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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
Which pairing is correct for the "restored provinces" aspect of 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme?
A. restored provinces — Over-centralization
B. restored provinces — No
C. restored provinces — Parity
D. restored provinces — Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and Balochistan
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "restored provinces — Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and Balochistan". The western wing was reorganized into four provinces.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
Which pairing is correct for the "abolition" aspect of 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme?
A. abolition — 1971
B. abolition — 1955
C. abolition — 1968
D. abolition — 1970
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "abolition — 1970". General Yahya Khan dissolved One Unit through the Legal Framework Order-era reorganization in 1970.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
Which pairing is correct for the "opposition" aspect of 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme?
A. opposition — Federal balance between East and West Pakistan
B. opposition — Fear of domination and loss of provincial identity
C. opposition — Parity
D. opposition — Merger of western provinces and princely states into West Pakistan
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "opposition — Fear of domination and loss of provincial identity". Sindh, NWFP and Baloch political groups often viewed the merger as centralizing and Punjab-dominated.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
Which pairing is correct for the "earlier advocate" aspect of 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme?
A. earlier advocate — Farooq Leghari
B. earlier advocate — Nawaz Sharif
C. earlier advocate — Ghulam Muhammad
D. earlier advocate — Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "earlier advocate — Ghulam Muhammad". The scheme was advanced during Ghulam Muhammad's tenure and implemented after his departure.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
Which pairing is correct for the "supporting PM" aspect of 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme?
A. supporting PM — Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
B. supporting PM — Raza Rabbani
C. supporting PM — Ghulam Ishaq Khan
D. supporting PM — Ghulam Muhammad
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "supporting PM — Chaudhry Muhammad Ali". The scheme was implemented in 1955 during Chaudhry Muhammad Ali's premiership.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
Which pairing is correct for the "western capital" aspect of 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme?
A. western capital — Kartarpur Corridor
B. western capital — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
C. western capital — East Pakistan
D. western capital — Lahore
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "western capital — Lahore". Lahore served as the provincial capital of West Pakistan.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
Which pairing is correct for the "eastern unit" aspect of 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme?
A. eastern unit — Lahore
B. eastern unit — Karachi and Lahore regions
C. eastern unit — East Pakistan
D. eastern unit — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "eastern unit — East Pakistan". East Bengal was renamed East Pakistan while the western territories became West Pakistan.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
Which pairing is correct for the "parity goal" aspect of 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme?
A. parity goal — No
B. parity goal — Federal balance between East and West Pakistan
C. parity goal — Parity
D. parity goal — Merger of western provinces and princely states into West Pakistan
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "parity goal — Parity". It created one western unit to balance the single eastern province in federal representation.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
Which pairing is correct for the "purpose" aspect of 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme?
A. purpose — Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and Balochistan
B. purpose — Parity
C. purpose — Merger of western provinces and princely states into West Pakistan
D. purpose — Over-centralization
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "purpose — Merger of western provinces and princely states into West Pakistan". Punjab, Sindh, NWFP, Balochistan areas and princely states were consolidated into one province.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
Which pairing is correct for the "launch year" aspect of 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme?
A. launch year — 1953
B. launch year — 1970
C. launch year — 1955
D. launch year — 1956
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "launch year — 1955". The One Unit Scheme came into effect in October 1955.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
For 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme, which option correctly gives the "historical significance"?
A. Federal balance between East and West Pakistan
B. Merger of western provinces and princely states into West Pakistan
C. Fear of domination and loss of provincial identity
D. No
Correct Answer: A
Historical significance: Federal balance between East and West Pakistan. It was designed to manage population and representation asymmetry within the federation.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
For 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme, which option correctly gives the "Balochistan effect"?
A. Over-centralization
B. Federal balance between East and West Pakistan
C. No
D. Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and Balochistan
Correct Answer: C
Balochistan effect: No. Baloch areas were incorporated into West Pakistan; Balochistan became a province in 1970.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
For 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme, which option correctly gives the "administrative criticism"?
A. Over-centralization
B. Federal balance between East and West Pakistan
C. No
D. Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and Balochistan
Correct Answer: A
Administrative criticism: Over-centralization. The scheme centralized administration over diverse regions.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
For 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme, which option correctly gives the "representation effect"?
A. Awami League
B. Federal legislature
C. Second Constituent Assembly
D. National Security Council
Correct Answer: B
Representation effect: Federal legislature. Parity was a central feature of federal representation debates.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
For 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme, which option correctly gives the "constitution link"?
A. Nineteenth Amendment
B. Eighth Amendment
C. Constitution of 1956
D. Twenty-first Amendment
Correct Answer: C
Constitution link: Constitution of 1956. The 1956 Constitution recognized East Pakistan and West Pakistan as the two major units.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
For 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme, which option correctly gives the "restored provinces"?
A. Federal balance between East and West Pakistan
B. Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and Balochistan
C. No
D. Fear of domination and loss of provincial identity
Correct Answer: B
Restored provinces: Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and Balochistan. The western wing was reorganized into four provinces.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
For 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme, which option correctly gives the "abolition"?
A. 1970
B. 1955
C. 1969
D. 1960
Correct Answer: A
Abolition: 1970. General Yahya Khan dissolved One Unit through the Legal Framework Order-era reorganization in 1970.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
For 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme, which option correctly gives the "opposition"?
A. Fear of domination and loss of provincial identity
B. Punjab, Sindh, NWFP and Balochistan
C. Merger of western provinces and princely states into West Pakistan
D. No
Correct Answer: A
Opposition: Fear of domination and loss of provincial identity. Sindh, NWFP and Baloch political groups often viewed the merger as centralizing and Punjab-dominated.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
For 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme, which option correctly gives the "earlier advocate"?
A. Asif Ali Zardari
B. Ghulam Muhammad
C. Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
D. Muhammad Khan Junejo
Correct Answer: B
Earlier advocate: Ghulam Muhammad. The scheme was advanced during Ghulam Muhammad's tenure and implemented after his departure.
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1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme
For 1955 - Federalism - One Unit Scheme, which option correctly gives the "supporting PM"?
A. President Ayub Khan
B. Ghulam Muhammad
C. Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
D. General Zia-ul-Haq
Correct Answer: C
Supporting pm: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali. The scheme was implemented in 1955 during Chaudhry Muhammad Ali's premiership.