Pakistan Studies MCQs – Set 10
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 events. Click Show Correct Answer to check the answer and a short explanation.
1. Who was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress?
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Correct Answer: A. Badruddin Tyabji
Badruddin Tyabji became the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress in 1887.
Badruddin Tyabji became the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress in 1887.
2. In which year was the Partition of Bengal annulled?
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Correct Answer: B. 1911
The Partition of Bengal, introduced in 1905, was annulled by the British government in 1911.
The Partition of Bengal, introduced in 1905, was annulled by the British government in 1911.
3. Who founded the newspaper Al-Hilal?
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Correct Answer: A. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad founded the influential Urdu newspaper Al-Hilal in 1912.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad founded the influential Urdu newspaper Al-Hilal in 1912.
4. Who chaired the committee that prepared the Nehru Report?
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Correct Answer: B. Motilal Nehru
The Nehru Report of 1928 was prepared under the chairmanship of Motilal Nehru.
The Nehru Report of 1928 was prepared under the chairmanship of Motilal Nehru.
5. Who was the first Law Minister of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: A. Jogendra Nath Mandal
Jogendra Nath Mandal served as Pakistan's first Law and Labour Minister after independence.
Jogendra Nath Mandal served as Pakistan's first Law and Labour Minister after independence.
6. Who was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army?
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Correct Answer: B. General Frank Messervy
General Sir Frank Messervy became the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army after independence.
General Sir Frank Messervy became the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army after independence.
7. Which institution is responsible for auditing the accounts of the federal and provincial governments?
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Correct Answer: B. Auditor-General of Pakistan
The Auditor-General of Pakistan audits government accounts and reports on public financial management.
The Auditor-General of Pakistan audits government accounts and reports on public financial management.
8. Which chamber of Parliament is known as the lower house?
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Correct Answer: B. National Assembly
The National Assembly is the lower house of Pakistan's Parliament, while the Senate is the upper house.
The National Assembly is the lower house of Pakistan's Parliament, while the Senate is the upper house.
9. Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with freedom of speech and expression?
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Correct Answer: C. Article 19
Article 19 guarantees freedom of speech and expression, subject to reasonable restrictions provided by law.
Article 19 guarantees freedom of speech and expression, subject to reasonable restrictions provided by law.
10. Which constitutional institution recommends candidates for appointment as judges of the superior courts?
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Correct Answer: B. Judicial Commission of Pakistan
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan plays a constitutional role in the process of recommending appointments to the superior judiciary.
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan plays a constitutional role in the process of recommending appointments to the superior judiciary.
11. Which plain is associated with the Nari River in Balochistan?
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Correct Answer: A. Kachhi Plain
The Nari River is associated with the Kachhi Plain in eastern Balochistan.
The Nari River is associated with the Kachhi Plain in eastern Balochistan.
12. Which city is famous for its traditional blue pottery?
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Correct Answer: A. Multan
Multan is well known for its traditional blue pottery, which is an important part of the city's cultural heritage.
Multan is well known for its traditional blue pottery, which is an important part of the city's cultural heritage.
13. The Tomb of Bibi Jawindi is located in which historic town?
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Correct Answer: A. Uch Sharif
The Tomb of Bibi Jawindi is located in Uch Sharif, Punjab, and is an important monument of the region's Islamic heritage.
The Tomb of Bibi Jawindi is located in Uch Sharif, Punjab, and is an important monument of the region's Islamic heritage.
14. The archaeological site of Takht-i-Bahi is located near which city?
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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.
15. Which fort was built by Sher Shah Suri near the Jhelum River?
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Correct Answer: B. Rohtas Fort
Rohtas Fort was constructed by Sher Shah Suri near Jhelum to strengthen his control over the region.
Rohtas Fort was constructed by Sher Shah Suri near Jhelum to strengthen his control over the region.
16. Which city is famous for the shrine of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai?
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Correct Answer: A. Bhit Shah
The shrine of the renowned Sindhi Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is located at Bhit Shah in Sindh.
The shrine of the renowned Sindhi Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is located at Bhit Shah in Sindh.
17. Which Sufi saint is buried at Sehwan Sharif?
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Correct Answer: B. Lal Shahbaz Qalandar
The shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar is located in Sehwan Sharif, Sindh, and is one of the region's most important Sufi shrines.
The shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar is located in Sehwan Sharif, Sindh, and is one of the region's most important Sufi shrines.
18. Which city is known as the "City of Flowers"?
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Correct Answer: A. Quetta
Quetta is popularly known as the "City of Flowers" because of its pleasant climate and gardens.
Quetta is popularly known as the "City of Flowers" because of its pleasant climate and gardens.
19. Which Pakistani scientist is closely associated with Pakistan's nuclear research and development program?
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Correct Answer: A. Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad
Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad played an important role in Pakistan's nuclear research and development and served in senior scientific positions.
Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad played an important role in Pakistan's nuclear research and development and served in senior scientific positions.
20. In which year did Pakistan conduct its nuclear tests at Chagai?
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Correct Answer: C. 1998
Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests at Chagai, Balochistan, on 28 and 30 May 1998.
Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests at Chagai, Balochistan, on 28 and 30 May 1998.
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