Explanation

• The first Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on 23 March 1956.
• It was framed under the Indian Independence Act, 1947, which provided legal authority to Pakistan after independence.
• It replaced the Government of India Act, 1935 as the interim constitutional framework.

Additional information:

• The 1956 Constitution introduced a parliamentary system in Pakistan.
• Iskander Mirza was the first President under the 1956 Constitution.

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Explanation

• The “Quit India” Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule.
• It was announced on 8 August 1942 at the All India Congress Committee session in Bombay.
• The slogan of the movement was “Do or Die”.
• Key leaders arrested: Gandhi, Nehru, Congress leaders
• Mass arrests: 9 August 1942
• Movement type: Mass civil disobedience
• Goal: End British colonial rule

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Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

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Explanation

• The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan abolished the Monarchy system.
• It officially ended the British monarch’s role as head of state.
• Pakistan adopted a republic system with a President instead of a King or Queen.
• The Governor-General post was also replaced by the President.

Additional information:

• Constitution enforced: 23 March 1956
• First Islamic Republic declared: Pakistan
• First President: Iskander Mirza
• System introduced: Parliamentary republic framework

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Explanation

Objectives Resolution (قراردادِ مقاصد)

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

  Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

Additional information:

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026