Correct Answer:
B. 1981
The Majlis-e-Shura, also known as the Federal Council, was an advisory legislative body established in Pakistan during the martial law regime of General Zia-ul-Haq. Its primary purpose was to provide a consultative forum in the absence of an elected parliament.
- The correct answer is 1981. General Zia-ul-Haq formally inaugurated the Majlis-e-Shura on January 11, 1982, following its establishment in 1981, to serve as an interim legislative assembly.
- Option A, 1977, is incorrect; this was the year martial law was imposed, but the Majlis-e-Shura was not formed then.
- Option C, 1985, is incorrect; this year marked the non-party elections and the restoration of a parliamentary system, which effectively superseded the Majlis-e-Shura's role.
- Option D, 1991, is also incorrect as it falls outside the period of the Majlis-e-Shura's establishment and primary function.
Understanding this body is crucial for comprehending Pakistan's political evolution under military rule.