When did Russian forces enter Afghanistan?
- 27 December 1976
- 27 December 1977
- 27 December 1978
- 27 December 1979
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Answer: D. 27 December 1979
Soviet forces entered Afghanistan on 27 December 1979.
FSC History: Zia-ul-Haq Era, questions with answers
Practise 55 real Federal Board questions on Zia-ul-Haq Era from 2023 to 2026. See the answer and explanation as soon as you answer.
55real questions
31multiple choice
5exam sessions
About Zia-ul-Haq Era in FSC History
Zia-ul-Haq Era is one of the 11 main chapters in our Federal Board FSC History question bank (12th class), and about 17% of its real questions come from it. Tayyari Karo has 55 real questions on this chapter from 2023 to 2026; 31 are multiple choice and marked instantly, and the rest are short and long questions with a model answer. By difficulty: 42 medium, 11 easy, 2 hard.
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Hadood Ordinance was enforced in:
- February, 1977
- February, 1978
- February, 1979
- February, 1980
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Answer: C. February, 1979
The Hudood Ordinances, introducing Islamic criminal laws, were enforced by Zia-ul-Haq's government in February 1979.
On 10th April, 1986 Benzir Bhutto came to _______ after remaining in exile.
- Islamabad
- Larkana
- Karachi
- Lahore
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Answer: D. Lahore
Benazir Bhutto returned from exile and arrived to a massive welcome in Lahore on 10 April 1986.
Whose position was weakened due to the 8th amendment in the constitution of Pakistan?
- President
- Prime Minister
- Judiciary
- Governors
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Answer: B. Prime Minister
The 8th Amendment (1985), by inserting Article 58(2)(b) giving the President power to dismiss the government, weakened the Prime Minister's position relative to the President.
When did General Zia-ul-Haq hold the referendum?
- 19th December 1984
- 23rd March 1984
- 20th January 1984
- 20th February 1984
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Answer: A. 19th December 1984
General Zia-ul-Haq held a controversial referendum on 19 December 1984 seeking a mandate for his Islamization and continued presidency.
MRD was formed in:
- 1981 AD
- 1982 AD
- 1983 AD
- 1984 AD
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Answer: A. 1981 AD
The Movement for Restoration of Democracy (MRD) was formed in February 1981 as an alliance against Zia-ul-Haq's martial law.
Write a brief note on the non-party based elections of 1985.
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General Zia held the elections in February 1985 on a non-party basis (candidates stood as individuals, as the parties were banned), after the referendum of December 1984. They were boycotted by the MRD, but turnout was fairly high. The new Assembly chose Muhammad Khan Junejo as Prime Minister, passed the Eighth Amendment (indemnifying Zia's acts) and martial law was lifted on 30 December 1985.
What is meant by operation Fair Play? Briefly explain.
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Operation Fair Play was the codename of the bloodless military coup executed by General Zia-ul-Haq on the night of 4-5 July 1977, in which he overthrew Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's elected government, imposed martial law and suspended the 1973 Constitution, citing the political deadlock and unrest caused by the PNA's Nizam-e-Mustafa movement following disputed 1977 elections.
Sessions with Zia-ul-Haq Era questions
| Session | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2026 Annual | 8 |
| 2025 1st Annual | 12 |
| 2025 2nd Annual | 15 |
| 2024 Annual | 9 |
| 2023 Annual | 11 |
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55 real Federal Board (FBISE) History questions on Zia-ul-Haq Era from 2023 to 2026, for 12th class. Each one shows the session it came from.
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