Pakistan's First Years (1947-1971): 20 Key MCQs for NTS, CSS, PMS, KPPSC, PPSC, ETEA, SPSC, BPSC and FPSC

The journey of Pakistan after its creation is a story of challenges, achievements, and significant political changes. For any competitive exam, the period from 1947 to 1971 is a goldmine of questions. From the first cabinet to the tragic separation of East Pakistan, this era shaped the country we know today.

We have gathered 20 frequently asked MCQs covering this critical period. These questions are designed to align with the pattern of NTS, CSS, PMS, KPPSC, PPSC, ETEA, SPSC, BPSC, FPSC, and other provincial exams.

1. Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

• Liaquat Ali Khan
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• Khawaja Nazimuddin
• Ghulam Muhammad

Answer: Muhammad Ali Jinnah

2. The Objectives Resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on:

• March 12, 1949
• August 14, 1947
• October 16, 1951
• March 23, 1956

Answer: March 12, 1949

3. Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy
• Liaquat Ali Khan
• Khawaja Nazimuddin

Answer: Liaquat Ali Khan

4. The State Bank of Pakistan was inaugurated by Quaid-e-Azam in which year?

• 1947
• 1948
• 1949
• 1950

Answer: 1948

5. Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated in which city?

• Karachi
• Lahore
• Rawalpindi
• Dhaka

Answer: Rawalpindi

6. The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced on which date?

• August 14, 1947
• March 23, 1956
• October 27, 1958
• March 12, 1949

Answer: March 23, 1956

7. Under the 1956 Constitution, what was the official name of the country?

• Republic of Pakistan
• Islamic Republic of Pakistan
• Dominion of Pakistan
• People's Republic of Pakistan

Answer: Islamic Republic of Pakistan

8. Who imposed the first martial law in Pakistan in October 1958?

• General Ayub Khan
• Iskander Mirza
• General Yahya Khan
• Ghulam Muhammad

Answer: Iskander Mirza (He abrogated the constitution, and Ayub Khan enforced the martial law).

9. The "One Unit" scheme, merging all West Pakistan provinces into one, was established in:

• 1953
• 1954
• 1955
• 1956

Answer: 1955

10. General Ayub Khan introduced which system of democracy?

• Parliamentary Democracy
• Presidential Democracy
• Controlled Democracy
• Basic Democracy

Answer: Basic Democracy

11. The capital of Pakistan was shifted from Karachi to Islamabad during the era of:

• Liaquat Ali Khan
• Ayub Khan
• Yahya Khan
• Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

Answer: Ayub Khan

12. The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between Pakistan and India in which year?

• 1958
• 1960
• 1962
• 1965

Answer: 1960

13. The second constitution of Pakistan was promulgated by Ayub Khan in:

• 1958
• 1960
• 1962
• 1965

Answer: 1962

14. The Tashkent Declaration was signed between Pakistan and India after which war?

• 1948 War
• 1965 War
• 1971 War
• Kargil War

Answer: 1965 War

15. Who was the President of Pakistan during the 1965 war?

• Iskander Mirza
• Ayub Khan
• Yahya Khan
• Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

Answer: Ayub Khan

16. The "Six Points" formula was presented by which political leader?

• Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
• Maulana Bhashani
• Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
• Ayub Khan

Answer: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

17. General Yahya Khan dissolved the "One Unit" in which year?

• 1968
• 1969
• 1970
• 1971

Answer: 1970

18. The Legal Framework Order (LFO) for the 1970 elections was issued by?

• Ayub Khan
• Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
• Yahya Khan
• Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Answer: Yahya Khan

19. In the 1970 general elections, which party won the majority of seats in East Pakistan?

• Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
• Awami League (AL)
• National Awami Party (NAP)
• Muslim League (Qayyum)

Answer: Awami League (AL)

20. The separation of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) occurred on:

• March 26, 1971
• August 14, 1971
• December 3, 1971
• December 16, 1971

Answer: December 16, 1971