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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Who served as the Prime Minister during the 'Abbottabad Raid' in 2011 when Osama bin Laden was killed?
Answer:
Yousaf Raza Gillani
Yousaf Raza Gillani was the Prime Minister during the secret US Navy SEAL raid in Abbottabad on May 2, 2011. The incident caused a major crisis in US-Pakistan relations and domestic political pressure on the government.
12
Which Prime Minister was in power during the 'Panjshir' controversy and the Taliban takeover of Kabul in 2021?
Answer:
Imran Khan
Imran Khan was the Prime Minister when the US withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban took control of Kabul in August 2021. His comments about 'breaking the chains of slavery' regarding the event were widely discussed globally.
13
Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan when the 'Agartala Conspiracy Case' was initiated in 1968?
Answer:
There was no PM at that time
Under the 1962 Constitution, there was no office of the Prime Minister. The Agartala Conspiracy Case, involving Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was pursued by the presidential administration of Ayub Khan.
14
Who was the first Prime Minister to visit the Soviet Union (USSR) in 1950, choosing it over an invitation from the USA?
Answer:
The question is tricky; he chose the USA over the USSR
Liaquat Ali Khan famously accepted an invitation to visit the United States in 1950 instead of a prior invitation from the Soviet Union. This decision is seen as a turning point that aligned Pakistan's foreign policy with the Western bloc during the Cold War.
15
Which Prime Minister was known for his 'Rent-a-Power' case, leading to the nickname 'Raja Rental' in the media?
Answer:
Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, who became Prime Minister in 2012, faced allegations of corruption in the rental power projects (RPPs) approved during his time as the Minister for Water and Power, which earned him that specific moniker.
16
Who was the Prime Minister during the 'Operation Zarb-e-Azb' launched in 2014 against militants in North Waziristan?
Answer:
Nawaz Sharif
Nawaz Sharif's government, following a failed peace dialogue with the TTP and the brutal attack on the Karachi airport, authorized the military to launch Operation Zarb-e-Azb in June 2014.
17
Which Prime Minister was in office when the 'CPEC' (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) was officially launched in 2015?
Answer:
Nawaz Sharif
While initial discussions happened earlier, the massive $46 billion CPEC framework was officially signed and launched during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pakistan in 2015, while Nawaz Sharif was Prime Minister.
18
Who served as the Prime Minister during the 'Memogate' scandal of 2011?
Answer:
Yousaf Raza Gillani
The Memogate scandal involved an alleged memo sent to the US government seeking help against the Pakistani military. This happened during Yousaf Raza Gillani's tenure and led to the resignation of the Ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani.
19
Which Prime Minister introduced the 'Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme' and 'Ehsaas Program'?
Answer:
Imran Khan
Imran Khan's government launched the Ehsaas Program as a comprehensive social safety net and the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme to provide affordable housing for the low-income segments of society.
20
Who was the Prime Minister when the 'Coalition for Democratic Change' (PDM) was formed in 2020?
Answer:
Imran Khan
Imran Khan was the incumbent Prime Minister when the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance of 11 opposition parties, was formed to challenge his government through protests and public rallies.