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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Who was the principal military figure associated with the Rawalpindi Conspiracy?
A. Major General Akbar Khan
B. General Douglas Gracey
C. General Ayub Khan
D. Major General Iskander Mirza
Correct Answer: A
Major General Akbar Khan is generally identified as the principal military planner of the 1951 conspiracy.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
What was the Rawalpindi Conspiracy of 1951?
A. A trade agreement with India
B. A UN plan for Kashmir
C. A provincial language commission
D. An attempted coup against Liaquat Ali Khan's government
Correct Answer: D
The Rawalpindi Conspiracy was a failed plot involving military officers and civilian left-wing figures to overthrow the government.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Why is PRODA often discussed critically in Pakistan's political history?
A. It abolished the judiciary
B. It ended provincial governments permanently
C. It could be used to disqualify political figures and was open to politicized application
D. It banned the Muslim League
Correct Answer: C
Historians often treat PRODA as an early example of accountability legislation that also carried potential for political manipulation.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
What was the stated objective of PRODA?
A. To create a presidential system
B. To act against misconduct and corruption in public office
C. To nationalize all industries
D. To establish the State Bank
Correct Answer: B
PRODA was presented as an accountability measure, although it later became controversial for its political use and broad disqualification powers.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
In which year was PRODA enacted?
A. 1949
B. 1947
C. 1951
D. 1956
Correct Answer: A
The Public and Representative Offices Disqualification Act was enacted in 1949 during Liaquat Ali Khan's government.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
What does PRODA stand for in early Pakistan's political history?
A. Provincial Representation and Defence Act
B. Public Revenue and Development Act
C. Pakistan Reorganization and Defence Authority
D. Public and Representative Offices Disqualification Act
Correct Answer: D
PRODA was an early accountability law dealing with misconduct by holders of public and representative offices.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Which statement best describes Liaquat Ali Khan's early foreign policy?
A. It completely isolated Pakistan from world affairs
B. It relied only on one neighbouring country
C. It sought international support while balancing security, economic and diplomatic needs
D. It rejected membership in the United Nations
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan's early foreign policy involved the UN, the United States, Muslim countries, China and international financial institutions while addressing regional security pressures.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Which broad foreign-policy challenge involved Pakistan's western neighbour during Liaquat Ali Khan's era?
A. The Suez Canal dispute
B. The Pashtunistan dispute with Afghanistan
C. The Falklands conflict
D. The Korean armistice
Correct Answer: B
Relations with Afghanistan were strained by the Pashtunistan issue and disagreements concerning the frontier and political claims.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
What did membership in the IMF and World Bank in 1950 signal?
A. Pakistan's integration into postwar international economic institutions
B. Withdrawal from global economic cooperation
C. Creation of a common India-Pakistan currency
D. End of all foreign borrowing
Correct Answer: A
Joining the IMF and IBRD placed Pakistan within the main postwar multilateral financial system.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Pakistan became a member of the World Bank's IBRD on which date?
A. 30 September 1947
B. 1 July 1948
C. 12 March 1949
D. 11 July 1950
Correct Answer: D
World Bank historical membership records list Pakistan's IBRD membership from 11 July 1950.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Which international financial institution did Pakistan join on 11 July 1950?
A. Asian Development Bank
B. Islamic Development Bank
C. International Monetary Fund
D. World Trade Organization
Correct Answer: C
The IMF records Pakistan's membership date as 11 July 1950.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
On which date did Pakistan and the People's Republic of China establish diplomatic relations?
A. 1 October 1949
B. 21 May 1951
C. 30 September 1947
D. 8 April 1950
Correct Answer: B
Chinese official diplomatic history records 21 May 1951 as the date formal Pakistan-China diplomatic relations began.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Formal diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the People's Republic of China were established during Liaquat Ali Khan's tenure in which year?
A. 1951
B. 1947
C. 1948
D. 1954
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan and the People's Republic of China established diplomatic relations on 21 May 1951.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Pakistan was among the early non-communist states to recognize which government established in 1949?
A. Republic of South Africa
B. Federal Republic of Germany as sole China
C. State of Israel
D. People's Republic of China
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan was among the early countries to recognize the People's Republic of China, helping lay foundations for later bilateral ties.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Which statement about SEATO and CENTO during Liaquat Ali Khan's lifetime is correct?
A. Pakistan had joined both in 1948
B. Pakistan founded NATO
C. Pakistan had not yet joined either organization
D. Pakistan left both in 1950
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan's membership in Western security pacts came after Liaquat Ali Khan's death: SEATO in 1954 and the Baghdad Pact/CENTO framework in 1955.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
What was a major significance of Liaquat Ali Khan's 1950 U.S. visit?
A. It made Pakistan a NATO member
B. It expanded Pakistan's diplomatic and economic engagement with the United States
C. It created CENTO immediately
D. It ended Pakistan's ties with the Commonwealth
Correct Answer: B
The visit was an important early foreign-policy engagement, but formal U.S.-Pakistan military alliances came later in the 1950s.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Who accompanied Liaquat Ali Khan on the 1950 U.S. visit as his spouse and an important public figure?
A. Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan
B. Fatima Jinnah
C. Begum Shaista Ikramullah
D. Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz
Correct Answer: A
Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan accompanied the Prime Minister and was herself a prominent social and political figure.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
On which date did Liaquat Ali Khan arrive in Washington for his 1950 U.S. visit?
A. 8 April 1950
B. 11 July 1950
C. 16 October 1951
D. 3 May 1950
Correct Answer: D
U.S. historical records note President Truman's welcome to Liaquat Ali Khan at Washington National Airport on 3 May 1950.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Which U.S. President personally invited Liaquat Ali Khan to visit the United States?
A. Dwight D. Eisenhower
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
C. Harry S. Truman
D. John F. Kennedy
Correct Answer: C
U.S. diplomatic records note that Liaquat Ali Khan accepted a personal invitation from President Harry S. Truman.
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1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Which major country did Liaquat Ali Khan visit officially in May 1950?
A. Soviet Union
B. United States
C. China
D. Japan
Correct Answer: B
Liaquat Ali Khan undertook a major official visit to the United States in May 1950.