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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Which Turkish Prime Minister was conferred with the Nishan-e-Pakistan by the government during this era?
Answer:
Tayyib Erdogan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the then Prime Minister of Turkey, was honored with Pakistan's highest civilian award for his efforts in strengthening bilateral ties.
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Asif Ali Zardari took the oath of office as the President of Pakistan on:
Answer:
9th September 2008
Asif Ali Zardari was sworn in as the 11th President of Pakistan on September 9, 2008, succeeding Pervez Musharraf after his resignation.
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Who became the Prime Minister of Pakistan after the 2008 general elections?
Answer:
Yousaf Raza Gillani
Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani was elected by the National Assembly as the 18th Prime Minister of Pakistan in March 2008, heading a broad-based coalition.
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Which political party secured the maximum number of seats in the 2008 general elections?
Answer:
Pakistan Peoples Party
The PPP emerged as the single largest party, riding on a wave of sympathy following Benazir Bhutto's death, and subsequently formed a coalition government.
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The ninth general elections in Pakistan were held on:
Answer:
18th February 2008
The 2008 general elections were originally scheduled for January but were postponed to February 18, 2008, following the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.