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Which pairing is correct for the "Islamic provision" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. Islamic provision — Federal legislature
B. Islamic provision — Islamic research/advisory institutions
C. Islamic provision — Sindh Chief Court
D. Islamic provision — National Assembly
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "Islamic provision — Islamic research/advisory institutions". The Constitution included Islamic provisions and mechanisms for research and advice.
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Which pairing is correct for the "fundamental rights" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. fundamental rights — Yes
B. fundamental rights — President
C. fundamental rights — Parity
D. fundamental rights — Parliamentary system
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "fundamental rights — Yes". It included a chapter guaranteeing fundamental rights.
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Which pairing is correct for the "state languages" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. state languages — Urdu and Bengali
B. state languages — Parliamentary system
C. state languages — President
D. state languages — Yes
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "state languages — Urdu and Bengali". The Constitution recognized both Urdu and Bengali as state languages.
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Which pairing is correct for the "parity" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. parity — Parity
B. parity — Islamic Republic of Pakistan
C. parity — President
D. parity — Federal
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "parity — Parity". The two wings were given equal representation in the National Assembly despite population differences.
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Which pairing is correct for the "legislature" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. legislature — Parity
B. legislature — Parliamentary system
C. legislature — Urdu and Bengali
D. legislature — Unicameral
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "legislature — Unicameral". The Constitution provided for a single-chamber National Assembly.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Which pairing is correct for the "first president" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. first president — Ghulam Ishaq Khan
B. first president — Iskander Mirza
C. first president — Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
D. first president — Raza Rabbani
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "first president — Iskander Mirza". Iskander Mirza, previously Governor-General, became the first President.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Which pairing is correct for the "head of state" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. head of state — Parliamentary system
B. head of state — Federal
C. head of state — Unicameral
D. head of state — President
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "head of state — President". The republican Constitution replaced the Governor-General with an elected President.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Which pairing is correct for the "system" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. system — Parity
B. system — Parliamentary system
C. system — Islamic Republic of Pakistan
D. system — President
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "system — Parliamentary system". Executive authority was exercised by a Prime Minister responsible to the legislature.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
Which pairing is correct for the "state name" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. state name — Unicameral
B. state name — Urdu and Bengali
C. state name — President
D. state name — Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "state name — Islamic Republic of Pakistan". Pakistan became the Islamic Republic of Pakistan under the 1956 Constitution.
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Which pairing is correct for the "effective date" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. effective date — 29 February 1956
B. effective date — 7 October 1958
C. effective date — 23 March 1956
D. effective date — 23 March 1955
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "effective date — 23 March 1956". It came into force on 23 March 1956, making Pakistan a republic.
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Which pairing is correct for the "adoption date" aspect of 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956?
A. adoption date — 23 March 1956
B. adoption date — 29 March 1956
C. adoption date — 29 February 1956
D. adoption date — 7 October 1958
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "adoption date — 29 February 1956". The Constituent Assembly passed the Constitution on 29 February 1956.
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For 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, which option correctly gives the "first PM under constitution"?
A. Iskander Mirza
B. Raza Rabbani
C. Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
D. Nawaz Sharif
Correct Answer: C
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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For 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, which option correctly gives the "duration"?
A. About two and a half years
B. 80,000
C. 120 days
D. 18 years
Correct Answer: A
Duration: About two and a half years. It operated from March 1956 until October 1958.
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For 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, which option correctly gives the "abrogation date"?
A. 7 October 1959
B. 7 October 1958
C. 23 March 1956
D. 29 February 1956
Correct Answer: B
Abrogation date: 7 October 1958. President Iskander Mirza abrogated the Constitution and imposed martial law.
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For 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, which option correctly gives the "federal character"?
A. President
B. Islamic Republic of Pakistan
C. Federal
D. Parliamentary system
Correct Answer: C
Federal character: Federal. Powers were divided between the federation and provinces.
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1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956
For 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, which option correctly gives the "Islamic provision"?
A. Islamic research/advisory institutions
B. Senate
C. National Assembly
D. Second Constituent Assembly
Correct Answer: A
Islamic provision: Islamic research/advisory institutions. The Constitution included Islamic provisions and mechanisms for research and advice.
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For 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, which option correctly gives the "fundamental rights"?
A. Yes
B. Urdu and Bengali
C. Federal
D. President
Correct Answer: A
Fundamental rights: Yes. It included a chapter guaranteeing fundamental rights.
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For 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, which option correctly gives the "state languages"?
A. Parity
B. Urdu and Bengali
C. Yes
D. Unicameral
Correct Answer: B
State languages: Urdu and Bengali. The Constitution recognized both Urdu and Bengali as state languages.
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For 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, which option correctly gives the "parity"?
A. Yes
B. Federal
C. Parity
D. Unicameral
Correct Answer: C
Parity: Parity. The two wings were given equal representation in the National Assembly despite population differences.
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For 1956 - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1956, which option correctly gives the "legislature"?
A. President
B. Islamic Republic of Pakistan
C. Urdu and Bengali
D. Unicameral
Correct Answer: D
Legislature: Unicameral. The Constitution provided for a single-chamber National Assembly.