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Pak STD X CH 1 Federal Board History of Pakistan Part 2
Pak STD X CH 1 Federal Board History of Pakistan Part 2
(MCQs)
MCQs.
1. On 20th December, 1971 took the oath of president of Pakistan and Chief
Martial Law Administrator:Zulfiqar Bhutto.
2. Yom e Takbeer is celebrated on: 28th May
3. In South Asia, through an act, the Viceroy Lord Rippon implemented the
system of local government in: 1884
4. Zakat is deducted from the Muslim account holders at the percentage of. 2½
5. 33% of the total seats of the district council is reserved for: Women.
6. The total members of the National Assembly are: 342.
7. Pakistan did atomic blast in:1998.
8. In 1993 government of the Benazir Bhutto started five year plan: eighth
9. Mian M. Nawaz Sharif himself inaugurated motorway on its completion Ceremony in:1998
Additional MCQs
10. Who was the first civilian Chief Martial Law Administrator? Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
11. In 1971 how many families owned 60% of industrial assets and 80% of insurance business in
Pakistan: 22
13. Pakistan scheduled banks were nationalized on: 1st January, 1974
15. According to the labour policy of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto representatives of the labourers included in
managing committees of the factories should be: 20%
16. According to Bhutto's Labour Reforms the working time of the labourers was rescheduled from 54
working hours within a week to: 48 Hours
17. Which commission was set up under the labour policy of Bhutto for the settlement of the disputes
among the labourers? Industrial Relation Commission
18. According to Zulifqar Ali Bhutto's agricultural reform, the limit of land ownership, irrigated by
canals was fixed up to: 150 Acres
19. According to Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's agricultural reform, the limit of land ownership, irrigated by
natural rains was fixed upto: 300 Acres
20.During whose government Allama Iqbal Open University was set up? Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
23.According to 1973 constitution selection of President is made by: National Assembly, Senate and
all Provincial Assemblies
24.According to 1973 constitution the parliament will consist of: Two Houses
25.According to constitution of 1973 the members of senate are elected for: 6 Years
26. According to 1973 constitution, Senate is a permanent house and its members are: 104
28. Pakistan National Alliance' was headed by: Maulana Mufti Mahmood
29. When did General Zia-ul-Haq declare Martial law in the country? 5 July, 1977
30. For how long did General Zia rule over the country? 11 years
32. When did the Zia government issue Shariat Ordinance: 1979
34. The study of the Arabic language was made compulsory in schools for the grades: six to eight
36. When were the 'non-party' elections held in the Era of Zia-ul-Haq? 1985
37. Muhammad Khan Junejo became the Prime Minister of the country in:d 1985
38. For how many years did General Zia-ul-Haq impose Martial Law in the country? Approximately
8 years.
