Pakistan Studies MCQ #36652

In a classroom debate a student claims that as Governor-General after independence Jinnah formally held executive powers compatible with a British-style constitutional head. Which pairing best supports that claim?

Pakistan Studies MCQ #36652

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a classroom debate a student claims that as Governor-General after independence Jinnah formally held executive powers compatible with a British-style constitutional head. Which pairing best supports that claim?

    • A) Pakistan adopted the Government of India Act 1935 framework at the start while drafting a new constitution
    • B) Jinnah had already dissolved the Muslim League central organisation before August 1947
    • C) Liaquat Ali Khan simultaneously held the offices of Prime Minister and Chief Justice
    • D) The Objectives Resolution was adopted on the same day as independence

    Answer: Pakistan adopted the Government of India Act 1935 framework at the start while drafting a new constitution

    Explanation: At independence, Pakistan adopted the Government of India Act 1935 (with modifications) as its interim constitutional framework, which provided the legal structure for the Governor-General's executive powers. This made Jinnah's role as Governor-General compatible with inherited colonial executive authority while the constituent assembly worked on a new constitution.