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Political History of Pakistan

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Nawaz Sharif was sworn in as Prime Minister of Pakistan on ___________?

Correct answer: B

A
02 June 2013
B
05 June 2013
Correct
C
07 June 2013
D
09 June 2013
Explanation and memory cue

Nawaz Sharif was sworn in as Prime Minister of Pakistan on 5 June 2013. Multiple reliable sources including BBC and Dawn confirm that the oath-taking ceremony took place on 5 June 2013, not 2 June. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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When was the referendum on the Islamisation policy of Gen Zia-ul-Haq, and to extend his presidential term by five years, held?

Correct answer: A

A
December 19, 1984
Correct
B
December 19, 1982
C
December 19, 1986
D
December 19, 1987
Explanation and memory cue

The referendum on General Zia-ul-Haq's Islamisation policy and extension of his presidential term was held on December 19, 1984. This referendum was a significant political event in Pakistan's history during Zia's regime.

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Who wrote the book ‘Ayub, Bhutto, and Zia’?

Correct answer: A

A
Atif Ali Chauhan
Correct
B
Sayad Shabbir Hussain
C
Ayesha Jalal
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The book 'Ayub, Bhutto, and Zia' was written by Atif Ali Chauhan, making option A the correct answer. The other options are not associated with this book.

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In which year did the Ojhri Camp tragedy occur?

Correct answer: C

A
10 April 1988
B
10 June 1988
C
10 May 1988
Correct
D
10 August 1988
Explanation and memory cue

The Ojhri Camp tragedy occurred on 10 May 1988, when a munitions depot exploded near Rawalpindi, Pakistan, causing widespread damage and casualties.

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When was an indirect referendum ‘on confidence in President Muhammad Ayub Khan to remain president for another five years’ held?

Correct answer: D

A
February 14, 1959
B
February 14, 1960
C
February 14, 1961
D
February 14, 1962
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The indirect referendum on confidence in President Muhammad Ayub Khan to remain president for another five years was held on February 14, 1962, following the introduction of the 1962 Constitution of Pakistan. This referendum legitimized his presidency under the new constitutional framework.

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When was a referendum on allowing Pervez Musharraf to continue as President for five years held in Pakistan?

Correct answer: B

A
April 30, 2001
B
April 30, 2002
Correct
C
April 30, 2003
D
April 30, 2004
Explanation and memory cue

The referendum on allowing Pervez Musharraf to continue as President for five years was held on April 30, 2002. This referendum was organized to legitimize his presidency after he took power in a military coup in 1999.

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Who is the author of "Pakistan: A Modern History"?

Correct answer: A

A
Anatol Lieven
Correct
B
Ian Talbot
C
Lawrence Ziring
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Anatol Lieven is the author of "Pakistan: A Modern History," a well-known comprehensive book on Pakistan's history. The other options are authors of different works related to Pakistan but not this specific book.

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In which year was the Nusrat Bhutto case (Begum Nusrat Bhutto v. Chief of Army Staff) decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan?

Correct answer: B

A
1973
B
1977
Correct
C
1988
D
1999
Explanation and memory cue

The Nusrat Bhutto case refers to the constitutional petition filed by Begum Nusrat Bhutto challenging the legality of General Zia-ul-Haq's military coup and the detention of her husband, former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, and other PPP leaders. The Supreme Court of Pakistan decided this case in 1977, upholding the military takeover under the doctrine of necessity. The case is reported as PLD 1977 SC 657. Therefore, the correct year when the Nusrat Bhutto case was decided is 1977, not 1988 as originally stated.

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Who was the petitioner in the Nusrat Bhutto case?

Correct answer: B

A
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
B
Benazir Bhutto
Correct
C
Nusrat Bhutto
D
Fatima Jinnah
Explanation and memory cue

Benazir Bhutto was the petitioner in the Nusrat Bhutto case, which involved legal and political matters related to her mother, Nusrat Bhutto. The other options are either family members or unrelated figures, but Benazir was the one who filed the petition.

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Who was the first Governor of East Pakistan?

Correct answer: D

A
Noor ul Amin
B
A. K. Fazlul Haq
C
Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The first Governor of East Pakistan was Muhammad Ali Bogra, who is not listed among the options. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct choice.

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Who took over as Prime Minister of Pakistan after the dismissal of Khawaja Nazim-ud-Din?

Correct answer: A

A
Muhammad Ali Bogra
Correct
B
Liaquat Ali Khan
C
Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar
D
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
Explanation and memory cue

After the dismissal of Khawaja Nazim-ud-Din in 1953, Muhammad Ali Bogra was appointed as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. He served during a politically important transitional period and introduced the famous Bogra Formula for constitutional development.

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When did General Zia-ul-Haq issue the referendum order in Pakistan?

Correct answer: A

A
1984
Correct
B
1977
C
1985
D
1979
Explanation and memory cue

General Zia-ul-Haq issued the referendum order in 1984, which was used to seek public approval for his rule under the Islamization process in Pakistan. The referendum asked voters whether they supported his policies and Islamic reforms.

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Who declared the fourth martial law in Pakistan?

Correct answer: C

A
Ayub Khan
B
Zia-ul-Haq
C
Pervez Musharraf
Correct
D
Yahya Khan
Explanation and memory cue

Pervez Musharraf declared the fourth martial law in Pakistan on October 12, 1999, after overthrowing the government of Nawaz Sharif. The previous martial laws were declared by Ayub Khan, Yahya Khan, and Zia-ul-Haq.