Political instability in early Pakistan was mainly caused by:
A) Strong democratic institutions
B) Frequent changes in government
C) Economic stability
D) Uninterrupted constitutional development
Which Prime Minister of Pakistan was assassinated in 1951, leading to political instability?
A) Khawaja Nazimuddin
B) Mohammad Ali Bogra
C) Liaquat Ali Khan
D) Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
How many Prime Ministers did Pakistan have between 1947 and 1958?
A) 2
B) 5
C) 7
D) 9
The One Unit Scheme of 1955 was introduced to:
A) Strengthen provincial autonomy
B) Reduce political instability
C) Merge the provinces of West Pakistan
D) Abolish the position of Prime Minister
Who was the last Prime Minister before Martial Law was declared in 1958?
A) Mohammad Ali Bogra
B) Feroz Khan Noon
C) Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
D) Khawaja Nazimuddin
The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan declared the country as:
A) A monarchy
B) An Islamic Republic
C) A secular state
D) A federal colony
Who was the first President of Pakistan?
A) Liaquat Ali Khan
B) Iskander Mirza
C) Ayub Khan
D) Ghulam Muhammad
Which major political issue plagued early Pakistan?
A) Stable governance
B) Smooth transitions of power
C) Constitutional crises
D) Limited military influence
What led to the imposition of Martial Law in 1958?
A) Economic stability
B) Strengthened democracy
C) Political instability and weak governance
D) Increase in foreign aid
Which institution played a major role in political instability in early Pakistan?
A) Judiciary
B) Military
C) Bureaucracy
D) All of the above
What was a major reason for weak democratic institutions in early Pakistan?
A) Strong leadership
B) Frequent dismissal of governments
C) Political consensus
D) Economic prosperity
Which Governor-General dismissed Prime Minister Khawaja Nazimuddin in 1953?
A) Ghulam Muhammad
B) Iskander Mirza
C) Ayub Khan
D) Mohammad Ali Bogra
What was one of the biggest challenges faced by early Pakistani leaders?
A) Lack of foreign policy
B) Weak economic foundations
C) Political stability
D) Complete unity among provinces
Which political party dominated early Pakistan but later fragmented?
A) Awami League
B) Pakistan Peoples Party
C) Pakistan Muslim League
D) Jamaat-e-Islami
The first constituent assembly of Pakistan was dissolved in which year?
A) 1952
B) 1954
C) 1956
D) 1958
Which event worsened political instability in Pakistan in 1954?
A) Appointment of Ayub Khan as President
B) Creation of the Supreme Court
C) Dissolution of the first constituent assembly
D) Implementation of the Green Revolution
Who was the first Chief Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan?
A) Yahya Khan
B) Iskander Mirza
C) Ayub Khan
D) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Which crisis led to growing political instability in early Pakistan?
A) Kashmir dispute
B) Constitutional deadlocks
C) Economic boom
D) Technological advancements
Which region of Pakistan opposed the One Unit Scheme the most?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Balochistan
D) East Pakistan
Why did frequent changes in government occur between 1947 and 1958?
A) Strong leadership
B) Political conflicts and dismissals
C) Military disengagement
D) Economic prosperity
Which Prime Minister of Pakistan resigned due to pressure in 1957?
A) Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
B) Mohammad Ali Bogra
C) Liaquat Ali Khan
D) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
What was the main reason for the failure of parliamentary democracy in early Pakistan?
A) Military interventions
B) Economic prosperity
C) Effective political leadership
D) Continuous elections
Which constitutional framework was abrogated in 1958?
A) Government of India Act 1935
B) 1956 Constitution
C) 1962 Constitution
D) 1973 Constitution
Which leader played a key role in dissolving Pakistan’s first constituent assembly?
A) Iskander Mirza
B) Ghulam Muhammad
C) Mohammad Ali Jinnah
D) Ayub Khan
Which act gave the Governor-General extensive powers in early Pakistan?
A) Legal Framework Order
B) Government of India Act 1935
C) Public Safety Act
D) Emergency Powers Act
Which country influenced Pakistan’s military and political decisions during the early years?
A) Soviet Union
B) United States
C) India
D) China
Which factor contributed to the growing influence of the military in early Pakistan?
A) Strong political parties
B) Inefficiency of civilian governments
C) Successful governance
D) Reduced defense spending
What was one major effect of political instability in early Pakistan?
A) Strengthening of democracy
B) Delayed economic progress
C) Increase in civil rights
D) Stable leadership
Who was the Prime Minister when Pakistan’s first constitution was adopted in 1956?
A) Liaquat Ali Khan
B) Mohammad Ali Bogra
C) Chaudhry Mohammad Ali
D) Feroz Khan Noon
