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In which year was the Liaquat Nehru Pact between India and Pakistan signed?

  • 1955
  • 1951 (correct)
  • 1950
  • 1964

Which city of Pakistan held the OIC Conference in 1997?

  • Karachi
  • Lahore
  • Islamabad (correct)
  • Peshawar

Who was the First woman Governor of State Bank of Pakistan?

  • Dr Ashraf Abbasi
  • Dr Shamshad Akhter (correct)
  • Noor Jahan
  • Farzana Raja

Identify the largest cantonment of Pakistan.

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Which country assisted Pakistan in the construction of the Sandak Project?

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What is the term of office for the President according to the 1973 constitution?

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How many articles were there in the constitution of 1962?

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According to the 1973 constitution, who were declared non-Muslims?

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Who started the Faraizi Movement?

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On which date did Pakistan gain independence?

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Where is the biggest salt mine located in Pakistan?

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In which year did Allama Muhammad Iqbal deliver his famous Allahabad Address?

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Which is the national flower of Pakistan?

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Which community was in majority in the state of Kashmir at the time of Independence?

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What was the issued date of Pakistan’s first coin?

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Who reviewed the famous book 'The Indian Musalmans' in 1872?

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What year did Kashmiris start their freedom movement against Dogra rule?

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In which city was the Indian National Congress founded?

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Who was the Viceroy of India during the partition of Bengal?

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What is the total area of Punjab Province?

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Who was the second Prime Minister of Pakistan?

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Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan during the enforcement of the first constitution?

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What was the official language declared in the 1956 constitution?

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When was the first constitution of Pakistan enforced?

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What age was prescribed for the President in the 1956 constitution?

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Who abrogated the 1956 constitution?

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Which system of government was introduced by the 1962 constitution?

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When was the 1962 constitution abrogated?

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Who was the first President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan?

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Who elected the Prime Minister according to the 1973 constitution?

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After how many years did Pakistan get its first constitution?

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What document was firstly drafted to give pace to the constitution-making process?

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When did the Constituent Assembly pass the Objective Resolution?

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When was the Bogra Formula presented in the assembly by Mohammad Ali Bogra?

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What is the tenure of National and Provincial Assemblies in Pakistan?

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Which year was the first census held in Pakistan?

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What type of previous material can users access on Pakistanbix.com?

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Who was the leader of Muslims when they came to Sindh in 712 A.D.?

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What does SNGPL stand for?

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Which of the following subjects is NOT listed among the available PDF notes on Pakistanbix.com?

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What is the area between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab called?

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What is the founder of All India Muslim League Nawab Salimullah Khan's city of origin?

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Who is known for the poetry collection titled 'Shah jo Risalu'?

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What is the meaning of the Turkish word 'Urdu'?

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Flashcards

Who was the first President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan?

Liaquat Ali Khan was the first president of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan, responsible for drafting the initial national framework in 1947.

After how many years did Pakistan get its first constitution?

Pakistan adopted its first constitution seven years after its independence, in 1956.

What document was first drafted to give pace to constitution-making?

The Objective Resolution was the document that paved the way for constitution-making in Pakistan, outlining fundamental principles of the new nation.

When was the Objective Resolution passed?

The Objective Resolution, outlining Pakistan's political and social values, was passed on March 12th, 1949.

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What was the Bogra Formula?

The Bogra Formula, proposed in 1953, aimed to address disputes over the distribution of power between central and provincial governments in Pakistan.

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What is the "Mohammad Ali Bogra Formula"?

A constitutional formula proposed by Mohammad Ali Bogra in 1953 as a solution to the political crisis in Pakistan.

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Who abrogated the 1956 Constitution?

Ayub Khan, the then President of Pakistan, abrogated the 1956 Constitution and imposed Martial Law.

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What type of government system did the 1962 constitution establish?

The 1962 constitution introduced a Presidential system of government in Pakistan.

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What type of government system was introduced by the 1973 constitution?

The 1973 Constitution introduced a parliamentary system of government in Pakistan.

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Who elects the President according to the 1973 constitution?

The President is elected by the National Assembly, the Senate, and the Provincial Assemblies in Pakistan according to the 1973 constitution.

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Who elects the Prime Minister?

The Prime Minister is elected by the National Assembly in Pakistan according to the 1973 constitution.

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Which constitution first established a bicameral legislature?

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was the first to establish a bicameral legislature, consisting of the National Assembly and the Senate.

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What age is required to contest the National Assembly?

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan specified that a person must be at least 25 years old to contest elections to the National Assembly.

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First Quran translation in India

The Holy Quran was first translated into Persian in India.

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Fatima Jinnah's death year

Madr-e-Millat Fatima Jinnah, known as Pakistan's "Mother of the Nation", passed away in 1967.

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Ahmad Shah Pitras Bukhari's language of writing

Ahmad Shah Pitras Bukhari was a renowned writer in the Urdu language.

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Inaugurator of the State Bank of Pakistan

The State Bank of Pakistan was inaugurated by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

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Abdur Rub Nishtar's governorship

Sardar Abdur Rub Nishtar served as the Governor of Punjab province.

