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Pakistan Studies Medium

Which three western rivers were allocated to Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty?

  • ARavi Beas Sutlej
  • BIndus Jhelum Chenab
  • CJhelum Chenab Beas
  • DRavi Chenab Indus
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Correct Answer: Option B — Indus Jhelum Chenab
Explanation: Under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty Pakistan received exclusive rights over the three western rivers namely the Indus Jhelum and Chenab supporting agriculture across the country.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Which treaty in 1960 divided the waters of the Indus basin rivers between Pakistan and India?

  • AShimla Agreement
  • BIndus Waters Treaty
  • CTashkent Declaration
  • DLiaquat-Nehru Pact
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Correct Answer: Option B — Indus Waters Treaty
Explanation: The Indus Waters Treaty signed on 19 September 1960 between Pakistan and India with World Bank mediation allocated the three eastern rivers to India and three western rivers to Pakistan.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Who presided over the Lahore Resolution session in 1940?

  • AAllama Iqbal
  • BLiaquat Ali Khan
  • CMaulana Shaukat Ali
  • DQuaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Correct Answer: Option D — Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah presided over the historic Lahore session of the All India Muslim League on 23 March 1940 where the Lahore Resolution was passed.
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Pakistan Studies Easy

Which constitutional document governs Pakistan today?

  • A1973 Constitution
  • B1956 Constitution
  • C1962 Constitution
  • DGovernment of India Act 1935
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Correct Answer: Option A — 1973 Constitution
Explanation: Pakistan's 1973 Constitution is the current governing document establishing a parliamentary federal system and has been in operation with various amendments since its enactment.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Who founded the Pakistan National Movement?

  • AAllama Iqbal
  • BSir Agha Khan
  • CChoudhry Rahmat Ali
  • DLiaquat Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: Option C — Choudhry Rahmat Ali
Explanation: Choudhry Rahmat Ali founded the Pakistan National Movement in the early 1930s while studying at the University of Cambridge. He is best known for coining the name "Pakistan" in his famous pamphlet Now or Never (1933). The movement advocated the creation of a separate homeland for Muslims in the northwestern regions of British India, contributing to the ideological development of the Pakistan Movement.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Which is the largest earth-filled dam in the world?

  • AMangla Dam
  • BDiamer-Bhasha Dam
  • CTarbela Dam
  • DHoover Dam
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Correct Answer: Option C — Tarbela Dam
Explanation: Tarbela Dam, located on the Indus River in Pakistan, is widely recognized as one of the world's largest earth-filled dams. Completed in 1976, it plays a crucial role in hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and flood control. The dam has significantly contributed to Pakistan's agriculture and energy sectors by providing water storage and renewable electricity.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

What is the present-day name of East Pakistan?

  • AIndia
  • BChina
  • CEurape
  • DBangladesh
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Correct Answer: Option D — Bangladesh
Explanation: East Pakistan became the independent country of Bangladesh in 1971 after the Bangladesh Liberation War. Before independence, Pakistan consisted of two geographically separated regions: West Pakistan and East Pakistan. Following independence, East Pakistan adopted the name Bangladesh, which means “Land of Bengal,” and became a sovereign nation recognized by the international community.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Which of the following lies to the south of Pakistan?

  • AIndian ocean
  • BChina
  • CArbian Sea
  • DStraight of Hormuz
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Correct Answer: Option A — Indian ocean
Explanation: Pakistan is located in South Asia. Its southern border meets the Arabian Sea, which is a part of the Indian Ocean. In general geography questions, the Indian Ocean is considered the major water body lying to the south of Pakistan. China lies to the north, while the Strait of Hormuz is located southwest of Pakistan near the Persian Gulf.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

What is the name of the land between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers?

  • AGandhara
  • BChaj Doab
  • CHarappa
  • DRechna Doab
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Correct Answer: Option B — Chaj Doab
Explanation: A Doab is a tract of land between two rivers. The area located between the Jhelum River and the Chenab River is called Chaj Doab. The name is derived from the first syllables of Chenab (Cha) and Jhelum (J). This fertile region lies in Punjab and is important for agriculture, irrigation, and settlement patterns in Pakistan.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

When was the first Martial Law imposed in Pakistan?

  • AOctober 7, 1958
  • BOctober 7, 1959
  • COctober 7, 1960
  • DOctober 7, 1961
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Correct Answer: Option A — October 7, 1958
Explanation: Pakistan's first Martial Law was imposed on October 7, 1958, by President Iskander Mirza, who abrogated the 1956 Constitution, dissolved the national and provincial assemblies, and declared Martial Law. Shortly afterward, General Muhammad Ayub Khan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, assumed power and became the country's military ruler, marking the beginning of Pakistan's first period of military governance.
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