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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Complete this Pakistan Affairs fact about 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956: "effective date" corresponds to ______.
A. 23 March 1956
B. 21 March 1956
C. 7 October 1958
D. 29 February 1956
Correct Answer: A
23 March 1956 is the correct completion. It came into force on 23 March 1956, making Pakistan a republic.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Complete this Pakistan Affairs fact about 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956: "adoption date" corresponds to ______.
A. 7 October 1958
B. 29 March 1956
C. 23 March 1956
D. 29 February 1956
Correct Answer: D
29 February 1956 is the correct completion. The Constituent Assembly passed the Constitution on 29 February 1956.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "Chaudhry Muhammad Ali" is associated with which tested detail?
A. parity
B. system
C. first PM under constitution
D. legislature
Correct Answer: C
The tested detail is "first PM under constitution". Chaudhry Muhammad Ali played a leading role in constitution-making and was Prime Minister at promulgation.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "About two and a half years" is associated with which tested detail?
A. Islamic provision
B. system
C. first PM under constitution
D. duration
Correct Answer: D
The tested detail is "duration". It operated from March 1956 until October 1958.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "7 October 1958" is associated with which tested detail?
A. abrogation date
B. effective date
C. duration
D. fundamental rights
Correct Answer: A
The tested detail is "abrogation date". President Iskander Mirza abrogated the Constitution and imposed martial law.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "Federal" is associated with which tested detail?
A. federal character
B. first PM under constitution
C. abrogation date
D. state name
Correct Answer: A
The tested detail is "federal character". Powers were divided between the federation and provinces.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "Islamic research/advisory institutions" is associated with which tested detail?
A. head of state
B. Islamic provision
C. abrogation date
D. state name
Correct Answer: B
The tested detail is "Islamic provision". The Constitution included Islamic provisions and mechanisms for research and advice.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "Yes" is associated with which tested detail?
A. head of state
B. parity
C. state languages
D. fundamental rights
Correct Answer: D
The tested detail is "fundamental rights". It included a chapter guaranteeing fundamental rights.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "Urdu and Bengali" is associated with which tested detail?
A. first PM under constitution
B. duration
C. state name
D. state languages
Correct Answer: D
The tested detail is "state languages". The Constitution recognized both Urdu and Bengali as state languages.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "Parity" is associated with which tested detail?
A. federal character
B. legislature
C. parity
D. first PM under constitution
Correct Answer: C
The tested detail is "parity". The two wings were given equal representation in the National Assembly despite population differences.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "Unicameral" is associated with which tested detail?
A. legislature
B. first president
C. parity
D. head of state
Correct Answer: A
The tested detail is "legislature". The Constitution provided for a single-chamber National Assembly.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "Iskander Mirza" is associated with which tested detail?
A. first president
B. fundamental rights
C. system
D. abrogation date
Correct Answer: A
The tested detail is "first president". Iskander Mirza, previously Governor-General, became the first President.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "President" is associated with which tested detail?
A. federal character
B. head of state
C. Islamic provision
D. system
Correct Answer: B
The tested detail is "head of state". The republican Constitution replaced the Governor-General with an elected President.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "Parliamentary system" is associated with which tested detail?
A. system
B. effective date
C. adoption date
D. head of state
Correct Answer: A
The tested detail is "system". Executive authority was exercised by a Prime Minister responsible to the legislature.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "Islamic Republic of Pakistan" is associated with which tested detail?
A. state name
B. adoption date
C. first president
D. abrogation date
Correct Answer: A
The tested detail is "state name". Pakistan became the Islamic Republic of Pakistan under the 1956 Constitution.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "23 March 1956" is associated with which tested detail?
A. parity
B. duration
C. state name
D. effective date
Correct Answer: D
The tested detail is "effective date". It came into force on 23 March 1956, making Pakistan a republic.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Within 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, the answer "29 February 1956" is associated with which tested detail?
A. system
B. Islamic provision
C. federal character
D. adoption date
Correct Answer: D
The tested detail is "adoption date". The Constituent Assembly passed the Constitution on 29 February 1956.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Which pairing is correct for the "first PM under constitution" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. first PM under constitution — Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
B. first PM under constitution — Iskander Mirza
C. first PM under constitution — President Pervez Musharraf
D. first PM under constitution — Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "first PM under constitution — Chaudhry Muhammad Ali". Chaudhry Muhammad Ali played a leading role in constitution-making and was Prime Minister at promulgation.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Which pairing is correct for the "duration" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. duration — 18 years
B. duration — 120 days
C. duration — Five years
D. duration — About two and a half years
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "duration — About two and a half years". It operated from March 1956 until October 1958.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Which pairing is correct for the "federal character" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. federal character — Federal
B. federal character — Urdu and Bengali
C. federal character — Islamic Republic of Pakistan
D. federal character — Parity
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "federal character — Federal". Powers were divided between the federation and provinces.