Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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1
A movement against Ayub's regime started which finally forced him to retire in:
Answer:
1969
Widespread public protests, spearheaded by political leaders like Z.A. Bhutto and the students, began in late 1968 and intensified in 1969. Facing immense pressure and declining health, Ayub Khan resigned on March 25, 1969.
2
The meeting held between Pakistan and India in Soviet Union on January 10, 1966 was:
Answer:
Tashkent Meeting
The Tashkent Meeting resulted in the Tashkent Declaration on January 10, 1966. Under this agreement, both countries agreed to withdraw their forces to the positions they held prior to August 5, 1965, and to restore diplomatic relations.
3
Name the Soviet prime minister who invited both President Ayub Khan and Lal Bahadur Shastri to Tashkent:
Answer:
Alexei Kosygin
Alexei Kosygin, the Premier of the Soviet Union, acted as a mediator between Pakistan and India. He invited the leaders of both nations to Tashkent in January 1966 to negotiate a peaceful settlement after the 1965 war.
4
The cease-fire of the 1965 war became effective on:
Answer:
at 3 a.m. on September 23, 1965
Following a resolution by the UN Security Council, both India and Pakistan agreed to stop fighting. The ceasefire officially came into effect at 3:00 a.m. on September 23, 1965, ending the 17-day war.
5
The heaviest tank attack was launched by India in the Sialkot sector on:
Answer:
11 Sep. 1965
The Battle of Chawinda in the Sialkot sector, which saw heavy tank engagement starting around September 11, 1965, is known as one of the largest tank battles since World War II. Pakistani forces successfully halted the Indian armored advance.
6
Name the prime minister of India at the time of 1965 War:
Answer:
Mr. Lal Bahadur Shastri
Lal Bahadur Shastri was the Prime Minister of India during the 1965 war. He famously gave the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' during the conflict and represented India at the subsequent Tashkent Declaration.
7
The War of 1965 broke out on:
Answer:
6 September 1965
The full-scale war between India and Pakistan commenced on September 6, 1965, when Indian troops crossed the international border towards Lahore. The conflict was triggered by tensions in Kashmir and lasted for 17 days before a UN-mandated ceasefire.
8
The Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (P.I.D.C) was established in:
Answer:
1952
PIDC was established in 1952 to promote industrialization in Pakistan by setting up industries that the private sector was hesitant to enter. It played a pivotal role in establishing the industrial base for textiles, cement, and chemicals in the early years.
9
The new constitution of 1962 was promulgated on:
Answer:
1962
The 1962 Constitution was announced by President Ayub Khan on March 1, 1962, and came into effect on June 8, 1962. It established a presidential form of government and replaced the parliamentary system of the 1956 Constitution.
10
The first elections to the Basic Democracies were held in January:
Answer:
1960
The first phase of elections for the 80,000 Basic Democrats (40,000 from each wing) was held in late 1959 and January 1960. These elected members then participated in a referendum to confirm Ayub Khan as President in February 1960.