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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
For 2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt., which option correctly gives the "first PM"?
A. Asif Ali Zardari
B. Yousaf Raza Gillani
C. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
D. General Zia-ul-Haq
Correct Answer: B
First pm: Yousaf Raza Gillani. Gillani was elected Prime Minister by the National Assembly.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
For 2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt., which option correctly gives the "election"?
A. Pakistan Muslim League (Q)
B. Pakistan Peoples Party
C. Lawyers
D. Supreme Court of Pakistan
Correct Answer: B
Election: Pakistan Peoples Party. The PPP formed the federal government after the February 2008 election.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
Which election ended the PPP government's term?
A. U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden
B. 2013 general election
C. First elected civilian government completed a full five-year term and transferred power
D. Salala border incident
Correct Answer: B
The May 2013 election brought PML-N to power.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
What historic democratic milestone was achieved in 2013?
A. 2013 general election
B. Salala border incident
C. First elected civilian government completed a full five-year term and transferred power
D. Pervez Musharraf resigned as President
Correct Answer: C
The 2008-2013 parliament completed its constitutional tenure, enabling the first civilian-to-civilian transfer through elections.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
Which province gained formal constitutional recognition of its current name through the 18th Amendment?
A. East Pakistan
B. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
C. Kartarpur Corridor
D. Hyderabad Central Jail
Correct Answer: B
NWFP was renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
Who succeeded Yousaf Raza Gillani as Prime Minister?
A. Yousaf Raza Gillani
B. Asif Ali Zardari
C. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
D. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
Correct Answer: D
Raja Pervaiz Ashraf became Prime Minister in June 2012.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
Which Prime Minister was disqualified by the Supreme Court in 2012?
A. Asif Ali Zardari
B. Ghulam Muhammad
C. Yousaf Raza Gillani
D. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
Correct Answer: C
Gillani was disqualified after a contempt conviction.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
Which 2011 incident severely strained Pakistan-U.S. relations?
A. First elected civilian government completed a full five-year term and transferred power
B. Pervez Musharraf resigned as President
C. Salala border incident
D. 2013 general election
Correct Answer: C
NATO strikes killed Pakistani soldiers at Salala, leading Pakistan to close NATO supply routes temporarily.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
Which internationally significant operation occurred in Abbottabad in May 2011?
A. 2013 general election
B. U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden
C. First elected civilian government completed a full five-year term and transferred power
D. Pervez Musharraf resigned as President
Correct Answer: B
U.S. forces killed bin Laden in Abbottabad on 2 May 2011.
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What major subject list was abolished by the 18th Amendment?
A. Nizam-e-Mustafa
B. Chief of Army Staff
C. Governor-General of Pakistan
D. Concurrent Legislative List
Correct Answer: D
Many subjects were devolved to the provinces.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
Which major intergovernmental fiscal settlement was agreed during this period?
A. Twenty-fourth Amendment
B. Seventh NFC Award
C. Lahore Declaration
D. Eighteenth Amendment
Correct Answer: B
The 7th NFC Award was signed in 2009 and increased the provincial share of divisible-pool resources.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
Which major constitutional reform was enacted in 2010?
A. Thirteenth Amendment
B. Eighteenth Amendment
C. Devolution Plan 2001
D. Seventh NFC Award
Correct Answer: B
The amendment reduced presidential powers and increased provincial autonomy.
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In which year were the deposed superior-court judges restored?
A. 2010
B. 2009
C. 2007
D. 2004
Correct Answer: B
The government restored Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry and other judges in March 2009.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
Which major political event occurred in August 2008?
A. U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden
B. 2013 general election
C. Salala border incident
D. Pervez Musharraf resigned as President
Correct Answer: D
Facing impeachment pressure, Musharraf resigned on 18 August 2008.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
Who became President in September 2008?
A. Yahya Khan
B. Asif Ali Zardari
C. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
D. Yousaf Raza Gillani
Correct Answer: B
Zardari was elected President after Musharraf's resignation.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
Who became Prime Minister in March 2008?
A. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
B. President Ghulam Ishaq Khan
C. Yousaf Raza Gillani
D. Asif Ali Zardari
Correct Answer: C
Gillani was elected Prime Minister by the National Assembly.
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Which party emerged as the largest party after the 2008 general election?
A. Awami League
B. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
C. Mukti Bahini
D. Pakistan Peoples Party
Correct Answer: D
The PPP formed the federal government after the February 2008 election.
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Complete this Pakistan Affairs fact about 2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.: "election" corresponds to ______.
A. Pakistan Peoples Party
B. Awami League
C. Lawyers
D. Pakistan Muslim League (Q)
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan Peoples Party is the correct completion. The PPP formed the federal government after the February 2008 election.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
Within 2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt., the answer "2013 general election" is associated with which tested detail?
A. caretaker transition
B. election
C. democratic milestone
D. president
Correct Answer: A
The tested detail is "caretaker transition". The May 2013 election brought PML-N to power.
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2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt.
Within 2008-2013 - Political History - PPP Govt., the answer "First elected civilian government completed a full five-year term and transferred power" is associated with which tested detail?
A. democratic milestone
B. Balochistan amendment effect
C. Abbottabad
D. 18th Amendment
Correct Answer: A
The tested detail is "democratic milestone". The 2008-2013 parliament completed its constitutional tenure, enabling the first civilian-to-civilian transfer through elections.