As per the Case of Miss Asma Jillani vs Government of Pakistan (PLD 1972 S.C 139), the Supreme Court held that _ it had no jurisdiction.

C. Martial Law was illegitimate

A. the National Assembly stood dissolved

B. the President could dismiss the Prime Minister

C. Martial Law was illegitimate

D. the Constitution of 1962 was void

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51.
Who gave six points formula in 1966?
Correct Answer: C. Sheikh Mujeeb Ur Rehman
One-liner
The Six Points Formula in 1966 was presented by Sheikh Mujeeb Ur Rehman as the charter of demands for East Pakistan's autonomy.
52.
What principle was adopted for the general elections ordered by Gen. Yahya Khan after the second martial law?
Correct Answer: B. One man one vote
One-liner
Gen. Yahya Khan adopted the principle of one man one vote for the general elections held in 1970 after the second martial law.
53.
When did Noor-ul-Amin serve as Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. December 1971
One-liner
Noor-ul-Amin served as Prime Minister of Pakistan in December 1971, becoming the last premier of united Pakistan before the separation of East Pakistan.
54.
Which group helped Indian forces during the attacks in East Pakistan?
Correct Answer: D. Mukti Bahini
One-liner
The Mukti Bahini was the Bengali guerrilla force that collaborated with Indian forces during the 1971 war in East Pakistan.
55.
Yahya Khan dismissed how many government officers?
Correct Answer: C. 303
One-liner
Yahya Khan dismissed 303 government officers as part of his administrative purge during martial law.
56.
Who handed over power to Z. A. Bhutto after the separation of East Pakistan?
Correct Answer: D. Gen. Yahya Khan
One-liner
After the separation of East Pakistan, power was handed over to Z. A. Bhutto by Gen. Yahya Khan.
57.
The year 1971 is remembered for
Correct Answer: D. Disintegration of Pakistan
One-liner
The year 1971 is remembered for the disintegration of Pakistan, when East Pakistan became the independent state of Bangladesh.
58.
As per the Case of Miss Asma Jillani vs Government of Pakistan (PLD 1972 S.C 139), the Supreme Court held that _ it had no jurisdiction.
Correct Answer: C. Martial Law was illegitimate
One-liner
In the Asma Jillani case (PLD 1972 S.C 139), the Supreme Court held that Martial Law was illegitimate but it had no jurisdiction to grant relief.
59.
What is the new name of East Pakistan?
Correct Answer: D. Bangladesh
One-liner
East Pakistan became the independent nation of Bangladesh after the 1971 war.
60.
When were the first adult-based elections held in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. 1970
One-liner
The first general elections held in Pakistan on the basis of universal adult franchise took place in 1970.

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