The term “civil-military relations” refers to the interaction between:
a) Civil servants and judiciary
b) The military and civilian government
c) Political parties and media
d) Bureaucracy and police
Which institution is responsible for the governance of Pakistan?
a) The Supreme Court
b) The Parliament
c) The Military
d) The Election Commission
What is the role of the military in a democratic system?
a) Running the government
b) Defending the country and supporting civilian authorities when required
c) Controlling the economy
d) Conducting elections
Which event marked the first military coup in Pakistan?
a) Martial Law of 1958
b) General Elections of 1970
c) Constitution of 1973
d) Operation Zarb-e-Azb
Which military leader imposed martial law in 1958?
a) General Yahya Khan
b) General Pervez Musharraf
c) General Ayub Khan
d) General Zia-ul-Haq
What is the constitutional role of the Pakistan Armed Forces?
a) Running the government
b) Ensuring economic stability
c) Defending the country from internal and external threats
d) Controlling the judiciary
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan outlines the role of the armed forces?
a) Article 19
b) Article 245
c) Article 62
d) Article 8
The Doctrine of Necessity was used to justify:
a) Economic reforms
b) Civilian supremacy
c) Military interventions in governance
d) Judicial independence
Which civilian Prime Minister was dismissed after imposing an emergency in 1977?
a) Benazir Bhutto
b) Nawaz Sharif
c) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
d) Liaquat Ali Khan
Which Pakistani military ruler introduced the Local Government System in 2001?
a) General Zia-ul-Haq
b) General Pervez Musharraf
c) General Ayub Khan
d) General Yahya Khan
The concept of “Hybrid Regime” refers to:
a) Complete civilian rule
b) A mix of democratic and military influence in governance
c) Absolute monarchy
d) Martial law
Which civilian government was overthrown in the 1999 military coup?
a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s government
b) Benazir Bhutto’s government
c) Nawaz Sharif’s government
d) Liaquat Ali Khan’s government
Which institution plays a key role in ensuring democratic civil-military relations?
a) National Security Council
b) Supreme Court
c) Election Commission
d) Local Government System
The term “Establishment” in Pakistan often refers to:
a) Civil bureaucracy
b) Military influence in politics and governance
c) Judicial system
d) Business community
Which military ruler introduced the Islamization policies in Pakistan?
a) General Ayub Khan
b) General Yahya Khan
c) General Zia-ul-Haq
d) General Pervez Musharraf
What was the purpose of the National Security Council in Pakistan?
a) Overseeing judicial reforms
b) Managing trade policies
c) Advising the government on security and defense matters
d) Conducting elections
Which democratic institution is responsible for legislation in Pakistan?
a) Supreme Court
b) National Assembly and Senate
c) Armed Forces
d) National Security Council
Operation Zarb-e-Azb was launched against:
a) India
b) Terrorist organizations
c) Political opponents
d) Foreign governments
Which Prime Minister of Pakistan was removed through a no-confidence vote in 2022?
a) Nawaz Sharif
b) Imran Khan
c) Benazir Bhutto
d) Yusuf Raza Gilani
Which constitutional amendment in Pakistan reduced the president’s power and strengthened parliamentary democracy?
a) 18th Amendment
b) 2nd Amendment
c) 8th Amendment
d) 21st Amendment
What is the role of ISPR in Pakistan?
a) Conducting elections
b) Overseeing civilian government operations
c) Handling public relations for the armed forces
d) Managing economic policies
Which law allows military courts to try civilians in Pakistan?
a) Anti-Terrorism Act
b) 21st Amendment
c) NAB Ordinance
d) Elections Act
Which military ruler introduced the 1962 Constitution of Pakistan?
a) General Ayub Khan
b) General Yahya Khan
c) General Zia-ul-Haq
d) General Pervez Musharraf
Which institution has the power to declare martial law in Pakistan?
a) Supreme Court
b) Prime Minister
c) President
d) Chief of Army Staff
Civil-military balance in Pakistan is affected by:
a) Strong civilian institutions
b) Military influence in governance
c) Judicial independence
d) Economic growth
What was the result of the 2007 Lawyers’ Movement in Pakistan?
a) Military rule
b) Restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry
c) Introduction of military courts
d) Implementation of martial law
Which government institution is responsible for civilian oversight of the military?
a) Defense Ministry
b) Election Commission
c) Supreme Court
d) Federal Board of Revenue
Civil-military tensions in Pakistan often arise due to:
a) Strong democracy
b) Weak governance and institutional imbalance
c) Judicial transparency
d) Media independence
