Governor Generals of Pakistan MCQs

Correct Answer: D. Iskander Mirza Fact Check: Iskander Mirza was the last Governor-General and became the first President after Pakistan became a republic. A. Jinnah is not correct because it refers to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and first Governor-General, whereas this question requires Iskander Mirza. B. Khawaja Nazimuddin is not correct because he was the first Chief Minister of East Bengal and later became Pakistan’s second Governor-General and then Prime Minister, whereas this question requires Iskander Mirza. C. Ghulam Muhammad is not correct because he became Pakistan’s third Governor-General after Khawaja Nazimuddin, so he was not the first Governor-General. D. Correct — Iskander Mirza is right because Iskander Mirza was the last Governor-General and became the first President after Pakistan became a republic.

Correct Answer: C. Ghulam Muhammad Fact Check: Iskander Mirza succeeded Ghulam Muhammad as Governor-General. A. Jinnah is not correct because it refers to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and first Governor-General, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad. B. Khawaja Nazimuddin is not correct because he was the first Chief Minister of East Bengal and later became Pakistan’s second Governor-General and then Prime Minister, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad. C. Correct — Ghulam Muhammad is right because Iskander Mirza succeeded Ghulam Muhammad as Governor-General. D. Ayub Khan is not correct because he was Pakistan’s second President and military ruler after the 1958 martial law, not the fact asked here.

Correct Answer: C. Ghulam Muhammad Fact Check: Ghulam Muhammad was replaced in 1955, and Iskander Mirza became Governor-General. A. Jinnah is not correct because it refers to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and first Governor-General, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad. B. Khawaja Nazimuddin is not correct because he was the first Chief Minister of East Bengal and later became Pakistan’s second Governor-General and then Prime Minister, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad. C. Correct — Ghulam Muhammad is right because Ghulam Muhammad was replaced in 1955, and Iskander Mirza became Governor-General. D. Iskander Mirza is not correct because he was Pakistan’s last Governor-General and first President after the 1956 Constitution, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad.

Correct Answer: C. Ghulam Muhammad Fact Check: The 1954 crisis occurred when Ghulam Muhammad dissolved the Constituent Assembly. A. Jinnah is not correct because it refers to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and first Governor-General, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad. B. Khawaja Nazimuddin is not correct because he was the first Chief Minister of East Bengal and later became Pakistan’s second Governor-General and then Prime Minister, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad. C. Correct — Ghulam Muhammad is right because The 1954 crisis occurred when Ghulam Muhammad dissolved the Constituent Assembly. D. Iskander Mirza is not correct because he was Pakistan’s last Governor-General and first President after the 1956 Constitution, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad.

Correct Answer: B. Jinnah, Nazimuddin, Ghulam Muhammad, Mirza Fact Check: Correct order: Jinnah → Khawaja Nazimuddin → Ghulam Muhammad → Iskander Mirza. A. Jinnah, Ghulam Muhammad, Nazimuddin, Mirza is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is Jinnah, Nazimuddin, Ghulam Muhammad, Mirza. B. Correct — Jinnah, Nazimuddin, Ghulam Muhammad, Mirza is right because Correct order: Jinnah → Khawaja Nazimuddin → Ghulam Muhammad → Iskander Mirza. C. Nazimuddin, Jinnah, Mirza, Ghulam Muhammad is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is Jinnah, Nazimuddin, Ghulam Muhammad, Mirza. D. Mirza, Jinnah, Nazimuddin, Ghulam Muhammad is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is Jinnah, Nazimuddin, Ghulam Muhammad, Mirza.

Correct Answer: D. Iskander Mirza Fact Check: Iskander Mirza’s Governor-Generalship ended when Pakistan became a republic, and he became President. A. Jinnah is not correct because it refers to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and first Governor-General, whereas this question requires Iskander Mirza. B. Khawaja Nazimuddin is not correct because he was the first Chief Minister of East Bengal and later became Pakistan’s second Governor-General and then Prime Minister, whereas this question requires Iskander Mirza. C. Ghulam Muhammad is not correct because he became Pakistan’s third Governor-General after Khawaja Nazimuddin, so he was not the first Governor-General. D. Correct — Iskander Mirza is right because Iskander Mirza’s Governor-Generalship ended when Pakistan became a republic, and he became President.

