Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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- Ideal State
1
Ch. Rehmat Ali is buried in:
Answer:
Cambridge
Chaudhry Rehmat Ali, who coined the name 'Pakistan' in his pamphlet 'Now or Never', died in 1951 and is buried in Cambridge, United Kingdom. He spent his later years in exile.
2
Martial law was imposed in Lahore in:
Answer:
1953
Pakistan's first experience with martial law occurred in Lahore in 1953 following widespread religious riots and anti-Qadiani protests. The army was called in to restore order in the city.
3
The 1956 constitution was presented in the assembly in:
Answer:
Feb 29, 1956
The draft of the 1956 Constitution was passed by the Constituent Assembly on February 29, 1956. It marked the end of the transition period and established Pakistan as a republic.
4
During 'One Unit', the first Chief Minister of West Pakistan was:
Answer:
Dr. Khan Sahib
Dr. Khan Sahib was appointed as the first Chief Minister of the unified province of West Pakistan under the One Unit scheme in 1955. He was a prominent leader from the NWFP region.
5
First acting Governor General of Pakistan was:
Answer:
Major General Sikandar Mirza
Iskandar Mirza served as the first acting Governor-General in 1955 before formally taking over the role from Ghulam Muhammad. He was the first high-ranking military official to hold the office.
6
West Pakistan was declared 'One Unit' by Mohammad Ali Bogra in:
Answer:
1955
The 'One Unit' scheme was introduced in 1955 to merge the four provinces of West Pakistan into a single administrative unit. It was intended to create parity between the East and West wings of the country.
7
Pakistan signed CENTO (Baghdad Pact) on:
Answer:
23rd Sep: 1955
Pakistan joined the Baghdad Pact, later known as the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO), on September 23, 1955. It was a mutual security organization involving the UK, Turkey, Iran, and Iraq, aimed at containing Soviet influence.
8
National Anthem was first broadcasted on radio on:
Answer:
13 August, 1954
The official national anthem of Pakistan was broadcast for the first time on Radio Pakistan on August 13, 1954. The music was composed by Ahmed G. Chagla and the lyrics were written by Hafeez Jalandhari.
9
The first five-year plan was launched in:
Answer:
1955
Pakistan's first five-year plan was launched in 1955 (covering 1955-1960). It aimed to improve the national economy, increase agricultural production, and develop basic industrial infrastructure.
10
Sui gas was founded in:
Answer:
1952
Natural gas was first discovered in Sui, Balochistan, in 1952. This discovery was a landmark event for Pakistan's energy sector, providing a local fuel source for industrial and domestic use.