Pakistan Studies MCQs – Set 12
Test your knowledge of Pakistan Studies with these 20 important MCQs covering the Pakistan Movement, constitutional history, political developments, geography, culture and important national facts. Click Show Correct Answer to check the answer and a short explanation.
1. The Delhi Muslim Proposals were presented by Muhammad Ali Jinnah in which year?
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Correct Answer: B. 1927
Jinnah presented the Delhi Muslim Proposals in 1927 to seek agreement on constitutional reforms.
Jinnah presented the Delhi Muslim Proposals in 1927 to seek agreement on constitutional reforms.
2. Who prepared the Pirpur Report in 1938?
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Correct Answer: A. Raja Syed Muhammad Mehdi of Pirpur
The Pirpur Report examined the alleged treatment of Muslims under Congress provincial governments.
The Pirpur Report examined the alleged treatment of Muslims under Congress provincial governments.
3. The Day of Deliverance was observed by the Muslim League on which date?
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Correct Answer: C. 22 December 1939
The Muslim League observed 22 December 1939 as the Day of Deliverance after Congress ministries resigned.
The Muslim League observed 22 December 1939 as the Day of Deliverance after Congress ministries resigned.
4. The Cripps Mission came to India in which year?
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Correct Answer: C. 1942
The Cripps Mission was sent by the British government in 1942 during World War II.
The Cripps Mission was sent by the British government in 1942 during World War II.
5. The Wavell Plan was announced in which year?
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Correct Answer: C. 1945
Viceroy Lord Wavell proposed the Wavell Plan in 1945 to resolve political differences in British India.
Viceroy Lord Wavell proposed the Wavell Plan in 1945 to resolve political differences in British India.
6. The Gandhi-Jinnah talks were held in which year?
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Correct Answer: C. 1944
Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Mahatma Gandhi held talks in Bombay in 1944 regarding the political future of India.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Mahatma Gandhi held talks in Bombay in 1944 regarding the political future of India.
7. The Direct Action Day was observed on which date?
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Correct Answer: A. 16 August 1946
The Muslim League observed Direct Action Day on 16 August 1946 to press for its demand for Pakistan.
The Muslim League observed Direct Action Day on 16 August 1946 to press for its demand for Pakistan.
8. The Radcliffe Award concerning the partition boundaries was announced on:
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Correct Answer: C. 17 August 1947
The Radcliffe Award announced the boundaries between the newly created dominions of Pakistan and India.
The Radcliffe Award announced the boundaries between the newly created dominions of Pakistan and India.
9. Pakistan's first census was conducted in which year?
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Correct Answer: B. 1951
Pakistan conducted its first population census in 1951, a few years after independence.
Pakistan conducted its first population census in 1951, a few years after independence.
10. The State Bank of Pakistan was inaugurated on:
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Correct Answer: B. 1 July 1948
The State Bank of Pakistan was inaugurated by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on 1 July 1948.
The State Bank of Pakistan was inaugurated by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on 1 July 1948.
11. Who wrote the lyrics of Pakistan's national anthem?
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Correct Answer: B. Hafeez Jalandhari
Hafeez Jalandhari wrote the lyrics of Pakistan's national anthem.
Hafeez Jalandhari wrote the lyrics of Pakistan's national anthem.
12. Who composed the tune of Pakistan's national anthem?
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Correct Answer: A. Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla
Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla composed the tune of Pakistan's national anthem.
Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla composed the tune of Pakistan's national anthem.
13. The One Unit scheme was introduced in which year?
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Correct Answer: B. 1955
The One Unit scheme merged the provinces and regions of West Pakistan into a single administrative unit in 1955.
The One Unit scheme merged the provinces and regions of West Pakistan into a single administrative unit in 1955.
14. The One Unit scheme was abolished in which year?
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Correct Answer: C. 1970
The One Unit system was dissolved in 1970, restoring the provinces of West Pakistan.
The One Unit system was dissolved in 1970, restoring the provinces of West Pakistan.
15. Pakistan's first general elections on the basis of adult franchise were held in:
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Correct Answer: C. 1970
Pakistan held its first general elections in December 1970 on the basis of adult franchise.
Pakistan held its first general elections in December 1970 on the basis of adult franchise.
16. The Basic Democracies system was introduced by Ayub Khan in:
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Correct Answer: B. 1959
Ayub Khan introduced the Basic Democracies system in 1959 as a system of local government and indirect representation.
Ayub Khan introduced the Basic Democracies system in 1959 as a system of local government and indirect representation.
17. The Constitution of 1973 came into force on:
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Correct Answer: C. 14 August 1973
Pakistan's Constitution of 1973 came into force on 14 August 1973.
Pakistan's Constitution of 1973 came into force on 14 August 1973.
18. Which institution was established as the upper house of Parliament under the 1973 Constitution?
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Correct Answer: B. Senate
The Senate serves as the upper house of Pakistan's Parliament and provides equal representation to the provinces.
The Senate serves as the upper house of Pakistan's Parliament and provides equal representation to the provinces.
19. Deosai Plains are mainly located in which region of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: C. Gilgit-Baltistan
The Deosai Plains are a high-altitude plateau located in Gilgit-Baltistan.
The Deosai Plains are a high-altitude plateau located in Gilgit-Baltistan.
20. Hingol National Park is located in which province?
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Correct Answer: D. Balochistan
Hingol National Park is located along the Makran coast in Balochistan and is one of Pakistan's largest national parks.
Hingol National Park is located along the Makran coast in Balochistan and is one of Pakistan's largest national parks.
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