CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
Which pairing is correct for the "emergency" aspect of 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era?
A. emergency — 2008
B. emergency — 2001
C. emergency — 2007
D. emergency — 2002
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "emergency — 2007". Emergency rule was proclaimed on 3 November 2007.
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1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
Which pairing is correct for the "local government" aspect of 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era?
A. local government — Devolution Plan 2001
B. local government — Lahore Declaration
C. local government — Legal Framework Order 2002
D. local government — Seventeenth Amendment
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "local government — Devolution Plan 2001". The Local Government Ordinance framework created district-level elected governments.
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1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
Which pairing is correct for the "2002 PM" aspect of 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era?
A. 2002 PM — Zafarullah Khan Jamali
B. 2002 PM — Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
C. 2002 PM — Liaquat Ali Khan
D. 2002 PM — Nawaz Sharif
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "2002 PM — Zafarullah Khan Jamali". Jamali became the first Prime Minister under the restored parliamentary arrangement.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
Which pairing is correct for the "17th amendment" aspect of 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era?
A. 17th amendment — Seventeenth Amendment
B. 17th amendment — Twenty-first Amendment
C. 17th amendment — Legal Framework Order 2002
D. 17th amendment — Devolution Plan 2001
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "17th amendment — Seventeenth Amendment". The Seventeenth Amendment was passed in 2003.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
Which pairing is correct for the "LFO" aspect of 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era?
A. LFO — Legal Framework Order 2002
B. LFO — Fourteenth Amendment
C. LFO — Seventeenth Amendment
D. LFO — Devolution Plan 2001
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "LFO — Legal Framework Order 2002". The LFO introduced constitutional changes before the 2002 election.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
Which pairing is correct for the "referendum" aspect of 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era?
A. referendum — 2008
B. referendum — 2002
C. referendum — 2007
D. referendum — 2001
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "referendum — 2002". A referendum was held in April 2002.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
Which pairing is correct for the "9/11 pivot" aspect of 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era?
A. 9/11 pivot — They were removed or barred from office
B. 9/11 pivot — India's 1974 nuclear test
C. 9/11 pivot — 11 September 2001 attacks
D. 9/11 pivot — Anti-Ahmadi disturbances in Punjab
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "9/11 pivot — 11 September 2001 attacks". Pakistan became a key U.S. partner in the post-9/11 war in Afghanistan.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
Which pairing is correct for the "presidency year" aspect of 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era?
A. presidency year — 2008
B. presidency year — 2001
C. presidency year — 2007
D. presidency year — 2002
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "presidency year — 2001". Musharraf became President in June 2001.
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1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
Which pairing is correct for the "initial title" aspect of 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era?
A. initial title — Chief Executive
B. initial title — Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army
C. initial title — Prime ministerial responsibility to the legislature
D. initial title — Frame a new constitution
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "initial title — Chief Executive". He initially styled himself Chief Executive rather than President.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
Which pairing is correct for the "ousted PM" aspect of 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era?
A. ousted PM — Dhirendranath Datta
B. ousted PM — Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
C. ousted PM — Nawaz Sharif
D. ousted PM — Zafarullah Khan Jamali
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "ousted PM — Nawaz Sharif". Nawaz Sharif's second government ended in the military takeover.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
Which pairing is correct for the "coup date" aspect of 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era?
A. coup date — 12 October 2000
B. coup date — 14 October 1999
C. coup date — 10 October 1999
D. coup date — 12 October 1999
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "coup date — 12 October 1999". Musharraf overthrew Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's government on 12 October 1999.
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1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
For 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era, which option correctly gives the "resignation"?
A. 2002
B. 2007
C. 2001
D. 2008
Correct Answer: D
Resignation: 2008. Facing impeachment pressure, Musharraf resigned on 18 August 2008.
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1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
For 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era, which option correctly gives the "army command exit"?
A. 2002
B. 2008
C. 2007
D. 2001
Correct Answer: C
Army command exit: 2007. He relinquished army command in November 2007.
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1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
For 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era, which option correctly gives the "judiciary crisis"?
A. Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
B. Nawaz Sharif
C. General Ayub Khan
D. Zafarullah Khan Jamali
Correct Answer: A
Judiciary crisis: Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. His suspension became the catalyst for nationwide legal protests.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
For 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era, which option correctly gives the "emergency"?
A. 2002
B. 2001
C. 2008
D. 2007
Correct Answer: D
Emergency: 2007. Emergency rule was proclaimed on 3 November 2007.
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1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
For 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era, which option correctly gives the "local government"?
A. Constitution of 1973
B. Devolution Plan 2001
C. Legal Framework Order 2002
D. Seventeenth Amendment
Correct Answer: B
Local government: Devolution Plan 2001. The Local Government Ordinance framework created district-level elected governments.
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1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
For 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era, which option correctly gives the "2002 PM"?
A. Zafarullah Khan Jamali
B. Faiz Ahmed Faiz
C. Nawaz Sharif
D. Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
Correct Answer: A
2002 pm: Zafarullah Khan Jamali. Jamali became the first Prime Minister under the restored parliamentary arrangement.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
For 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era, which option correctly gives the "17th amendment"?
A. Seventeenth Amendment
B. Devolution Plan 2001
C. Legal Framework Order 2002
D. State v Dosso
Correct Answer: A
17th amendment: Seventeenth Amendment. The Seventeenth Amendment was passed in 2003.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
For 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era, which option correctly gives the "LFO"?
A. Devolution Plan 2001
B. Seventeenth Amendment
C. Legal Framework Order 2002
D. State v Dosso
Correct Answer: C
Lfo: Legal Framework Order 2002. The LFO introduced constitutional changes before the 2002 election.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervez Musharraf Era
For 1999 - 2008 - Political History - Pervaiz Musharaf Era, which option correctly gives the "referendum"?
A. 2008
B. 2001
C. 2002
D. 2007
Correct Answer: C
Referendum: 2002. A referendum was held in April 2002.