Batch 5: General Zia-ul-Haq Era (1977–1988)
1. Who imposed Martial Law in Pakistan on 5 July 1977?
(A) General Yahya Khan
(B) General Zia-ul-Haq
(C) General Ayub Khan
(D) General Aslam Beg
✅ Correct Answer: B. General Zia-ul-Haq
🔹 Explanation: On 5 July 1977, General Zia-ul-Haq ousted Bhutto through Operation Fair Play and imposed Martial Law.
2. What was the main reason given for imposing Martial Law in 1977?
(A) Corruption charges
(B) Failure of elections and political unrest
(C) Economic instability
(D) Sectarian violence
✅ Correct Answer: B. Failure of elections and political unrest
🔹 Explanation: The controversial 1977 elections led to mass protests by the Pakistan National Alliance (PNA), which Zia used as a pretext for Martial Law.
3. What was the name of Zia-ul-Haq’s policy for Islamization?
(A) Nizam-e-Islam
(B) Nizam-e-Mustafa
(C) Shariah System
(D) Islamic Revolution
✅ Correct Answer: B. Nizam-e-Mustafa
🔹 Explanation: Zia launched his Islamization process under the banner of Nizam-e-Mustafa, introducing Sharia-based laws.
4. When were Hudood Ordinances introduced?
(A) 1977
(B) 1978
(C) 1979
(D) 1980
✅ Correct Answer: C. 1979
🔹 Explanation: The Hudood Ordinances, part of Zia’s Islamization drive, were introduced in 1979, covering crimes like adultery, theft, and alcohol consumption.
5. When was Zulfikar Ali Bhutto executed?
(A) 1978
(B) 1979
(C) 1980
(D) 1981
✅ Correct Answer: B. 1979
🔹 Explanation: Bhutto was hanged on 4 April 1979 after being sentenced in a controversial murder case.
6. When was the Majlis-e-Shoora established by Zia-ul-Haq?
(A) 1981
(B) 1982
(C) 1983
(D) 1985
✅ Correct Answer: B. 1982
🔹 Explanation: In 1982, Zia established Majlis-e-Shoora (Federal Advisory Council) with handpicked members, bypassing political parties.
7. When was the Eighth Constitutional Amendment passed?
(A) 1983
(B) 1984
(C) 1985
(D) 1986
✅ Correct Answer: C. 1985
🔹 Explanation: The Eighth Amendment (1985) gave the President extraordinary powers, including dissolving assemblies under Article 58(2)(b).
8. When were non-party based general elections held under Zia-ul-Haq?
(A) 1983
(B) 1984
(C) 1985
(D) 1986
✅ Correct Answer: C. 1985
🔹 Explanation: Non-party elections were held on 25 February 1985, resulting in Muhammad Khan Junejo becoming Prime Minister.
9. Who became Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1985?
(A) Nawaz Sharif
(B) Muhammad Khan Junejo
(C) Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi
(D) None of these
✅ Correct Answer: B. Muhammad Khan Junejo
🔹 Explanation: Junejo was appointed PM in March 1985, marking the restoration of a civilian government under Zia’s control.
10. Which war significantly impacted Zia’s regime?
(A) Indo-Pak War 1971
(B) Iran-Iraq War
(C) Afghan-Soviet War (1979–1989)
(D) Gulf War 1991
✅ Correct Answer: C. Afghan-Soviet War (1979–1989)
🔹 Explanation: The Afghan-Soviet War gave Zia international recognition and massive foreign aid from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
11. What was the role of Pakistan during the Afghan-Soviet War?
(A) Neutral mediator
(B) Ally of Soviet Union
(C) Frontline state for U.S. and Afghan Mujahideen
(D) None of these
✅ Correct Answer: C. Frontline state for U.S. and Afghan Mujahideen
🔹 Explanation: Pakistan became the frontline state, supporting Afghan Mujahideen with CIA and Saudi funding.
12. What was the result of the 1984 Referendum under Zia-ul-Haq?
(A) He lost power
(B) He extended his rule for 5 years
(C) He restored parliamentary democracy
(D) None of these
✅ Correct Answer: B. He extended his rule for 5 years
🔹 Explanation: The 1984 referendum gave Zia another 5 years as President, though the process was highly controversial.
13. When was the Movement for Restoration of Democracy (MRD) launched against Zia?
(A) 1980
(B) 1981
(C) 1983
(D) 1985
✅ Correct Answer: C. 1983
🔹 Explanation: The MRD movement, led by PPP and other parties, started in 1983 against Zia’s dictatorship but was brutally crushed.
14. When did Zia dismiss Prime Minister Junejo’s government?
(A) 1986
(B) 1987
(C) 1988
(D) 1989
✅ Correct Answer: C. 1988
🔹 Explanation: Zia dismissed Junejo’s government in May 1988, citing corruption and inefficiency.
15. When did General Zia-ul-Haq die?
(A) 17 August 1988
(B) 14 August 1987
(C) 11 September 1989
(D) 25 December 1988
✅ Correct Answer: A. 17 August 1988
🔹 Explanation: Zia died in a plane crash near Bahawalpur on 17 August 1988, along with several senior military officials and the U.S. Ambassador.