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Which pairing is correct for the "leader east" aspect of 1970 - Election History - General Elections?
A. leader east — Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
B. leader east — Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
C. leader east — Yahya Khan
D. leader east — Lt Gen A. A. K. Niazi
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "leader east — Sheikh Mujibur Rahman". Mujib campaigned on the Six-Point autonomy program.
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Which pairing is correct for the "east winner" aspect of 1970 - Election History - General Elections?
A. east winner — Mukti Bahini
B. east winner — Pakistan Peoples Party
C. east winner — Awami League
D. east winner — Pakistan Muslim League (N)
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "east winner — Awami League". Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Awami League overwhelmingly swept East Pakistan.
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Which pairing is correct for the "system" aspect of 1970 - Election History - General Elections?
A. system — Frame a new constitution
B. system — It had the larger population
C. system — Its unresolved mandate preceded the 1971 breakup
D. system — Adult franchise
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "system — Adult franchise". It was the first direct general election on adult franchise across Pakistan.
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Which pairing is correct for the "date national" aspect of 1970 - Election History - General Elections?
A. date national — 7 December 1971
B. date national — 7 December 1969
C. date national — 9 December 1970
D. date national — 7 December 1970
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "date national — 7 December 1970". National Assembly elections were held on 7 December 1970.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "historical outcome"?
A. Frame a new constitution
B. Its unresolved mandate preceded the 1971 breakup
C. It had the larger population
D. Adult franchise
Correct Answer: B
Historical outcome: Its unresolved mandate preceded the 1971 breakup. Failure to transfer power after a clear electoral result contributed to the constitutional crisis.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "constitutional objective"?
A. Frame a new constitution
B. Its unresolved mandate preceded the 1971 breakup
C. Adult franchise
D. It had the larger population
Correct Answer: A
Constitutional objective: Frame a new constitution. Under the LFO, the Assembly was also a constitution-making body.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "natural disaster context"?
A. Bhola cyclone
B. They were removed or barred from office
C. Postponement of the National Assembly session
D. Panama Papers
Correct Answer: A
Natural disaster context: Bhola cyclone. The November 1970 cyclone and relief controversy influenced political anger.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "president"?
A. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
B. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
C. Yahya Khan
D. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Correct Answer: C
President: Yahya Khan. General Yahya Khan presided over the election process.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "assembly postponement"?
A. Postponement of the National Assembly session
B. Bhola cyclone
C. First elected civilian government completed a full five-year term and transferred power
D. India's 1974 nuclear test
Correct Answer: A
Assembly postponement: Postponement of the National Assembly session. The scheduled assembly session was postponed, triggering massive unrest in East Pakistan.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "Six Points"?
A. Legal Framework Order 1970
B. Rawalpindi Conspiracy (Special Tribunal) Act
C. Twenty-fourth Amendment
D. Six-Point Program
Correct Answer: D
Six points: Six-Point Program. Mujib's Six Points demanded extensive provincial autonomy.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "population principle"?
A. Its unresolved mandate preceded the 1971 breakup
B. Frame a new constitution
C. It had the larger population
D. Adult franchise
Correct Answer: C
Population principle: It had the larger population. Seat allocation was population-based.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "election framework"?
A. Lahore Declaration
B. Legal Framework Order 1970
C. Six-Point Program
D. Constitution of 1973
Correct Answer: B
Election framework: Legal Framework Order 1970. Yahya Khan's LFO set the electoral and constitution-making rules.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "PPP leader"?
A. Muhammad Ali Bogra
B. Yahya Khan
C. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
D. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Correct Answer: D
Ppp leader: Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Bhutto headed the PPP.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "national majority"?
A. Pakistan Peoples Party
B. Awami League
C. Ehsaas Programme
D. Mukti Bahini
Correct Answer: B
National majority: Awami League. Its East Pakistan sweep gave it a majority in the full National Assembly.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "leader east"?
A. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
B. Yahya Khan
C. Muhammad Khan Junejo
D. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Correct Answer: A
Leader east: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Mujib campaigned on the Six-Point autonomy program.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "east winner"?
A. University of Dhaka
B. Pakistan Peoples Party
C. Communist Party of Pakistan
D. Awami League
Correct Answer: D
East winner: Awami League. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Awami League overwhelmingly swept East Pakistan.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "system"?
A. Frame a new constitution
B. Adult franchise
C. Its unresolved mandate preceded the 1971 breakup
D. It had the larger population
Correct Answer: B
System: Adult franchise. It was the first direct general election on adult franchise across Pakistan.
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For 1970 - Election History - General Elections, which option correctly gives the "date national"?
A. 5 December 1970
B. 7 December 1970
C. 9 December 1970
D. 7 December 1969
Correct Answer: B
Date national: 7 December 1970. National Assembly elections were held on 7 December 1970.
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Why is the 1970 election pivotal in Pakistan's history?
A. Adult franchise
B. Frame a new constitution
C. It had the larger population
D. Its unresolved mandate preceded the 1971 breakup
Correct Answer: D
Failure to transfer power after a clear electoral result contributed to the constitutional crisis.
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What was the elected National Assembly expected to do besides legislate?
A. Adult franchise
B. It had the larger population
C. Its unresolved mandate preceded the 1971 breakup
D. Frame a new constitution
Correct Answer: D
Under the LFO, the Assembly was also a constitution-making body.