Read the source below carefully to answer question (a). The recommendations of the Basic Principles Committee presented to the Assembly in 1950 regarding a future constitution were so unpopular that they were withdrawn for further consideration. Attempts to improve these in 1952 were also unpopular and were heavily criticised. As a result further changes were not forthcoming largely due to the political uncertainty at the time. However, a new constitution was unveiled in 1956.

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Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2013). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [4] Reward each correct statement with 1 mark. 2 marks can be awarded for a developed statement. Candidates might refer to: Adopted by 2nd Constituent Assembly, a compromise between Muslim League and United Front, Islamic Republic of Pakistan pronounced, Mirza became President who could choose the Prime Minister. President had to be a Muslim and had emergency powers and could dissolve National Assembly. There was a cabinet (advisory only) and a National and Provincial Assembly. Constitution scrapped in 1958 and martial law declared.
2. [1] LEVEL 1: Simplistic answer He wanted power.
3. [2-4] LEVEL 2: Identifies reasons There were too many Prime Ministers between 1956 and 1958 that brought problems to the government.
4. [5-7] LEVEL 3: Explains reasons There were a number of Prime Ministers between 1956 and 1958 and it reached a stage when Ayub Khan achieved that status that he felt the army should take control until stability had been restored and questions answered. East Pakistan's politicians wanted more say in the running of the central government which increased tension. Iskander Mirza had lost the support of many of the leading politicians and was alarmed at a plan by Suharwardy to unite the political leadership of Bengal and Punjab against him. Therefore Ayub Khan and the military decided to take over.
5. [1-2] LEVEL 1: Simplistic answer They were very successful.
6. [3-6] LEVEL 2: Describes/Identifies solutions or describes the problems Refugees were looked after.
7. [7-10] LEVEL 3: Explains success or failures
8. [9-13] LEVEL 4: Explains success and failures Successes: Quaid-e-Azam Relief Fund created to help refugees. He appealed to the people to help the refugees He toured the provinces encouraging and motivating the people. Declared himself ‘Protector-General' of religious minorities State Bank of Pakistan set up Karachi made capital of Pakistan Civil Services re-organised Joined United Nations and attempted to draw their attention to Kashmir problem. Failures: Kashmir and other Princely States issues not resolved Canal Water Dispute not resolved until 1959 Millions made homeless or died as a result of partition Only 200 million rupees received at first instead of 750 million under the final settlement There was a shortage of properly qualified and experienced personnel Much of the military assets awarded were obsolete and out of order.
9. [14] LEVEL 5: As Level 4 – also produces a judgement or evaluation