39. The martial law of Zia-ul-Haq was ended on: 30th December 1985
44. Geneva accord was agreed upon between America and RUSSIA in . April 1988
45. Russia accepted defeat and withdrew its forces from Afghanistan in .1989
47. When was Benazir Bhutto first time elected as prime minister? December 1988
48. Who was the first Woman Prime Minister of the Islamic World. Benazir Bhutto
49. Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali became Chief Minister of Baluchistan in: 1988
50. Who became the president in December, 1988? Ghulam Ishaq Khan
52. Indian prime minister participated in the fourth SAARC conference: Rajiv Gandhi
53. Who dismissed first Government of Benazir Bhutto ? Ghulam Ishaq Khan
54. Who dismissed the second Government of Benazir Bhutto? Farooq Ahmad Laghari
55.When did Nawaz government announce an Agricultural Policy during his first tenure?1991
59. Overseas Pakistanis got the right to cast vote in Pakistan in: 1997
60. The act of Changing loyalty from party is said: Floor Crossing
62. What was the population of the country in the census of 1998? 13 crores
63. Which Prime Minister ended 58-2-B through 'Thirteenth Amendment'? Nawaz Sharif
65. Indian Prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited Pakistan in: 1999
66. Which communiqué was signed Nawaz Sharif and Vajpayee? Lahore Declaration
67. When was first atomic power house set up in Karachi? 1971
68. India did its first atomic blast in the Rajasthan Desert in: 1974
69. An agreement to obtain an atomic re-processing plant was signed with France in. 1976
71. After conducting atomic blasts in Chaghi in 1998 Pakistan became atomic power of Islamic World:
First
72. When did General Pervaiz Musharraf took over the control of country? 1999
73. Who introduced the "Local Government" system in Pakistan for the first time? General Ayub Khan
74. President Ayub Khan issued an order for basic democracies system in: 27th October 1959
75. In which election was graduation made conditional for the candidates? 2002
76. Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani became the Prime Minister of Pakistan in: 2008
77. For how long did General Pervez Musharraf rule over the country? 9 years
78. Who tried to introduce the concept of enlightenment? General Parvez Musharraf
79. Who was the ideal of Pervez Musharraf? Mustafa Kamal Pasha
80. Who was the first lady Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan? Dr. Shamshad Akhtar
81. When were Habib Bank and UBL privatized? December 2004
82. In the era of Musharraf, Pak-Arab fertilizer of Mirpur Mathelo was sold for:a 8 billion
83. In the era of Musharraf, Pak-Arab fertilizer of Multan was sold for: 13 billion
84. How much increase in G.D.P was recorded in General Pervez Musharraf Government? 7 %
85. How much increase in the investment was recorded in Musharraf Government? 22 %
Q.10. In which election was graduation made conditional for the candidates?
Ans. Condition of B.A. (Graduation):
Elections were held in October 2002. General Pervez Musharraf took the oath as the President
of the country for the next five years in November 2002. For the first time in Pakistan, it was
declared mandatory for a candidate to be a graduate in this election.
Ans.
In spite of international pressure the government demonstrated courage on the demand of
the public and conducted 7 blasts in the Chaghi Hills of Balochistan in reply to the five blasts
of India on 28th May 1998. This day is celebrated as Youm-e-Takbeer.
Q.33. What were the reasons behind Musharraf take over?
Ans.
On 12 October 1999, the Chief of Army Staff General Pervez Musharraf suspended the
constitution, overthrew the government of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
and dissolved the national and provincial assemblies. The Prime Minister Mian Muhammad
Nawaz Sharif's decision of appointing General Zia-ud-Din, Chief of Army Staff was also
declared unconstitutional. Later on, Supreme Court, in a decision, gave General Pervez
Musharaf's government a period of three years so that he could bring constitutional and social
reforms in the country.
Q.34. When was basic Democracies system of Ayub Khan enforced and what was its
objective?
Ans.
President Ayub Khan issued an order for Basic Democracies on 27th October, 1959
which introduced a system of local government in Pakistan. It was called 'Basic Democracy'
system. Its main aim was to transfer the power at the lower level through their own
representatives. This system could not bring any substantial changes and came to an end. The
system of local governments was not even successful in the Bhutto regime.
Q35. Mention the duties of Tehsil Municipal Officer (T.M.O).
Ans.
T.M.O supervises affairs related to various departments. These departments include finance,
budget and account record of land revenue planning, rural and urban planning, municipal
coordination categorization etc.
Q.36. What does 'enlightenment' mean?
Ans.
Enlightenment means to harmonize actions, civilization, one's thoughts, education and
behaviours to the modern world's demands. In Pakistan General Musharraf introduced the
term of 'enlightenment' like Mustafa Kamal Ataturk of Turkey, however, Islamic parties and
people with religious tendencies rejected it strongly.
Q.37. Write about Benazir Bhutto Social Welfare Programme.
Ans. The government had launched the peoples works programme for development social
welfare of the country. For providing employment to the public, a department placement
Bureau was set up. Thousands of people got employment through it.
