Pak301 Midterm Past Paper




                                                          Pakistan Studies(301)

Midterm examinations

Fall2012---- Session 2

Total Marks: 40

Time allowed : 60 min

Question No: 1    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
When the powers of the president were increased under the Constitution of 1973?
       ► In, 1973
       ► In, 1977
       ► In, 1985
       ► In, 1988
Question No: 2    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
What was the status of the Constitution of 1973 from1977-1985?
       ► Operational after changes
       ► Operational
       ► Operational with amendments
     Suspended
Question No: 3    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
When did the Second Basic Principles Committee present its final report?
       ► In September, 1952
       ► In December, 1952
       ► In August, 1952
       ► In April, 1952
Question No: 4    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
Which one of the following clarifies the scope of power, relationship among various institutions within the government and society?
       ► Constituent Assembly
       ► Constitution
       National Assembly
       ► Senate
Question No: 5    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
How many seats were captured by Pakistan Peoples Party in the general elections of
       81 seats
       ► 160 seats
       ► 162 seats
       ► 138 seats
Question No: 6    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
How many seats were captured by Awami League in the general elections of 1970?
       ► 81 seats
       ► 160 seats
       ► 162 seats
       ► 138 seats
Question No: 7    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
Which constitutional document is proved to be the ‘foundation’ of the constitutional developments in Pakistan?
       ► The Constitution of 1956
       ► The Constitution of 1962
       ► The Constitution of 1973
       The Objectives Resolution 1949
Question No: 8    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
Which Act was introduced at the time of Pakistan's establishment?
       ► Interim constitution of Pakistan
       ► Indian Independence Act of 1947
       ► Government of India Act, 1935
       ► The Objectives Resolution
Question No: 9    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
“The Constitution had 234 articles and 6 schedules in which the whole constitutional framework and principles for governance and power management have been outlined”.
This text belongs to which constitution?
       The Constitution of 1956
       ► The Constitution of 1962
       ► The Constitution of 1973
       ► The Objectives Resolution
Question No: 10    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
When did Ayub Khan abrogate the Constitution of 1956?
       ► 8th June, 1958
       ► 14th August, 1958
       ► 23rd March, 1958
       ► 7th October, 1958
Question No: 11    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
What is the minimum age of the president of Pakistan according to the Constitution of 1956?
       45 years
       ► 40 years
       ► 50 years
       ► 35 years
Question No: 12    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
When did Industrial Development Bank establish in Pakistan?
       ► 1970
       ► 1950
       ► 1949
       1961
Question No: 13    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
When did Chaudhry Rehmat Ali establish Pakistan National Movement?
       ► In, 1933
       ► In, 1940
       ► In, 1948
       ► In, 195
   
Question No: 14    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
When did Iqbal present his famous Allahabad Address?
       December 30, 1930
       ► November 30, 1930
       ► October 30, 1930
       ► September 30, 1930
Question No: 15    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
In which of his writings Iqbal talked about the Indian unity and the differences among the Muslims and the Hindus?
       ► Baange-e-Dara
       Zaboor-e-Ajam
       ► Nala-i-Yatim
       ► Jawab-e-Shikwa
Question No: 16    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
What was the factor which undermined the civilian governments installed during 1988 to 1996?
       ► The military interference in politics
       ► Most of these were coalition governments
       ► External pressure of super powers
       ► Pursuance of ulterior motives by leaders
Question No: 17    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
Who became the Interim Prime Minister of Pakistan minister in 1990?
       ► Dr, Moeen Qureshi
       ► Meer Balkh Sher Mazari
       ► Malik Meraj Khalid
       ► Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi
Question No: 18    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
When did Zia’s military government hold presidential referendum in Pakistan?
       ► In 1983
       ► In 1979
       In 1984
       ► In 1985
Question No: 19    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one  
Which mineral resource is used in chemical industry?
       ► Iron Ore
       ► Chromites
       ► Sulphur
       ► Gypsum
Question No: 20    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
Which mineral resource is used for the production of steel?
             ►  Iron Ore
       ► Chromites
       ► Sulphur
       ► Gypsum
Question No: 21    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
What is the total length of Pakistan’s coastal area?
       ► 600 miles
       ► 450 miles
       ► 1600 miles
       ► 1200 miles
Question No: 22    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
  In which year the province of Sind was created?
       ► In 1901
       ► In 1935
       ► In 1970            
       ► In1954
Question No: 23    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
Why did Quaid-i-Azam launch “Direct Action Day” on August 16, 1946?
       ► To protest against breach of pledge by Viceroy F.M Lord Wavell
       ► To oppose the Congress policies
       ► To get support from the masses for party membership
       ► To curb the upsurge of the National Muslims
Question No: 24    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
In which year the mosque in KANPUR was demolished?
       ► In 1911
       In 1913
       ► In 1916
       ► In 1908  
Question No: 25    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
In which year Quad-e-Azam joined Muslim League?
       ► In 1906                 
       In 1913
       ► In 1920
       ► In 1908
Question No: 26    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
What does the abbreviation OIC stand for?
       ►      Organization of Intelligence Community
       ►       Organization of Islamic Countries
       ►       Organization of International Community
       ►     Organization of Islamic Conference
Question No: 27    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
When did the rule of East India Company come  into end in the British India?
       ► In 1857
       ► In 1858
       ► In 1947
       ► In 1948
Question No: 28    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
In which city the Second OIC conference 1974 was held?
       ► Cairo
       ► Makah
       ► Rabat
      ► Lahore
Question No: 29    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
Which state’s head was the very first to visit Pakistan?
       ► Libya
       ► Saudi Arabia
       ► Afghanistan
             ►  Iran
Question No: 30    ( Marks: 1 )    - Please choose one
 Sovereignty, state survival, territorial integrity, military security arrangements, bilateral and multilateral relations, all are the features of___________________
       ► International Relations
       ► World Politics
       ► Foreign Policy
                Diplomacy