In 1956 the designation of Governor General changed to _?

B. Chief Martial Law Administrator

Who elects the President of Pakistan?

C. National Assembly, Senate, and Provincial Assemblies

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In 1956 the designation of Governor General changed to _?
Correct Answer: D. President
One-liner
In 1956, the designation of Governor General was changed to President under Pakistan's first constitution.
2.
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Who had the shortest tenure as Governor General of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C. Iskandar Mirza
One-liner
The shortest tenure as Governor General of Pakistan was held by Iskandar Mirza, who served for only about 7 months before becoming the first President.
3.
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Who is the Head of the State of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. President
One-liner
The President is the Head of the State of Pakistan.
4.
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When did Farooq Laghari become president?
Correct Answer: C. 14 Nov 1993
One-liner
Farooq Laghari became the President of Pakistan on 14 November 1993.
5.
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Who elects the President of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C. National Assembly, Senate, and Provincial Assemblies
One-liner
The President of Pakistan is elected by an electoral college comprising the National Assembly, Senate, and Provincial Assemblies.
6.
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Who was the first President of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C. Iskander Mirza
One-liner
The first President of Pakistan was Iskander Mirza, who assumed office on 23 March 1956 when Pakistan became a republic under the Constitution of 1956.
7.
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Who is the Supreme Commander of the Pakistan Armed Forces by statute?
Correct Answer: D. President
One-liner
By statute, the President of Pakistan is the Supreme Commander of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
8.
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Who was the last Governor General of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C. Iskander Mirza
One-liner
The last Governor General of Pakistan was Iskander Mirza, who later became the first President of Pakistan under the 1956 Constitution.
9.
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After the death of Zia-ul-Haq on 17th August 1988, who was made the President of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: A. Ghulam Ishaq Khan
One-liner
After the death of General Zia-ul-Haq on 17th August 1988, Ghulam Ishaq Khan (then Chairman of the Senate) became the Acting President of Pakistan under the constitutional line of succession.
10.
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Who was the second Governor General of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin
One-liner
The second Governor General of Pakistan was Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin.

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