Ayub Khan Era (1960s) effect on Economy of Pakistan MCQs

1. Who introduced major economic reforms and development policies during Pakistan's 1960s era?
(A) Ayub Khan
(B) Iskander Mirza
(C) Yahya Khan
(D) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

2. Which economic plan was implemented during the early years of the Ayub Khan era?
(A) First Five-Year Plan
(B) Second Five-Year Plan
(C) Third Five-Year Plan
(D) Fourth Five-Year Plan

3. What was a major feature of Pakistan's economy during the Ayub Khan era?
(A) Rapid industrial growth
(B) Complete decline in industry
(C) Elimination of private investment
(D) End of agricultural production

4. Which sector received significant investment during the Ayub Khan period?
(A) Industrial sector
(B) Tourism sector only
(C) Entertainment sector
(D) Maritime transport only

5. What happened to Pakistan's manufacturing sector during the 1960s?
(A) It expanded significantly
(B) It disappeared completely
(C) It remained unchanged
(D) It was completely nationalized

6. Which agricultural policy contributed to increased agricultural productivity during the Ayub Khan era?
(A) Green Revolution
(B) Land abandonment policy
(C) Import restriction policy
(D) Food rationing policy

7. Which inputs were promoted during the Green Revolution in Pakistan?
(A) High-yielding seeds, fertilizers, and improved irrigation
(B) Traditional seeds only
(C) Reduced irrigation and fewer fertilizers
(D) Manual farming only

8. What was one major result of the Green Revolution in Pakistan during the 1960s?
(A) Increase in agricultural production
(B) Complete decline in crop production
(C) Elimination of irrigation
(D) Closure of agricultural markets

9. Which infrastructure received substantial development during the Ayub Khan era?
(A) Dams and irrigation systems
(B) Airports only
(C) Seaports only
(D) Railway stations only

10. Which major dam project was completed during the Ayub Khan era?
(A) Tarbela Dam
(B) Mangla Dam
(C) Mirani Dam
(D) Gomal Zam Dam

11. What was one important economic effect of industrialization during the Ayub Khan era?
(A) Increase in employment opportunities in urban areas
(B) Complete elimination of urban employment
(C) Decline in manufacturing
(D) End of private investment

12. What criticism was commonly associated with economic growth during the Ayub Khan era?
(A) Unequal distribution of income and wealth
(B) Complete absence of economic growth
(C) Elimination of private businesses
(D) Decline in exports

13. Which group benefited significantly from industrial and economic policies during the Ayub Khan era?
(A) Large industrial and business groups
(B) Only government employees
(C) Only foreign tourists
(D) Only small farmers

14. What happened to Pakistan's exports during much of the 1960s economic expansion?
(A) They increased
(B) They completely stopped
(C) They remained zero
(D) They were permanently banned

15. What was the overall economic impact of the Ayub Khan era during the 1960s?
(A) Rapid economic growth accompanied by increasing economic inequality
(B) Complete economic collapse
(C) End of industrial development
(D) Elimination of agricultural growth