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Political Science - II

2016

MCQs

Question 1
Britain has ____ system of government?
  • federation
  • unitary
  • confederation
  • None of these
Explanation: The UK follows a unitary system with centralized authority in Parliament.
Question 2
Who was the President of Pakistan during the India-China war of 1962?
  • Ayub Khan
  • Iskander Mirza
  • Ghulam Muhammad
  • None of these
Explanation: Ayub Khan was President during the 1962 war.
Question 3
Who is the author of the “The Great Tragedy” and “Myth of Independence”?
  • Quaid-e-Azam
  • S.M. Zafar
  • Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
  • None of these
Explanation: Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto authored both works.
Question 4
IPRI stands for ____?
  • Iqra Policy Research Institute
  • International Policy Research Institute
  • Islamabad Policy Research Institute
  • None of these
Explanation: IPRI is Islamabad Policy Research Institute.
Question 5
Who were the members of the Punjab boundary commission on behalf of Pakistan?
  • Justice Din Muhammad
  • Justice Muhammad Munir
  • Both A and B
  • None of these
Explanation: Both Din Muhammad and Munir represented Pakistan.
Question 6
When referendum was conducted for approval of 1982 constitution of Turkey?
  • 5 Nov 1982
  • 7 Nov 1982
  • 5 Nov 1983
  • None of these
Explanation: It was approved on 7 November 1982.
Question 7
In tenure of President ____, Americans were kept hostages in Iran?
  • Reagan
  • Jimmy Carter
  • G.W Bush
  • None of these
Explanation: The Iran Hostage Crisis occurred during Carter’s presidency.
Question 8
8th Amendment in constitution of Pakistan was adopted in ____?
  • 1979
  • 1985
  • 1990
  • None of these
Explanation: It was adopted in 1985 expanding presidential powers.
Question 9
The first government of USA was based on Articles of ____?
  • federation
  • confederation
  • Faith
  • None of these
Explanation: The US was initially governed by Articles of Confederation.
Question 10
When Pakistan was officially declared as Islamic Republic of Pakistan in its constitution?
  • 1956
  • 1962
  • 1973
  • None of these
Explanation: The 1956 Constitution declared Pakistan an Islamic Republic.
Question 11
Who was the first American President?
  • George Washington
  • James Madison
  • John Adams
  • None of these
Explanation: George Washington was the first US President.
Question 12
Objective Resolution was passed on ____?
  • 12th March 1949
  • 14th August 1949
  • 8th June 1949
  • None of these
Explanation: It was passed on 12 March 1949.
Question 13
Stanley Wolpert is the author of ____?
  • Jinnah of Pakistan
  • Emergence of Pakistan
  • The Future of Pakistan
  • None of these
Explanation: He wrote Jinnah of Pakistan.
Question 14
Watergate scandal came to light in ____?
  • 1972
  • 1974
  • 1975
  • None of these
Explanation: The scandal emerged in 1972)
Question 15
Who is known as the Iron Lady?
  • Margaret Rice
  • Margaret Thatcher
  • Henry Clinton
  • None of these
Explanation: Margaret Thatcher was called the Iron Lady.
Question 16
What is the tenure of American senator?
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 4 years
  • None of these
Explanation: US Senators serve six-year terms.
Question 17
When Magna Carta was signed?
  • 1215
  • 1250
  • 1521
  • None of these
Explanation: Magna Carta was signed in 1215.
Question 18
How many total articles are there in France’s constitution?
  • 80
  • 89
  • 90
  • None of these
Explanation: The French Constitution contains 89 articles.
Question 19
France’s system of government is ____?
  • Presidential
  • Semi Presidential
  • Parliamentary
  • None of these
Explanation: France follows a semi-presidential system.
Question 20
Where did Quaid-e-Azam spend last days of his life?
  • Quetta
  • Ziarat
  • Karachi
  • None of these
Explanation: He spent his final days at Ziarat.