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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
Which pairing is correct for the "military action east" aspect of 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law?
A. military action east — Separation of East Pakistan
B. military action east — Operation Searchlight
C. military action east — Abolition of One Unit
D. military action east — Abrogated it
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "military action east — Operation Searchlight". Operation Searchlight began on 25 March 1971.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
Which pairing is correct for the "political crisis" aspect of 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law?
A. political crisis — Failure to transfer power and constitutional deadlock
B. political crisis — 1970 election and 1971 breakup
C. political crisis — Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army
D. political crisis — Vote of no-confidence
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "political crisis — Failure to transfer power and constitutional deadlock". Disagreement over power-sharing and the Six Points deepened the crisis.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
Which pairing is correct for the "East winner" aspect of 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law?
A. East winner — Communist Party of Pakistan
B. East winner — Awami League
C. East winner — Supreme Court of Pakistan
D. East winner — Pakistan Peoples Party
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "East winner — Awami League". The Awami League swept East Pakistan and won a national majority.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
Which pairing is correct for the "first general election" aspect of 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law?
A. first general election — Operation Searchlight
B. first general election — General election of 1970
C. first general election — Abrogated it
D. first general election — Separation of East Pakistan
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "first general election — General election of 1970". Pakistan held its first nationwide general election based on adult franchise in 1970.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
Which pairing is correct for the "LFO" aspect of 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law?
A. LFO — Rawalpindi Conspiracy (Special Tribunal) Act
B. LFO — Lahore Declaration
C. LFO — Legal Framework Order 1970
D. LFO — Constitution of 1962
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "LFO — Legal Framework Order 1970". The LFO laid down election and constitution-making rules.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
Which pairing is correct for the "One Unit" aspect of 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law?
A. One Unit — General election of 1970
B. One Unit — Operation Searchlight
C. One Unit — Abrogated it
D. One Unit — Abolition of One Unit
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "One Unit — Abolition of One Unit". The four western provinces were restored in 1970.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
Which pairing is correct for the "office" aspect of 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law?
A. office — Parliamentary government
B. office — Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army
C. office — Failure to transfer power and constitutional deadlock
D. office — 1970 election and 1971 breakup
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "office — Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army". Yahya was Army Commander-in-Chief before becoming Chief Martial Law Administrator and President.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
Which pairing is correct for the "constitutional action" aspect of 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law?
A. constitutional action — Abolition of One Unit
B. constitutional action — Operation Searchlight
C. constitutional action — Abrogated it
D. constitutional action — Separation of East Pakistan
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "constitutional action — Abrogated it". Yahya abrogated the 1962 Constitution and imposed martial law.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
Which pairing is correct for the "predecessor" aspect of 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law?
A. predecessor — Ayub Khan
B. predecessor — Muhammad Khan Junejo
C. predecessor — Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
D. predecessor — Nawaz Sharif
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "predecessor — Ayub Khan". Yahya succeeded Ayub amid mass political unrest.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
Which pairing is correct for the "takeover date" aspect of 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law?
A. takeover date — March 1968
B. takeover date — December 1971
C. takeover date — April 1969
D. takeover date — March 1969
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "takeover date — March 1969". Ayub resigned on 25 March 1969 and transferred power to General Yahya Khan.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
For 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law, which option correctly gives the "historical assessment"?
A. Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army
B. Provincial autonomy in East Pakistan
C. 1970 election and 1971 breakup
D. Failure to transfer power and constitutional deadlock
Correct Answer: C
Historical assessment: 1970 election and 1971 breakup. His regime oversaw Pakistan's first general election and the loss of East Pakistan.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
For 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law, which option correctly gives the "successor"?
A. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
B. Yahya Khan
C. Ayub Khan
D. Arif Alvi
Correct Answer: A
Successor: Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Bhutto assumed power on 20 December 1971.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
For 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law, which option correctly gives the "resignation"?
A. March 1969
B. January 1971
C. December 1971
D. December 1972
Correct Answer: C
Resignation: December 1971. Yahya resigned after the fall of Dhaka and was succeeded by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
For 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law, which option correctly gives the "1971 outcome"?
A. Operation Searchlight
B. General election of 1970
C. Separation of East Pakistan
D. Abrogated it
Correct Answer: C
1971 outcome: Separation of East Pakistan. East Pakistan became Bangladesh after the 1971 war.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
For 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law, which option correctly gives the "military action east"?
A. Operation Searchlight
B. General election of 1970
C. Abrogated it
D. Abolition of One Unit
Correct Answer: A
Military action east: Operation Searchlight. Operation Searchlight began on 25 March 1971.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
For 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law, which option correctly gives the "political crisis"?
A. 1970 election and 1971 breakup
B. Failure to transfer power and constitutional deadlock
C. Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army
D. Prime ministerial responsibility to the legislature
Correct Answer: B
Political crisis: Failure to transfer power and constitutional deadlock. Disagreement over power-sharing and the Six Points deepened the crisis.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
For 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law, which option correctly gives the "East winner"?
A. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
B. Awami League
C. Pakistan National Alliance
D. Pakistan Peoples Party
Correct Answer: B
East winner: Awami League. The Awami League swept East Pakistan and won a national majority.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
For 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law, which option correctly gives the "first general election"?
A. Separation of East Pakistan
B. Abolition of One Unit
C. General election of 1970
D. Abrogated it
Correct Answer: C
First general election: General election of 1970. Pakistan held its first nationwide general election based on adult franchise in 1970.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
For 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law, which option correctly gives the "LFO"?
A. Fourteenth Amendment
B. Zafar Ali Shah case
C. Constitution of 1962
D. Legal Framework Order 1970
Correct Answer: D
Lfo: Legal Framework Order 1970. The LFO laid down election and constitution-making rules.
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1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law
For 1969 - Political History - Yahya Khan's Martial Law, which option correctly gives the "One Unit"?
A. General election of 1970
B. Abolition of One Unit
C. Operation Searchlight
D. Separation of East Pakistan
Correct Answer: B
One unit: Abolition of One Unit. The four western provinces were restored in 1970.