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41
Who was the shortest-serving President in Pakistan's history (excluding acting presidents)?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto served as President for approximately 1 year and 8 months (Dec 1971 to Aug 1973) before moving to the office of Prime Minister. Yahya Khan served for about 2 years and 9 months.
42
Which President of Pakistan holds the record for the most frequent use of the power to issue 'Ordinances'?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
During his term (2018–2024), President Arif Alvi issued a high number of ordinances, often bypassing the traditional legislative process in Parliament due to the political deadlock between the government and opposition.
43
Which article of the Constitution protects the President from any criminal proceedings during his term in office?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Article 248 provides immunity to the President (and Governors) such that no criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against them in any court during their term of office.
44
Which President was the head of state when the 'Simla Agreement' was signed in 1972?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, as President of Pakistan, signed the Simla Agreement with Indian PM Indira Gandhi in July 1972 to settle the aftermath of the 1971 war and release Pakistani POWs.
45
The 1962 Constitution's Presidential election was based on the concept of:
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Ayub Khan's system involved 'Basic Democrats' (local councilors) who acted as the electoral college for the President. In 1965, 80,000 Basic Democrats elected Ayub Khan over Fatima Jinnah.
46
Who was the President of Pakistan during the 'Lawyers' Movement' of 2007?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
General Pervez Musharraf was the President when the suspension of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry triggered the nationwide Lawyers' Movement, which eventually contributed to his downfall.
47
Which President of Pakistan was the first to belong to the 'Baloch' ethnicity?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Sardar Farooq Leghari belonged to the Leghari tribe, a prominent Baloch tribe settled in Southern Punjab (Dera Ghazi Khan). He was the first President from this ethnic background.
48
In the 1973 Constitution, the President must be a 'Muslim.' This requirement was:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The requirement for the Head of State (President) to be a Muslim has been a consistent feature of all three of Pakistan's constitutions (1956, 1962, and 1973), reflecting the 'Islamic Republic' status of the country.
49
Who was the first President of Pakistan to be born in the city of Karachi?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Dr. Arif Alvi was born in Karachi in 1949. While many others lived in Karachi, Alvi was the first president whose birthplace was the port city.
50
Who is the current President of Pakistan as of late 2024?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Asif Ali Zardari was elected as the 14th President of Pakistan on March 9, 2024, succeeding Dr. Arif Alvi. This is his second non-consecutive term in office.
