The One Unit Scheme aimed to unify Pakistan’s provinces for administrative purposes. This MCQ set covers the political rationale, implementation, and eventual dissolution of the scheme. Understand the One Unit Scheme and its impact on Pakistan’s political structure.
In which year was the One Unit Scheme implemented in Pakistan?
a) 1954
b) 1955
c) 1956
d) 1957
Which of the following provinces were merged under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan
b) Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
c) Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan
d) Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and East Bengal
Who was the Governor-General of Pakistan when the One Unit Scheme was implemented?
a) Khawaja Nazimuddin
b) Iskander Mirza
c) Muhammad Ali Bogra
d) Malik Ghulam Muhammad
What was the primary objective of the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Administrative efficiency
b) National integration
c) Economic development
d) Political stability
Which of the following provinces was not part of the One Unit Scheme?
a) East Bengal
b) West Punjab
c) West Pakistan
d) None of the above
Who was the first Chief Martial Law Administrator (CMLA) of the One Unit in Pakistan?
a) Ayub Khan
b) Iskander Mirza
c) Muhammad Ali Bogra
d) Malik Feroz Khan Noon
Which of the following factors contributed to the dissolution of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Administrative complexities
b) Political dissent
c) Economic disparities
d) All of the above
What was the term used to refer to the administrative unit created under the One Unit Scheme?
a) West Pakistan
b) United Pakistan
c) Single Province
d) Unified Region
Which of the following leaders strongly opposed the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
b) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
c) Liaquat Ali Khan
d) Maulana Bhashani
Which of the following political parties supported the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Awami League
b) All India Muslim League
c) Pakistan People’s Party
d) Muslim League
What was the term used to refer to the assembly created under the One Unit Scheme to represent the provinces?
a) West Pakistan Assembly
b) Provincial Assembly
c) United Assembly
d) One Unit Assembly
Which of the following provinces was the largest in terms of population under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Balochistan
Which of the following factors led to the eventual abolition of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Rise of regional nationalism
b) Demand for provincial autonomy
c) Political movements
d) All of the above
Which of the following political leaders played a significant role in the establishment of the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
b) Liaquat Ali Khan
c) Iskander Mirza
d) Khawaja Nazimuddin
What was the term used to refer to the head of the administration in the province under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Chief Secretary
d) Commissioner
Which of the following provinces experienced political marginalization as a result of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Sindh
b) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
c) Balochistan
d) All of the above
What was the term used to refer to the official language used in the administration of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Urdu
b) English
c) Bengali
d) Sindhi
Which of the following provinces had the least representation in the administrative setup under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Balochistan
b) Sindh
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Punjab
Which of the following regions did not have significant representation in the decision-making process under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Tribal areas
b) Rural areas
c) Urban areas
d) All of the above
Which of the following leaders advocated for the decentralization of power and the abolition of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
b) Ayub Khan
c) Muhammad Ali Bogra
d) Feroz Khan Noon
What was the term used to refer to the regional administrative divisions created under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Divisions
b) Districts
c) Zones
d) Regions
Which of the following political parties emerged as a strong advocate for the rights of smaller provinces during the One Unit Scheme?
a) Awami League
b) National Awami Party
c) Pakistan People’s Party
d) All of the above
Which of the following provinces experienced a significant reduction in its representation in the civil bureaucracy as a result of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Sindh
b) Punjab
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Balochistan
Which of the following regions faced increased centralization of power under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Urban centers
b) Tribal areas
c) Rural communities
d) All of the above
Which of the following constitutional amendments led to the abolishment of the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) 8th Amendment
b) 10th Amendment
c) 13th Amendment
d) 17th Amendment
What was the term used to refer to the central executive authority established under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Central Board
b) Executive Committee
c) Central Council
d) Central Board of Revenue
Which of the following factors contributed to the unpopularity of the One Unit Scheme among the masses?
a) Cultural disparities
b) Linguistic differences
c) Ethnic tensions
d) All of the above
Which of the following leaders advocated for the decentralization of power and the empowerment of the provinces during the One Unit Scheme?
