Civics (Shehriyat) for 1st Year is the official Class 11 textbook published by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB), Lahore, for FA students. It is written in Urdu medium and follows the official Punjab Board syllabus.
For FA students, Civics is one of the core subjects in the Intermediate Part 1 board exam. This book builds the foundation for the subject, introducing basic political concepts like the state, government, and citizenship in simple language so students can revise with confidence before their exam.
Book Overview
- Class: 11 (1st Year, Intermediate Part 1)
- Subject: Civics (Shehriyat)
- Category: FA
- Board: Punjab Board (PCTB, Lahore)
- Authors: Prof. Aftab Ahmed Dar, Prof. Haleema Afridi
- Publisher: Chaudhry Muhammad Bota Printers, Lahore
- Edition: 2nd Edition, September 2023 (latest) — 2020 edition also available
- Total Chapters: 9
- Medium: Urdu
- Format: PDF
Chapter List
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Civics (علم شہریت کا تعارف)
Traces the origin of Civics from ancient Greek city-states and the works of Plato and Aristotle, explains the meaning of the word Civics in English, Urdu, and Arabic, and covers how direct democracy evolved into representative democracy as populations grew.
Chapter 2 – Basic Concepts of Civics (علم شہریت کے بنیادی تصورات)
Defines the basic vocabulary of Civics — society, community, nation, state, and government — and explains how these terms relate to and differ from each other.
Chapter 3 – The State (ریاست)
Defines the state and its four essential elements — population, territory, government, and sovereignty — and discusses major theories of the origin of the state along with its basic functions.
Chapter 4 – Sovereignty (اقتدارِ اعلیٰ)
Explains the meaning and characteristics of sovereignty, its legal and political forms, and its internal and external dimensions.
Chapter 5 – Government (حکومت)
Covers the forms of government — unitary and federal, parliamentary and presidential — along with the three organs of government (legislature, executive, and judiciary) and the principle of separation of powers.
Chapter 6 – Law (قانون)
Explains the meaning, sources, and different kinds of law, and discusses why law is essential for maintaining order in a state.
Chapter 7 – Citizen and Citizenship (شہری اور شہریت)
Defines who a citizen is, how citizenship is acquired or lost, and outlines the basic rights and duties of citizens in a state.
Chapter 8 – Constitution (آئین)
Explains the meaning and types of constitutions — written and unwritten, rigid and flexible — and the essential features of a good constitution.
Chapter 9 – Political Dynamics (سیاسی حرکیات)
Covers political parties, pressure groups, public opinion, and elections as the key forces that drive political activity in a state.
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⬇ Download PDF (2020)Who Should Read This
FA students following the Punjab Board (PCTB) syllabus in Class 11 / 1st Year need this book for their Civics subject. It also suits students preparing for the Intermediate Part 1 board exam who want a clear, Urdu-medium explanation of each topic.
Applicable Boards
PCTB (Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board), Lahore, publishes this Civics book mainly for Punjab Board FA students. Since the Civics syllabus can vary by province, students from other boards should confirm their own curriculum before using this edition for exam preparation.
FAQs
Is this Civics book for FA students?
Yes. This is the official Class 11 (1st Year) Civics book for FA students under the Punjab Board (PCTB) syllabus.
Can ICOM students also use this book?
Yes. ICOM students studying Civics as part of their syllabus can also use this same PCTB edition.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes. The 2023 (2nd) edition is the latest. The older 2020 edition is also available on this page for students whose schools still reference it.
Is this book available in Urdu?
Yes. This Civics Class 11 book is written entirely in Urdu medium, as prescribed by PCTB.
Does this book cover the complete syllabus for the Punjab Board exam?
Yes. It covers all 9 chapters of the official PCTB Civics Class 11 syllabus.