Pakistan Studies MCQs – Set 11
Test your knowledge of Pakistan Studies with these 20 important MCQs covering the Pakistan Movement, constitutional development, national leaders, geography, culture and important historical events. Click Show Correct Answer to check the answer and a short explanation.
1. Which commission was formed in 1927 to review 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. In which year did the Simon Commission arrive in India?
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Correct Answer: B. 1928
The Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928 and was widely opposed because it had no Indian member.
The Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928 and was widely opposed because it had no Indian member.
3. Who delivered the famous Allahabad Address in 1930?
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Correct Answer: B. Allama Muhammad Iqbal
Allama Muhammad Iqbal delivered his presidential address at the Allahabad session of the Muslim League in 1930.
Allama Muhammad Iqbal delivered his presidential address at the Allahabad session of the Muslim League in 1930.
4. Who coined the name "Pakistan" in 1933?
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Correct Answer: A. Chaudhry Rahmat Ali
Chaudhry Rahmat Ali used the name "Pakistan" in his 1933 pamphlet titled Now or Never.
Chaudhry Rahmat Ali used the name "Pakistan" in his 1933 pamphlet titled Now or Never.
5. Where was the Round Table Conference of 1930 held?
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Correct Answer: B. London
The Round Table Conferences were held in London between 1930 and 1932 to discuss constitutional reforms for British India.
The Round Table Conferences were held in London between 1930 and 1932 to discuss constitutional reforms for British India.
6. Which political party formed the provincial government in Bengal after the 1937 elections?
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Correct Answer: B. Krishak Praja Party
The Krishak Praja Party, led by A. K. Fazlul Huq, played a major role in forming the Bengal government after the 1937 elections.
The Krishak Praja Party, led by A. K. Fazlul Huq, played a major role in forming the Bengal government after the 1937 elections.
7. Who served as the Viceroy of India when the Lahore Resolution was passed in 1940?
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Correct Answer: B. Lord Linlithgow
Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943, including the period when the Lahore Resolution was adopted in 1940.
Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943, including the period when the Lahore Resolution was adopted in 1940.
8. Who moved the Lahore Resolution in the annual session of the Muslim League in 1940?
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Correct Answer: B. A. K. Fazlul Huq
A. K. Fazlul Huq, the Premier of Bengal, moved the Lahore Resolution at the Muslim League's historic session in Lahore.
A. K. Fazlul Huq, the Premier of Bengal, moved the Lahore Resolution at the Muslim League's historic session in Lahore.
9. Who was the first woman to receive the Nishan-e-Imtiaz?
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Correct Answer: B. Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan
Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan was a prominent Pakistani stateswoman and received the Nishan-e-Imtiaz for her public service.
Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan was a prominent Pakistani stateswoman and received the Nishan-e-Imtiaz for her public service.
10. Which Pakistani city is famous for the Mohatta Palace?
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Correct Answer: B. Karachi
Mohatta Palace is a historic building located in Karachi and was constructed during the colonial period.
Mohatta Palace is a historic building located in Karachi and was constructed during the colonial period.
11. Which lake is located in the Kaghan Valley?
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Correct Answer: A. Saiful Muluk
Lake Saiful Muluk is a famous high-altitude lake located near Naran in the Kaghan Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Lake Saiful Muluk is a famous high-altitude lake located near Naran in the Kaghan Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
12. Which river flows through the city of Lahore?
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Correct Answer: B. Ravi
The Ravi River flows along the northern side of Lahore and is one of the five major rivers of Punjab.
The Ravi River flows along the northern side of Lahore and is one of the five major rivers of Punjab.
13. Which mountain pass connects Pakistan with Afghanistan?
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Correct Answer: C. Khyber Pass
The Khyber Pass is a historic mountain pass connecting Pakistan's Khyber region with Afghanistan.
The Khyber Pass is a historic mountain pass connecting Pakistan's Khyber region with Afghanistan.
14. Which pass is an important route through the mountains of Balochistan?
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Correct Answer: A. Bolan Pass
Bolan Pass is a historic mountain route in Balochistan that connects the region around Quetta with the plains to the southeast.
Bolan Pass is a historic mountain route in Balochistan that connects the region around Quetta with the plains to the southeast.
15. Which city is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Gilgit
Gilgit is the administrative capital of Gilgit-Baltistan and an important center of the region.
Gilgit is the administrative capital of Gilgit-Baltistan and an important center of the region.
16. Which city is known as the "City of Eagles"?
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Correct Answer: A. Mardan
Mardan is commonly associated with the nickname "City of Eagles" in Pakistan.
Mardan is commonly associated with the nickname "City of Eagles" in Pakistan.
17. Which ancient archaeological site is located in Balochistan and dates back to the Neolithic period?
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Correct Answer: B. Mehrgarh
Mehrgarh is an important Neolithic archaeological site in Balochistan and provides evidence of some of the earliest farming communities in South Asia.
Mehrgarh is an important Neolithic archaeological site in Balochistan and provides evidence of some of the earliest farming communities in South Asia.
18. Kot Diji archaeological site is located in which province?
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Correct Answer: B. Sindh
Kot Diji is an important archaeological site in Sindh and is associated with a civilization that predates the mature Indus Valley Civilization.
Kot Diji is an important archaeological site in Sindh and is associated with a civilization that predates the mature Indus Valley Civilization.
19. Which Pakistani city is famous for its sports goods industry?
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Correct Answer: B. Sialkot
Sialkot is internationally known for manufacturing and exporting sports goods, including footballs and other sporting equipment.
Sialkot is internationally known for manufacturing and exporting sports goods, including footballs and other sporting equipment.
20. Which city is widely known as the "City of Lights" in Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Karachi
Karachi is commonly known as the "City of Lights" and is Pakistan's largest metropolitan city and a major commercial center.
Karachi is commonly known as the "City of Lights" and is Pakistan's largest metropolitan city and a major commercial center.
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