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Islamabad Capital Territory

The capital territory of Pakistan, encompassing the city of Islamabad.

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First Charter of Human Rights

The International Charter is considered the first charter of human rights.

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Members of Punjab Assembly

The Punjab Assembly has 297 members.

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Tenure of National and Provincial Assemblies

The National and Provincial Assemblies have a term of 5 years.

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Houses of Pakistan's Parliament

Pakistan's parliament, Majlis-e-Shura, has two Houses: the National Assembly and the Senate.

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Supreme Commander of Pakistan Armed Forces

The President of Pakistan is the Supreme Commander of the Pakistan Armed Forces.

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SNGPL

SNGPL stands for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited.

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Third Largest City in Pakistan

Faisalabad is the third largest city in Pakistan.

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When did India become independent?

India gained independence on 15th August 1947.

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When did Iqbal deliver his Allahabad Address?

Allama Muhammad Iqbal delivered his influential address at the All-India Muslim League session in Allahabad in 1930.

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What was the majority community in Kashmir at the time of partition?

At the time of India's partition in 1947, the majority community in the state of Kashmir was Muslim.

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Which state was attacked by India in 1948?

The state of Jammu and Kashmir was attacked by India on September 11, 1948.

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When did the Kashmiris start their movement against Dogra rule?

The Kashmiris started their freedom movement against the Dogra rule in 1930 before the partition of the sub-continent.

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Where was the INC founded?

The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 in Bombay (now Mumbai).

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Where was the All India Muslim League founded?

The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Who was the first president of the All India Muslim League?

The first president of the All India Muslim League was Sir Agha Khan.

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Senate Seats (1973 Constitution)

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan established a bicameral legislature, with the Senate having 100 seats.

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Presidential Term (1973 Constitution)

The President of Pakistan, according to the 1973 Constitution, serves a term of five years.

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Article 58(2b)

Article 58(2b) of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan grants the President the authority to dissolve the National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament.

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Articles in 1956 Constitution

The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan contained 234 articles.

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Articles in 1962 Constitution

The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan consisted of 225 articles.

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Articles in 1973 Constitution

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan comprises 234 articles.

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Non-Muslim Declaration (1973 Constitution)

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan declared the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community as a non-Muslim sect.

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Fatima Jinnah's Muslim League Membership

Fatima Jinnah, the sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, joined the All India Muslim League in 1947, the year of Pakistan's independence.

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Study Notes

Pakistan's online test preparation website

  • Website provides preparation for various entry tests, including CCS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC, BPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, AJKPSC, NTS, PTS, and Headmaster, Lecturer, SST exams
  • Users can access multiple-choice questions (MCQs), daily current affairs, vocabulary, online tests/quizzes, and past papers
  • Detailed PDF notes for all subjects, including general knowledge, Pakistan affairs, Islamic studies, English, everyday science, Urdu, mathematics, current affairs, pedagogy, biology, chemistry, physics, and more
  • Notes available for download in PDF format
  • Website also provides links to the corresponding subject pages on their website.

Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

  • First President: Liaquat Ali Khan
  • First Constitution: Enacted after 11 years
  • Drafting document: Objective Resolution to support constitution making
  • Objective Resolution passing date: 9th of June 1949
  • Bogra Formula: Presented in the Assembly in April 1953
  • Bogra's role: A Prime Minister
  • Bogra Formula alternative name: Constitutional Formula
  • First Constitution enforcement date: 23rd March 1956
  • First Prime Minister during enforcement: Mohammad Ali Bogra
  • President age in 1956 Constitution: Minimum age requirement for President not mentioned
  • Religion requirement in 1956 Constitution: President must be a Muslim
  • Official language declared in 1956 Constitution: Urdu

Constitutional changes in Pakistan

  • 1956 Constitution: Abrogated by Iskander Mirza and Martial law was proclaimed in 1958
  • Ayub Khan: Enforced a new constitution in 1962 with a Presidential system of government
  • 1962 Constitution abrogation: 29th March 1969
  • Chief Martial Law Administrator (CMLA) in 1969: Yahya Khan

Other relevant details

  • 1973 Constitution: Introduced a Parliamentary system of government
  • 1973 Constitution President election: Elected by the National Assembly
  • 1973 Constitution Prime Minister election: Elected by the National Assembly
  • 1973 Constitution bicameral Legislature: Introduced in this constitution
  • National Assembly voting age: 25 years old
  • Number of seats in Senate: 115
  • President's term: 5 years
  • 1956 Constitution Articles: 234 Articles
  • 1962 Constitution Articles: 225 Articles
  • 1973 Constitution Articles: 280 Articles
  • Fatima Jinnah joining All India Muslim League: 1939
  • Pakistan's National Flag preparation: Abdur-rehman Chughtai
  • Pakistan's first currency issue: June 3rd, 1948
  • Largest Salt Mine location: Mangora
  • Longest river: River Sindh
  • National Flower: Rose
  • National Bird: Chakor

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