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Pakistan Affairs / Pakistan Studies (Post-Independence) MCQs

Zia-ul-Haq introduced Hudood Ordinances in ____.

  • A. 1979
  • B. 1977
  • C. 1980
  • D. 1985
Explanation:
The Hudood Ordinances were promulgated in 1979.

The Objectives Resolution was made part of the Constitution through ____.

  • A. 8th Amendment
  • B. 2nd Amendment
  • C. 1st Amendment
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
It was incorporated as Article 2A via the 8th Amendment, but originally part of the 1949 resolution.

The nationalization of major industries was carried out by Bhutto government in ____.

  • A. 1972
  • B. 1971
  • C. 1973
  • D. 1974
Explanation:
Major nationalization reforms began in January 1972.

The Hamoodur Rahman Commission was formed to inquire into the 1971 debacle. Its report was declassified in ____.

  • A. 2000
  • B. 1974
  • C. 1990
  • D. 2010
Explanation:
The supplementary report was made public in 2000.

The Muslim League (Convention) won how many seats in West Pakistan in 1970?

  • A. 0
  • B. 10
  • C. 15
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
The conventional Muslim League performed poorly.

The Awami League won the 1970 elections in East Pakistan with how many seats?

  • A. 160
  • B. 167
  • C. 288
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
The Awami League secured 167 of 169 seats in East Pakistan.

The Tashkent Declaration was signed in ____.

  • A. 1966
  • B. 1965
  • C. 1972
  • D. 1999
Explanation:
The Tashkent Agreement was signed on 10 January 1966 after the 1965 war.

The Rann of Kutch conflict between Pakistan and India occurred in ____.

  • A. 1965
  • B. 1964
  • C. 1971
  • D. 1999
Explanation:
The Rann of Kutch dispute led to clashes in 1965.

The first Chairman of the Planning Commission of Pakistan was ____.

  • A. Zahid Hussain
  • B. G.A. Parvez
  • C. Mahbub ul Haq
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
Zahid Hussain was the first Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission.

The capital of Pakistan was shifted from Karachi to Islamabad in ____.

  • A. 1959
  • B. 1960
  • C. 1967
  • D. 1970
Explanation:
Islamabad officially became the capital in 1967.