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CHAPTER 5
PAKISTAN SINCE INDEPENDENCE
HISTORY
Q1: Identify the Initial problems of
Pakistan after Independence.
ANS: INITIAL PROBLEMS OF PAKISTAN:
1. Geographical problems
2. Economic problems
3. Political problems
4. Boundary distribution problem
5. Canal water dispute
6. Refugee issue
Q2.Highlight key feature of Indus water
treaty.
ANS: INDUS WATER TREATY: (1960)
Indus water treaty was signed between Pakistan and India.
According to treaty three eastern rivers Ravi, Sutlej, Beas
And
Three western rivers were Jhelum, Chenab, Indus.
Q3.How did Communal riots had been reduced
by Pakistan and India during transition?
ANS: COMMUNAL riots broke out as a result of partition of
Subcontinent.
It had negative impact on minority communities on both sides to
resolve the issue.
Liaquat –Nehru pact was signed in 1952.
Liaquat –Nehru pact provided rights to minorities on both sides.
Q 4.When was Objectives Resolution
Passed?
ANS: OBJECTIVES RESOLUTION;
Objectives Resolution was passed on 12 March 1949.

Q5. What is Importance of Objectives Resolution?

ANS: OBJECTIVES RESOLUTION
IMPORTANCE:
This resolution was important in a way that all the constitutions
( 1956,1962,1973) recognized its Principles.
Q6.Enlist any Two Principles of Objectives
Resolution.
• OBJECTIVES RESOLUTIONS:
PRINCIPLES :
1. Sovereignty of the Universe belongs to Allah Almighty.
2. The state will exercise its powers through the elected representatives
( elected through General Elections) of the people.
Q7.Define Constitution.
ANS : CONSTITUTION
DEFINITION:
Constitution is a state’s fundamental law, which stipulates(demand or
specify a requirement), typically as part of an agreement). rules and
regulations regarding different organs of the state.
Q8.Differentiate between a Bill and An Act.
ANS: BILL : A bill is a draft of proposed law. It is presented to the
parliament for discussion.
AN ACT:
When a bill is passed by Parliament, it becomes an act.
Q9.Whatis importance of Constitution?
ANS ; IMPORTANCE OF CONSTITUTION:
The constitution is a fundamental document that outlines the
framework for government, fundamental rights, and the distribution
of power.
Q10. Enlist Constitutions of Pakistan”
ANS: A) Constitution of 195
B) Constitution of 1962
C) Constitution of 1973
Q11.Identify any three features of 1956
Constitution.
ANS: CONSTITUTION OF 1956:
FEATURES OF CONSTITUTION OF 1956:
1.Country was declared as an Islamic State.
2. Both Urdu and Bengali were made official languages of Pakistan.
3.Only a Muslim could be elected President of the Country.
Q12.Write down any three
provisions/features of 1962 constitution.
ANS: CONSTITUTION OF 1962 :
FEATURES :
1. No law could be passed against the teaching of Quran and Sunnah.
2. Presidential form of government was introduced.
3. A Uni-cameral legislature was established at the Centre, it was called
National Assembly.
Q13.Write any three features of 1973
constitution
ANS: CONSTITUTION OF 1973 :
1.Judiciary was made independent.
2.Fundamental human rights of the people are ensured.
3.Islam is declared as the state religion and objectives resolution was
part of Constitution
 Q14. What do you know about Second
OIC
ANS: OIC ORGANIZATION OF ISLAMIC CONFERENCE
ESTABLISHMENT 25 Sept 1969
2ND ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE (1974)
Pakistan has very good relations with Islamic Countries .Bond with
Islamic countries had been observed during the 2nd OIC meeting held in
Lahore ( Pakistan)
Q15.Define term Cold War.
ANS: COLD WAR :
The political, economic, and social conflict between the Soviet Union
and the United States and their ideological allies world wide is termed
as COLD WAR.
The United States formed the Western Bloc, and the Soviet Union
formed the Eastern bloc.
Q16.Make a list of Princely State in British
India.
ANS: PRINCELY STATES IN BRITISH INDIA:
1.Swat
2. Bahawalpur
3. Khairpur
4.Lasbela
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Q17.What was the Constitutional arrangement in Pakistan before 1956
Constitution?
ANS: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ACT 1935 :
Soon after Independence on 14 August 1947, with some amendments
Government of India Act 1935 was adopted as temporary Constitution
of Pakistan till 1956.
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Q18.What , in your opinion ,was the main cause of Pakistan’s victory in
1965 War?
ANS: MAIN CAUSE OF PAKISTAN’S VICTORY IN 1965 WAR:
Indo –Pak war of 1965 is one of the most important events of history of
Pakistan. The way Pakistani armed forces defended their mother land
proves that it is unity, faith and discipline that counts and not the the
number of armed forces or quality of weapons.
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Q19.Write a short note on role of Pakistan Navy in war Time?
ANS: ROLE OF PAKISTAN NAVY IN WAR TIME:
Pakistan navy played significant role in this War.On 7th September
1965, Pakistan Navy ships bombarded Indian town and radar station
Dwarka.
Pakistan Navy submarine Ghazi kept the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier
besieged in the harbor throughout the War.
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Q20: Differentiate between Line of Control and International border?
ANS: LoC (Line of Control) is the ceasefire line after the 1948 Indo-Pak
war .
International Border is the line that both countries and the rest of the
world have agreed upon.
Q21.What was UN resolution regarding Kashmir.
ANS: UN RESOLUTION REGARDING KASHMIR:
Both India and Pakistan desire that the Question of the accession of
Jammu and Kashmir to India or Pakistan should be decided through
the democratic method of a free and impartial plebiscite.”
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Q22. Why Kashmir problem is a threat to World Peace beside a humanitarian
problem?
ANS: KASHMIR ISSUE , A THREAT TO WORLD PEACE:
Because , both Pakistan and India are atomic powers, and any mishandling
may lead to a great devastation.
Q23. Make a list of Wars fought between Pakistan and India on Kashmir Issue.
ANS: a) First limited war ,in 1948
b) 1965 War on Kashmir
c) 1971
d) Kargil War 1998