Q 2. Explain the efforts made for Islamization between 1977 and 1988.
Ans. The efforts made for Islamization by Zia government between 1977 and 1988 are as
under:
1) The Setting up of Shariah courts: - Federal Shariat Courts were set up in 1980. Shariat
Benches in all the High Courts and Supreme court were set up on 10th of Feb. 1979 to interpret
Islamic law.
2) Implementing Shariat Ordinance: - Shariat Ordinance was passed in 1979. All the matters of
stealing, drinking alcohol, rape and other crimes would be dealt with under Shariat Law.
3) Zakat and Ushr Ordinance: - According to this ordinance 2.5% zakat is deducted annually from
Muslims. And 10% ushr is deducted from annual agricultural income from Muslims.
4) Abolition of Interest: - For abolition of interest, accounts were opened on the basis of profit
and loss on 1st Jan. 1981 and all saving accounts were converted to PLS account from 1 st July
1984.
5) Islamyat and Pakistan Studies as Compulsory Subjects: - The study of Islamyat and Pakistan
Studies were made compulsory up to BA in all the educational institutions. This step was taken
to harmonize the educational system with Islam.
6) Prayer Arrangements: - Arrangements were made in all the educational institutions and
government offices for offering of Zuhr prayers. Prayer committees were formed to attract
the people to prayers.
7) Ehtram-e-Ramazan Ordinance: - Ehteram-e-Ramzan Ordinance was passed. The people not
observing the sanctity of the month of Ramazan could be jailed for three months and fined
500 rupees.
8) Religious Schools: - In Zia’s regime, many religious schools were looked after by the
government and they were given annual grants. Their degrees were considered equal to M.A.
9) Compulsory Study of Arabic: - The study of the Arabic language was made compulsory from
Grade 6 to Grade 8.
10) The International Islamic University: -The International Islamic University in Islamabad was
started in 1981 for Islamic learning and law research.
11) The setting up of a Shariat Faculty: - A shariat faculty was set up in the Quaid-e-Azam
University in Islamabad which would provide teaching of Hadith, Fiqh and Islamic Law.
1. Background
1. Attack of Russia and Policy of Pakistan:
The invasion by Russian forces into Afghanistan in 1979 created a new challenge for Pakistan.
General Zia-ul-Haq adopted a firm policy with great confidence and courage, and stood
against the the Russian forces.
2. The Beginning of Jihad
Afghan nation bravely, stood against the Russian attack, and started jihad. The moral support
of the Government of Pakistan raised the morale of Afghan Mujahideen. The Mujahideen
inflicted heavy defeats on Russian forces in every field. Russia was completely demoralized
and became helpless in 1986, but the jihad continued.
3. Geneva Accord
The continuous defeats disappointed the Russians tremendously. America and Russia signed
an accord in April 1988 in Geneva. According to the agreement, Russia accepted its defeat.
4. End of Afghan Jihad
Russia according to Geneva Accord withdrew its forces from Afghanistan on 15 February,
1989. This was the end of Afghan Jihad.
5. The Role of Pakistan in Afghan Jihad
The moral support of the Government of Pakistan raised the morale of Afghan Mujahideen.
The Mujahideen inflicted heavy defeats on Russian forces in every field.
6. The Impact on Pakistani Society
The migration of Afghan refugees to Pakistan during Russian attack had far-reaching effects
on Pakistani society. More than 30 lakh Afghan refugees migrated to Pakistan. Pakistan gave
shelter to the refugees and looked after them properly out of Islamic brotherhood and human
sympathy. The services of General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq are praiseworthy in Afghan jihad.
Pakistan was appreciated internationally for the successful Afghan policy.
7. Conclusion
The favour of Pakistan's sister-concern country against Russia crowned Pakistan not only in
the Islamic countries but among the rest of the powers of the world. The slogan came true
that Pakistan is the citadel of Islam.