Pakistan's Early Years: Liaquat Ali Khan's Contributions

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Who was the Pakistani leader who met Nehru to sign the Liaquat-Nehru Pact in 1950?

Liaquat Ali Khan (correct)

Khawaja Nazimuddin

Quaid-i-Azam

Saad Akbar

What was the purpose of the plebiscite held under the supervision of the UN?

To determine the future of a disputed region (correct)

To resolve the problem of religious minorities

To improve relations between India and Pakistan

To fill the vacuum created by the departure of the Father of the Nation

What was established in November 1949 during Liaquat Ali Khan's premiership?

A paper currency mill in Karachi

The National Bank of Pakistan (correct)

The United Nations

A new currency system

Who was appointed the first Chief Minister of the Province of East Bengal after Pakistan came into being?

Khawaja Nazimuddin Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the attempt to assassinate Liaquat Ali Khan?

The security forces immediately shot the assassin Signup and view all the answers

What title was officially given to Liaquat Ali Khan by the government after his assassination?

Shaheed-i-Millat Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of The Objectives Resolution in Pakistan's constitutional history?

It was a prelude to future constitutions. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Liaquat Ali Khan help in solving the riots and refugee problem?

Quaid-i-Azam. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the agreement between India and Pakistan in 1948?

A ceasefire in Kashmir. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Liaquat Ali Khan in the development of Pakistan's foreign policy?

He established the groundwork for Pakistan's foreign policy. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of March 12, 1949, in Pakistan's history?

The Objectives Resolution was passed by the Legislative Assembly. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the work done by the Basic Principle Committee during Liaquat Ali Khan's tenure?

The first report was drafted, and work began on the second report. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the second Governor General of Pakistan after the death of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah?

Nazimuddin Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind the dismissal of Khawaja Nazimuddin from his post?

The movement for Tahaffuz-i-Khatam-i-Nabuwat and the worsening food condition in Punjab Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Minister of Interior who took over the office of Governor General after Malik Ghulam Muhammad's retirement?

Major General Iskander Mirza Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the constitutional proposal presented by Muhammad Ali Bogra before the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan?

The Bogra Formula Signup and view all the answers

When was Muhammad Ali Bogra dismissed from his post as Prime Minister?

August 8, 1955 Signup and view all the answers

What international organizations did Pakistan join during the tenure of Muhammad Ali Bogra as Prime Minister?

S.E.A.T.O. and C.E.N.T.O. Signup and view all the answers

What was the total number of seats allocated to the Upper House in the proposed plan?

50 Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed as the Prime Minister on August 11, 1955?

Chaudhry Muhammad Ali Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the One Unit plan during Iskander Mirza's regime?

The merger of all provinces and princely states into one unit Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of Iskander Mirza's presidency?

1956-1958 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Prime Minister under Iskander Mirza's presidency?

Muhammad Ali Bogra Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of Chaudhry Muhammad Ali's premiership under Iskander Mirza's presidency?

He resigned and went back to the U.S.A. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the President of Pakistan who abrogated the Constitution and imposed Martial Law in 1958?

Iskander Mirza Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the struggle for power between Iskander Mirza and Ayub Khan?

Iskander Mirza was exiled to Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Objectives Resolution adopted in 1949?

It outlined the objectives of the Constituent Assembly Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan when the Objectives Resolution was adopted in 1949?

Liaquat Ali Khan Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of Malik Feroz Khan Noon's premiership?

Less than a year Signup and view all the answers

What led to the end of the Parliamentary Government in Pakistan?

The abrogation of the Constitution by Iskander Mirza Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pakistan's Early Years (1947-1958)

Pakistan gained independence on August 14, 1947, with Khawaja Nazimuddin as the first Chief Minister of East Bengal.

Liaquat Ali Khan's Contributions

Liaquat Ali Khan was appointed as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan due to his numerous contributions to the struggle for independence.
He helped Quaid-i-Azam in solving the riots and refugee problems and setting up an effective administrative system for the country.
He established the groundwork for Pakistan's foreign policy and took steps towards the formulation of the constitution.
He presented the Objectives Resolution, a prelude to future constitutions, in the Legislative Assembly on March 12, 1949.
The resolution was considered the "Magna Carta" in Pakistan's constitutional history.
Under his leadership, a team drafted the first report of the Basic Principle Committee and worked on the second report.

Post-Independence Challenges

India and Pakistan agreed to resolve the dispute of Kashmir in a peaceful manner through the efforts of the United Nations.
A ceasefire was affected in Kashmir in January 1948.
After Quaid-i-Azam's death, Nazimuddin was appointed as the second Governor General of Pakistan.

Changes in Government

Malik Ghulam Mohammad took the office of Governor General after Nazimuddin.
Muhammad Ali Bogra was appointed as the Prime Minister after the dismissal of Khawaja Nazimuddin.
Malik Ghulam Muhammad was forced to retire due to his failing health, and Iskander Mirza took over as the Governor General.
Iskander Mirza dismissed Muhammad Ali Bogra on August 8, 1955.
Chaudhry Muhammad Ali was appointed as the new Prime Minister on August 11, 1955, but resigned under unfavourable political circumstances on September 8, 1956.

Constitutional Developments

Muhammad Ali Bogra presented the Bogra Formula, a constitutional proposal, on October 7, 1953, which proposed a Bicameral Legislature with equal representation for all five provinces.
Chaudhry Muhammad Ali presented the 1956 Constitution during his tenure as Prime Minister.
Iskander Mirza was elected the first President of Pakistan under the 1956 Constitution.

Martial Law and the End of Parliamentary Government

President Iskander Mirza turned towards General Ayub Khan, the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, due to severe political instability and continuous replacing of premiership.
Iskander Mirza and Ayub Khan abrogated the Constitution on October 7, 1958, and declared Martial Law.
This brought an end to the term of Malik Feroz Khan Noon, which lasted for less than a year.
The Parliamentary Government came to an end in Pakistan, setting the stage for the recurrence of Martial Law again in the future.

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Assess your knowledge of Pakistan's early years, from 1947 to 1958, and the significant contributions of Liaquat Ali Khan, the country's first Prime Minister. Learn about his role in the struggle for independence and the challenges he faced in shaping the young nation. Test your understanding of this pivotal period in Pakistan's history.