Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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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
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Pervez Musharraf took oath for his second five-year term as President on:
Answer:
16 November 2002
After the 2002 general elections, Musharraf was sworn in for a five-year term on November 16, 2002, as permitted by his controversial referendum mandate.
12
The first general elections under General Musharraf's reign were held on:
Answer:
10 October 2002
On October 10, 2002, Pakistan held general elections which led to the formation of a civilian government led by the PML(Q) party.
13
The 2002 amendments were introduced under which specific package title?
Answer:
Establishment of Sustainable Federal Democracy Package
General Musharraf presented his constitutional changes as the 'Establishment of Sustainable Federal Democracy' to portray his rule as a transition to a more stable democratic system.
14
Which article deals with the impeachment or removal of the President of Pakistan?
Answer:
Article 47
Article 47 of the 1973 Constitution outlines the procedure for the removal of the President on grounds of physical or mental incapacity or misconduct.
15
By the LFO, Punjab Provincial Assembly seats were increased from 240 to:
Answer:
371
The number of seats in the Punjab Assembly was expanded to 371 to ensure broader representation across the province under the new local and provincial governance framework.
16
Which article of the Constitution was amended to allow the President to dismiss the Prime Minister and the cabinet?
Answer:
Article 58
The restoration of Article 58(2)b through the 17th Amendment gave the President the power to dissolve the National Assembly and dismiss the government at his discretion.
17
President Pervez Musharraf introduced major constitutional amendments through the LFO, which included:
Answer:
All of these
The Legal Framework Order (LFO) of 2002 radically restructured the legislature, increasing the number of seats and introducing reserved seats for women and minorities.
18
In the Almaty Conference of 2002, Pakistan was represented by:
Answer:
President Pervez Musharraf
General Pervez Musharraf represented Pakistan at the summit and participated in sideline discussions aimed at de-escalating the military standoff with India.
19
The CICA meeting where Pakistan and India were urged to take measures against separatism was held in:
Answer:
Almaty
Almaty, Kazakhstan, hosted the 2002 CICA conference where regional leaders attempted to mediate between the nuclear-armed neighbors during a period of high tension.
20
The CICA conference involving 16 Asian nations for the elimination of terrorism was held on:
Answer:
4th June, 2002
The first CICA summit was held on June 4, 2002, in Kazakhstan, where member states discussed regional security and counter-terrorism measures.