Correct Answer: B. President Fact Check: The President replaced the Governor-General as head of state under the 1956 Constitution. A. Prime Minister is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is President. B. Correct — President is right because The President replaced the Governor-General as head of state under the 1956 Constitution. C. Speaker is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is President. D. Chief Justice is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is President.

Correct Answer: C. 1956 Fact Check: Pakistan remained a Dominion until 23 March 1956, when it became a republic. A. 1948 is not correct because it is lower than the correct figure, 1956. B. 1951 is not correct because it is lower than the correct figure, 1956. C. Correct — 1956 is right because Pakistan remained a Dominion until 23 March 1956, when it became a republic. D. 1958 is not correct because it is higher than the correct figure, 1956.

Correct Answer: B. British monarch Fact Check: Before 1956, Pakistan was a Dominion, and the Governor-General represented the British monarch. A. President of Pakistan is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is British monarch. B. Correct — British monarch is right because Before 1956, Pakistan was a Dominion, and the Governor-General represented the British monarch. C. UN Secretary-General is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is British monarch. D. Prime Minister of India is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is British monarch.

Correct Answer: B. Ghulam Muhammad Fact Check: Ghulam Muhammad dismissed Khawaja Nazimuddin’s government in 1953, a major constitutional controversy. A. Jinnah is not correct because it refers to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and first Governor-General, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad. B. Correct — Ghulam Muhammad is right because Ghulam Muhammad dismissed Khawaja Nazimuddin’s government in 1953, a major constitutional controversy. C. Iskander Mirza is not correct because he was Pakistan’s last Governor-General and first President after the 1956 Constitution, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad. D. Ayub Khan is not correct because he was Pakistan’s second President and military ruler after the 1958 martial law, not the fact asked here.

Correct Answer: C. Muhammad Ali Bogra Fact Check: Muhammad Ali Bogra was Prime Minister when Ghulam Muhammad dissolved the First Constituent Assembly in 1954. A. Liaquat Ali Khan is not correct because he was Pakistan’s first Prime Minister, not Pakistan’s first Governor-General. B. Khawaja Nazimuddin is not correct because he was the first Chief Minister of East Bengal and later became Pakistan’s second Governor-General and then Prime Minister, whereas this question requires Muhammad Ali Bogra. C. Correct — Muhammad Ali Bogra is right because Muhammad Ali Bogra was Prime Minister when Ghulam Muhammad dissolved the First Constituent Assembly in 1954. D. H.S. Suhrawardy is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is Muhammad Ali Bogra.

Correct Answer: B. Liaquat Ali Khan Fact Check: Liaquat Ali Khan was Pakistan’s first Prime Minister during Jinnah’s time as Governor-General. A. Khawaja Nazimuddin is not correct because he was the first Chief Minister of East Bengal and later became Pakistan’s second Governor-General and then Prime Minister, whereas this question requires Liaquat Ali Khan. B. Correct — Liaquat Ali Khan is right because Liaquat Ali Khan was Pakistan’s first Prime Minister during Jinnah’s time as Governor-General. C. Muhammad Ali Bogra is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is Liaquat Ali Khan. D. Chaudhry Muhammad Ali is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is Liaquat Ali Khan.

Correct Answer: A. 1 year Fact Check: Jinnah served from independence in 1947 until his death in September 1948, around one year. A. Correct — 1 year is right because Jinnah served from independence in 1947 until his death in September 1948, around one year. B. 3 years is not correct because it is higher than the correct figure, 1 year. C. 5 years is not correct because it is higher than the correct figure, 1 year. D. 9 years is not correct because it is higher than the correct figure, 1 year.

Correct Answer: B. Khawaja Nazimuddin Fact Check: Khawaja Nazimuddin was a prominent Muslim League leader from Bengal. A. Jinnah is not correct because it refers to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and first Governor-General, whereas this question requires Khawaja Nazimuddin. B. Correct — Khawaja Nazimuddin is right because Khawaja Nazimuddin was a prominent Muslim League leader from Bengal. C. Ghulam Muhammad is not correct because he became Pakistan’s third Governor-General after Khawaja Nazimuddin, so he was not the first Governor-General. D. Iskander Mirza is not correct because he was Pakistan’s last Governor-General and first President after the 1956 Constitution, whereas this question requires Khawaja Nazimuddin.

