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
1
Who was the Prime Minister when the 'Sehat Card' (Health Insurance) was expanded to the entire province of KP and Punjab?
Answer:
Imran Khan
Imran Khan's government expanded the Sehat Sahulat Program (Sehat Card) to provide universal health insurance to all citizens of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and later Punjab, which was a flagship initiative of the PTI government.
2
Which Prime Minister was the first to complete a full 5-year parliamentary term in Pakistan's history?
Answer:
None have completed a full term
In Pakistan's history, no Prime Minister has ever completed a full five-year term in office. While legislatures have completed their terms (2002-2007, 2008-2013, 2013-2018, 2018-2023), the individuals in the PM office were either dismissed, disqualified, or resigned before their full term ended.
3
Who was the Prime Minister during the 'Judicial Crisis' triggered by the suspension of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry in 2007?
Answer:
Shaukat Aziz
Shaukat Aziz was the Prime Minister when President Pervez Musharraf suspended the Chief Justice, leading to the nationwide lawyers' movement and a state of emergency.
4
Which Prime Minister of Pakistan had previously served as the Chief Minister of Punjab for three terms?
Answer:
Shahbaz Sharif
Shahbaz Sharif served as the Chief Minister of Punjab from 1997-1999, 2008-2013, and 2013-2018, gaining a reputation for his 'Punjab Speed' in infrastructure projects before becoming Prime Minister.
5
Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan when the 'Indus Waters Treaty' was signed in 1960?
Answer:
There was no PM at that time
In 1960, Pakistan was under the martial law of General Ayub Khan, who had abolished the office of Prime Minister. He signed the treaty with Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru.
6
Which Prime Minister was in office when the 'Tashkent Declaration' was signed by President Ayub Khan in 1966?
Answer:
There was no PM at that time
Under the 1962 Constitution, the role of Prime Minister did not exist. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was the Foreign Minister who famously disagreed with Ayub Khan over the Tashkent Declaration.
7
Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan as of mid-2024?
Answer:
Shahbaz Sharif
Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second time in March 2024 following the general elections held in February 2024.
8
Who was the Prime Minister when the 'Murree Declaration' was signed to form a coalition government in 2008?
Answer:
Yousaf Raza Gillani
Yousaf Raza Gillani was the consensus candidate of the PPP and PML-N following the 2008 elections and the Murree Declaration signed by Asif Zardari and Nawaz Sharif.
9
Which Prime Minister oversaw the '1992 Cricket World Cup' victory as a former player (though not in office)?
Answer:
Nawaz Sharif (who was PM in 1992)
Nawaz Sharif was the Prime Minister of Pakistan when the national team, captained by future Prime Minister Imran Khan, won the Cricket World Cup in 1992.
10
Who was the first Prime Minister to be elected from the 'Pakistan Muslim League (N)'?
Answer:
Nawaz Sharif
Nawaz Sharif became the Prime Minister for the first time in 1990 under the banner of the Islami Jamhoori Ittehad (IJI), but he is the founder and first PM of the PML-N specifically.