a) Ayub Khan
b) Iskander Mirza
c) Malik Feroz Khan Noon
d) Muhammad Ali Bogra
What was the term used to refer to the legislative assembly created under the One Unit Scheme to represent the administrative divisions?
a) National Assembly
b) Provincial Assembly
c) United Assembly
d) One Unit Assembly
Which of the following regions did not experience significant representation in the decision-making process under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Urban centers
b) Rural areas
c) Tribal areas
d) All of the above
Which of the following provinces experienced a significant reduction in its representation in the legislative assembly as a result of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
b) Balochistan
c) Sindh
d) Punjab
What was the term used to refer to the regional administrative authorities appointed under the One Unit Scheme to oversee the divisions?
a) Commissioners
b) Governors
c) Mayors
d) Chairpersons
Which of the following leaders advocated for the establishment of the One Unit Scheme to ensure the political stability of Pakistan?
a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
b) Ayub Khan
c) Iskander Mirza
d) Malik Feroz Khan Noon
What was the term used to refer to the administrative division created under the One Unit Scheme to represent the regions?
a) Divisions
b) Districts
c) Zones
d) Regions
Which of the following political parties emerged as a strong advocate for the empowerment of the central government during the One Unit Scheme?
a) Muslim League
b) Awami League
c) National Awami Party
d) All of the above
Which of the following provinces experienced increased representation in the civil bureaucracy as a result of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Balochistan
b) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
c) Sindh
d) Punjab
Which of the following regions faced increased decentralization of power under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Urban centers
b) Tribal areas
c) Rural communities
d) All of the above
What was the term used to refer to the regional executive authority established under the One Unit Scheme to oversee the provinces?
a) Regional Board
b) Executive Committee
c) Regional Council
d) Regional Board of Revenue
Which of the following factors contributed to the unpopularity of the One Unit Scheme among the political leaders?
a) Political suppression
b) Autocratic rule
c) Centralized governance
d) All of the above
Which of the following provinces experienced increased representation in the legislative assembly as a result of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Balochistan
b) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
c) Sindh
d) Punjab
In which year was the One Unit Scheme implemented in Pakistan?
a) 1953
b) 1954
c) 1955
d) 1956
Who was the first Governor-General of the One Unit in West Pakistan?
a) Sikandar Mirza
b) Ghulam Muhammad
c) Iskander Mirza
d) Muhammad Ali Bogra
Which of the following provinces were merged to form West Pakistan under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan
b) Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
c) Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan
d) Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
What was the primary objective of the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Economic development
b) Administrative efficiency
c) Political integration
d) Social welfare
Who was the Chief Martial Law Administrator when the One Unit Scheme was abolished?
a) Ayub Khan
b) Yahya Khan
c) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
d) Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
Which of the following provinces maintained its separate identity despite the implementation of the One Unit Scheme?
a) East Bengal
b) Punjab
c) Sindh
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
What was the primary reason for the introduction of the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Economic disparities among provinces
b) Political unrest in the provinces
c) Administrative inefficiencies
d) Military control over the regions
Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan when the One Unit Scheme was first proposed?
a) Liaquat Ali Khan
b) Khawaja Nazimuddin
c) Muhammad Ali Bogra
d) Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
Which of the following provinces played a significant role in opposing the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Balochistan
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
What was the term used to refer to the legislative assembly established under the One Unit Scheme in West Pakistan?
a) Provincial Assembly
b) West Pakistan Assembly
c) National Assembly
d) One Unit Assembly
What was the term used to refer to the legislative assembly established under the One Unit Scheme in East Pakistan?
a) Provincial Assembly
b) East Pakistan Assembly
c) National Assembly
d) One Unit Assembly
What was the term used to refer to the combined legislative assembly of West Pakistan and East Pakistan under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Combined Assembly
b) United Assembly
c) National Assembly
d) One Unit Assembly
What was the term used to refer to the head of the administration under the One Unit Scheme in West Pakistan?
a) Governor-General
b) Chief Minister
c) President
d) Chief Martial Law Administrator
What was the term used to refer to the head of the administration under the One Unit Scheme in East Pakistan?
