CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Within 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt., the answer "Benazir Bhutto" is associated with which tested detail?
A. presidential dismissals
B. first woman PM
C. 1996 dismissal
D. 1993 restoration
Correct Answer: B
The tested detail is "first woman PM". Benazir became Prime Minister on 2 December 1988.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Within 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt., the answer "Pakistan Peoples Party" is associated with which tested detail?
A. first woman PM
B. first election
C. 13th amendment
D. 14th amendment
Correct Answer: B
The tested detail is "first election". The PPP emerged as the largest party and Benazir Bhutto became Prime Minister.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "period end" aspect of 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.?
A. period end — Pakistan's nuclear tests
B. period end — Both resigned
C. period end — Military coup of 12 October 1999
D. period end — Operation Fair Play
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "period end — Military coup of 12 October 1999". General Pervez Musharraf overthrew Nawaz Sharif's government.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "Lahore Declaration" aspect of 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.?
A. Lahore Declaration — Fourteenth Amendment
B. Lahore Declaration — National Action Plan
C. Lahore Declaration — Thirteenth Amendment
D. Lahore Declaration — Lahore Declaration
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "Lahore Declaration — Lahore Declaration". The February 1999 declaration sought nuclear risk reduction and improved relations.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "nuclear tests" aspect of 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.?
A. nuclear tests — Military coup of 12 October 1999
B. nuclear tests — They were dissolved
C. nuclear tests — Both resigned
D. nuclear tests — Pakistan's nuclear tests
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "nuclear tests — Pakistan's nuclear tests". Pakistan conducted nuclear tests at Chagai in response to India's tests.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "13th amendment" aspect of 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.?
A. 13th amendment — Twenty-third Amendment
B. 13th amendment — Thirteenth Amendment
C. 13th amendment — Lahore Declaration
D. 13th amendment — Fourteenth Amendment
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "13th amendment — Thirteenth Amendment". The Thirteenth Amendment strengthened parliamentary government.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "1993 resignations" aspect of 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.?
A. 1993 resignations — Pakistan's nuclear tests
B. 1993 resignations — Military coup of 12 October 1999
C. 1993 resignations — U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden
D. 1993 resignations — Both resigned
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "1993 resignations — Both resigned". A military-facilitated settlement led both President and Prime Minister to resign.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "1993 restoration" aspect of 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.?
A. 1993 restoration — Pakistan Muslim League (N)
B. 1993 restoration — Awami League
C. 1993 restoration — Supreme Court of Pakistan
D. 1993 restoration — Pakistan Peoples Party
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "1993 restoration — Supreme Court of Pakistan". The Supreme Court set aside the presidential dissolution and restored the government.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "1990 dismissal" aspect of 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.?
A. 1990 dismissal — President Ghulam Ishaq Khan
B. 1990 dismissal — Benazir Bhutto
C. 1990 dismissal — President Farooq Leghari
D. 1990 dismissal — Nawaz Sharif
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "1990 dismissal — President Ghulam Ishaq Khan". The President dissolved the National Assembly in August 1990.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "presidential dismissals" aspect of 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.?
A. presidential dismissals — Article 2A
B. presidential dismissals — Article 239
C. presidential dismissals — Article 25A
D. presidential dismissals — Article 58(2)(b)
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "presidential dismissals — Article 58(2)(b)". Presidents used the dissolution power against governments in 1990, 1993 and 1996.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "1993 election" aspect of 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.?
A. 1993 election — Pakistan Peoples Party
B. 1993 election — Pakistan Muslim League (N)
C. 1993 election — Supreme Court of Pakistan
D. 1993 election — University of Dhaka
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "1993 election — Pakistan Peoples Party". Benazir Bhutto returned as Prime Minister in 1993.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "1990 government" aspect of 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.?
A. 1990 government — President Ghulam Ishaq Khan
B. 1990 government — Benazir Bhutto
C. 1990 government — Nawaz Sharif
D. 1990 government — President Farooq Leghari
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "1990 government — Nawaz Sharif". Nawaz Sharif headed the Islami Jamhoori Ittehad-backed government.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "first woman PM" aspect of 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.?
A. first woman PM — Nawaz Sharif
B. first woman PM — President Ghulam Ishaq Khan
C. first woman PM — President Farooq Leghari
D. first woman PM — Benazir Bhutto
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "first woman PM — Benazir Bhutto". Benazir became Prime Minister on 2 December 1988.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "first election" aspect of 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.?
A. first election — Pakistan National Alliance
B. first election — Supreme Court of Pakistan
C. first election — Pakistan Peoples Party
D. first election — Pakistan Muslim League (N)
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "first election — Pakistan Peoples Party". The PPP emerged as the largest party and Benazir Bhutto became Prime Minister.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
For 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt., which option correctly gives the "period end"?
A. Military coup of 12 October 1999
B. Pakistan's nuclear tests
C. Both resigned
D. Operation Zarb-e-Azb
Correct Answer: A
Period end: Military coup of 12 October 1999. General Pervez Musharraf overthrew Nawaz Sharif's government.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
For 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt., which option correctly gives the "Lahore Declaration"?
A. Thirteenth Amendment
B. Eighth Amendment
C. Lahore Declaration
D. Fourteenth Amendment
Correct Answer: C
Lahore declaration: Lahore Declaration. The February 1999 declaration sought nuclear risk reduction and improved relations.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
For 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt., which option correctly gives the "nuclear tests"?
A. Military coup of 12 October 1999
B. Both resigned
C. General election of 1970
D. Pakistan's nuclear tests
Correct Answer: D
Nuclear tests: Pakistan's nuclear tests. Pakistan conducted nuclear tests at Chagai in response to India's tests.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
For 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt., which option correctly gives the "13th amendment"?
A. Fourteenth Amendment
B. Constitution of 1973
C. Thirteenth Amendment
D. Lahore Declaration
Correct Answer: C
13th amendment: Thirteenth Amendment. The Thirteenth Amendment strengthened parliamentary government.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
For 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt., which option correctly gives the "1993 resignations"?
A. Both resigned
B. Pakistan's nuclear tests
C. Pervez Musharraf resigned as President
D. Military coup of 12 October 1999
Correct Answer: A
1993 resignations: Both resigned. A military-facilitated settlement led both President and Prime Minister to resign.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt.
For 1988-1999 - Political History - Democratic Govt., which option correctly gives the "1993 restoration"?
A. University of Dhaka
B. Pakistan Peoples Party
C. Supreme Court of Pakistan
D. Pakistan Muslim League (N)
Correct Answer: C
1993 restoration: Supreme Court of Pakistan. The Supreme Court set aside the presidential dissolution and restored the government.