12 Questions
Who moved the Objectives Resolution in Pakistan?
Liaquat Ali Khan
When was the Objectives Resolution approved?
March 12, 1949
Which political party claimed to be the only representative party of Indian Muslims desiring a separate homeland?
All India Muslim League (AIML)
How many members were initially part of the Constituent Assembly in Pakistan?
69
What were the two major parties present in the Constituent Assembly?
Muslim League and Congress
What was the main function of the first Constituent Assembly in Pakistan?
To draft a constitution for Pakistan
What distinctive political philosophy was declared in the Resolution?
Sovereignty of God
What concept does the Resolution emphasize regarding the exercise of powers?
Working within the limits prescribed by God
What objection did Non-Muslims have regarding the 'Sovereignty of Allah'?
It was against the spirit of democracy
According to the Resolution, who will manage the affairs of Pakistan under universal democratic principles?
Representatives of the people
What did the Resolution pledge regarding the rights of minorities, backward, and depressed classes in Pakistan?
To promote equality and respect their rights
Why were Non-Muslims concerned about the resolution's emphasis on Shariah?
It was inadequate for modern times
Test your knowledge about the Objectives Resolution, the first constitutional document of Pakistan which set the foundation for constitutional developments. Learn about the principles and objectives it outlined for the legislators.
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