Pakistan Studies MCQs – Set 1
Test your knowledge of Pakistan Studies with these 20 important MCQs covering history, geography, constitutional development, national institutions and major events. Click Show Correct Answer to check the answer and a short explanation.
1. In which year was Pakistan established?
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Correct Answer: C. 1947
Pakistan became an independent state on 14 August 1947.
Pakistan became an independent state on 14 August 1947.
2. Who is regarded as the founder of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: C. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah led the Pakistan Movement and became Pakistan's first Governor-General.
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah led the Pakistan Movement and became Pakistan's first Governor-General.
3. The Lahore Resolution was passed in which year?
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Correct Answer: C. 1940
The Lahore Resolution was adopted by the All-India Muslim League on 23 March 1940.
The Lahore Resolution was adopted by the All-India Muslim League on 23 March 1940.
4. Where was the Lahore Resolution passed?
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Correct Answer: B. Lahore
The resolution was passed at the Muslim League's annual session held at Minto Park, Lahore.
The resolution was passed at the Muslim League's annual session held at Minto Park, Lahore.
5. Who presented the Lahore Resolution?
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Correct Answer: A. A.K. Fazlul Huq
A.K. Fazlul Huq of Bengal formally moved the Lahore Resolution.
A.K. Fazlul Huq of Bengal formally moved the Lahore Resolution.
6. Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as Pakistan's first Governor-General from 1947 until his death in 1948.
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as Pakistan's first Governor-General from 1947 until his death in 1948.
7. Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan became Pakistan's first Prime Minister after independence.
Liaquat Ali Khan became Pakistan's first Prime Minister after independence.
8. The Objectives Resolution was passed in which year?
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Correct Answer: C. 1949
The Constituent Assembly adopted the Objectives Resolution on 12 March 1949.
The Constituent Assembly adopted the Objectives Resolution on 12 March 1949.
9. Pakistan's first constitution came into force in which year?
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Correct Answer: B. 1956
Pakistan's first constitution came into force on 23 March 1956.
Pakistan's first constitution came into force on 23 March 1956.
10. Under the 1956 Constitution, Pakistan became officially known as:
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Correct Answer: C. Islamic Republic of Pakistan
The 1956 Constitution formally declared Pakistan an Islamic Republic.
The 1956 Constitution formally declared Pakistan an Islamic Republic.
11. Who imposed the first martial law in Pakistan in 1958?
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Correct Answer: C. Iskander Mirza
President Iskander Mirza abrogated the Constitution and imposed martial law in October 1958, appointing Ayub Khan as Chief Martial Law Administrator.
President Iskander Mirza abrogated the Constitution and imposed martial law in October 1958, appointing Ayub Khan as Chief Martial Law Administrator.
12. Pakistan's current Constitution was adopted in which year?
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Correct Answer: C. 1973
The Constitution of 1973 remains the principal constitutional framework of Pakistan.
The Constitution of 1973 remains the principal constitutional framework of Pakistan.
13. How many provinces does Pakistan have?
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Correct Answer: B. 4
Pakistan has four provinces: Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh.
Pakistan has four provinces: Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh.
14. Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area?
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Correct Answer: D. Balochistan
Balochistan is Pakistan's largest province by land area.
Balochistan is Pakistan's largest province by land area.
15. Which is the most populous province of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: A. Punjab
Punjab has the largest population among Pakistan's provinces.
Punjab has the largest population among Pakistan's provinces.
16. What is the capital of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: C. Islamabad
Islamabad is the federal capital of Pakistan.
Islamabad is the federal capital of Pakistan.
17. What is the national language of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: C. Urdu
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan, while English is widely used for official and administrative purposes.
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan, while English is widely used for official and administrative purposes.
18. Which mountain is the highest peak in Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: C. K2
K2 is Pakistan's highest mountain and the second-highest peak in the world.
K2 is Pakistan's highest mountain and the second-highest peak in the world.
19. Which river is the longest river of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: D. Indus
The Indus River is the principal and longest river of Pakistan.
The Indus River is the principal and longest river of Pakistan.
20. The national poet of Pakistan is:
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Correct Answer: C. Allama Muhammad Iqbal
Allama Muhammad Iqbal is widely regarded as Pakistan's national poet and an important intellectual figure of the Pakistan Movement.
Allama Muhammad Iqbal is widely regarded as Pakistan's national poet and an important intellectual figure of the Pakistan Movement.
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