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The Constitution of 1956 established Pakistan’s first constitution as an Islamic, federal and parliamentary republic, with a president, prime minister, unicameral legislature and provisions for fundamental rights. It covers the parity arrangement between East and West Pakistan, Islamic clauses, federal institutions and the circumstances of its abrogation after the 1958 martial law.
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- A. Choudhry Mohammad Ali
- B. Khwaja Nazim Uddin
- C. Mohammad Ali Bogra
- D. Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar
Explanation: Choudhry Muhammad Ali was Prime Minister when Pakistan's first Constitution was enforced on 23 March 1956.
Correct answer: Choudhry Mohammad Ali- A. 1909
- B. 1919
- C. 1935
- D. None of these
Explanation: Dyarchy was introduced in the provinces by the Government of India Act 1919, also called the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.
Correct answer: 1919- A. Ibrahim Ismaeel
- B. Muhammad Ali Bogra
- C. Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy
- D. Feroz Khan Noon
Explanation: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali resigned as prime minister in 1956, after which Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy formed the government.
Correct answer: Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy- A. Democratic Party
- B. None of These
- C. All India Muslim League
- D. Republican Party
Explanation: Iskander Mirza was associated with the Republican Party, which he helped form after breaking from the Muslim League.
Correct answer: Republican Party- A. Mr. Muhammad Tamizuddin Khan
- B. Mr. Abdul Fateh
- C. Mr. M.H Gazdar
- D. Mohammed Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Muhammad Tamizuddin Khan served as the first Deputy President, or Deputy Speaker, of Pakistan’s Constituent Assembly.
Correct answer: Mr. Muhammad Tamizuddin Khan- A. Sindh
- B. KPK
- C. Punjab
- D. East Pakistan
Explanation: Feroz Khan Noon served as Governor of Punjab before becoming Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1957.
Correct answer: Punjab- A. President
- B. PM
- C. Governor General
- D. Speaker of senate
Explanation: The Constitution of 1956 replaced the Governor-General with a President as Pakistan’s head of state.
Correct answer: President- A. Sikandar Mirza
- B. Muhammad Ali Bogra
- C. None of these
- D. Ch. Muhammad Ali
Explanation: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali played a central role in preparing and finalising Pakistan’s first Constitution, which came into force in 1956.
Correct answer: Ch. Muhammad Ali- A. Montagu Chelmsford reforms
- B. Lucknow pact
- C. Interm Government
- D. Viceroy Lord Wavell
Explanation: Dyarchy was introduced in British India by the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, implemented through the Government of India Act 1919.
Correct answer: Montagu Chelmsford reforms- A. Liaqat Ali khan
- B. Molvi Tamizaudin
- C. Muhammed Ali Jinnah
- D. None of these
Explanation: Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first president, or presiding head, of Pakistan's Constituent Assembly.
Correct answer: Muhammed Ali Jinnah- A. Hussain Shaheed Sherwadi
- B. None of these
- C. Iskander Mirza
- D. Feroz Khan Noon
Explanation: The first martial law in Pakistan was imposed in October 1958, when President Iskander Mirza abrogated the Constitution and dismissed…
Correct answer: Feroz Khan Noon- A. 1930
- B. 1935
- C. 1937
- D. 1940
Explanation: Dyarchy was introduced by the Government of India Act 1919 and continued in the provinces until provincial autonomy began in 1937.
Correct answer: 193733. The constitution of 1956 had drawn its inspiration from the _____ style parliamentary government.
- A. USA
- B. Australia
- C. Westminster
- D. India
Explanation: The 1956 Constitution adopted a parliamentary system modelled mainly on the Westminster system, with a ceremonial president and a prime…
Correct answer: Westminster- A. None of these
- B. 26 November 1960
- C. 14 August 1973
- D. 23 March 1956
Explanation: Pakistan’s Election Commission was established on 23 March 1956 under the constitutional framework introduced that year.
Correct answer: 23 March 1956- A. Noor Ul Amin
- B. Iskandar Mirza
- C. Rana Liaqat Ali Khan
- D. None of these
Explanation: Noor-ul-Amin was Pakistan’s only Vice-President, serving briefly in 1970 under President Yahya Khan.
Correct answer: Noor Ul Amin36. The inaugural session of the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was chaired by ____________ ?
- A. Quaid-e-Azam
- B. J.N. Mandal
- C. Moti Lal Nehru
- D. Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation: J. N. Mandal chaired the inaugural meeting as the temporary chairman of the Constituent Assembly.
Correct answer: J.N. Mandal- A. All India Congress didn't wish to join the federal government
- B. There was state of emergency on the eve of World War II
- C. The Indian princes refused to join in Federation
- D. There was law and order problem in India
Explanation: The federal part of the Government of India Act 1935 required the princely states to join the federation, but they declined to accede.
Correct answer: The Indian princes refused to join in Federation- A. ANP
- B. Jammat-i-Isami
- C. Republican Party
- D. United Front
Explanation: In 1955, the Muslim League formed a joint government with the United Front in East Pakistan.
Correct answer: United Front- A. 65 members
- B. 80 members
- C. 50 members
- D. 70 members
Explanation: The second Constituent Assembly, created in 1955, consisted of 80 members, with equal representation from East and West Pakistan.
Correct answer: 80 members- A. 2nd August 1861
- B. 1st August 1861
- C. 5th August 1861
- D. 7th August 1861
Explanation: The British Parliament passed the Indian Councils Act on 1 August 1861, restoring legislative councils and beginning a limited expansion…
Correct answer: 1st August 1861