Practise 16 real Federal Board questions on Contemporary Pakistan from 2023 to 2025. See the answer and explanation as soon as you answer.
Contemporary Pakistan is one of the 8 main chapters in our Federal Board Matric Pakistan Studies question bank (10th class), and about 6% of its real questions come from it. Tayyari Karo has 16 real questions on this chapter from 2023 to 2025; 5 are multiple choice and marked instantly, and the rest are short and long questions with a model answer.
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.
Enlightened moderation policy was introduced by:
Answer: D. Pervaiz Musharraf
'Enlightened moderation' was a policy introduced by President Pervez Musharraf in the early 2000s.
The Women's protection Bill (2006) in Pakistan was introduced to:
Answer: B. Protect women against domestic violence
The Women's Protection Bill (2006) primarily amended the Hudood Ordinances to better protect women, including against abuse and unjust prosecution.
Non-party basis elections in Pakistan were held in:
Answer: B. 1985
General Zia-ul-Haq held non-party basis elections in 1985 as part of his controlled transition to civilian rule.
When was Pakistan Bait-ul-mal established in Government of Nawaz Sharif?
Answer: B. 1991
Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, a social welfare institution, was established in 1991 during Nawaz Sharif's first government.
The tenure of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto's first regime was:
Answer: B. 1988-1990
Benazir Bhutto's first term as Prime Minister ran from December 1988 to August 1990, when her government was dismissed.
Briefly describe any three features of the policy of Islamization introduced by Zia-ul-Haq.
Three features of Zia-ul-Haq's Islamization policy: (1) introduction of the Hudood Ordinances (1979) prescribing Islamic punishments for certain crimes; (2) establishment of the Zakat and Ushr system for compulsory religious welfare deductions; (3) setting up the Federal Shariat Court to review and align existing laws with Islamic injunctions.
Describe any three main features of Benazir Bhutto's first tenure (1988-1990).
Three features of Benazir Bhutto's first tenure: (1) she became the first woman Prime Minister of a Muslim-majority country; (2) her government focused on restoring democratic institutions and civil liberties curtailed during Zia's martial law era; (3) the tenure was marked by political instability and confrontation with the opposition and the establishment, ultimately leading to the dismissal of her government by the President under Article 58(2)(b) in 1990.
Briefly describe the dismissal of Junejo's Government.
Prime Minister Muhammad Khan Junejo's government was dismissed by President General Zia-ul-Haq on 29 May 1988 under Article 58(2)(b) of the Constitution, on grounds of corruption, failure to implement Islamic laws effectively, and disagreements over the Ojhri Camp explosion inquiry and the Geneva Accords on Afghanistan. The National Assembly was dissolved and new elections were promised within 90 days.
| Session | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2025 1st Annual | 6 |
| 2025 2nd Annual | 1 |
| 2024 Annual | 5 |
| 2023 Annual | 4 |
16 real Federal Board (FBISE) Pakistan Studies questions on Contemporary Pakistan from 2023 to 2025, for 10th class. Each one shows the session it came from.
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