AJKPSC Test General Knowledge III (Pakistan Affairs) Syllabus

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1. 1

   Pakistan Movement and Independence

   3 topics

   • Ideology of Pakistan and Two-Nation Theory
   • The Pakistan Movement (1857-1947)
   • Partition and Early Challenges
2. 2

   Constitutional and Political History

   3 topics

   • Constitutions of 1956, 1962 and 1973
   • Civil and Military Governments
   • Separation of East Pakistan
3. 3

   Administration and Governance

   3 topics

   • Federal and Provincial Structure
   • Local Government System
   • Civil Service of Pakistan
4. 4

   Economy of Pakistan

   3 topics

   • Agriculture and Industry
   • Trade, Resources and Development
   • Economic Planning and Challenges
5. 5

   Society, Culture and Foreign Policy

   3 topics

   • Social and Cultural Matters
   • Languages and Religions
   • Foreign Policy Objectives
6. 6

   Geography of Pakistan

   3 topics

   • Physical Features and Climate
   • Rivers, Dams and Natural Resources
   • Provinces and Administrative Units

General Knowledge III (Pakistan Affairs) flashcards for AJKPSC Test

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1. What is the Two-Nation Theory, the ideological basis of Pakistan?

   The theory that Hindus and Muslims are two distinct nations with their own customs, religion, culture and way of life, and therefore Muslims needed a separate homeland. It was the ideological foundation for the demand for Pakistan.

2. Who is regarded as the father of the Two-Nation Theory, and which 1930 address gave it political form?

   Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is regarded as the originator of the Two-Nation concept. Allama Muhammad Iqbal gave it political form in his 1930 Allahabad Address, where he proposed a consolidated Muslim state in northwest India.

3. Who coined the name 'Pakistan' and when?

   Choudhry Rahmat Ali coined the name 'Pakistan' in 1933 in his pamphlet 'Now or Never,' formed from Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir, Sindh and Balochistan (with 'stan' from Balochistan).

4. What event in 1857 is considered the starting point of the modern struggle leading to Pakistan?

   The War of Independence (Indian Mutiny) of 1857, after which the Mughal Empire formally ended and direct British Crown rule began, marking the start of the political awakening of Indian Muslims.

5. When and where was the All-India Muslim League founded, and who was its first president?

   It was founded on 30 December 1906 in Dhaka. Its first president was Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III; Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk was a key founder.

6. What did the Lucknow Pact of 1916 achieve?

   It was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League in which Congress accepted the principle of separate electorates for Muslims, marking Hindu-Muslim cooperation.

7. What were Jinnah's Fourteen Points (1929)?

   A set of constitutional demands by Muhammad Ali Jinnah safeguarding Muslim rights, including a federal system, provincial autonomy, separate electorates, one-third Muslim representation in the central legislature, and protection of Muslim religion and culture.

8. What was the Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) and when was it passed?

   Passed on 23 March 1940 at the Muslim League's Lahore session, it demanded that areas where Muslims were in a majority be grouped into independent states with autonomous and sovereign constituent units. It was moved by A.K. Fazlul Haq.

9. What did the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 propose?

   It proposed a united India with a weak federal centre and three groups of provinces with autonomy, rejecting an outright partition. The League initially accepted it but later withdrew.

10. What was the 3 June Plan (Mountbatten Plan) of 1947?

    The plan announced on 3 June 1947 that provided for the partition of British India into India and Pakistan, including referendums in NWFP and Sylhet and the division of Punjab and Bengal.

11. Under which act was British India partitioned, and on what date did Pakistan gain independence?

    The Indian Independence Act 1947. Pakistan gained independence on 14 August 1947.

12. Who headed the Boundary Commission that demarcated the India-Pakistan border, and what was its award called?

    Sir Cyril Radcliffe headed it; the demarcation is known as the Radcliffe Award/Line, dividing Punjab and Bengal.

13. Who was Pakistan's first Governor-General and first Prime Minister?

    Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor-General; Liaquat Ali Khan was the first Prime Minister.

14. What was the Objectives Resolution (1949) and why is it important?

    Passed in March 1949 under Liaquat Ali Khan, it laid down the founding principles and objectives of Pakistan's future constitution, declaring sovereignty belongs to Allah and prescribing democracy, freedom and Islamic principles. It later became a substantive part of the Constitution.

15. Name three early challenges Pakistan faced immediately after independence in 1947.

    Mass migration and refugee resettlement amid communal violence; division of financial and military assets with India; the Kashmir dispute; lack of administrative machinery and a capital; and integration of princely states.

16. When was Pakistan's first Constitution promulgated and what kind of state did it declare Pakistan?

    The 1956 Constitution was promulgated on 23 March 1956, declaring Pakistan an Islamic Republic for the first time. Iskander Mirza became the first President.

17. What form of government and legislature did the 1962 Constitution establish?

    A presidential system with a strong President (Ayub Khan), a unicameral National Assembly, and indirect elections through the 'Basic Democracies' system of 80,000 electors.

18. What are the key features of the 1973 Constitution?

    It established a federal parliamentary system with a bicameral legislature (National Assembly and Senate), a President as ceremonial head, a Prime Minister as chief executive, and declared Islam the state religion. It was passed unanimously and enforced on 14 August 1973.

19. Which Prime Minister gave Pakistan the 1973 Constitution?

    Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who was Prime Minister when the Constitution was adopted on 12 April 1973 and enforced on 14 August 1973.

20. List the periods of military rule in Pakistan and the rulers who imposed them.

    Ayub Khan/Yahya Khan (1958-1971), Zia-ul-Haq (1977-1988), and Pervez Musharraf (1999-2008). Each came to power through a coup/martial law.

21. Who imposed the first martial law in Pakistan and when?

    President Iskander Mirza imposed the first martial law on 7 October 1958, and General Ayub Khan soon took over as Chief Martial Law Administrator, later becoming President.

22. What were the main causes of the separation of East Pakistan in 1971?

    Economic disparity between the two wings, political under-representation of the Bengali majority, the language issue, denial of power to the Awami League after its 1970 election victory, and the resulting military action and civil war.

23. What was the outcome of the 1970 general elections, and how did it relate to East Pakistan's separation?

    The Awami League (Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) won a majority based almost entirely on East Pakistan seats, while the PPP (Bhutto) dominated the West. Failure to transfer power to the Awami League triggered the crisis leading to the creation of Bangladesh.

24. What were Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Six Points?

    A demand for maximum provincial autonomy: a federal parliamentary structure; federal control limited to defence and foreign affairs; separate currencies/fiscal policy; provincial taxation powers; separate foreign exchange accounts; and a militia/paramilitary force for each wing.

25. When did East Pakistan become Bangladesh, and what agreement followed the 1971 war?

    Bangladesh came into being on 16 December 1971. The Simla Agreement (1972) between Bhutto and Indira Gandhi followed, leading to the return of prisoners of war and territory.

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