Correct Answer:
B. Sikandar Mirza
Pakistan's early years were marked by political instability and constitutional challenges. The country's first constitution, known as the 1956 Constitution, was promulgated on March 23, 1956, establishing Pakistan as an Islamic Republic. However, its tenure was short-lived due to ongoing political turmoil and power struggles.
The correct answer is Sikandar Mirza. On October 7, 1958, President Iskander Mirza (also known as Sikandar Mirza) abrogated the 1956 Constitution, dissolved the National and Provincial Assemblies, and declared martial law throughout the country. He cited political instability, corruption, and a lack of discipline as reasons for his actions. This marked the first instance of martial law in Pakistan's history.
- Zia ul Haq imposed martial law and suspended the 1973 Constitution in 1977, not the 1956 one.
- Yahya Khan imposed martial law in 1969, abrogating the 1962 Constitution, not the 1956 Constitution.
- None of these is incorrect as Sikandar Mirza was indeed responsible for abrogating the first constitution.