Yahya Khan’s Martial Law & 1970 Elections MCQs With Answer
Who imposed martial law in Pakistan in 1969?
A) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
B) Ayub Khan
C) Yahya Khan
D) Iskander Mirza
What was the primary reason for Yahya Khan’s martial law in 1969?
A) Economic prosperity
B) Political instability and protests
C) Foreign intervention
D) Successful elections
Which constitutional order did Yahya Khan issue in 1970 to legalize his rule?
A) Legal Framework Order (LFO)
B) Constitution of 1962
C) Emergency Powers Act
D) Presidential Ordinance
Under Yahya Khan’s rule, which system of government was abolished?
A) Presidential System
B) Parliamentary System
C) Basic Democracies System
D) Federal System
Which major political party won the majority in the 1970 elections?
A) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
B) Awami League
C) Muslim League
D) Jamaat-e-Islami
Who was the leader of the Awami League in the 1970 elections?
A) Yahya Khan
B) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
C) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
D) Liaquat Ali Khan
What was the main demand of the Awami League in the 1970 elections?
A) Unification of Pakistan with India
B) Provincial autonomy for East Pakistan
C) Expansion of military rule
D) Nationalization of industries
Which political party won the majority in West Pakistan in the 1970 elections?
A) Awami League
B) Muslim League
C) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
D) Jamaat-e-Islami
How many total seats were in the National Assembly during the 1970 elections?
A) 200
B) 272
C) 300
D) 313
How many seats did the Awami League win in the 1970 elections?
A) 81
B) 160
C) 180
D) 220
Which province of Pakistan was the main support base for the Awami League?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) East Pakistan
D) Balochistan
Who was the leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in the 1970 elections?
A) Ayub Khan
B) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
C) Yahya Khan
D) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Why did Yahya Khan refuse to transfer power after the 1970 elections?
A) He wanted to continue his rule
B) He feared the division of Pakistan
C) He claimed election fraud
D) He supported military dictatorship
Which major crisis followed the 1970 elections?
A) Economic boom
B) Separation of East Pakistan
C) Unification of Pakistan and India
D) Strengthening of military rule
Which movement in East Pakistan intensified after the 1970 elections?
A) Pakistan Nationalism Movement
B) Bangladesh Liberation Movement
C) Islamic Revival Movement
D) Socialist Revolution
What was the response of the Pakistani military to the political crisis after the 1970 elections?
A) Peaceful negotiations
B) Military crackdown in East Pakistan
C) Immediate transfer of power
D) Formation of a coalition government
Which country supported the independence of East Pakistan?
A) United States
B) Soviet Union
C) India
D) China
What was the result of the military action in East Pakistan?
A) Strengthened unity of Pakistan
B) Increased political stability
C) Civil war and foreign intervention
D) Economic growth
When did East Pakistan officially become Bangladesh?
A) 1970
B) 1971
C) 1972
D) 1973
What led to Yahya Khan’s resignation as President of Pakistan?
A) Economic progress
B) Military defeat in East Pakistan
C) Political stability
D) Support from the international community
Who succeeded Yahya Khan as the President of Pakistan?
A) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
B) Ayub Khan
C) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
D) General Tikka Khan
What was the main impact of the 1970 elections on Pakistan’s history?
A) Strengthening of democracy
B) Permanent military rule
C) Division of Pakistan and creation of Bangladesh
D) Economic prosperity
How did the 1970 elections affect the unity of Pakistan?
A) Strengthened national integration
B) Led to the separation of East Pakistan
C) Brought political harmony
D) Increased foreign investment
Which major war took place as a result of the East Pakistan crisis?
A) Indo-Pak War 1947
B) Indo-Pak War 1965
C) Indo-Pak War 1971
D) Kargil War 1999
Who played a key role in negotiating for East Pakistan’s independence?
A) Yahya Khan
B) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
C) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
D) General Ayub Khan
Which international organization attempted to mediate the East Pakistan crisis?
A) United Nations
B) NATO
C) SAARC
D) OIC
What was the primary objective of the Awami League’s Six-Point Movement?
A) Strengthening the central government
B) Autonomy for East Pakistan
C) Unification with India
D) Expansion of military rule
Which major foreign power recognized Bangladesh first?
A) United States
B) Soviet Union
C) India
D) China
How did Yahya Khan’s rule come to an end?
A) Assassination
B) Military coup
C) Resignation after defeat in East Pakistan
D) Popular elections