Pakistan Studies MCQs – Set 7
Test your knowledge of Pakistan Studies with these 20 important MCQs covering the Pakistan Movement, political history, constitutional development, national institutions, geography and important historical facts. Click Show Correct Answer to check the answer and a short explanation.
1. Which commission was appointed in 1927 to investigate constitutional reforms in British India?
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Correct Answer: A. Simon Commission
The Simon Commission was appointed by the British government in 1927 to examine constitutional reforms in British India.
The Simon Commission was appointed by the British government in 1927 to examine constitutional reforms in British India.
2. Why did the Indian National Congress boycott the Simon Commission?
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Correct Answer: B. It had no Indian member
The Simon Commission consisted entirely of British members, which led to widespread protests and its boycott by Indian political groups.
The Simon Commission consisted entirely of British members, which led to widespread protests and its boycott by Indian political groups.
3. In which year did the Nehru Report recommend a constitutional framework for India?
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Correct Answer: B. 1928
The Nehru Report was published in 1928 under the chairmanship of Motilal Nehru and proposed a constitutional framework for British India.
The Nehru Report was published in 1928 under the chairmanship of Motilal Nehru and proposed a constitutional framework for British India.
4. At which session did the Muslim League formally adopt the demand for an independent Muslim state?
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Correct Answer: B. Lahore Session of 1940
The historic Lahore session of the All-India Muslim League in March 1940 adopted the resolution calling for independent states in the Muslim-majority areas of northwestern and eastern India.
The historic Lahore session of the All-India Muslim League in March 1940 adopted the resolution calling for independent states in the Muslim-majority areas of northwestern and eastern India.
5. Which plan proposed the grouping of provinces into sections during the constitutional negotiations of 1946?
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Correct Answer: B. Cabinet Mission Plan
The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 proposed a federal arrangement and the grouping of provinces into three sections.
The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 proposed a federal arrangement and the grouping of provinces into three sections.
6. Which plan is also known as the 3 June Plan?
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Correct Answer: C. Mountbatten Plan
Lord Mountbatten announced the partition plan on 3 June 1947, paving the way for the creation of Pakistan and India.
Lord Mountbatten announced the partition plan on 3 June 1947, paving the way for the creation of Pakistan and India.
7. Who was the first Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: A. Zahid Hussain
Zahid Hussain served as the first Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan when the institution began operations in 1948.
Zahid Hussain served as the first Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan when the institution began operations in 1948.
8. Which institution was established to advise the President on Islamic matters under the Constitution of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: A. Council of Islamic Ideology
The Council of Islamic Ideology advises the Parliament and provincial assemblies on whether proposed laws conform to the injunctions of Islam.
The Council of Islamic Ideology advises the Parliament and provincial assemblies on whether proposed laws conform to the injunctions of Islam.
9. Which court was established in Pakistan in 1980 to examine whether laws conform to Islamic injunctions?
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Correct Answer: A. Federal Shariat Court
The Federal Shariat Court was established in 1980 to examine laws and determine their conformity with the injunctions of Islam.
The Federal Shariat Court was established in 1980 to examine laws and determine their conformity with the injunctions of Islam.
10. Which body is the highest court of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Supreme Court of Pakistan
The Supreme Court of Pakistan is the highest judicial authority in the country.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan is the highest judicial authority in the country.
11. Which constitutional institution is responsible for advising the President on the distribution of financial resources between the federation and provinces?
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Correct Answer: B. National Finance Commission
The National Finance Commission recommends the distribution of financial resources between the federation and the provinces.
The National Finance Commission recommends the distribution of financial resources between the federation and the provinces.
12. Which Pakistani province has the largest coastline?
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Correct Answer: C. Balochistan
Balochistan has the longest coastline among Pakistan's provinces along the Arabian Sea.
Balochistan has the longest coastline among Pakistan's provinces along the Arabian Sea.
13. Which river forms part of the boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the northwestern region?
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Correct Answer: A. Kabul River
The Kabul River flows through Afghanistan and enters Pakistan, joining the Indus near Attock.
The Kabul River flows through Afghanistan and enters Pakistan, joining the Indus near Attock.
14. Which river joins the Indus River at Attock?
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Correct Answer: B. Kabul River
The Kabul River joins the Indus near Attock in northern Punjab.
The Kabul River joins the Indus near Attock in northern Punjab.
15. Which city is situated at the confluence of the Indus and Kabul rivers?
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Correct Answer: A. Attock
The Kabul River meets the Indus near Attock, creating an important geographical point in northern Punjab.
The Kabul River meets the Indus near Attock, creating an important geographical point in northern Punjab.
16. Which Pakistani city is famous for the Tombs of Talpur Mirs?
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Correct Answer: A. Hyderabad
Hyderabad in Sindh is home to the tombs of the Talpur Mirs, an important historical heritage site.
Hyderabad in Sindh is home to the tombs of the Talpur Mirs, an important historical heritage site.
17. Which historic city in Punjab is famous for the Noor Mahal?
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Correct Answer: A. Bahawalpur
Noor Mahal is a historic palace located in Bahawalpur and is an important example of the city's princely-era architecture.
Noor Mahal is a historic palace located in Bahawalpur and is an important example of the city's princely-era architecture.
18. Which famous fort is located in the city of Peshawar?
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Correct Answer: A. Bala Hisar Fort
Bala Hisar Fort is a historic fort situated in Peshawar and has played an important role in the city's history.
Bala Hisar Fort is a historic fort situated in Peshawar and has played an important role in the city's history.
19. Which is the largest fort in Pakistan by area?
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Correct Answer: B. Ranikot Fort
Ranikot Fort in Sindh is widely regarded as one of the largest fortifications in the world.
Ranikot Fort in Sindh is widely regarded as one of the largest fortifications in the world.
20. Which Pakistani city is famous for the Khyber Pass and the historic Qissa Khwani Bazaar?
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Correct Answer: A. Peshawar
Peshawar is the historic gateway to the Khyber Pass and is famous for its historic Qissa Khwani Bazaar.
Peshawar is the historic gateway to the Khyber Pass and is famous for its historic Qissa Khwani Bazaar.
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