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 'Aghaz-e-Huqooq-e-Balochistan' package was introduced in 2009 to address the grievances of which province?
Answer:
Balochistan
The Aghaz-e-Huqooq-e-Balochistan (Beginning of the Rights of Balochistan) package was a reform initiative aimed at addressing long-standing political and economic grievances of the Baloch people. It included provisions for political dialogue, economic development, and increased local employment.
42
Who was the youngest and first female Foreign Minister of Pakistan, appointed in 2011?
Answer:
Hina Rabbani Khar
Hina Rabbani Khar was appointed as the Minister for Foreign Affairs in July 2011 at the age of 33. She was the first woman to hold this office and represented Pakistan on numerous global platforms, including high-profile visits to India and the United States.
43
The operation 'Rah-e-Rast' was launched in 2009 to clear which area of militants?
Answer:
Swat Valley
Operation Rah-e-Rast (The Right Path) was a major military offensive launched in May 2009 to reclaim the Swat Valley from the control of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) led by Mullah Fazlullah. The operation was highly successful and led to the repatriation of over two million displaced persons.
44
Which major foreign policy scandal in 2011 involved a secret memo sent to the US government to seek help against the Pakistani military?
Answer:
Memo-gate
The Memo-gate scandal erupted in late 2011 when businessman Mansoor Ijaz claimed that a memorandum was sent through him to Admiral Mike Mullen, seeking US intervention to prevent a military coup in Pakistan following the Abbottabad raid. The scandal led to the resignation of Pakistan's Ambassador to the US, Hussain Haqqani.
45
The 7th National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, signed in 2009, was significant because it:
Answer:
Introduced multiple criteria for resource distribution instead of just population
The 7th NFC Award was a major achievement of the PPP regime. For the first time, resource distribution criteria included poverty, revenue generation, and inverse population density alongside the primary factor of population, significantly increasing the provinces' share of the federal divisible pool.
46
In which year did Pakistan conduct its first successful transition from one civilian government to another after completing a full five-year term?
Answer:
2013
The PPP government (2008-2013) holds the distinction of being the first democratically elected civilian government in Pakistan's history to complete its full five-year constitutional term and oversee a democratic transition to the next elected government.
47
Who was the first woman in Pakistan's history to be elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly in 2008?
Answer:
Fahmida Mirza
Dr. Fahmida Mirza made history in 2008 by becoming the first female Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan. Her election was hailed as a significant milestone for women's representation in the country's highest legislative body.
48
Which social safety net program was launched by the PPP government in 2008 to provide financial assistance to the underprivileged?
Answer:
Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) was launched in July 2008 as a premier national social safety net. It was designed to provide unconditional cash transfers to poor families, particularly targeting women as the primary recipients to encourage female empowerment and poverty alleviation.
49
Who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for the longest duration during the 2008-2013 PPP tenure?
Answer:
Yousaf Raza Gillani
Yousaf Raza Gillani served as the Prime Minister from March 2008 until June 2012. He became the longest-serving Prime Minister of Pakistan at that time before being disqualified by the Supreme Court for contempt of court regarding the reopening of corruption cases against the President.
50
Which historic constitutional amendment was passed in 2010 during the PPP regime to restore the 1973 Constitution to its original parliamentary form?
Answer:
18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment, passed in April 2010, is considered a landmark in Pakistan's political history. it curtailed the powers of the President to dissolve the National Assembly (removing 58-2b), abolished the Concurrent List to provide greater provincial autonomy, and renamed the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).