Practise 15 real Federal Board questions on Yahya Khan Era from 2023 to 2026. See the answer and explanation as soon as you answer.
Yahya Khan Era is one of the 11 main chapters in our Federal Board FSC History question bank (11th class), and about 5% of its real questions come from it. Tayyari Karo has 15 real questions on this chapter from 2023 to 2026; 7 are multiple choice and marked instantly, and the rest are short and long questions with a model answer. By difficulty: 9 medium, 5 easy, 1 hard.
Work through the questions below, then open the explanation for each one. Redo the ones you missed a few days later.
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Who came into power after Yahya Khan?
Answer: A. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto took over as President and Civilian Chief Martial Law Administrator after Yahya Khan's resignation in December 1971.
In the 1970 elections, how many seats did the Awami League win in the central legislature from East Pakistan?
Answer: B. 160
The Awami League won 160 of East Pakistan's 162 National Assembly seats in the 1970 elections, giving it an overall majority.
In which year did Pakistan recognize Bangladesh?
Answer: C. 1974
Pakistan formally recognised Bangladesh in 1974, coinciding with the Second Islamic Summit Conference in Lahore.
Who presented six point formula in 1966?
Answer: A. Sheikh Mujeeb ur Rehman
Sheikh Mujibur Rehman presented his Six Points at the Lahore opposition conference in 1966, demanding provincial autonomy for East Pakistan.
Who imposed 2nd martial law in Pakistan?
Answer: D. General Yahya Khan
General Yahya Khan imposed the second martial law on 25 March 1969 after Ayub Khan handed over power to him.
When were first general elections held in the country?
Answer: D. December, 1970 AD
Pakistan's first general elections on the basis of adult franchise were held on 7 December 1970.
Analyze the results and effects of the general elections of 1971 in Pakistan.
The general elections of December 1970 (held 1970-71) were the first on adult franchise.
Results: the Awami League won 160 of 162 seats in East Pakistan (a clear majority of 300 in the National Assembly), while Bhutto's PPP won 81 seats in West Pakistan, mostly in Punjab and Sindh.
Effects:
1. Constitutional crisis: Yahya Khan postponed the Assembly session of 3 March 1971, as Bhutto refused to attend unless a settlement was reached.
2. Political polarisation between the two wings: Mujib's Six Points against Bhutto's demand for power-sharing.
3. Civil disobedience and military action (25 March 1971) in East Pakistan.
4. Civil war and Indian intervention in December 1971.
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The full model answer is in the app.
Write any two points of Sheikh Mujeeb-ur-Rehman's six points.
Two of the Six Points (1966) were: (1) the federal government would control only defence and foreign affairs, with all other subjects, including residuary powers, vested in the provinces; and (2) either two separate but freely convertible currencies for the two wings, or a single currency with constitutional safeguards to stop the flight of capital from East to West Pakistan.
| Session | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2026 Annual | 1 |
| 2025 1st Annual | 4 |
| 2025 2nd Annual | 4 |
| 2023 Annual | 6 |
15 real Federal Board (FBISE) History questions on Yahya Khan Era from 2023 to 2026, for 11th class. Each one shows the session it came from.
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