Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Why did Pakistan face a serious administrative shortage immediately after independence?
A. It had to build new federal institutions and services from limited inherited resources
B. All civil servants had migrated to Europe
C. The army had been completely dissolved
D. The provinces refused to join the federation
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan had to establish ministries, services and institutions rapidly while receiving only a portion of the personnel and assets of undivided India.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
The division of financial, military and administrative assets after Partition was primarily an issue between Pakistan and which country?
A. Afghanistan
B. Iran
C. China
D. India
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan and India had to divide the assets, institutions and liabilities of British India, creating major administrative and financial disputes.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Which challenge was among the most urgent humanitarian problems facing Liaquat Ali Khan's government after Partition?
A. Construction of Islamabad
B. Nationalization of banks
C. Rehabilitation of refugees
D. Creation of One Unit
Correct Answer: C
Millions were displaced by Partition, making refugee reception, resettlement and rehabilitation a central early-state challenge.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Which body was responsible for framing Pakistan's constitution during Liaquat Ali Khan's era?
A. Supreme Court
B. Constituent Assembly of Pakistan
C. Council of Common Interests
D. Election Commission
Correct Answer: B
The Constituent Assembly had the central task of constitution-making while also performing legislative functions.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Which legal framework largely served as Pakistan's interim constitutional arrangement after independence?
A. Government of India Act, 1935 as adapted
B. Constitution of 1956
C. Government of India Act, 1919 unchanged
D. Constitution of 1962
Correct Answer: A
Until Pakistan adopted its first constitution in 1956, the adapted Government of India Act, 1935 provided the main constitutional framework.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
What was Pakistan's federal capital during Liaquat Ali Khan's premiership?
A. Lahore
B. Rawalpindi
C. Islamabad
D. Karachi
Correct Answer: D
Karachi served as the federal capital of Pakistan during the early years after independence.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Which city became the site of both the Rawalpindi Conspiracy case and Liaquat Ali Khan's assassination in 1951?
A. Karachi
B. Lahore
C. Rawalpindi
D. Peshawar
Correct Answer: C
The failed Rawalpindi Conspiracy was exposed in 1951, and later that year Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
What was Liaquat Ali Khan doing when he was assassinated?
A. Chairing a cabinet session
B. Addressing a public meeting
C. Visiting the State Bank
D. Attending a UN session
Correct Answer: B
He was speaking at a public gathering in Rawalpindi when he was shot.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Who is identified as the gunman who shot Liaquat Ali Khan?
A. Said Akbar
B. Akbar Khan
C. Sajjad Zaheer
D. Faiz Ahmad Faiz
Correct Answer: A
The assassin was Said Akbar, who was immediately shot dead at the scene. The broader motive has remained the subject of historical debate.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
What is Company Bagh in Rawalpindi now commonly called?
A. Jinnah Bagh
B. Iqbal Park
C. Ayub Park
D. Liaquat Bagh
Correct Answer: D
Company Bagh was later renamed Liaquat Bagh in memory of the first Prime Minister.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Where was Liaquat Ali Khan assassinated?
A. Mochi Gate, Lahore
B. Frere Hall, Karachi
C. Company Bagh, Rawalpindi
D. Paltan Maidan, Dhaka
Correct Answer: C
He was shot while addressing a public meeting at Company Bagh in Rawalpindi on 16 October 1951.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan is also remembered after his assassination by which title?
A. Mujahid-e-Millat
B. Shaheed-e-Millat
C. Fakhr-e-Asia
D. Baba-e-Qaum
Correct Answer: B
Because he was assassinated while serving as Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan is also remembered as Shaheed-e-Millat, or 'Martyr of the Nation'.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Who succeeded Liaquat Ali Khan as Prime Minister after his death?
A. Khawaja Nazimuddin
B. Ghulam Muhammad
C. Muhammad Ali Bogra
D. I. I. Chundrigar
Correct Answer: A
Khawaja Nazimuddin moved from the office of Governor-General to become Prime Minister after Liaquat Ali Khan's assassination.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Who became Governor-General after the death of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in September 1948?
A. Liaquat Ali Khan
B. Ghulam Muhammad
C. Iskander Mirza
D. Khawaja Nazimuddin
Correct Answer: D
After Jinnah's death, Khawaja Nazimuddin became Governor-General while Liaquat Ali Khan continued as Prime Minister.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Besides being Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan also held which key portfolio during his government?
A. Railways
B. Education only
C. Defence
D. Agriculture only
Correct Answer: C
Constituent Assembly records identify Liaquat Ali Khan as Prime Minister and Minister for Defence during this period.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Which honorific title is most closely associated with Liaquat Ali Khan?
A. Quaid-e-Azam
B. Quaid-e-Millat
C. Madar-e-Millat
D. Sher-e-Bengal
Correct Answer: B
Liaquat Ali Khan is widely remembered as Quaid-e-Millat, meaning 'Leader of the Nation'.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan belonged to which major political party during his premiership?
A. All-India Muslim League / Muslim League
B. Pakistan National Congress
C. Awami League
D. Republican Party
Correct Answer: A
The first federal government of Pakistan was led by the Muslim League, the principal party of the Pakistan Movement.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Who was Governor-General of Pakistan when Liaquat Ali Khan became Prime Minister?
A. Khawaja Nazimuddin
B. Ghulam Muhammad
C. Iskander Mirza
D. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Correct Answer: D
At independence, Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as Governor-General while Liaquat Ali Khan headed the government as Prime Minister.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan remained Prime Minister until which date?
A. 11 September 1948
B. 8 April 1950
C. 16 October 1951
D. 17 October 1951
Correct Answer: C
His tenure ended on 16 October 1951, the day he was assassinated in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947-1951 - Early Pakistan - Liaquat Ali Khan
According to the National Assembly record, Liaquat Ali Khan's tenure as Prime Minister began on which date?
A. 14 August 1947
B. 15 August 1947
C. 11 September 1948
D. 12 March 1949
Correct Answer: B
The National Assembly's official list records Liaquat Ali Khan's premiership from 15 August 1947 to 16 October 1951.