Musharraf Era & Military Rule MCQs with Answer
Pervez Musharraf took power in Pakistan through a military coup in:
a) 1997
b) 1999
c) 2001
d) 2003
Which Prime Minister was removed from office by Pervez Musharraf’s coup?
a) Benazir Bhutto
b) Shaukat Aziz
c) Nawaz Sharif
d) Yousaf Raza Gillani
Which emergency rule was imposed by Pervez Musharraf in 2007?
a) Economic Emergency
b) Martial Law
c) State of Emergency
d) Presidential Ordinance
In which year did Pervez Musharraf become President of Pakistan?
a) 1999
b) 2001
c) 2003
d) 2005
What was the main reason cited for Musharraf’s coup against Nawaz Sharif?
a) Corruption charges
b) Diplomatic pressure
c) Kargil Conflict
d) Dismissal of Musharraf as Army Chief
Under Musharraf’s rule, which economic sector saw significant privatization?
a) Agriculture
b) Banking and Telecommunication
c) Textile Industry
d) Real Estate
Which constitutional amendment legalized Musharraf’s rule?
a) 12th Amendment
b) 14th Amendment
c) 17th Amendment
d) 18th Amendment
Pervez Musharraf’s foreign policy was largely aligned with:
a) China
b) Iran
c) United States
d) Russia
Which global event shaped Musharraf’s alliance with the U.S.?
a) Gulf War
b) 9/11 Attacks
c) Iraq Invasion
d) Brexit
What was the name of Musharraf’s political party after he resigned?
a) Pakistan Democratic Movement
b) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
c) All Pakistan Muslim League
d) Pakistan People’s Party
Musharraf’s military government introduced which major local government system?
a) Devolution Plan 2000
b) National Governance Policy 2002
c) Federal Administrative Plan 2005
d) Local Councils Reform 2007
Which Chief Justice was dismissed by Musharraf in 2007?
a) Tassaduq Hussain Jillani
b) Saqib Nisar
c) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
d) Nasir-ul-Mulk
The Kargil conflict between Pakistan and India occurred in which year?
a) 1997
b) 1998
c) 1999
d) 2000
Which high-profile leader was assassinated during Musharraf’s rule?
a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
b) Liaquat Ali Khan
c) Benazir Bhutto
d) Altaf Hussain
Musharraf resigned as President of Pakistan in:
a) 2006
b) 2007
c) 2008
d) 2009
Which political leader signed the NRO deal with Musharraf?
a) Nawaz Sharif
b) Asif Ali Zardari
c) Benazir Bhutto
d) Shahbaz Sharif
The National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) was issued in:
a) 2003
b) 2005
c) 2007
d) 2009
Which political party opposed Musharraf’s rule the most?
a) MQM
b) PTI
c) PML-N
d) JUI-F
Musharraf’s government promoted which policy for economic growth?
a) Nationalization
b) Privatization
c) Protectionism
d) Import Substitution
Which military operation did Musharraf launch against militants in 2007?
a) Operation Rah-e-Haq
b) Operation Black Thunder
c) Operation Silence (Lal Masjid)
d) Operation Swift Retort
Which country offered Musharraf asylum after his resignation?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) UAE
c) UK
d) China
Which high court declared Musharraf’s emergency rule unconstitutional?
a) Islamabad High Court
b) Lahore High Court
c) Peshawar High Court
d) Supreme Court of Pakistan
Under Musharraf, Pakistan became a major non-NATO ally of:
a) Russia
b) United States
c) China
d) Turkey
The referendum held in 2002 confirmed Musharraf’s:
a) Military tenure extension
b) Economic policy approval
c) Presidency for five years
d) Diplomatic ties with the U.S.
Which media sector saw significant expansion during Musharraf’s rule?
a) Print media
b) Radio broadcasting
c) Private news channels
d) Public sector television
Which law was used by Musharraf to suppress opposition?
a) Prevention of Corruption Act
b) Anti-Terrorism Act
c) Emergency Powers Act
d) National Accountability Ordinance
Musharraf was sentenced to death in absentia for:
a) Kargil War involvement
b) Imposing emergency rule
c) Benazir Bhutto’s assassination
d) Economic mismanagement
In which year did Musharraf return to Pakistan to contest elections?
a) 2010
b) 2011
c) 2013
d) 2015
Which development project was launched during Musharraf’s tenure?
a) Gwadar Port Project
b) CPEC
c) Naya Pakistan Housing
d) Lahore Metro