Practise 15 real Federal Board questions on Musharraf Era from 2023 to 2026. See the answer and explanation as soon as you answer.
Musharraf Era is one of the 11 main chapters in our Federal Board FSC History question bank (12th class), and about 5% of its real questions come from it. Tayyari Karo has 15 real questions on this chapter from 2023 to 2026; 6 are multiple choice and marked instantly, and the rest are short and long questions with a model answer. By difficulty: 12 medium, 2 easy, 1 hard.
Work through the questions below, then open the explanation for each one. Redo the ones you missed a few days later.
These are real past-paper questions. Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.
What event took place on September 11, 2001?
Answer: D. Attack on World Trade Centre
On 11 September 2001 hijacked planes attacked the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon in the USA.
Who established National Reconstruction Bureau?
Answer: B. Pervez Musharaf
Pervez Musharraf established the National Reconstruction Bureau (NRB) in 1999 to design his local government/devolution plan.
When did General Pervaiz Musharraf assume the position of chief executive?
Answer: B. 12 October 1999
General Pervez Musharraf assumed the position of Chief Executive after the military coup of 12 October 1999.
In October, 1999 AD Pervez Musharraf assumed power as:
Answer: C. Chief Executive
After the October 1999 coup, Pervez Musharraf assumed power as Chief Executive of Pakistan, becoming President later in 2001.
Who had resigned from Presidentship on June 20, 2001?
Answer: C. Muhammad Rafique Tarar
Muhammad Rafiq Tarar resigned as President on 20 June 2001, after which Pervez Musharraf assumed the presidency.
Who introduced 'Devolution of Power' plan?
Answer: C. Pervez Musharraf
General Pervez Musharraf introduced the 'Devolution of Power' local government plan in 2001, decentralising administration to district level.
Briefly explain devolution plan of Pervaiz Musharraf's regime to transfer power to grass root level.
The Devolution of Power Plan 2000 (implemented in 2001) restructured local government into three tiers (district, tehsil and union council) headed by elected nazims, ended the commissioner system and transferred administrative and financial powers to elected local bodies, with reserved seats for women, peasants and minorities, to give people participation at the grass-roots level.
Briefly mention any five effects of the events of September 2001 on Pakistan's politics.
Effects of 9/11 on Pakistan's politics included: (1) Pakistan became a frontline ally in the US-led War on Terror under Musharraf; (2) it led to a surge in militancy and terrorism within Pakistan as a backlash; (3) it prompted major military operations in the tribal areas against Al-Qaeda and Taliban elements; (4) it brought substantial US economic and military aid and lifted earlier sanctions; and (5) it significantly increased Musharraf's international legitimacy, even as his military rule continued domestically, while also polarising domestic opinion over Pakistan's alliance with the US.
| Session | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2026 Annual | 4 |
| 2025 1st Annual | 2 |
| 2025 2nd Annual | 3 |
| 2024 Annual | 3 |
| 2023 Annual | 3 |
15 real Federal Board (FBISE) History questions on Musharraf Era from 2023 to 2026, for 12th class. Each one shows the session it came from.
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