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1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement
Which pairing is correct for the "main allegation" aspect of 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement?
A. main allegation — Nationwide protests and civil disobedience
B. main allegation — Massive rigging
C. main allegation — Both national and provincial polls
D. main allegation — A settlement including fresh elections
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "main allegation — Massive rigging". The PNA rejected results and alleged extensive electoral fraud.
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1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement
Which pairing is correct for the "movement slogan" aspect of 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement?
A. movement slogan — A settlement including fresh elections
B. movement slogan — Nizam-e-Mustafa
C. movement slogan — Nationwide protests and civil disobedience
D. movement slogan — Massive rigging
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "movement slogan — Nizam-e-Mustafa". The opposition used the demand for Nizam-e-Mustafa as a unifying slogan.
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Which pairing is correct for the "PNA composition" aspect of 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement?
A. PNA composition — US$6 billion
B. PNA composition — Seventeen
C. PNA composition — Nine
D. PNA composition — About three weeks
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "PNA composition — Nine". The PNA was a nine-party opposition coalition.
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1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement
Which pairing is correct for the "opposition alliance" aspect of 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement?
A. opposition alliance — Pakistan National Alliance
B. opposition alliance — Communist Party of Pakistan
C. opposition alliance — Ehsaas Programme
D. opposition alliance — Pakistan Peoples Party
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "opposition alliance — Pakistan National Alliance". Nine opposition parties formed the PNA.
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1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement
Which pairing is correct for the "ruling party" aspect of 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement?
A. ruling party — Ehsaas Programme
B. ruling party — Pakistan Peoples Party
C. ruling party — Pakistan National Alliance
D. ruling party — Communist Party of Pakistan
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "ruling party — Pakistan Peoples Party". The PPP under Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was declared the overwhelming winner.
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1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement
Which pairing is correct for the "election date" aspect of 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement?
A. election date — April 1977
B. election date — 5 July 1977
C. election date — March 1976
D. election date — March 1977
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "election date — March 1977". National Assembly elections were held on 7 March 1977.
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1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement
For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "election level"?
A. Both national and provincial polls
B. Nationwide protests and civil disobedience
C. Massive rigging
D. Nizam-e-Mustafa
Correct Answer: A
Election level: Both national and provincial polls. The PNA boycotted some provincial polling after rejecting the National Assembly result.
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For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "historical significance"?
A. India's 1974 nuclear test
B. Operation Fair Play
C. They were removed or barred from office
D. Zia-ul-Haq's military rule
Correct Answer: D
Historical significance: Zia-ul-Haq's military rule. The 1977 agitation provided the immediate context for the coup.
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For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "martial law"?
A. Nationwide protests and civil disobedience
B. A settlement including fresh elections
C. Martial law
D. Nizam-e-Mustafa
Correct Answer: C
Martial law: Martial law. Zia imposed martial law, suspended political activity and delayed elections.
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For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "talks"?
A. A settlement including fresh elections
B. Massive rigging
C. Nationwide protests and civil disobedience
D. Both national and provincial polls
Correct Answer: A
Talks: A settlement including fresh elections. Negotiations reportedly came close to an agreement before military intervention.
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1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement
For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "operation name"?
A. Operation Fair Play
B. Zia-ul-Haq's military rule
C. Pervez Musharraf resigned as President
D. Dissolution of the Constituent Assembly
Correct Answer: A
Operation name: Operation Fair Play. The coup was called Operation Fair Play.
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For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "coup date"?
A. March 1977
B. 5 August 1977
C. 3 July 1977
D. 5 July 1977
Correct Answer: D
Coup date: 5 July 1977. Zia seized power in Operation Fair Play on 5 July 1977.
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For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "army chief"?
A. Benazir Bhutto
B. General Zia-ul-Haq
C. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
D. Muhammad Khan Junejo
Correct Answer: B
Army chief: General Zia-ul-Haq. Zia had been appointed army chief by Bhutto in 1976.
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For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "Bhutto role"?
A. General Zia-ul-Haq
B. Lt Gen A. A. K. Niazi
C. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
D. Yousaf Raza Gillani
Correct Answer: C
Bhutto role: Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Bhutto headed the PPP government.
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For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "street action"?
A. A settlement including fresh elections
B. Nationwide protests and civil disobedience
C. Massive rigging
D. Both national and provincial polls
Correct Answer: B
Street action: Nationwide protests and civil disobedience. The dispute produced strikes, demonstrations and negotiations.
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1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement
For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "main allegation"?
A. Martial law
B. Massive rigging
C. A settlement including fresh elections
D. Nationwide protests and civil disobedience
Correct Answer: B
Main allegation: Massive rigging. The PNA rejected results and alleged extensive electoral fraud.
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1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement
For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "movement slogan"?
A. Nizam-e-Mustafa
B. A settlement including fresh elections
C. Both national and provincial polls
D. Massive rigging
Correct Answer: A
Movement slogan: Nizam-e-Mustafa. The opposition used the demand for Nizam-e-Mustafa as a unifying slogan.
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1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement
For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "PNA composition"?
A. US$6 billion
B. Nine
C. About US$3 billion
D. About three weeks
Correct Answer: B
Pna composition: Nine. The PNA was a nine-party opposition coalition.
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1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement
For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "opposition alliance"?
A. Pakistan Peoples Party
B. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
C. Pakistan National Alliance
D. Pakistan Muslim League (Q)
Correct Answer: C
Opposition alliance: Pakistan National Alliance. Nine opposition parties formed the PNA.
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1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement
For 1977 - Political History - General Elections and PNA movement, which option correctly gives the "ruling party"?
A. Pakistan Peoples Party
B. Pakistan National Alliance
C. Mukti Bahini
D. Ehsaas Programme
Correct Answer: A
Ruling party: Pakistan Peoples Party. The PPP under Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was declared the overwhelming winner.