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Independence & Initial problems of Pakistan
Early Years & Transitional Period (1947-1958)
· Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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With the achievement of Pakistan on August 14, 1947, a new era ushered in for the eighty million Muslims of the Sub-continent. The first Governor General and the president of the constituent assembly of Pakistan was:
Answer:
Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, revered as the Quaid-e-Azam, served as the first Governor-General of the newly independent state of Pakistan. Simultaneously, he was elected as the President of the First Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947, where he delivered his landmark speech outlining his vision for a democratic and inclusive Pakistan.
2
Quaid-e-Azam formed a new cabinet and Karachi was chosen as the capital of Pakistan. The first Prime Minister of Pakistan was:
Answer:
Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan, Jinnah's most trusted lieutenant and the General Secretary of the All India Muslim League, was appointed as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan. He played a pivotal role in the early administrative consolidation of the country and later moved the Objectives Resolution in 1949.
3
The name of the state(s) in which Muslims were in majority but was/were annexed to India was/were:
Answer:
All of these
During the partition and the subsequent integration of princely states, Kashmir, Junagadh, and Hyderabad became major points of contention. While Kashmir had a Muslim majority and became a disputed territory, Junagadh and Hyderabad (the latter having a Muslim ruler but Hindu majority) were also eventually annexed by India through military and political means.
4
Mention the year in which Quaid-i-Azam dropped the hint that 'Urdu and Urdu' shall alone be the language of Pakistan:
Answer:
1948
In March 1948, during his visit to East Bengal, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah addressed the students at Dhaka University and the general public at Race Course Maidan, declaring that Urdu would be the sole state language of Pakistan to ensure national unity. This declaration later became a catalyst for the Language Movement in East Pakistan.
5
The National Anthem of Pakistan was played for the first time in front of Raza Shah Pahlavi of Iran in which year?
Answer:
1950
The musical score of the national anthem, composed by Ahmed G. Chagla, was first played on March 1, 1950, during the state visit of the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. At that time, the anthem had no lyrics; the words by Hafeez Jalandhari were written and approved much later in 1954.
6
The Plan for the division of the Indo-Pak subcontinent (the 3rd June Plan) was officially announced on:
Answer:
3rd June, 1947
The final plan for the partition of India and the transfer of power, commonly known as the Mountbatten Plan or the 3rd June Plan, was announced by the British government on June 3, 1947. It laid out the timeline for independence and the mechanism for the creation of two sovereign states, India and Pakistan.
7
What was the estimated population of Pakistan (specifically West Pakistan as cited in some regional texts) at its birth?
Answer:
32 million
At the time of independence in 1947, the population of West Pakistan was estimated to be around 32 to 33 million. The total population of Pakistan, including East Bengal (later East Pakistan), was approximately 75 million, making it the most populous Muslim nation in the world at that time.
8
Who was the first Head of State to visit Pakistan in 1950?
Answer:
Shah of Iran
The Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was the first foreign head of state to pay a state visit to Pakistan in March 1950. This visit was a significant diplomatic milestone, cementing the close ties between the two neighboring Islamic nations from the very beginning.
9
The first President of a foreign country to visit Pakistan was the President of:
Answer:
Indonesia
President Sukarno of Indonesia was the first foreign president to visit Pakistan. Pakistan and Indonesia shared a strong bond rooted in their common struggle against colonialism, and Sukarno's visit underscored the growing solidarity among newly independent Afro-Asian nations.
10
The first major opposition party of Pakistan was the:
Answer:
Jinnah Awami League
The Jinnah Awami Muslim League, founded in 1949-1950 by Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy and Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, emerged as the first significant political alternative to the ruling Muslim League. It later dropped 'Muslim' from its name to become the Awami League, playing a central role in the politics of East Pakistan.
11
What is the total land area of present-day Pakistan (excluding disputed territories and East Bengal)?
Answer:
796,096 sq. km
The total area of Pakistan is officially cited as 796,096 square kilometers. This territory includes the four provinces (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan) and the federal capital, though the figures often vary slightly in different surveys or when including areas like Gilgit-Baltistan.
12
The lyrics of the National Anthem of Pakistan were written by:
Answer:
Hafeez Jalandhari
Hafeez Jalandhari wrote the poetic lyrics of Pakistan's national anthem, 'Qaumi Taranah', in 1952. His composition was selected from several hundred entries and was formally approved by the government in 1954 due to its profound themes and linguistic elegance.
13
The music of the Pakistan National Anthem was composed by:
Answer:
Ahmed G. Chagla
Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla composed the tune for the national anthem in 1949. The composition is unique because it was designed to be played by a brass band and is based on eastern musical scales but adaptable for western instruments.
14
The National Flag of Pakistan was designed by:
Answer:
Ameer-ud-din Qidwai
Ameer-ud-din Qidwai is credited with designing the national flag of Pakistan. The design, featuring a dark green field with a white vertical stripe at the hoist and a white crescent and five-pointed star in the center, was approved by the Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947.
15
Who became the President of the Pakistan Muslim League after the demise of Quaid-e-Azam?
Answer:
Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman
Following the death of Jinnah in September 1948, the leadership of the Muslim League passed to Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman. He served as the party's first president in the post-independence era until internal party conflicts led to his resignation in 1950.
16
The foundation stone of the Mazar-e-Quaid (Quaid's Mausoleum) in Karachi was formally laid by:
Answer:
Liaquat Ali Khan
While the grand structure seen today was inaugurated much later, the initial efforts for a permanent memorial began early. However, historical records note that the modern mausoleum's foundation was laid by President Ayub Khan in 1960; however, in early administrative contexts, Liaquat Ali Khan initiated the memorial fund and preliminary site selection.
17
Which airline played a vital role in transporting thousands of refugees and government officials between India and Pakistan during the 1947 migration?
Answer:
British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC)
The British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) was commissioned to assist in the massive airlifting of people during the chaotic partition months. It helped move over 35,000 people and thousands of government officials between Delhi and Karachi to ensure the new state could function.
18
On what date was Quaid-e-Azam unanimously elected as the President of Pakistan's first Constituent Assembly?
Answer:
August 11, 1947
On August 11, 1947, three days before independence, the First Constituent Assembly of Pakistan met in Karachi and unanimously elected Muhammad Ali Jinnah as its President. This was the session where he famously stated that citizens were free to go to their temples and mosques.
19
Pakistan was admitted as a member of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on:
Answer:
27th August, 1947
Pakistan began its journey on the international stage almost immediately after birth. It was admitted to the FAO on August 27, 1947, becoming one of its first international organizational memberships, followed shortly by its entry into the United Nations.
20
The United States Embassy in Karachi was established on:
Answer:
15 August, 1947
The United States was among the first nations to recognize Pakistan. Its embassy was established in Karachi on August 15, 1947, and the two countries formally entered into diplomatic relations, setting the stage for decades of strategic partnership.
