General Ayub Khan | MCQs

Explanation

General Ayub Khan ruled Pakistan for 10 years and 224 days (Oct 27, 1958 – Mar 25, 1969).

He was the second President of Pakistan.

Came to power through a military coup against President Iskandar Ali Mirza.

Ruled as a military dictator during his tenure.

Resigned in 1969 due to widespread protests across the country.

Explanation

Muhammad Ayub Khan was the second President of Pakistan from 27 October 1958 – 25 March 1969

Ayub Khan enforced a new constitution in Pakistan on 8th June 1962

Ayub Khan was born on 14 May 1907 in Rehana, a village in Abbottabad District 

Ayub Khan died in Islamabad in April 1974.

Ayub Khan's election symbol was Red Rose

He went on to study at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)

Ayub Khan was an army general who seized the presidency from Iskander Mirza in a coup in 1958

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Explanation

General Ayub Khan was appointed as the first Pakistani Commander-in-Chief of the Army on 17 January 1951 by Prime Minister Ali Khan.

This ended the transitional role of British military officers.

He played a pivotal role in shaping Pakistan's military and political landscape.

He later became President in 1958.