Basic Democracies | MCQs

Explanation

After the imposition of Martial Law in 1958,

General Muhammad Ayub Khan introduced the concept of basic democracy through the Basic Democracy Order, in 1959.

On 26 October, Ayub Khan announces his system of 80,000 Basic Democrats

The voting was to be indirect, as the President had to be elected by the 80,000 "basic democrats", who made up the Electoral College.

The electoral system was made indirect, and the `Basic Democrats', for both wings were declared Electoral College for the purpose of electing the Assemblies and the President.

(40,000 from each East & West Pakistan).

ND23-4-2023

Explanation

The Basic Democracies System was first implemented in Pakistan in 1960.

After the imposition of Martial Law in 1958,

General Muhammad Ayub Khan introduced the concept of basic democracy through the Basic Democracy Order, in 1959.

On 26 October, Ayub Khan announces his system of 80,000 Basic Democrats

The voting was to be indirect, as the President had to be elected by the 80,000 "basic democrats", who made up the Electoral College.

Explanation

EBDO was promulgated by Ayub Khan in 1959. 

EBDO stand for Electoral bodies dissolution order.

Explanation

After the imposition of Martial Law in 1958,

General Muhammad Ayub Khan introduced the concept of basic democracy through the Basic Democracy Order, in 1959.

On 26 October, Ayub Khan announces his system of 80,000 Basic Democrats

The voting was to be indirect, as the President had to be elected by the 80,000 "basic democrats", who made up the Electoral College.

ND23-4-2023

Explanation