1 mark

    Level 1: General answer

  • 2 marks

    Level 2: Identification/description of the issue

  • 3 marks

    Level 3: Explanation of one-side of the issue

  • 3 marks

    Level 4: Explanation of both sides of the issue

  • 1 mark

    Level 5: Explains with evaluation/judgement

2a · 4 marks

  • 1 mark

    it took place in 1867 / Hindus demanded Hindi be the official language / Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and members of the Muslim community saw this as an attack on their rights / Hindu members of Sir Syed’s Scientific Society wanted their journal published in Hindi / there was a growing belief that interests of Hindus clashed with those of Muslims / this led to Sir Syed’s Two Nation Theory

  • 1 mark

    Second relevant point or supporting detail

  • 1 mark

    Third relevant point or supporting detail

  • 1 mark

    Fourth relevant point or supporting detail

2b · 7 marks

  • 1 mark

    Level 1: General answer (valid general comment lacking specific knowledge)

  • 3 marks

    Level 2: Identification/description using relevant and accurate contextual knowledge

  • 3 marks

    Level 3: Explanation supported by relevant and accurate contextual knowledge

2c · 14 marks

  • 2 marks

    Level 1: General answer (valid general comment(s) lacking specific subject knowledge)

  • 4 marks

    Level 2: Identification/description of the issue

  • 3 marks

    Level 3: Explanation of one side of the issue

  • 3 marks

    Level 4: Explanation of both sides of the issue

  • 2 marks

    Level 5: Explanation with evaluation/judgement

3a · 4 marks

  • 1 mark

    Congress agreed to concessions with the Muslim League / Muslims had the right to separate electorates / Muslims should be given one third of seats in Councils / both parties wanted more seats in Councils / the protection of minorities / the provinces to have autonomy / the proposals to be binding on the British / the executive should be separated from the judiciary / no Act affecting a community could be agreed if ¾ of the representatives of that community opposed it / motions passed by large majorities in the Councils should be accepted as binding by the British government

  • 1 mark

    Second relevant point or supporting detail

  • 1 mark

    Third relevant point or supporting detail

  • 1 mark

    Fourth relevant point or supporting detail

3b · 7 marks

  • 1 mark

    Level 1: General answer (valid general comment lacking specific knowledge)

  • 3 marks

    Level 2: Identification/description using relevant and accurate contextual knowledge

  • 3 marks

    Level 3: Explanation supported by relevant and accurate contextual knowledge

3c · 14 marks

  • 2 marks

    Level 1: General answer (valid general comment(s) lacking specific subject knowledge)

  • 4 marks

    Level 2: Identification/description of the issue

  • 3 marks

    Level 3: Explanation of one side of the issue

  • 3 marks

    Level 4: Explanation of both sides of the issue

  • 2 marks

    Level 5: Explanation with evaluation/judgement

4a · 4 marks

  • 1 mark

    Pakistan rejoined the Commonwealth in 1989 / hosted 4th SAARC summit / signed peace agreements with India / official visit to USA / visited China / signed investment agreement

  • 1 mark

    Second relevant point or supporting detail

  • 1 mark

    Third relevant point or supporting detail

  • 1 mark

    Fourth relevant point or supporting detail

4b · 7 marks

  • 1 mark

    Level 1: General answer (valid general comment lacking specific knowledge)

  • 3 marks

    Level 2: Identification/description using relevant and accurate contextual knowledge

  • 3 marks

    Level 3: Explanation supported by relevant and accurate contextual knowledge

4c · 14 marks

  • 2 marks

    Level 1: General answer (valid general comment(s) lacking specific subject knowledge)

  • 4 marks

    Level 2: Identification/description of the issue

  • 3 marks

    Level 3: Explanation of one side of the issue

  • 3 marks

    Level 4: Explanation of both sides of the issue

  • 2 marks

    Level 5: Explanation with evaluation/judgement

5a · 4 marks

  • 1 mark

    President Bush suspended aid to Pakistan because he could not provide the necessary guarantee that Pakistan did not have a nuclear capability

  • 1 mark

    most economic aid was stopped / all military aid was stopped / deliveries of major military equipment were suspended

  • 1 mark

    there were some exceptions of $3–5 million each year allocated for drug control, withdrawal and rehabilitation programmes

  • 1 mark

    Additional supporting detail from indicative content

5b · 7 marks

  • 1 mark

    Level 1: General answer (valid general comment lacking specific knowledge)

  • 3 marks

    Level 2: Identification/description using relevant and accurate contextual knowledge

  • 3 marks

    Level 3: Explanation supported by relevant and accurate contextual knowledge

5c · 14 marks

  • 2 marks

    Level 1: General answer (valid general comment(s) lacking specific subject knowledge)

  • 4 marks

    Level 2: Identification/description of the issue

  • 3 marks

    Level 3: Explanation of one side of the issue

  • 3 marks

    Level 4: Explanation of both sides of the issue

  • 2 marks

    Level 5: Explanation with evaluation/judgement

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