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Medium-level Pak Study MCQs on constitutional amendments, political leaders, and key government changes in Pakistan's history. FPSC, PPSC and CSS exam prep.
1. Who succeeded Ayub Khan as President of Pakistan in 1969?
💡 General Yahya Khan became President of Pakistan in 1969 after Ayub Khan resigned amid widespread political unrest.
2. Who imposed martial law in Pakistan in 1977, overthrowing Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's government?
💡 General Zia-ul-Haq imposed martial law in July 1977, removing Zulfikar Ali Bhutto from power.
3. Under which President did Pakistan adopt its 1962 Constitution?
💡 The 1962 Constitution was introduced under President Ayub Khan, establishing a presidential system with indirect elections via Basic Democracies.
4. In which year was Zulfikar Ali Bhutto elected Prime Minister of Pakistan under the new 1973 Constitution?
💡 Zulfikar Ali Bhutto became Prime Minister of Pakistan under the newly adopted 1973 Constitution.
5. Who imposed Pakistan's first martial law in 1958?
💡 President Iskander Mirza imposed martial law in October 1958 and abrogated the 1956 Constitution, though General Ayub Khan, as Chief Martial Law Administrator, took over power shortly after.
6. Which document served as Pakistan's interim constitution from 1947 until 1956?
💡 The Government of India Act of 1935, with modifications, served as Pakistan's working constitution from independence until the 1956 Constitution was adopted.
7. What electoral system did Ayub Khan introduce, involving local representatives who in turn elected higher officials?
💡 Ayub Khan's "Basic Democracies" system involved a layered structure of locally elected representatives who indirectly elected the president and assemblies.
8. Who became Pakistan's first female Speaker of the National Assembly?
💡 Fehmida Mirza became Pakistan's first female Speaker of the National Assembly in 2008.
9. Which amendment to the 1973 Constitution is most associated with strengthening the powers of the President during Zia-ul-Haq's era?
💡 The 8th Amendment, passed in 1985, significantly increased presidential powers, including the authority to dissolve the National Assembly.
10. The 18th Amendment of 2010 is most notable for which constitutional change?
💡 The 18th Amendment significantly increased provincial autonomy and reversed many powers that had previously been concentrated at the federal level.