The political instability in Pakistan from 1977 to 1988 began with which major event?
a) Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s execution
c) Martial law imposed by General Zia-ul-Haq
d) General Elections of 1985
Which political leader was overthrown in the military coup of 1977?
a) Nawaz Sharif
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
c) Benazir Bhutto
d) Ayub Khan
What was the reason given by General Zia-ul-Haq for imposing martial law in 1977?
a) Economic collapse
b) Election rigging and political unrest
c) External aggression
d) Religious conflict
Which political party was led by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto at the time of the 1977 coup?
a) Pakistan Muslim League
b) Jamaat-e-Islami
c) Pakistan Peoples Party
d) Awami National Party
Who became the President of Pakistan after the 1977 coup?
a) Ayub Khan
b) Yahya Khan
c) General Zia-ul-Haq
d) Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was executed in which year?
a) 1977
b) 1978
c) 1979
d) 1981
Which ordinance was introduced by General Zia-ul-Haq to implement Islamic laws?
a) Hudood Ordinance
b) Blasphemy Law
c) Shariah Act
d) Nizam-e-Mustafa Ordinance
Which war influenced Pakistan’s politics during Zia’s rule?
a) Iran-Iraq War
b) Indo-Pak Kargil War
c) Soviet-Afghan War
d) Gulf War
What was the key political strategy of Zia-ul-Haq’s government?
a) Democratic reforms
b) Islamization and suppression of political opposition
c) Strengthening judiciary
d) Industrialization
Which controversial amendment did Zia-ul-Haq introduce in the constitution?
a) 4th Amendment
b) 8th Amendment
c) 12th Amendment
d) 14th Amendment
Which political process was banned by Zia-ul-Haq in the 1980s?
a) Provincial governance
b) Political parties and democratic elections
c) Judiciary appointments
d) Media broadcasts
In which year did Zia-ul-Haq hold a controversial referendum to extend his rule?
a) 1978
b) 1980
c) 1984
d) 1987
Which Pakistani leader emerged as a strong opposition figure against Zia-ul-Haq in the 1980s?
a) Nawaz Sharif
b) Benazir Bhutto
c) Ghulam Ishaq Khan
d) Pervez Musharraf
Which intelligence agency played a key role in supporting the Afghan Mujahideen under Zia’s rule?
a) CIA
b) RAW
c) ISI
d) Mossad
Which system of governance was introduced under Zia-ul-Haq?
a) Party-based elections
b) Non-party-based elections
c) Presidential rule
d) Federal governance
Which law introduced during Zia’s era made blasphemy punishable by death?
a) Anti-Terrorism Act
b) Shariah Law
c) Blasphemy Law
d) Military Ordinance Act
When were the first general elections held under Zia-ul-Haq’s rule?
a) 1979
b) 1982
c) 1985
d) 1988
Who was appointed as Prime Minister after the 1985 elections?
a) Benazir Bhutto
b) Nawaz Sharif
c) Muhammad Khan Junejo
d) Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Which international event significantly impacted Pakistan’s policies during Zia’s rule?
a) Cuban Missile Crisis
b) Soviet-Afghan War
c) Gulf War
d) Iran-Iraq War
What was a major reason for political instability in Pakistan during 1977-1988?
a) Economic prosperity
b) Strong democratic institutions
c) Military rule and suppression of political opposition
d) Peace with India
Which political party led the opposition against Zia-ul-Haq?
a) Pakistan Muslim League
b) Pakistan Peoples Party
c) Jamaat-e-Islami
d) Awami National Party
What happened to Zia-ul-Haq in 1988?
a) He was assassinated
b) He resigned
c) He died in a plane crash
d) He was overthrown by a coup
Who became the President of Pakistan after Zia-ul-Haq’s death?
a) Benazir Bhutto
b) Nawaz Sharif
c) Ghulam Ishaq Khan
d) Muhammad Khan Junejo
What was the major effect of Zia’s rule on Pakistan’s governance?
a) Strengthening democracy
b) Increasing military influence in politics
c) Promotion of socialist policies
d) Improved judiciary system
Which country provided financial and military aid to Pakistan during Zia’s rule?
a) Soviet Union
b) USA
c) China
d) Iran
What was the major social impact of Zia-ul-Haq’s Islamization policies?
a) Increased religious extremism
b) Strengthened women’s rights
c) Reduced political violence
d) Improved economy
Which policy by Zia led to suppression of media freedom?
a) Press Control Act
b) Shariah Implementation
c) Martial Law Regulations
d) Censorship Laws
Which amendment in the constitution allowed Zia-ul-Haq to dismiss the Prime Minister?
a) 5th Amendment
b) 8th Amendment
c) 11th Amendment
d) 13th Amendment
The political instability in Pakistan from 1977 to 1988 began with which major event?
a) Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s execution
c) Martial law imposed by General Zia-ul-Haq
d) General Elections of 1985
Which political leader was overthrown in the military coup of 1977?
a) Nawaz Sharif
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
c) Benazir Bhutto
d) Ayub Khan
What was the reason given by General Zia-ul-Haq for imposing martial law in 1977?
a) Economic collapse
b) Election rigging and political unrest
c) External aggression
d) Religious conflict
Which political party was led by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto at the time of the 1977 coup?
a) Pakistan Muslim League
b) Jamaat-e-Islami
c) Pakistan Peoples Party
d) Awami National Party
Who became the President of Pakistan after the 1977 coup?
a) Ayub Khan
b) Yahya Khan
c) General Zia-ul-Haq
d) Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was executed in which year?
a) 1977
b) 1978
c) 1979
d) 1981
Which ordinance was introduced by General Zia-ul-Haq to implement Islamic laws?
a) Hudood Ordinance
b) Blasphemy Law
c) Shariah Act
d) Nizam-e-Mustafa Ordinance
Which war influenced Pakistan’s politics during Zia’s rule?
a) Iran-Iraq War
b) Indo-Pak Kargil War
c) Soviet-Afghan War
d) Gulf War
What was the key political strategy of Zia-ul-Haq’s government?
a) Democratic reforms
b) Islamization and suppression of political opposition
c) Strengthening judiciary
d) Industrialization
Which controversial amendment did Zia-ul-Haq introduce in the constitution?
a) 4th Amendment
b) 8th Amendment
c) 12th Amendment
d) 14th Amendment
Which political process was banned by Zia-ul-Haq in the 1980s?
a) Provincial governance
b) Political parties and democratic elections
c) Judiciary appointments
d) Media broadcasts
In which year did Zia-ul-Haq hold a controversial referendum to extend his rule?
a) 1978
b) 1980
c) 1984
d) 1987
Which Pakistani leader emerged as a strong opposition figure against Zia-ul-Haq in the 1980s?
a) Nawaz Sharif
b) Benazir Bhutto
c) Ghulam Ishaq Khan
d) Pervez Musharraf
Which intelligence agency played a key role in supporting the Afghan Mujahideen under Zia’s rule?
a) CIA
b) RAW
c) ISI
d) Mossad
Which system of governance was introduced under Zia-ul-Haq?
a) Party-based elections
b) Non-party-based elections
c) Presidential rule
d) Federal governance
Which law introduced during Zia’s era made blasphemy punishable by death?
a) Anti-Terrorism Act
b) Shariah Law
c) Blasphemy Law
d) Military Ordinance Act
When were the first general elections held under Zia-ul-Haq’s rule?
a) 1979
b) 1982
c) 1985
d) 1988
Who was appointed as Prime Minister after the 1985 elections?
a) Benazir Bhutto
b) Nawaz Sharif
c) Muhammad Khan Junejo
d) Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Which international event significantly impacted Pakistan’s policies during Zia’s rule?
a) Cuban Missile Crisis
b) Soviet-Afghan War
c) Gulf War
d) Iran-Iraq War
What was a major reason for political instability in Pakistan during 1977-1988?
a) Economic prosperity
b) Strong democratic institutions
c) Military rule and suppression of political opposition
d) Peace with India
Which political party led the opposition against Zia-ul-Haq?
a) Pakistan Muslim League
b) Pakistan Peoples Party
c) Jamaat-e-Islami
d) Awami National Party
What happened to Zia-ul-Haq in 1988?
a) He was assassinated
b) He resigned
c) He died in a plane crash
d) He was overthrown by a coup
Who became the President of Pakistan after Zia-ul-Haq’s death?
a) Benazir Bhutto
b) Nawaz Sharif
c) Ghulam Ishaq Khan
d) Muhammad Khan Junejo
What was the major effect of Zia’s rule on Pakistan’s governance?
a) Strengthening democracy
b) Increasing military influence in politics
c) Promotion of socialist policies
d) Improved judiciary system
Which country provided financial and military aid to Pakistan during Zia’s rule?
a) Soviet Union
b) USA
c) China
d) Iran
What was the major social impact of Zia-ul-Haq’s Islamization policies?
a) Increased religious extremism
b) Strengthened women’s rights
c) Reduced political violence
d) Improved economy
Which policy by Zia led to suppression of media freedom?
a) Press Control Act
b) Shariah Implementation
c) Martial Law Regulations
d) Censorship Laws
Which amendment in the constitution allowed Zia-ul-Haq to dismiss the Prime Minister?
a) 5th Amendment
b) 8th Amendment
c) 11th Amendment
d) 13th Amendment