Correct Answer: B. West Pakistan Fact Check: The One Unit Scheme merged the provinces and states of West Pakistan into one administrative unit. A. East Pakistan is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The One Unit Scheme merged the provinces and states of West Pakistan into one administrative unit. B. Correct — West Pakistan is right because The One Unit Scheme merged the provinces and states of West Pakistan into one administrative unit. C. Both wings equally is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The One Unit Scheme merged the provinces and states of West Pakistan into one administrative unit. D. Kashmir only is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The One Unit Scheme merged the provinces and states of West Pakistan into one administrative unit.

Correct Answer: D. Iskander Mirza Fact Check: The One Unit Scheme came into effect in 1955, during Iskander Mirza’s time as Governor-General. A. Jinnah is not correct because it refers to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and first Governor-General, whereas this question requires Iskander Mirza. B. Khawaja Nazimuddin is not correct because he was the first Chief Minister of East Bengal and later became Pakistan’s second Governor-General and then Prime Minister, whereas this question requires Iskander Mirza. C. Ghulam Muhammad is not correct because he became Pakistan’s third Governor-General after Khawaja Nazimuddin, so he was not the first Governor-General. D. Correct — Iskander Mirza is right because The One Unit Scheme came into effect in 1955, during Iskander Mirza’s time as Governor-General.

Correct Answer: D. Iskander Mirza Fact Check: The 1956 Constitution came into force when Iskander Mirza was Governor-General. A. Jinnah is not correct because it refers to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and first Governor-General, whereas this question requires Iskander Mirza. B. Khawaja Nazimuddin is not correct because he was the first Chief Minister of East Bengal and later became Pakistan’s second Governor-General and then Prime Minister, whereas this question requires Iskander Mirza. C. Ghulam Muhammad is not correct because he became Pakistan’s third Governor-General after Khawaja Nazimuddin, so he was not the first Governor-General. D. Correct — Iskander Mirza is right because The 1956 Constitution came into force when Iskander Mirza was Governor-General.

Correct Answer: D. Iskander Mirza Fact Check: Iskander Mirza became the first President of Pakistan after the 1956 Constitution. A. Jinnah is not correct because it refers to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and first Governor-General, whereas this question requires Iskander Mirza. B. Khawaja Nazimuddin is not correct because he was the first Chief Minister of East Bengal and later became Pakistan’s second Governor-General and then Prime Minister, whereas this question requires Iskander Mirza. C. Ghulam Muhammad is not correct because he became Pakistan’s third Governor-General after Khawaja Nazimuddin, so he was not the first Governor-General. D. Correct — Iskander Mirza is right because Iskander Mirza became the first President of Pakistan after the 1956 Constitution.

Correct Answer: B. Ghulam Muhammad Fact Check: Ghulam Muhammad used strong powers by dismissing the Prime Minister and dissolving the Constituent Assembly. A. Jinnah is not correct because it refers to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and first Governor-General, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad. B. Correct — Ghulam Muhammad is right because Ghulam Muhammad used strong powers by dismissing the Prime Minister and dissolving the Constituent Assembly. C. Ayub Khan is not correct because he was Pakistan’s second President and military ruler after the 1958 martial law, not the fact asked here. D. Yahya Khan is not correct because he was President and Chief Martial Law Administrator during 1969–1971, not the fact asked here.

Correct Answer: C. Ghulam Muhammad Fact Check: Malik Ghulam Muhammad served as Finance Minister before becoming Governor-General. A. Jinnah is not correct because it refers to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and first Governor-General, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad. B. Khawaja Nazimuddin is not correct because he was the first Chief Minister of East Bengal and later became Pakistan’s second Governor-General and then Prime Minister, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad. C. Correct — Ghulam Muhammad is right because Malik Ghulam Muhammad served as Finance Minister before becoming Governor-General. D. Iskander Mirza is not correct because he was Pakistan’s last Governor-General and first President after the 1956 Constitution, whereas this question requires Ghulam Muhammad.