Early Challenges
6 reference items
Who served as the first Governor-General of independent Pakistan in 1947?
A
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation
Jinnah took oath as the first Governor-General on August 15, 1947.
Who was appointed as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1947?
A
Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation
Jinnah's close associate Liaquat Ali Khan became the nation's founding Prime Minister.
Which city served as the first national capital of Pakistan?
A
Karachi
Explanation
Karachi was selected as the first capital because of its port and infrastructure.
Which major administrative problem involved dividing military and financial assets in 1947?
A
Asset Division
Explanation
India delayed transferring Pakistan's agreed cash share of 750 million rupees.
Which massive humanitarian issue followed the partition of British India?
A
Refugee Crisis
Explanation
Over 8 million refugees migrated to Pakistan, creating an urgent resettlement emergency.
Which state's sudden accession to India sparked the first Kashmir war?
A
Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation
Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession to India, ignoring the Muslim majority.