Liaquat Ali khan, Malik Ghulam Mohammad, and iskandar Mirza

Question 1

What significant resolution was passed in March 1949 under Liaquat Ali Khan’s leadership?

Answer 1

• The Objectives Resolution, which laid the foundation for the future constitution of Pakistan.

Question 2

What was the main objection of East Pakistan to the draft constitution of 1950?

Answer 2

• East Pakistan objected to having equal representation in parliament with West Pakistan despite its larger population, and it opposed Urdu as the only national language.

Question 3

What act did Liaquat Ali Khan introduce to curtail corruption?

Answer 3

The Public Representatives and Officers Disqualification Act (PRODA).

Question 4

What event foiled a military coup in March 1951?

Answer 4

• The Rawalpindi Conspiracy, where Major Akbar Khan and 14 other officers were arrested for plotting a coup

Question 5

When and where was Liaquat Ali Khan assassinated?

Answer 5

• In October 1951, while addressing a public rally in Rawalpindi.

Question 6

Who became the 3rd Governor General of Pakistan after Liaquat Ali Khan?

Answer 6

Malik Ghulam Muhammad in October 1951.

Question 7

What was the purpose of Malik Ghulam Muhammad’s 6-year economic development plan?

Answer 7

• It aimed to develop Pakistan’s industry, power, and transport sectors.

Question 8

What natural resource was discovered at Sui, Balochistan in 1952?

Answer 8

Natural gas.

Question 9

Why did Malik Ghulam Muhammad dismiss Khawaja Nazim-ud-Din in April 1953?

Answer 9

• He used the unrest caused by the anti-Qadiani movement as an excuse to dismiss Nazim-ud-Din.

Question 10

What was the significance of the balance of payments in 1952-53?

Answer 10

• Pakistan had a positive balance of payments due to the large demand for cotton and jute during the Korean War.

Question 11

What major political move did Malik Ghulam Muhammad make in September 1954?

Answer 11

• He dissolved the Constituent Assembly and re-appointed Muhammad Ali Bogra as Prime Minister with five non-assembly members as ministers.

Question 12

Who succeeded Malik Ghulam Muhammad as Governor General in August 1955?

Answer 12

Iskander Mirza

Question 13

What was the One Unit Scheme introduced by Iskander Mirza in 1955?

Answer 13

• It merged all provinces of West Pakistan into one province, creating East and West Pakistan as two equal provinces.

Question 14

What major milestone did Ch. M. Ali achieve in March 1956?

Answer 14

He drafted and implemented Pakistan’s first constitution, establishing a federal, parliamentary system.

Question 15

When was the 1956 Constitution abrogated, and by whom?

Answer 15

• It was abrogated in October 1958 by Iskander Mirza.

Question 16

What major development projects were completed during Iskander Mirza’s rule?

Answer 16

• Karachi airport was completed, the railways were modernized, and the telephone network was expanded.

Question 17

What led to the declaration of Martial Law on October 7, 1958?

Answer 17

• Iskander Mirza declared Martial Law and appointed General Ayub Khan as Chief Martial Law Administrator due to instability and frequent changes in the Prime Ministers.