Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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 order of Basic Democracies was issued on:
Answer:
October 1959
The Basic Democracies Order was promulgated by President Ayub Khan in October 1959. It introduced a tiered system of local government designed to build democracy from the grassroots level, although it was also used as an electoral college for the presidency.
12
President Ayub proposed a joint defence for Pakistan and India. The event happened in the year:
Answer:
1959
In 1959, President Ayub Khan proposed a 'Joint Defence' pact with India to protect the subcontinent from external threats. However, the proposal was rejected by Indian Prime Minister Nehru, who questioned against whom the joint defense would be directed.
13
Name the President of Pakistan who from the very beginning tried to improve relations with India and he himself met Pandit Nehru for a talk in Delhi:
Answer:
President Ayub
President Ayub Khan sought to normalize relations with India early in his tenure to focus on domestic development. His efforts culminated in the signing of the Indus Waters Treaty and his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Delhi to discuss bilateral issues.
14
The name of the treaty for sharing waters that was signed in 1960 between Pakistan and India through the mediation of the World Bank was:
Answer:
Indus Water Treaty
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi by President Ayub Khan and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Mediated by the World Bank, it allocated the three eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India and the three western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan.
15
Name of the person who took over the reigns of the country while imposing martial law in Pakistan on 27, October 1958 was:
Answer:
Ayub Khan
General Muhammad Ayub Khan took complete control of the country on October 27, 1958, after forcing President Iskandar Mirza to resign. Although Mirza had initially declared martial law on October 7, Ayub Khan successfully removed him to become both the Chief Martial Law Administrator and the President.
16
The name of the revolution that was unique in the sense that it was completely bloodless and it had the backing of the people was:
Answer:
Revolution of Oct. 1958
The October 1958 Revolution, led by General Ayub Khan, is often characterized as a bloodless coup. It occurred after a period of extreme political instability and economic chaos in Pakistan, leading to the imposition of the country's first nationwide martial law with significant initial public support.