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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The process for removing the President from office for 'physical or mental incapacity' or 'gross misconduct' is known as:
Answer:
Impeachment
Impeachment is the constitutional process (Article 47) through which the President can be removed. It requires a notice signed by half of either house, followed by a joint sitting where a two-thirds majority is required for removal.
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Which President of Pakistan was the first to be born after the independence of Pakistan (post-1947)?
Answer:
Asif Ali Zardari
Asif Ali Zardari (born in 1955) was the first President of Pakistan to be born in the post-independence era. Most previous presidents, including Mamnoon Hussain (born in Agra) and Arif Alvi (born in Karachi, 1949), were born before or right around the time of partition.
13
Who was the President of Pakistan when the 'Tashkent Declaration' was signed after the 1965 war?
Answer:
Ayub Khan
Ayub Khan represented Pakistan at the Tashkent conference in January 1966, where he signed the declaration with Indian PM Lal Bahadur Shastri to restore peaceful relations after the 1965 war.
14
Under the 1956 Constitution, the President was to be elected by:
Answer:
The National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies
Like the 1973 Constitution, the 1956 version also provided for an indirect election of the President by an electoral college consisting of the National Assembly and the Provincial Assemblies of East and West Pakistan.
15
Which President of Pakistan issued the 'Legal Framework Order, 1970' which set the rules for the first general elections?
Answer:
Yahya Khan
General Yahya Khan issued the LFO in 1970. It dissolved the 'One Unit' scheme, restored the four provinces in West Pakistan, and laid out the mechanism for the 1970 elections based on 'one man, one vote'.
16
The official residence of the President of Pakistan is known as:
Answer:
Aiwan-e-Sadr
Aiwan-e-Sadr (House of the President) is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of Pakistan, located on Constitution Avenue in Islamabad.
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Who was the President when Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests (Chagai-I) in May 1998?
Answer:
Rafiq Tarar
Rafiq Tarar was the President in May 1998. While the decision-making was led by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Tarar held the constitutional office of the President during this historic event.
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Which President of Pakistan served as the Chairman of the Senate for the longest period (over 10 years) and served as Acting President multiple times?
Answer:
Wasim Sajjad
Wasim Sajjad served as Chairman of the Senate from 1988 to 1999. During this time, he served as Acting President on several occasions, most notably between the resignation of Ghulam Ishaq Khan and the election of Farooq Leghari, and again after Leghari's resignation.
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The President's power to grant pardons, reprieves, and respites is found under which Article of the Constitution?
Answer:
Article 45
Article 45 grants the President the power to grant pardon, reprieve, and respite, and to remit, suspend, or commute any sentence passed by any court, tribunal, or other authority. This is often used in mercy petitions of death row inmates.
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Who was the first President of Pakistan to address a joint session of the Parliament at the beginning of every parliamentary year?
Answer:
Asif Ali Zardari
While many presidents addressed joint sessions, Asif Ali Zardari holds the record for addressing the highest number of joint sessions (six) during his first term, consistently fulfilling the constitutional requirement under Article 56(3).