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1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "legal theory" aspect of 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan?
A. legal theory — Hans Kelsen
B. legal theory — General Ayub Khan
C. legal theory — Ayub Khan
D. legal theory — Iskander Mirza
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "legal theory — Hans Kelsen". Chief Justice Munir relied on Kelsen's theory of legal revolution.
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Which pairing is correct for the "judicial case" aspect of 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan?
A. judicial case — Legal Framework Order 1970
B. judicial case — State v Dosso
C. judicial case — Constitution of 1962
D. judicial case — Constitution of 1956
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "judicial case — State v Dosso". The Dosso case applied Hans Kelsen's theory of revolutionary legality.
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Which pairing is correct for the "Ayub presidency" aspect of 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan?
A. Ayub presidency — General Ayub Khan
B. Ayub presidency — Iskander Mirza
C. Ayub presidency — Hans Kelsen
D. Ayub presidency — Ayub Khan
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "Ayub presidency — Ayub Khan". Ayub became President as well as the dominant military ruler.
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Which pairing is correct for the "Mirza exile" aspect of 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan?
A. Mirza exile — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
B. Mirza exile — Exile in Britain
C. Mirza exile — Shaheed Minar
D. Mirza exile — East Pakistan
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "Mirza exile — Exile in Britain". Mirza was forced into exile and spent the rest of his life in London.
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1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "Mirza removal" aspect of 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan?
A. Mirza removal — About three weeks
B. Mirza removal — 5 to 16 years
C. Mirza removal — 2.55%
D. Mirza removal — Nine
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "Mirza removal — About three weeks". Ayub forced Mirza out on 27 October 1958.
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Which pairing is correct for the "political parties" aspect of 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan?
A. political parties — Parliamentary government
B. political parties — Political activity was restricted
C. political parties — It began prolonged direct military rule
D. political parties — Political instability and weak governance
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "political parties — Political activity was restricted". Martial law suspended normal party politics and constitutional government.
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1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "assemblies" aspect of 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan?
A. assemblies — Panama Papers
B. assemblies — They were dissolved
C. assemblies — Abolition of One Unit
D. assemblies — U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "assemblies — They were dissolved". The martial-law proclamation dissolved legislatures and dismissed governments.
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Which pairing is correct for the "constitution abrogated" aspect of 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan?
A. constitution abrogated — Constitution of 1956
B. constitution abrogated — State v Dosso
C. constitution abrogated — Constitution of 1962
D. constitution abrogated — Seventh NFC Award
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "constitution abrogated — Constitution of 1956". The 1956 Constitution was abrogated on 7 October 1958.
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Which pairing is correct for the "proclaimer" aspect of 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan?
A. proclaimer — Hans Kelsen
B. proclaimer — Ayub Khan
C. proclaimer — General Ayub Khan
D. proclaimer — Iskander Mirza
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "proclaimer — Iskander Mirza". President Iskander Mirza declared martial law and dissolved political institutions.
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1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan
Which pairing is correct for the "date" aspect of 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan?
A. date — 7 October 1958
B. date — 7 October 1957
C. date — 7 October 1959
D. date — 7 November 1958
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "date — 7 October 1958". President Iskander Mirza abrogated the Constitution and proclaimed martial law on 7 October 1958.
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For 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "end of parliamentary phase"?
A. It began prolonged direct military rule
B. Political activity was restricted
C. Political instability and weak governance
D. Parliamentary government
Correct Answer: D
End of parliamentary phase: Parliamentary government. The parliamentary constitutional order was terminated.
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For 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "historical significance"?
A. It began prolonged direct military rule
B. Political activity was restricted
C. Parliamentary government
D. Political instability and weak governance
Correct Answer: A
Historical significance: It began prolonged direct military rule. It established the first precedent for nationwide military government in Pakistan.
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For 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "political cause"?
A. Political instability and weak governance
B. It began prolonged direct military rule
C. Parliamentary government
D. Political activity was restricted
Correct Answer: A
Political cause: Political instability and weak governance. The regime blamed instability, corruption and political disorder for the takeover.
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For 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "regime outcome"?
A. Constitution of 1956
B. State v Dosso
C. Constitution of 1962
D. Eighteenth Amendment
Correct Answer: C
Regime outcome: Constitution of 1962. Ayub introduced a presidential Constitution in 1962.
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For 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "legal theory"?
A. Hans Kelsen
B. General Ayub Khan
C. Ayub Khan
D. Iskander Mirza
Correct Answer: A
Legal theory: Hans Kelsen. Chief Justice Munir relied on Kelsen's theory of legal revolution.
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For 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "judicial case"?
A. Twenty-fourth Amendment
B. State v Dosso
C. Constitution of 1956
D. Constitution of 1962
Correct Answer: B
Judicial case: State v Dosso. The Dosso case applied Hans Kelsen's theory of revolutionary legality.
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For 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "Ayub presidency"?
A. Iskander Mirza
B. Hans Kelsen
C. General Ayub Khan
D. Ayub Khan
Correct Answer: D
Ayub presidency: Ayub Khan. Ayub became President as well as the dominant military ruler.
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For 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "Mirza exile"?
A. Kartarpur Corridor
B. Dhaka
C. Exile in Britain
D. Lahore
Correct Answer: C
Mirza exile: Exile in Britain. Mirza was forced into exile and spent the rest of his life in London.
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For 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "Mirza removal"?
A. Nine
B. About three weeks
C. US$7 billion
D. 2.55%
Correct Answer: B
Mirza removal: About three weeks. Ayub forced Mirza out on 27 October 1958.
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1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan
For 1958 - Political History - First Martial Law in Pakistan, which option correctly gives the "political parties"?
A. Political instability and weak governance
B. Political activity was restricted
C. Parliamentary government
D. It began prolonged direct military rule
Correct Answer: B
Political parties: Political activity was restricted. Martial law suspended normal party politics and constitutional government.