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2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "successor PM" aspect of 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.?
A. successor PM — Nawaz Sharif
B. successor PM — General Zia-ul-Haq
C. successor PM — General Ayub Khan
D. successor PM — Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "successor PM — Shahid Khaqan Abbasi". Abbasi served as Prime Minister until the end of the government's term in 2018.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "disqualification" aspect of 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.?
A. disqualification — 2017
B. disqualification — 2019
C. disqualification — 2015
D. disqualification — 2007
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "disqualification — 2017". The Supreme Court disqualified him on 28 July 2017.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "Panama Papers" aspect of 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.?
A. Panama Papers — China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
B. Panama Papers — First civilian-to-civilian transfer after completion of a full elected term
C. Panama Papers — Operation Zarb-e-Azb
D. Panama Papers — Panama Papers
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "Panama Papers — Panama Papers". The 2016 Panama Papers led to litigation over offshore assets.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "Zarb-e-Azb" aspect of 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.?
A. Zarb-e-Azb — Panama Papers
B. Zarb-e-Azb — China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
C. Zarb-e-Azb — First civilian-to-civilian transfer after completion of a full elected term
D. Zarb-e-Azb — Operation Zarb-e-Azb
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "Zarb-e-Azb — Operation Zarb-e-Azb". The operation targeted militant sanctuaries.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "APS response" aspect of 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.?
A. APS response — Twenty-first Amendment
B. APS response — Twenty-fourth Amendment
C. APS response — National Action Plan
D. APS response — Twenty-third Amendment
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "APS response — National Action Plan". The government and military adopted the NAP to coordinate counterterrorism measures.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "Xi visit" aspect of 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.?
A. Xi visit — 2016
B. Xi visit — 2015
C. Xi visit — 2017
D. Xi visit — 2014
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "Xi visit — 2015". Xi visited Pakistan in April 2015.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "CPEC launch" aspect of 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.?
A. CPEC launch — China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
B. CPEC launch — First civilian-to-civilian transfer after completion of a full elected term
C. CPEC launch — Operation Zarb-e-Azb
D. CPEC launch — Panama Papers
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "CPEC launch — China-Pakistan Economic Corridor". CPEC was formally advanced during President Xi Jinping's 2015 visit.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "civilian transfer" aspect of 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.?
A. civilian transfer — Operation Zarb-e-Azb
B. civilian transfer — Panama Papers
C. civilian transfer — China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
D. civilian transfer — First civilian-to-civilian transfer after completion of a full elected term
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "civilian transfer — First civilian-to-civilian transfer after completion of a full elected term". Power transferred from one elected civilian government to another.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "PM" aspect of 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.?
A. PM — Nawaz Sharif
B. PM — Imran Khan
C. PM — Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
D. PM — Muhammad Ali Bogra
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "PM — Nawaz Sharif". Nawaz Sharif returned as Prime Minister in June 2013.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
Which pairing is correct for the "election winner" aspect of 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.?
A. election winner — Lawyers
B. election winner — Ehsaas Programme
C. election winner — Pakistan Muslim League (N)
D. election winner — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "election winner — Pakistan Muslim League (N)". PML-N formed the federal government in 2013.
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2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
For 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt., which option correctly gives the "term completion"?
A. They received prison sentences
B. Adult franchise
C. Yes
D. Electricity shortages
Correct Answer: C
Term completion: Yes. The National Assembly completed its term on 31 May 2018.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
For 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt., which option correctly gives the "energy projects"?
A. Electricity shortages
B. General Tariq
C. Yes
D. Nizam-e-Mustafa
Correct Answer: A
Energy projects: Electricity shortages. The government prioritized generation projects to reduce load-shedding.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
For 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt., which option correctly gives the "military courts extension"?
A. Twenty-third Amendment
B. Twenty-fourth Amendment
C. Twenty-first Amendment
D. National Action Plan
Correct Answer: A
Military courts extension: Twenty-third Amendment. The 23rd Amendment extended the special court arrangement.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
For 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt., which option correctly gives the "military courts"?
A. National Action Plan
B. Twenty-fourth Amendment
C. Twenty-third Amendment
D. Twenty-first Amendment
Correct Answer: D
Military courts: Twenty-first Amendment. The 21st Amendment provided a temporary constitutional basis for military courts.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
For 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt., which option correctly gives the "constitutional amendment census"?
A. Twenty-third Amendment
B. National Action Plan
C. Twenty-first Amendment
D. Twenty-fourth Amendment
Correct Answer: D
Constitutional amendment census: Twenty-fourth Amendment. The 24th Amendment facilitated new constituency delimitation for the 2018 election.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
For 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt., which option correctly gives the "successor PM"?
A. President Farooq Leghari
B. General Ayub Khan
C. Nawaz Sharif
D. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Correct Answer: D
Successor pm: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Abbasi served as Prime Minister until the end of the government's term in 2018.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
For 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt., which option correctly gives the "disqualification"?
A. 2022
B. 2017
C. 2015
D. 2007
Correct Answer: B
Disqualification: 2017. The Supreme Court disqualified him on 28 July 2017.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
For 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt., which option correctly gives the "Panama Papers"?
A. First civilian-to-civilian transfer after completion of a full elected term
B. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
C. Panama Papers
D. Operation Zarb-e-Azb
Correct Answer: C
Panama papers: Panama Papers. The 2016 Panama Papers led to litigation over offshore assets.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
For 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt., which option correctly gives the "Zarb-e-Azb"?
A. Panama Papers
B. First civilian-to-civilian transfer after completion of a full elected term
C. Operation Zarb-e-Azb
D. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Correct Answer: C
Zarb-e-azb: Operation Zarb-e-Azb. The operation targeted militant sanctuaries.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt.
For 2013-2018 - Political History - PML N Govt., which option correctly gives the "APS response"?
A. Twenty-fourth Amendment
B. Twenty-first Amendment
C. Twenty-third Amendment
D. National Action Plan
Correct Answer: D
Aps response: National Action Plan. The government and military adopted the NAP to coordinate counterterrorism measures.