Who dismissed the government and imposed martial law in Pakistan for the first time, in 1958?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Pakistan 1947-1958 question asks: Who dismissed the government and imposed martial law in Pakistan for the first time, in 1958? The correct choice is A. Iskander Mirza. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Iskander Mirza ✓
- B. Ayub Khan
Why not B: “Ayub Khan” does not fit this question. The answer is Iskander Mirza.
- C. Yahya Khan
Why not C: “Yahya Khan” does not fit this question. The answer is Iskander Mirza.
- D. Ghulam Muhammad
Why not D: “Ghulam Muhammad” does not fit this question. The answer is Iskander Mirza.
Correct answer
A. Iskander Mirza
Explanation
Iskander Mirza is the person or body that answers “Who dismissed the government and imposed martial law in Pakistan for the first time, in 1958” (option A). Option B (Ayub Khan) does not fit this question. Option C (Yahya Khan) does not fit this question. Option D (Ghulam Muhammad) does not fit this question. For this Pakistan 1947-1958 question, the accepted answer is Iskander Mirza.
Source: History of Pakistan and India
Tags: Early Pakistan, First Martial Law
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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