General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
11
The Legal Framework Order (LFO), which set the rules for the 1970 general elections, was issued in:
Answer:
1970
President Yahya Khan issued the Legal Framework Order in March 1970 to govern the upcoming general elections and the drafting of a new constitution.
12
The Second Constitution of Pakistan was promulgated by Ayub Khan in:
Answer:
1962
Ayub Khan promulgated the 1962 Constitution on March 1, 1962. It established a presidential form of government.
13
Martial Law was declared for the first time in Pakistan by Iskander Mirza in:
Answer:
1958
President Iskander Mirza declared the first nationwide Martial Law on October 7, 1958, abrogating the 1956 Constitution.
14
The 'One Unit' scheme, merging the four provinces of West Pakistan into a single unit, was implemented in:
Answer:
1955
The One Unit scheme was established on October 14, 1955, to integrate the provinces of West Pakistan to create parity with East Pakistan.
15
Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, was assassinated in:
Answer:
1951
Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated on October 16, 1951, while addressing a public meeting at Company Bagh in Rawalpindi.
16
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah passed away on:
Answer:
September 11, 1948
The founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, died on September 11, 1948, in Karachi.
17
The Radcliffe Award, defining the boundaries of Punjab and Bengal, was announced on:
Answer:
August 17, 1947
The Radcliffe Award was published on August 17, 1947, two days after the independence of India and Pakistan.
18
Direct Action Day was observed by the Muslim League on:
Answer:
August 16, 1946
The Muslim League called for Direct Action Day on August 16, 1946, to show Muslim strength and demand Pakistan, leading to communal riots in Calcutta.
19
The Gandhi-Jinnah Talks held at Bombay took place in:
Answer:
1944
The Gandhi-Jinnah talks were held in September 1944. They failed to reach an agreement on the issue of Pakistan and the right of self-determination.
20
The Cripps Mission visited India in which year?
Answer:
1942
Sir Stafford Cripps arrived in India in March 1942 to propose dominion status after the war, but his proposals were rejected by both Congress and the League.