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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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1. Which kind of system of Government was introduced by the 1962 constitution?

Easy
  • A. Autonomous
  • B. Presidential
  • C. Bicameral
  • D. Confederate

Explanation: The Constitution of 1962 introduced a presidential system in place of the parliamentary arrangement associated with the 1956 Constitution.

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Correct answer: Presidential

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

Very hard
  • 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.

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Correct answer: February 14, 1960

3. The constitution of 1962 gave more power to the __________?

Easy
  • A. The President
  • B. Prime Minister
  • C. The Parliament
  • D. The Judiciary

Explanation: The 1962 Constitution established a presidential system in which executive authority was concentrated in the President.

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Correct answer: The President

4. The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan was passed during the regime of?

Easy
  • A. Sikandar Mirza
  • B. Ayoub Khan
  • C. Yahya Khan
  • D. Ch. Muhammad Ali

Explanation: The Constitution of 1962 was introduced during the presidential regime of Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan.

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Correct answer: Ayoub Khan

5. Who abrogated 1962 constitution and became CMLA?

Easy
  • A. Gen. Tikka Khan
  • B. Gen. Ahsan Khan
  • C. Gen. Mansoor Khan
  • D. Gen Yahya Khan

Explanation: General Yahya Khan abrogated the 1962 Constitution on 25 March 1969 and assumed the office of Chief Martial Law Administrator.

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Correct answer: Gen Yahya Khan

6. When the constitution of 1962 was abrogated?

Hard
  • A. 25th March 1969
  • B. 29th July 1969
  • C. 4th April 1969
  • D. 14th April 1969

Explanation: The 1962 Constitution was abrogated on 25 March 1969 by General Yahya Khan.

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Correct answer: 25th March 1969

7. When Ayub Khan enforced new constitution in Pakistan?

Hard
  • A. 9th January 1962
  • B. 6th February 1962
  • C. 13th March 1962
  • D. 8th June 1962

Explanation: Ayub Khan's Constitution of 1962 was enforced on 8 June 1962. It replaced the parliamentary framework with a presidential system based on…

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Correct answer: 8th June 1962

8. how many articles were there in 1962 constitution?

Very hard
  • A. 225 Articles
  • B. 250 Articles
  • C. 275 Articles
  • D. 290 Articles

Explanation: The original Constitution of 1962 contained 250 articles. It established a presidential system under Field Marshal Ayub Khan and was later…

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Correct answer: 250 Articles

9. The Political parties Act was passed by Ayub government in __________ ?

Moderate
  • A. 1960
  • B. 1962
  • C. 1963
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Ayub Khan’s government enacted the Political Parties Act in 1962 as part of the political and constitutional framework of his regime.

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Correct answer: 1962

10. In 1965 Election Fatima Jinnah and Ayub Khan Starts their election Compaign from Which Province of Pakistan?

Hard
  • A. NWFP (now KPK)
  • B. Punjab
  • C. Sindh
  • D. Baluchistan

Explanation: In the 1965 presidential election, both Ayub Khan and Fatima Jinnah began their campaigns from the then North-West Frontier Province.

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Correct answer: NWFP (now KPK)

11. In which Constitution of Pakistan Islamabad was confirmed as the capital of the country _____?

Moderate
  • A. 1947
  • B. 1956
  • C. 1962
  • D. 1973

Explanation: The 1962 Constitution formally confirmed Islamabad as Pakistan's capital, replacing Karachi, although the administrative transfer had…

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Correct answer: 1962

12. Name the presidential candidate of 1965 election against Ayub khan?

Fairly easy
  • A. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
  • B. Fatima Jinnah
  • C. Yahaya Khan
  • D. Mujeeb. U. Rehman

Explanation: Fatima Jinnah contested the 1965 presidential election against Ayub Khan as the candidate of the Combined Opposition Parties.

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Correct answer: Fatima Jinnah

13. Who became President of Pakistan after Ayub Khan?

Fairly easy
  • A. Mr. Z.A Bhutto
  • B. Mr. Fazl Elahi Choudhary
  • C. Gen. Yahya Khan
  • D. Justice Rafique Tarar

Explanation: Ayub Khan resigned in March 1969 and handed power to General Yahya Khan, who became Pakistan’s next President and Chief Martial Law…

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Correct answer: Gen. Yahya Khan

14. When Gen. Ayub Khan resigned from his President ship?

Hard
  • A. 20th March 1969
  • B. 23rd March 1969
  • C. 25th March 1969
  • D. 29th March 1969

Explanation: Ayub Khan resigned on 25 March 1969 after widespread political opposition and unrest.

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Correct answer: 25th March 1969

15. When one unit was dissolved?

Hard
  • A. 1 July 1970
  • B. 5 June 1970
  • C. 23 March 1970
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The One Unit scheme was formally dissolved with effect from 1 July 1970 under Yahya Khan’s constitutional arrangements.

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Correct answer: 1 July 1970

16. The Constitution of 1962 was abrogated by the Army Chief General M.Yahya khan on:________?

Moderate
  • A. 25th March,1969
  • B. 25th April,1969
  • C. 25th June,1969
  • D. None of these

Explanation: General Yahya Khan abrogated the Constitution of 1962 on 25 March 1969 after assuming power from Ayub Khan.

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Correct answer: 25th March,1969

17. When Ayub Khan decided to abdicate?

Hard
  • A. 25 March 1969
  • B. 30 March 1969
  • C. 15 March 1970
  • D. 20 April 1970

Explanation: Ayub Khan resigned from the presidency on 25 March 1969 amid widespread political unrest and transferred power to General Yahya Khan.

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Correct answer: 25 March 1969

18. Basic Democracy was introduced by__________?

Fairly easy
  • A. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
  • B. Liaquat Ali Khan
  • C. Ayub Khan
  • D. Mohammad Ali Bogra

Explanation: Ayub Khan introduced the Basic Democracies system in 1959 as a local-government and indirect electoral framework.

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Correct answer: Ayub Khan

19. In which year did Mohatrma Fatima Jinnah contest the presidential election?

Fairly easy
  • A. 1960
  • B. 1962
  • C. 1967
  • D. 1965

Explanation: Fatima Jinnah contested the presidential election against President Ayub Khan in 1965 as the opposition’s candidate.

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Correct answer: 1965

20. What was the duration of the first Martial Law ?

Hard
  • A. From October 7, 1958 to June 8, 1962
  • B. From March 6, 1969, to April 9, 1972
  • C. From July 8, 1977 to December 8, 1985
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The first Martial Law began under President Iskander Mirza on 7 October 1958 and continued after Ayub Khan took power until 8 June 1962.

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Correct answer: From October 7, 1958 to June 8, 1962
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