| Read the source and answer the following questions. |
| In Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in October 1999. |
| He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the Chief Executive of the country. Later he changed his designation to President and in 2002 held a referendum in the country that granted him a five year extension. Pakistani media, Human Rights Organisations and democracy activists said that the referendum was based on malpractices and fraud. |
| In August, 2002 he issued a Legal Framework Order that amended the Constitution of Pakistan. According to this order, the President can dismiss the National and Provincial Assemblies. The work of the Civilian Cabinet is supervised by a National Security Council which is dominated by military officers. After passing this law, elections were held to the National and Provincial Assemblies. So, Pakistan has had elections, elected representatives have some powers. But the final power rested with military officers and General Musharraf himself. |
| Why did Pakistani media and Human Rights Organisation criticise General Pervez Musharraf? |
A) Musharraf over threw an elected government and declared himself as the Chief Executive.
B) Musharraf changed his designation to President and held a referendum that granted him a 5 year extension which was based on mal practices and fraud.
C) He was an autocratic ruler.
D) None of the above
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
[b] The referrendum was considered unconstitutional by the Pakistani Media and Human Rights Organisation. In the name of referrendum, Musharraf changed his designation and extended his presidency by five years.
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