Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

Which of these following statements are correct about the history of military rule in Pakistan?

(A) After Pakistan framed its first constitution, General Yahya Khan took over the administration of the country.
(B) During General Ayub Khan's rule, Pakistan faced the Bangladesh crisis.
(C) The elected government under the leadership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto came to power in Pakistan from 1971 to 1977.
(D) The Bhutto government was removed by General Zia-ul-Haq in 1977.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) and (C) Only

(B) and (D) Only

(C) and (D) Only

(A) and (D) Only

Correct Answer:

(C) and (D) Only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (C) and (D) Only

(A) After Pakistan framed its first constitution, General Yahya Khan took over the administration of the country. (Incorrect). After Pakistan framed its first constitution, General Ayub Khan took over the administration of the country and soon got himself elected. 
(B) During General Ayub Khan's rule, Pakistan faced the Bangladesh crisis. (Incorrect). The Bangladesh crisis (1971 war) happened under General Yahya Khan, not Ayub Khan.
(C) The elected government under the leadership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto came to power in Pakistan from 1971 to 1977. (Correct)
(D) The Bhutto government was removed by General Zia-ul-Haq in 1977. (Correct)