Pakistan Studies MCQ #36390

Pakistan's first Constituent Assembly elected Jinnah as its first President on 11 August 1947. On the same day, Jinnah delivered a historic speech emphasising which principle?

Pakistan Studies MCQ #36390

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Pakistan's first Constituent Assembly elected Jinnah as its first President on 11 August 1947. On the same day, Jinnah delivered a historic speech emphasising which principle?

    • A) Immediate implementation of Islamic law
    • B) Alliance with Muslim countries only
    • C) Military strength as Pakistan's priority
    • D) Equal citizenship regardless of religion, caste, or creed

    Answer: Equal citizenship regardless of religion, caste, or creed

    Explanation: In his 11 August 1947 speech to the Constituent Assembly, Jinnah emphasised that all citizens of Pakistan — regardless of religion, caste, or creed — would be equal before the law. This secular-leaning speech is frequently cited in exams.