Pakistan Studies MCQs – Set 4
Test your knowledge of Pakistan Studies with these 20 important MCQs covering national history, constitutional development, geography, historical places, national symbols and important facts about Pakistan. Click Show Correct Answer to check the answer and a short explanation.
1. Who founded the Aligarh Movement?
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Correct Answer: B. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Aligarh Movement to promote modern education and social development among Indian Muslims.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Aligarh Movement to promote modern education and social development among Indian Muslims.
2. The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was established at Aligarh in which year?
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Correct Answer: B. 1875
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan established the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh in 1875, which later developed into Aligarh Muslim University.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan established the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh in 1875, which later developed into Aligarh Muslim University.
3. Who wrote the book "Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind"?
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Correct Answer: B. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan wrote "Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind" to analyze the causes of the 1857 uprising.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan wrote "Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind" to analyze the causes of the 1857 uprising.
4. Who wrote "Musaddas-e-Hali"?
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Correct Answer: A. Altaf Hussain Hali
Altaf Hussain Hali wrote the famous "Musaddas-e-Hali", a major work highlighting the social and political decline of Muslims in the subcontinent.
Altaf Hussain Hali wrote the famous "Musaddas-e-Hali", a major work highlighting the social and political decline of Muslims in the subcontinent.
5. Which event is considered a major turning point in the political career of Muhammad Ali Jinnah?
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Correct Answer: B. Lucknow Pact
The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an important phase in Jinnah's political career and reflected his efforts to secure Hindu-Muslim political cooperation.
The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an important phase in Jinnah's political career and reflected his efforts to secure Hindu-Muslim political cooperation.
6. Which movement was launched in response to the abolition of the Ottoman Caliphate issue?
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Correct Answer: A. Khilafat Movement
The Khilafat Movement was launched by Indian Muslims after the First World War to support the Ottoman Caliphate and protect its position.
The Khilafat Movement was launched by Indian Muslims after the First World War to support the Ottoman Caliphate and protect its position.
7. In which year did the Khilafat Movement begin?
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Correct Answer: B. 1919
The Khilafat Movement emerged in 1919 as Indian Muslims organized to defend the institution of the Ottoman Caliphate.
The Khilafat Movement emerged in 1919 as Indian Muslims organized to defend the institution of the Ottoman Caliphate.
8. Who were the famous Ali brothers associated with the Khilafat Movement?
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Correct Answer: A. Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali
Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Maulana Shaukat Ali were prominent leaders of the Khilafat Movement.
Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Maulana Shaukat Ali were prominent leaders of the Khilafat Movement.
9. Which city was the headquarters of the Pakistan Muslim League in its early years after independence?
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Correct Answer: A. Karachi
Karachi was the first capital of Pakistan and became an important early center of the country's political administration.
Karachi was the first capital of Pakistan and became an important early center of the country's political administration.
10. Which Pakistani city is famous for its ancient Buddhist monastery complex at Takht-i-Bahi?
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Correct Answer: A. Mardan
Takht-i-Bahi is an ancient Buddhist monastic complex located near Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Takht-i-Bahi is an ancient Buddhist monastic complex located near Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
11. Which fort was built by Sher Shah Suri near the city of Jhelum?
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Correct Answer: C. Rohtas Fort
Rohtas Fort was constructed by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century near Jhelum to strengthen his control over the region.
Rohtas Fort was constructed by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century near Jhelum to strengthen his control over the region.
12. Which Mughal emperor commissioned the construction of the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore?
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Correct Answer: C. Aurangzeb
The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and completed in 1673.
The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and completed in 1673.
13. Which famous monument in Lahore was built by Emperor Shah Jahan?
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Correct Answer: B. Shalimar Gardens
The Shalimar Gardens in Lahore were built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and are a notable example of Mughal garden architecture.
The Shalimar Gardens in Lahore were built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and are a notable example of Mughal garden architecture.
14. Which sea borders Pakistan to the south?
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Correct Answer: B. Arabian Sea
Pakistan has a coastline along the Arabian Sea in the northern part of the Indian Ocean.
Pakistan has a coastline along the Arabian Sea in the northern part of the Indian Ocean.
15. Which river is known as the "Lifeline of Pakistan"?
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Correct Answer: C. Indus
The Indus River and its tributary system are fundamental to Pakistan's agriculture, water supply and economy.
The Indus River and its tributary system are fundamental to Pakistan's agriculture, water supply and economy.
16. Which is the largest freshwater lake in Pakistan by area?
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Correct Answer: B. Manchar Lake
Manchar Lake in Sindh is Pakistan's largest natural freshwater lake by area and is an important wetland.
Manchar Lake in Sindh is Pakistan's largest natural freshwater lake by area and is an important wetland.
17. Which is the highest civil award of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: C. Nishan-e-Imtiaz
Nishan-e-Imtiaz is among Pakistan's highest civilian awards and is conferred for exceptional services to the country.
Nishan-e-Imtiaz is among Pakistan's highest civilian awards and is conferred for exceptional services to the country.
18. What is the national bird of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: A. Chukar Partridge
The chukar partridge is the national bird of Pakistan and is commonly found in mountainous and rocky areas.
The chukar partridge is the national bird of Pakistan and is commonly found in mountainous and rocky areas.
19. What is the national tree of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Deodar
The deodar, or Himalayan cedar, is the national tree of Pakistan and is found mainly in the country's mountainous regions.
The deodar, or Himalayan cedar, is the national tree of Pakistan and is found mainly in the country's mountainous regions.
20. What is the national sport traditionally associated with Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: C. Field Hockey
Field hockey is traditionally recognized as Pakistan's national sport and has a distinguished history in international competition.
Field hockey is traditionally recognized as Pakistan's national sport and has a distinguished history in international competition.
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