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171

How many soldiers have been awarded the Nishan-e-Haider since Pakistan's independence?

  • A5
  • B10
  • C6
  • D12
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” 10
Explanation: Ten soldiers have been awarded the Nishan-e-Haider since Pakistan's independence all posthumously for displaying extraordinary gallantry during various conflicts.
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172

Which district of Balochistan was the site of Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests?

  • AKharan
  • BMastung
  • CChagai
  • DPanjgur
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Chagai
Explanation: Pakistan's nuclear tests were conducted in the Ras Koh hills of Chagai district Balochistan on 28 May 1998 making Pakistan the seventh declared nuclear power in the world.
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173

When did Pakistan conduct its first nuclear tests at Chagai?

  • A28 May 1996
  • B28 May 2000
  • C23 March 1998
  • D28 May 1998
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” 28 May 1998
Explanation: Pakistan conducted its first successful nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 in the Chagai district of Balochistan in response to India's nuclear tests earlier that month.
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174

In which year did East Pakistan separate to become Bangladesh?

  • A1971
  • B1970
  • C1972
  • D1973
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” 1971
Explanation: East Pakistan separated from Pakistan on 16 December 1971 following a military conflict with India and became the independent nation of Bangladesh.
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175

In which year was the Simla Agreement signed between Pakistan and India after the 1971 war?

  • A1971
  • B1972
  • C1973
  • D1974
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” 1972
Explanation: The Simla Agreement was signed on 2 July 1972 between Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi establishing the Line of Control in Kashmir.
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176

Which famous Muslim reformer founded the Aligarh Movement to promote modern education among Muslims?

  • AAllama Iqbal
  • BQuaid-e-Azam
  • CSir Syed Ahmad Khan
  • DMaulana Abul Kalam Azad
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Explanation: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Aligarh Movement and established the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 later becoming Aligarh Muslim University to modernize Muslim education.
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177

Which port city is the main terminus of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor?

  • AKarachi
  • BGwadar
  • COrmara
  • DPasni
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Gwadar
Explanation: Gwadar Port in Balochistan is the southwestern terminus of CPEC connecting Pakistan to China's Xinjiang province providing China with access to the warm waters of the Arabian Sea.
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178

What does CPEC stand for in the context of Pakistan-China relations?

  • AChina Pakistan Energy Commission
  • BCentral Pakistan Economic Council
  • CChina Punjab Economic Corridor
  • DChina Pakistan Economic Corridor
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” China Pakistan Economic Corridor
Explanation: CPEC stands for China Pakistan Economic Corridor a multi-billion dollar infrastructure and investment programme connecting Gwadar Port in Pakistan to Kashgar in China.
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179

Which amendment to Pakistan's constitution is associated with major devolution of powers to provinces?

  • A8th Amendment
  • B18th Amendment
  • C17th Amendment
  • D21st Amendment
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” 18th Amendment
Explanation: The 18th Constitutional Amendment passed in 2010 significantly devolved administrative financial and legislative powers from the federal government to the provincial governments.
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180

In which year did Pakistan become a republic?

  • A1956
  • B1947
  • C1962
  • D1973
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” 1956
Explanation: Pakistan became an Islamic Republic on 23 March 1956 when its first constitution was implemented replacing the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document.
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