a) Governor-General
b) Chief Minister
c) President
d) Chief Martial Law Administrator
Who was the first Chief Minister of West Pakistan under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Abdul Sattar Pirzada
b) Mushtaq Ahmed Gurmani
c) Mumtaz Daultana
d) Bahawal Bakhsh Khan
Who was the first Chief Minister of East Pakistan under the One Unit Scheme?
a) A. K. Fazlul Huq
b) Nurul Amin
c) Ataur Rahman Khan
d) Khwaja Nazimuddin
What was the term used to refer to the administrative units created within West Pakistan under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Divisions
b) Districts
c) Provinces
d) Territories
What was the term used to refer to the administrative units created within East Pakistan under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Divisions
b) Districts
c) Provinces
d) Territories
What was the term used to refer to the local government bodies established under the One Unit Scheme in West Pakistan?
a) Municipal Committees
b) Zila Councils
c) Union Councils
d) District Councils
What was the term used to refer to the local government bodies established under the One Unit Scheme in East Pakistan?
a) Municipal Committees
b) Zila Councils
c) Union Councils
d) District Councils
Which of the following political parties vehemently opposed the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Pakistan Muslim League
b) Awami League
c) Pakistan People’s Party
d) Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam
Who was the first President of Pakistan to abolish the One Unit Scheme?
a) Ayub Khan
b) Yahya Khan
c) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
d) Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
What was the term used to refer to the system of governance introduced under the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Federalism
b) Unitary System
c) Parliamentary System
d) Presidential System
What was the term used to refer to the official language adopted under the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Urdu
b) Bengali
c) Punjabi
d) English
Who was the Governor-General of Pakistan when the One Unit Scheme was proposed?
a) Iskander Mirza
b) Ghulam Muhammad
c) Muhammad Ali Bogra
d) Ayub Khan
What was the term used to refer to the judicial system introduced under the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Common Law
b) Civil Law
c) Sharia Law
d) Martial Law
Which of the following political figures played a crucial role in the formulation and implementation of the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
b) Abdul Sattar Pirzada
c) Muhammad Ali Bogra
d) Malik Firoz Khan Noon
Which of the following provinces saw significant opposition from its political leaders against the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Sindh
b) Punjab
c) Balochistan
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Which of the following factors contributed to the eventual abolishment of the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Regional disparities
b) Political unrest
c) Ethnic tensions
d) All of the above
Who was the Chief Martial Law Administrator when the One Unit Scheme was initially implemented in Pakistan?
a) Ayub Khan
b) Yahya Khan
c) Iskander Mirza
d) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Which of the following provinces in Pakistan saw the least resistance to the implementation of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Balochistan
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
What was the term used to refer to the official emblem adopted under the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Crescent and Star
b) Lion and Sun
c) Green and White
d) Crescent and Sword
Which of the following provinces in Pakistan saw the most significant benefits from the implementation of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Sindh
b) Punjab
c) Balochistan
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Which of the following regions in Pakistan saw the least integration into the administrative framework of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Urban Areas
b) Rural Areas
c) Tribal Areas
d) Industrial Areas
Which of the following political leaders played a key role in advocating for the rights of smaller provinces under the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Khawaja Nazimuddin
b) Ghulam Muhammad
c) A. K. Fazlul Huq
d) Agha Abdul Karim
What was the term used to refer to the process of decentralization initiated after the abolishment of the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Devolution of Power
b) Decentralization Movement
c) Provincial Autonomy
d) Regional Governance
Which of the following political parties in Pakistan supported the idea of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Pakistan Muslim League
b) Awami League
c) Pakistan People’s Party
d) Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam
Which of the following provinces in Pakistan saw the most resistance to the implementation of the One Unit Scheme?
a) Sindh
b) Punjab
c) Balochistan
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Which of the following economic sectors in Pakistan saw significant centralization under the One Unit Scheme?
a) Agriculture
b) Manufacturing
c) Services
d) Tourism
What was the term used to refer to the local governance system introduced under the One Unit Scheme in Pakistan?
a) Union Councils
b) Zila Councils
c) Municipal Committees
d) District Councils
