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
21
Bhutto's demand for extension or postponement was accepted by Yahya Khan on:
Answer:
1st March, 1971
On March 1, 1971, President Yahya Khan announced the indefinite postponement of the National Assembly session that was scheduled for March 3. This decision triggered widespread unrest and a non-cooperation movement in East Pakistan.
22
The date when Bhutto went to Dhaka to convince Mujib and other leaders of Awami League to frame the constitution was:
Answer:
26th January 1971
Z.A. Bhutto visited Dhaka in late January 1971 (around Jan 27-29) to hold talks with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The negotiations failed as both leaders could not agree on the power-sharing formula and the 'Six Points'.
23
The future of Pakistan after the 1970 elections rested on:
Answer:
Both
Since the Awami League held the overall majority and the PPP held the majority in the West, a political settlement between these two parties and the military establishment was essential for the survival of a united Pakistan.
24
According to the LFO, the National Assembly had to frame the constitution within:
Answer:
120 days
The Legal Framework Order 1970 mandated that the newly elected National Assembly must complete the task of drafting a new constitution within 120 days of its first meeting, failing which it would stand dissolved.
25
Which of the following older political parties suffered an insulting defeat in the 1970 elections?
Answer:
All of these
Traditional parties like the various factions of the Muslim League, Jamaat-e-Islami, and others were largely rejected by the voters in favor of the newer populist movements of the Awami League and the PPP.
26
The number of seats Awami League got in West Pakistan in the 1970 election was:
Answer:
No seat
Despite its sweeping victory in East Pakistan, the Awami League failed to secure a single seat in West Pakistan. This polarization highlighted the deep political and regional divide between the two wings of the country.
27
The percentage of total vote cast for Awami League in East Pakistan in Election 1970 was:
Answer:
75.11%
The Awami League achieved a historic victory in East Pakistan, securing approximately 75.11% of the votes and winning 160 out of 162 general seats. This gave them an absolute majority in the entire National Assembly.
28
The number of seats PPP won in the Western wing of Pakistan in the 1970 election was:
Answer:
81
In the 1970 general elections, the PPP won 81 out of the 138 seats allocated to West Pakistan. While it was the majority party in the West, it failed to win any seats in East Pakistan.
29
The first chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party was:
Answer:
Z.A. Bhutto
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was the founding chairman and the driving force behind the PPP. His populist appeal and oratorical skills led the party to a landslide victory in the Punjab and Sindh provinces during the 1970 elections.
30
The party launched in West Pakistan that contested the 1970 elections purely on economic issues was:
Answer:
PPP
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), founded by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in 1967, ran on the slogan 'Roti, Kapra, aur Makan' (Food, Cloth, and Shelter). It focused on socialist economic reforms and became the dominant party in West Pakistan.