Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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Which member of the dissolved assembly challenged the dissolution of the Junejo government in the Lahore High Court?
Answer:
Haji Mohammad Saifullah
Haji Muhammad Saifullah challenged the dissolution of the assemblies. The court ruled that the dissolution was unsustainable in law as the grounds were too vague, but it did not restore the assembly because the election process had already begun.
12
President Zia-ul-Haq dissolved the Junejo government and the assemblies on:
Answer:
29 May, 1988
On May 29, 1988, President Zia-ul-Haq dismissed Prime Minister Junejo and dissolved the National Assembly using Article 58-2b. He cited the government's failure to maintain law and order and the slow pace of Islamization as the official reasons.
13
According to the inquiry committee report on the Ojri Camp disaster, who was the primary person accused of the negligence?
Answer:
Chief of ISI, General Akhtar Abdul Rehman
The inquiry committee headed by General Imranullah Khan reportedly found General Akhtar Abdul Rehman responsible for the mismanagement and safety lapses at Ojri Camp. This report became a major point of contention between PM Junejo and the military.
14
The Ojri Camp incident, involving a massive explosion of a weapons depot, took place on:
Answer:
10th April, 1988
On April 10, 1988, a major ammunition dump at Ojri Camp in Rawalpindi exploded, raining missiles and rockets on the twin cities. The disaster caused significant loss of life and triggered a political fallout between the President and the Prime Minister.
15
The basic political purpose often attributed to the creation of ethnic crises through the MQM was:
Answer:
To counter the PPP's force in Sindh
Many political analysts believe that the MQM was initially encouraged by the establishment during the Zia era to fragment the political strength of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Sindh, thereby weakening the opposition.
16
The Muhajir Qaumi Movement (MQM) was established during the reign of:
Answer:
Zia-ul-Haq
The MQM was founded in 1984 by Altaf Hussain during the Zia-ul-Haq era. It emerged as a powerful ethnic political force representing the Muhajir community (Urdu-speaking migrants) in urban Sindh, particularly Karachi and Hyderabad.
17
Following the lifting of Martial Law, who was appointed as the Governor of Punjab by General Zia?
Answer:
Makhdoom Sajjad Hussain Qureshi
Makhdoom Sajjad Hussain Qureshi was appointed as the Governor of Punjab in late 1985. He was a prominent political figure from Multan and his appointment was part of the transition to a civilian administrative setup.
18
Martial Law was officially lifted in Pakistan following the appointment of General Zia as President on:
Answer:
30 December, 1985
On December 30, 1985, President Zia-ul-Haq officially ended the state of martial law in Pakistan. This followed the passage of the Eighth Amendment and the formation of a civilian cabinet under Prime Minister Muhammad Khan Junejo.
19
The Eighth Amendment, introduced by the Junejo government, was approved by the Senate on:
Answer:
31 October, 1985
The Eighth Amendment was a landmark piece of legislation that indemnified the actions of the martial law regime and granted the President the power to dissolve the National Assembly. It was approved by the Senate on October 31, 1985.
20
Who was appointed as the Prime Minister by General Zia during the joint session on 23 March 1985?
Answer:
Muhammad Khan Junejo
Muhammad Khan Junejo was appointed as the Prime Minister of Pakistan by President Zia-ul-Haq on March 23, 1985. Junejo was a relatively low-profile politician from Sindh who was expected to be cooperative with the military establishment.