When was an indirect referendum 'on confidence in President Muhammad Ayub Khan to remain president for another five years' held?
Correct answer: B. February 14, 1960
- A. February 14, 1959
- B. February 14, 1960
- C. February 14, 1961
- D. February 14, 1962
Explanation
The indirect referendum on Ayub Khan’s continuation as president was held on 14 February 1960. The Basic Democrats acted as the electoral college for this vote.
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Introduced under President Ayub Khan, the 1962 Constitution established a presidential system, a federal structure and indirect elections through the Basic Democracies system. It covers the president's extensive powers, the unicameral legislature, Islamic provisions, provincial administration and the constitutional changes that preceded its abrogation in 1969.
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