PAKISTAN AFFAIRS

Pakistan Affairs Mcqs with Answers

Practice Pakistan Affairs MCQs with answers covering Pakistan history, Pakistan Movement, constitutional development, geography, politics, economy, foreign policy and important national events for FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, NTS, CSS and PMS exams.

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31 Total MCQs

12 Topics

40 Past Papers

Congress established ministries in how many provinces in 1937?

A 5 provinces

B 6 provinces

C 7 provinces

D 8 provinces

Explanation

After the 1937 provincial elections under the Government of India Act 1935, the Indian National Congress formed ministries in 8 of the 11 provinces.

In the Delhi Proposals, Quaid-e-Azam agreed to forgo:

A Separate electorate

B Residuary powers

C Weightage in Muslim-majority provinces

D All of the above

Explanation

In the Delhi Muslim Proposals of 1927, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah agreed to give up the demand for separate electorates if certain constitutional safeguards for Muslims were accepted.

Deosai National Park is located in:

A KPK

B Former FATA

C Punjab

D None of the above

Explanation

Deosai National Park is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Since Gilgit-Baltistan is not included among the given options, None of the above is the correct answer.

What was Ayub Khan's election symbol?

A Rose

B Red rose

C Yasmin

D Hockey

Explanation

In the 1965 presidential election, Ayub Khan was allotted the Rose as his election symbol, while Fatima Jinnah was allotted the Lantern.

Name the third Prime Minister of Pakistan.

A Khawaja Nazimuddin

B Mohammad Ali Bogra

C Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy

D Feroz Khan Noon

Explanation

Mohammad Ali Bogra served as the third Prime Minister of Pakistan from April 1953 to August 1955.

What was Maulana Ubaidullah Sindhi's name before he converted to Islam?

A Shekhar Gupta

B Buta Singh Uppal

C Sugandh Singh Maan

D Pritam Saksena

Explanation

Maulana Ubaidullah Sindhi was born as Buta Singh Uppal and later converted to Islam.

Full Name of Hazrat Shahbaz Qalander was:

A Ibrahim al-Sinan

B Hazrat Usman Marwandi

C Hazrat Abu Ishaq Ashraf

D Hazrat Abu Murali

Explanation

Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar is widely known as Usman Marwandi. He was a renowned Sufi saint associated with Sehwan Sharif in Sindh.

What is the contribution of agriculture to the GDP of Pakistan?

A 29%

B 26%

C 31%

D 23%

Explanation

Agriculture has historically contributed around one-fifth to one-quarter of Pakistan's GDP, with the given MCQ using 23% as the answer.

What percentage of foreign remittances comes from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf?

A 39%

B 68%

C 46%

D 56%

Explanation

Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries have historically been major sources of remittances sent to Pakistan. The given MCQ uses 68% as the answer.

Q10

Thar coal deposits are known to be:

A 4th largest in the world

B 2nd largest in the world

C 3rd largest in the world

D 5th largest in the world

Explanation

The Thar coalfield in Sindh contains very large coal reserves and is commonly described in Pakistani sources as one of the world's largest coal deposits.

Q11

How is Pakistan's economy rated as currently?

A Semi-industrialized

B Agronomy

C Developing

D Fully controlled

Explanation

Pakistan is generally classified as a developing economy, with agriculture, industry, and services forming major sectors.

Q12

What is the primary hindrance in exports faced by Pakistan?

A Limited destinations

B Low standard

C Lack of quality control

D Lack of investment

Explanation

Lack of consistent quality control and compliance with international standards can limit the competitiveness and market access of Pakistani exports.

Q13

The Pakistan Resolution of 1940 was presented by:

A A.K. Fazlul Haq

B Allama Muhammad Iqbal

C Liaquat Ali Khan

D Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar

Explanation

The Pakistan Resolution was moved by A.K. Fazlul Haq at the All-India Muslim League session in Lahore in March 1940.

Q14

Kallar Kahar Lake is located in the:

A Suleman Range

B Salt Range

C Kirthar Range

D None of the above

Explanation

Kallar Kahar Lake is situated in Chakwal District, Punjab, in the Salt Range.

Q15

Who gave the title "Quaid-e-Azam" to Muhammad Ali Jinnah?

A Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar

B Maulana Mazharuddin Shaheed

C Allama Iqbal

D Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Explanation

The commonly cited answer is Maulana Mazharuddin Shaheed, who is associated with giving Jinnah the title "Quaid-e-Azam".

Q16

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah fixed his salary as Governor-General of Pakistan at:

A Re. 1

B Rs. 300

C Rs. 4,000

D Rs. 50

Explanation

Jinnah is widely reported to have fixed his salary as Governor-General at a symbolic one rupee per month.

Q17

Which mountain range links Pakistan with China?

A Hindu Kush

B Karakoram

C Himalayas

D Sub-Himalayas

Explanation

The Karakoram Range extends across Pakistan, India, and China and includes the Khunjerab Pass, an important Pakistan-China connection.

Q18

When was Karachi formally made the Federal Capital of Pakistan?

A 10 March 1948

B 12 March 1948

C 23 March 1948

D 4 April 1948

Explanation

The Pakistan (Establishment of the Federal Capital) Order, 1948, established Karachi as the Federal Capital on 23 July 1948. Therefore, none of the listed dates is correct.

Q19

Mir Shahdad Jo Qubo (Tomb of Mir Shahdad Talpur) is situated in:

A Mithi

B Khipro

C Shahpur Chakar

D Matiari

Explanation

Mir Shahdad Jo Qubo is located at Shahpur Chakar in Sanghar District, Sindh.

Q20

Which Mughal emperor built the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore?

A Akbar

B Aurangzeb

C Shah Jahan

D Jahangir

Explanation

The Badshahi Mosque was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir and was completed in 1673.

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