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 Simla Agreement was signed between Z.A. Bhutto and Indira Gandhi on:
Answer:
2nd July 1972
The Simla Agreement was signed on July 2, 1972, in Simla, India, between President Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan and Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India. The treaty aimed to reverse the consequences of the 1971 war, including the repatriation of prisoners of war and the withdrawal of troops.
22
East Pakistan officially became Bangladesh on:
Answer:
16th Dec: 1971
Following the fall of Dhaka on December 16, 1971, East Pakistan formally seceded from Pakistan and became the independent nation of Bangladesh. This event marked the end of the 1971 Indo-Pak war and a significant geographical and political shift in South Asia.
23
The post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) was created in:
Answer:
1976
The post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was formally created in March 1976. General Muhammad Shariff was appointed as the first Chairman. This office was established to ensure better coordination and integration between the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
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The post of Commander-in-Chief was changed to Chief of Staff in:
Answer:
None of these
In 1972, under the government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, the designation of 'Commander-in-Chief' for the three branches of the military was abolished and replaced with 'Chief of Staff' (e.g., Chief of Army Staff). This change was part of civil-military reforms aimed at establishing civilian supremacy over the armed forces.