Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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- 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
The local government system under the Devolution of Power Plan 2001 was inaugurated on:
Answer:
Aug 14, 2001
On Independence Day, August 14, 2001, the new local government system was launched to transfer power to the district, tehsil, and union council levels.
2
The 17th Amendment bill was ratified by the President on which date?
Answer:
Dec 31, 2003
On December 31, 2003, President Musharraf formally signed the bill into law after it was passed by both houses of the parliament with a two-thirds majority.
3
The devastating earthquake of October 8, 2005, was caused by:
Answer:
Tectonic dislocation
The 7.6 magnitude earthquake was caused by the shifting of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, resulting in massive destruction in Azad Kashmir and KP.
4
President Pervez Musharraf resigned from his post to avoid impeachment on:
Answer:
18 August 2008
Facing an impeachment motion by the newly elected coalition government, Musharraf announced his resignation on August 18, 2008, in a televised address.
5
The 17th Amendment is essentially the reversal of the effects of which previous amendment?
Answer:
Thirteenth Amendment
The 13th Amendment had removed the President's power to dissolve the assembly; the 17th Amendment restored this power to Musharraf.
6
Musharraf's Legal Framework Order (LFO) was incorporated into the Constitution via which amendment?
Answer:
17th Amendment
Passed in December 2003, the 17th Amendment legalized Musharraf's coup and his constitutional changes in exchange for his promise to step down as Army Chief.
7
Musharraf took the oath of office as a civilian President for the first time on:
Answer:
29 November 2007
After relinquishing his military uniform on November 28, Musharraf took the oath as a civilian President on November 29, 2007.
8
What major events occurred on November 3, 2007, in Pakistan?
Answer:
All of the above
General Musharraf declared an emergency, issued a PCO, and purged the judiciary to prevent a legal challenge to his presidential election eligibility.
9
Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was removed under which constitutional provision?
Answer:
Both of the above
The government referred the case to the Supreme Judicial Council under Article 209, citing allegations of misconduct and misuse of authority.
10
Who was the Chief Justice of Pakistan famously removed from his office by the Musharraf government?
Answer:
Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
In March 2007, Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry was suspended, sparking the massive Lawyers' Movement that eventually led to the end of Musharraf's rule.