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CSS Paper Pakistan Affairs 1988 MCQs

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1

Which region decided by vote to join Pakistan on 13th July 1947?

a Sindh
b Sylhet
c Balochistan
d Punjab
Explanation

On 13th July 1947, a referendum in Sylhet, a Muslim-majority district in Assam, resulted in a vote to join Pakistan. This decision integrated Sylhet into East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), reflecting the Muslim League’s success in mobilizing regional support for the creation of Pakistan during the partition process.

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2

On 15th July 1947, where did the first special train carrying Pakistan Government officials leave from?

a Bombay
b New Delhi
c Calcutta
d Karachi
Explanation

On 15th July 1947, a special train carrying Pakistan Government officials departed from New Delhi to Karachi, marking the administrative transition as Pakistan prepared for independence. This move symbolized the logistical efforts to establish the new nation’s government.

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3

When did the Indian Independence Bill receive royal assent?

a 18th July 1945
b 18th July 1947
c 18th July 1949
d 18th July 1951
Explanation

The Indian Independence Bill received royal assent on 18th July 1947, formalizing the partition of British India into India and Pakistan. This legislation set 15th August 1947 as the date for independence, culminating years of political struggle.

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4

Which region decided by vote to join Pakistan on 20th July 1947?

a North-West Frontier Province (NWFP)
b Sindh
c Balochistan
d Punjab
Explanation

On 20th July 1947, a referendum in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) resulted in a vote to join Pakistan, despite opposition from the Congress-aligned Khudai Khidmatgar movement. This decision was crucial for consolidating Pakistan’s northwestern territories.

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5

When was the Pakistan Constituent Assembly formed?

a 25th July 1947
b 26th July 1947
c 27th July 1947
d 28th July 1947
Explanation

The Pakistan Constituent Assembly was formed on 26th July 1947, just weeks before independence. Tasked with drafting the constitution and serving as the interim legislature, it was led by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as its first president.

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6

When did the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan approve the design of Pakistan’s National Flag?

a 10th August 1947
b 11th August 1947
c 12th August 1947
d 13th August 1947
Explanation

On 11th August 1947, the Constituent Assembly approved the design of Pakistan’s National Flag, featuring a white stripe and a green field with a crescent and star. This act symbolized the new nation’s identity and unity on the eve of independence.

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7

When was Quaid-i-Azam sworn in as Governor-General by Chief Justice Abdul Rashid in Lahore?

a 14th August 1947
b 15th August 1947
c 16th August 1947
d 17th August 1947
Explanation

On 15th August 1947, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was sworn in as Pakistan’s first Governor-General by Chief Justice Mian Abdul Rashid in Lahore. This ceremony marked the formal establishment of Pakistan’s government post-independence.

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8

When did Pakistan become a member of the U.N. by a unanimous vote of the Security Council?

a 29th September 1947
b 30th September 1947
c 1st October 1947
d 2nd October 1947
Explanation

Pakistan was admitted to the United Nations on 30th September 1947 by a unanimous Security Council vote, despite Afghanistan’s initial opposition over the Durand Line. This membership affirmed Pakistan’s sovereignty on the global stage.

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9

When was the first working day of Pakistan Government Offices?

a 18th August 1947
b 19th August 1947
c 20th August 1947
d 21st August 1947
Explanation

The first working day of Pakistan’s government offices was 19th August 1947, marking the operational start of the new nation’s administrative machinery. This followed the establishment of key institutions in Karachi, the interim capital.

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10

When did the NWFP Government ban the Red Shirts Organization of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan?

a 15th September 1947
b 16th September 1947
c 17th September 1947
d 18th September 1947
Explanation

On 16th September 1947, the NWFP government banned the Red Shirts (Khudai Khidmatgar), a pro-Congress movement led by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, due to its opposition to Pakistan’s formation. The ban aimed to curb potential unrest in the province.

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11

When did Dir and Chitral States accede to Pakistan?

a 10th November 1947
b 11th November 1947
c 12th November 1947
d 13th November 1947
Explanation

On 11th November 1947, the princely states of Dir and Chitral acceded to Pakistan, consolidating its territorial boundaries. This accession was part of the broader integration of princely states into Pakistan following independence.

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12

When did India refer the Kashmir dispute to the United Nations?

a 30th December 1947
b 31st December 1947
c 1st January 1948
d 2nd January 1948
Explanation

On 31st December 1947, India referred the Kashmir dispute to the United Nations, accusing Pakistan of supporting tribal incursions. This marked the beginning of the UN’s involvement in the Kashmir conflict, which remains unresolved.

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13

When was General Sir Douglas Gracey appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army?

a 10th February 1948
b 11th February 1948
c 12th February 1948
d 13th February 1948
Explanation

General Sir Douglas Gracey was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army on 11th February 1948, succeeding British officers as the military transitioned to Pakistani leadership. His tenure included managing the early stages of the Kashmir conflict.

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14

When was Urdu declared the National Language of Pakistan?

a 24th February 1948
b 25th February 1948
c 26th February 1948
d 27th February 1948
Explanation

On 25th February 1948, the Constituent Assembly declared Urdu as Pakistan’s national language to unify the diverse linguistic regions. This decision sparked protests in East Pakistan, where Bengali speakers demanded equal recognition.

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15

When was Sir Abdur Rashid appointed the first Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Pakistan?

a 8th October 1948
b 9th October 1948
c 10th October 1948
d 11th October 1948
Explanation

Sir Abdur Rashid (Mian Abdul Rashid) was appointed the first Chief Justice of Pakistan’s Federal Court on 9th October 1948. His leadership was crucial in establishing judicial precedents in the formative years of Pakistan’s legal system.

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16

When was Maulvi Tamiz-ud-Din Khan elected as President (Speaker) of the Constituent Assembly?

a 13th December 1948
b 14th December 1948
c 15th December 1948
d 16th December 1948
Explanation

Maulvi Tamiz-ud-Din Khan was elected President (Speaker) of the Constituent Assembly on 14th December 1948. His tenure was significant, particularly for his later legal challenge against the assembly’s dissolution in 1954, a landmark case in Pakistan’s judicial history.

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17

Who was appointed Governor of Punjab on 2nd August 1949?

a Liaquat Ali Khan
b Iftikhar Hussain Mamdot
c Khawaja Nazimuddin
d Abdur Rab Nishtar
Explanation

Abdur Rab Nishtar was appointed Governor of Punjab on 2nd August 1949. A key Muslim League leader, his appointment aimed to stabilize provincial governance during Pakistan’s early years, leveraging his political experience.

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18

When did the Government of Pakistan recognize the Republic of Indonesia?

a 26th December 1949
b 27th December 1949
c 28th December 1949
d 29th December 1949
Explanation

Pakistan recognized the Republic of Indonesia on 27th December 1949, the day Indonesia gained independence from the Netherlands. This act strengthened Pakistan’s diplomatic ties with Muslim-majority nations in the post-colonial era.

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19

When did the Government of Pakistan recognize the People’s Republic of China?

a 3rd January 1950
b 4th January 1950
c 5th January 1950
d 6th January 1950
Explanation

Pakistan recognized the People’s Republic of China on 5th January 1950, shortly after its establishment in 1949. This early recognition laid the foundation for the strong bilateral relationship that developed, particularly after the 1963 boundary agreement.

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20

When did Peshawar University come into being?

a 17th May 1950
b 18th May 1950
c 19th May 1950
d 20th May 1950
Explanation

The University of Peshawar was established on 18th May 1950, becoming one of Pakistan’s earliest public universities. It played a vital role in advancing higher education and research in the North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa).

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