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Pakistan Affairs / Pakistan Studies (Post-Independence) MCQs

The 20th Amendment dealt with ____.

• A. Caretaker government
• B. Electoral reforms
• C. Senate elections
• D. None of these

Explanation:
It provided for the appointment of caretaker Prime Minister and Chief Ministers.

The 19th Amendment was related to ____.

• A. Judicial commission
• B. Electoral reforms
• C. Senate powers
• D. None of these

Explanation:
It strengthened the judicial appointment process.

The 18th Amendment was passed in ____.

• A. 2010
• B. 2008
• C. 2013
• D. 2018

Explanation:
The 18th Amendment devolved powers to the provinces and removed the Concurrent List.

The Lawyers' Movement for the restoration of judiciary took place in ____.

• A. 2007
• B. 2005
• C. 2008
• D. None of these

Explanation:
The movement peaked after the sacking of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry in 2007.

The 17th Amendment was passed in ____.

• A. 2003
• B. 2002
• C. 2004
• D. 1999

Explanation:
The 17th Amendment was passed in 2003.

The Legal Framework Order was issued by Musharraf in ____.

• A. 2002
• B. 2001
• C. 1999
• D. 2000

Explanation:
The Legal Framework Order (LFO) was promulgated in 2002.

The 13th Amendment was passed to curtail the powers of the President in ____.

• A. 1997
• B. 1999
• C. 2002
• D. 1985

Explanation:
The 13th Amendment in 1997 removed the President's power to dissolve the assembly.

The 8th Amendment was passed in ____.

• A. 1985
• B. 1973
• C. 1997
• D. 2002

Explanation:
The 8th Amendment was passed in 1985, giving sweeping powers to the President.

The Geneva Accords on Afghanistan were signed in ____.

• A. 1988
• B. 1989
• C. 1992
• D. 1985

Explanation:
The Geneva Accords were signed on 14 April 1988.

Pakistan supported the Afghan Jihad against the Soviet Union during ____.

• A. 1979-1989
• B. 1980-1988
• C. 1978-1989
• D. None of these

Explanation:
Pakistan played a frontline role in the Afghan resistance from 1979 to 1989.