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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
Which pairing is correct for the "successor" aspect of 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government?
A. successor — Imran Khan
B. successor — Arif Alvi
C. successor — Benazir Bhutto
D. successor — Shehbaz Sharif
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "successor — Shehbaz Sharif". Shehbaz Sharif was elected Prime Minister on 11 April 2022.
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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
Which pairing is correct for the "no-confidence" aspect of 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government?
A. no-confidence — It was an early alleged military-civilian plot against an elected government
B. no-confidence — Vote of no-confidence
C. no-confidence — Restoration of deposed judges
D. no-confidence — First Prime Minister removed by a successful no-confidence vote
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "no-confidence — Vote of no-confidence". He became Pakistan's first Prime Minister removed through a successful no-confidence vote.
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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
Which pairing is correct for the "Afghan transition" aspect of 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government?
A. Afghan transition — Taliban return to power in Afghanistan
B. Afghan transition — Pervez Musharraf resigned as President
C. Afghan transition — Deputy Speaker's rejection of the motion and dissolution advice
D. Afghan transition — COVID-19 pandemic
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "Afghan transition — Taliban return to power in Afghanistan". The August 2021 change in Kabul reshaped regional security and refugee concerns.
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Which pairing is correct for the "FATA merger implementation" aspect of 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government?
A. FATA merger implementation — Dhaka
B. FATA merger implementation — East Pakistan
C. FATA merger implementation — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. FATA merger implementation — Kartarpur Corridor
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "FATA merger implementation — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa". The 25th Amendment of 2018 merged FATA with KP.
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Which pairing is correct for the "Kartarpur" aspect of 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government?
A. Kartarpur — East Pakistan
B. Kartarpur — Lahore
C. Kartarpur — Kartarpur Corridor
D. Kartarpur — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "Kartarpur — Kartarpur Corridor". The corridor connects Sikh pilgrims to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur.
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Which pairing is correct for the "Ehsaas" aspect of 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government?
A. Ehsaas — Mukti Bahini
B. Ehsaas — Ehsaas Programme
C. Ehsaas — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
D. Ehsaas — Supreme Court of Pakistan
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "Ehsaas — Ehsaas Programme". Ehsaas consolidated and expanded social protection initiatives.
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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
Which pairing is correct for the "COVID" aspect of 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government?
A. COVID — COVID-19 pandemic
B. COVID — Taliban return to power in Afghanistan
C. COVID — 2013 general election
D. COVID — Deputy Speaker's rejection of the motion and dissolution advice
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "COVID — COVID-19 pandemic". Pakistan adopted lockdowns, smart lockdowns and relief measures during the pandemic.
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Which pairing is correct for the "IMF program" aspect of 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government?
A. IMF program — 2024
B. IMF program — 2019
C. IMF program — 2029
D. IMF program — 2020
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "IMF program — 2019". The IMF approved a 39-month Extended Fund Facility in July 2019.
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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
Which pairing is correct for the "President" aspect of 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government?
A. President — Shehbaz Sharif
B. President — President Ghulam Ishaq Khan
C. President — Imran Khan
D. President — Arif Alvi
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "President — Arif Alvi". Arif Alvi was elected President in September 2018.
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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
Which pairing is correct for the "PM" aspect of 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government?
A. PM — Arif Alvi
B. PM — Zafarullah Khan Jamali
C. PM — Shehbaz Sharif
D. PM — Imran Khan
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "PM — Imran Khan". Imran Khan was elected Prime Minister on 17 August 2018.
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Which pairing is correct for the "election" aspect of 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government?
A. election — Supreme Court of Pakistan
B. election — Mukti Bahini
C. election — Ehsaas Programme
D. election — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "election — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf". PTI formed the federal government with coalition partners.
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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
For 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government, which option correctly gives the "historical distinction"?
A. Vote of no-confidence
B. First Prime Minister removed by a successful no-confidence vote
C. They faced suspension and restrictions
D. Martial law
Correct Answer: B
Historical distinction: First Prime Minister removed by a successful no-confidence vote. Previous prime ministers left through dismissal, resignation, disqualification, coup or other means.
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For 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government, which option correctly gives the "Supreme Court"?
A. Supreme Court of Pakistan
B. Pakistan Muslim League (Q)
C. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
D. Ehsaas Programme
Correct Answer: A
Supreme court: Supreme Court of Pakistan. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled the Deputy Speaker's action unconstitutional.
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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
For 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government, which option correctly gives the "assembly dissolution issue"?
A. Deputy Speaker's rejection of the motion and dissolution advice
B. Police opened fire
C. Taliban return to power in Afghanistan
D. COVID-19 pandemic
Correct Answer: A
Assembly dissolution issue: Deputy Speaker's rejection of the motion and dissolution advice. The Supreme Court later set aside the ruling and restored the Assembly.
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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
For 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government, which option correctly gives the "successor"?
A. Imran Khan
B. Arif Alvi
C. Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
D. Shehbaz Sharif
Correct Answer: D
Successor: Shehbaz Sharif. Shehbaz Sharif was elected Prime Minister on 11 April 2022.
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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
For 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government, which option correctly gives the "no-confidence"?
A. Electricity shortages
B. Vote of no-confidence
C. First Prime Minister removed by a successful no-confidence vote
D. Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army
Correct Answer: B
No-confidence: Vote of no-confidence. He became Pakistan's first Prime Minister removed through a successful no-confidence vote.
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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
For 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government, which option correctly gives the "Afghan transition"?
A. Taliban return to power in Afghanistan
B. COVID-19 pandemic
C. Deputy Speaker's rejection of the motion and dissolution advice
D. Operation Zarb-e-Azb
Correct Answer: A
Afghan transition: Taliban return to power in Afghanistan. The August 2021 change in Kabul reshaped regional security and refugee concerns.
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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
For 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government, which option correctly gives the "FATA merger implementation"?
A. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
B. Kartarpur Corridor
C. Dhaka
D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: A
Fata merger implementation: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The 25th Amendment of 2018 merged FATA with KP.
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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
For 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government, which option correctly gives the "Kartarpur"?
A. Shaheed Minar
B. East Pakistan
C. Kartarpur Corridor
D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Correct Answer: C
Kartarpur: Kartarpur Corridor. The corridor connects Sikh pilgrims to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur.
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2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government
For 2018-2022 - Political History - PTI Government, which option correctly gives the "Ehsaas"?
A. Mukti Bahini
B. Ehsaas Programme
C. Supreme Court of Pakistan
D. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Correct Answer: B
Ehsaas: Ehsaas Programme. Ehsaas consolidated and expanded social protection initiatives.