When did the first general elections in pakistan take place?
Correct answer: D. 1970
- A. 1967
- B. 1968
- C. 1969
- D. 1970
Explanation
Pakistan’s first general elections were held in December 1970, under the Legal Framework Order issued during Yahya Khan’s rule. They were the first elections based on adult franchise and a one-person, one-vote principle.
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