Pakistan Studies MCQs – Set 8
Test your knowledge of Pakistan Studies with these 20 important MCQs covering political history, constitutional development, the Pakistan Movement, geography, national institutions and important historical facts. Click Show Correct Answer to check the answer and a short explanation.
1. Who was the first Chief Minister of Punjab after the creation of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: A. Iftikhar Hussain Khan Mamdot
Iftikhar Hussain Khan Mamdot became the first Chief Minister of Punjab after Pakistan gained independence in 1947.
Iftikhar Hussain Khan Mamdot became the first Chief Minister of Punjab after Pakistan gained independence in 1947.
2. Who was the first Chief Minister of Sindh after independence?
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Correct Answer: B. Ayub Khuhro
Ayub Khuhro served as the first Chief Minister of Sindh after the establishment of Pakistan.
Ayub Khuhro served as the first Chief Minister of Sindh after the establishment of Pakistan.
3. Who was the first Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after the creation of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Khan Abdul Jabbar Khan
Khan Abdul Jabbar Khan, commonly known as Dr. Khan Sahib, became the first Chief Minister of the province after independence.
Khan Abdul Jabbar Khan, commonly known as Dr. Khan Sahib, became the first Chief Minister of the province after independence.
4. Who was the first Chief Minister of Balochistan after the province was established in 1970?
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Correct Answer: A. Ataullah Mengal
Sardar Ataullah Mengal became the first Chief Minister of Balochistan after the province was granted full provincial status in 1970.
Sardar Ataullah Mengal became the first Chief Minister of Balochistan after the province was granted full provincial status in 1970.
5. Which province was formed as a separate province in 1970 after the abolition of the One Unit system?
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Correct Answer: A. Balochistan
Balochistan was restored as a full province in 1970 following the dissolution of the One Unit scheme.
Balochistan was restored as a full province in 1970 following the dissolution of the One Unit scheme.
6. The One Unit scheme was introduced in which year?
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Correct Answer: B. 1955
The One Unit scheme was introduced in 1955 by merging the provinces and princely states of western Pakistan into a single administrative unit.
The One Unit scheme was introduced in 1955 by merging the provinces and princely states of western Pakistan into a single administrative unit.
7. When was the One Unit scheme dissolved?
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Correct Answer: C. 1970
The One Unit system was abolished in 1970, restoring the separate provincial identities of western Pakistan.
The One Unit system was abolished in 1970, restoring the separate provincial identities of western Pakistan.
8. Which city hosted the first Islamic Summit Conference in 1974?
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Correct Answer: B. Lahore
The Second Islamic Summit Conference was held in Lahore in 1974, bringing together leaders from numerous Muslim countries.
The Second Islamic Summit Conference was held in Lahore in 1974, bringing together leaders from numerous Muslim countries.
9. Who hosted the Islamic Summit Conference held in Lahore in 1974?
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Correct Answer: C. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto hosted the Islamic Summit Conference in Lahore in 1974.
Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto hosted the Islamic Summit Conference in Lahore in 1974.
10. Which city was the venue of the historic Muslim League session in 1930 where Allama Iqbal delivered his famous address?
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Correct Answer: B. Allahabad
Allama Muhammad Iqbal delivered his famous presidential address at the annual session of the Muslim League in Allahabad in 1930.
Allama Muhammad Iqbal delivered his famous presidential address at the annual session of the Muslim League in Allahabad in 1930.
11. Who founded the Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam?
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Correct Answer: A. Khalifa Hamiduddin
Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam was established in Lahore in 1884 to promote the educational, social and religious interests of Muslims.
Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam was established in Lahore in 1884 to promote the educational, social and religious interests of Muslims.
12. Which educational institution was established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in Ghazipur?
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Correct Answer: A. Scientific Society
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan established the Scientific Society to promote the study and translation of modern scientific works among Indian Muslims.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan established the Scientific Society to promote the study and translation of modern scientific works among Indian Muslims.
13. Which language was declared the state language of East Pakistan alongside Bengali after the language controversy?
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Correct Answer: B. Urdu
The language issue became a major political development in East Pakistan, with Bengali and Urdu eventually recognized as state languages under the 1956 Constitution.
The language issue became a major political development in East Pakistan, with Bengali and Urdu eventually recognized as state languages under the 1956 Constitution.
14. On which date is Pakistan Day celebrated?
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Correct Answer: B. 23 March
Pakistan Day is observed on 23 March to commemorate the Lahore Resolution of 1940 and the adoption of Pakistan's first constitution in 1956.
Pakistan Day is observed on 23 March to commemorate the Lahore Resolution of 1940 and the adoption of Pakistan's first constitution in 1956.
15. Which day is observed in Pakistan to commemorate the 1965 war?
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Correct Answer: C. 6 September
Defence Day is observed on 6 September to commemorate Pakistan's military resistance during the 1965 war.
Defence Day is observed on 6 September to commemorate Pakistan's military resistance during the 1965 war.
16. On which date is Pakistan's Youm-e-Takbeer celebrated?
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Correct Answer: B. 28 May
Youm-e-Takbeer is observed on 28 May to commemorate Pakistan's nuclear tests conducted at Chagai in 1998.
Youm-e-Takbeer is observed on 28 May to commemorate Pakistan's nuclear tests conducted at Chagai in 1998.
17. Where were Pakistan's nuclear tests conducted in 1998?
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Correct Answer: B. Chagai
Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests in the Chagai district of Balochistan in May 1998.
Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests in the Chagai district of Balochistan in May 1998.
18. Which organization was established in 1964 as Pakistan's first television broadcasting service?
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Correct Answer: B. Pakistan Television Corporation
Pakistan Television began its first regular transmission in 1964, marking the beginning of television broadcasting in the country.
Pakistan Television began its first regular transmission in 1964, marking the beginning of television broadcasting in the country.
19. Which city was the first television station established in Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Lahore
Pakistan Television began its first regular transmission from Lahore in 1964.
Pakistan Television began its first regular transmission from Lahore in 1964.
20. Which Pakistani scientist is widely known as the father of Pakistan's nuclear weapons program?
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Correct Answer: B. Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan
Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan played a prominent role in the development of Pakistan's uranium-enrichment program and is widely associated with the country's nuclear weapons program.
Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan played a prominent role in the development of Pakistan's uranium-enrichment program and is widely associated with the country's nuclear weapons program.
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