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O-LevelPakistan StudiesThe history and culture of PakistanOct/Nov 2024 · Q125 Marks

This question is about Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Study the sources (Insert) carefully and then answer the questions which follow.

  1. (a)According to Source A, foreign policy was a strength of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Identify three reasons why.[3]
  2. (b)What does Source B tell us about how Zulfikar Ali Bhutto wanted to govern Pakistan?[5]
  3. (c)Explain why Zulfikar Ali Bhutto came to power in 1971.[7]
  4. (d)'Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's health reforms were more significant than his constitutional reforms for the people of Pakistan between 1971 and 1977.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.[10]

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  1. [1] 'because of his vast knowledge of world history'
  2. [1] Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's 'awareness of the different problems of many countries'
  3. [1] it 'enabled him to develop strategies'
  4. [1] which 'brought enormous benefits for Pakistan'
  5. [1] he was 'capable of making strong relationships with any country'
  6. [1] 'that able to help Pakistan'
  7. [1] Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is speaking into radio/television microphones (surface feature)
  8. [1] He is wearing a suit jacket, shirt and tie (surface feature)
  9. [1] There is a picture behind Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (surface feature)
  10. [1] He wants to communicate with the people of Pakistan (inference)
  11. [1] He wants his communications with the people of Pakistan to be open and transparent (inference)
  12. [1] He wants to be seen as a 'friend' of modern, democratic, western governments (inference)
  13. [1] He wants to be seen to be continuing Muhammad Ali Jinnah's proud tradition of nationalism, independence and democracy (inference)
  14. [1] Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was responsible for foreign affairs as Foreign Minister at the time of the broadcast (contextual knowledge)
  15. [1] A photograph of Muhammad Ali Jinnah can be seen on the wall of the meeting room (contextual knowledge)
  16. [1] Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's proposed policy of 'food, clothes and shelter' was popular with the Pakistan people
  17. [1] His party, the PPP, won a majority in West Pakistan in the 1970 elections
  18. [1] Yahya Khan could not resolve the constitutional differences with the Awami League leading to his resignation
  19. [1] Zulfikar Ali Bhutto worked to improve infant mortality and life expectancy rates (health reforms)
  20. [1] Profits from nationalised companies were used to improve public services (health reforms)
  21. [1] Rural Health Centres were introduced (health reforms)
  22. [1] Training colleges for doctors and nurses were introduced (health reforms)
  23. [1] Doctors had to work their first year wherever they were placed (health reforms)
  24. [1] Sale of medicines under brand names was banned (health reforms)
  25. [1] A new Islamic constitution was drawn up in 1973 (constitutional reforms)
  26. [1] The new constitution safeguarded the interests of minorities (constitutional reforms)
  27. [1] The country was made an Islamic Republic (constitutional reforms)
  28. [1] The new constitution placed all political power with Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (constitutional reforms)

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Topic
The history and culture of Pakistan, O-Level Pakistan Studies (syllabus 2059). Structured question, 25 marks.
Source
O-Level Pakistan Studies, Oct/Nov 2024 Variant 1, question 1.

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