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35 Questions
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Choose the correct spelling:

  • AAccomodate
  • BAccommodate
  • CAccommadate
  • DAccomadate
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Correct Answer: Option B — Accommodate
Explanation: "Accommodate" is the correct spelling. Remember: double "c" and double "m". It means to provide lodging or to adapt to something.
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What is the currency of Pakistan?

  • ATaka
  • BRupee
  • CDinar
  • DPound
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Correct Answer: Option B — Rupee
Explanation: Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is the official currency of Pakistan. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is the central bank that regulates the monetary policy.
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Pakistan Resolution was passed on which date?

  • AMarch 22, 1940
  • BMarch 23, 1940
  • CMarch 24, 1940
  • DMarch 25, 1940
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Correct Answer: Option B — March 23, 1940
Explanation: The Pakistan Resolution (Lahore Resolution) was passed on March 23, 1940 at the All India Muslim League session in Lahore. This date is celebrated as Pakistan Day.
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Which city is the capital of Pakistan?

  • ALahore
  • BKarachi
  • CIslamabad
  • DRawalpindi
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Correct Answer: Option C — Islamabad
Explanation: Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan. It was built as a planned city and became the capital in 1966, replacing Karachi.
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Which river is known as the "Father of Rivers" in Pakistan?

  • ARiver Chenab
  • BRiver Ravi
  • CRiver Indus
  • DRiver Jhelum
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Correct Answer: Option C — River Indus
Explanation: River Indus (Sindhu) is known as the Father of Rivers in Pakistan. It is the longest river in Pakistan and flows through the entire country.
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What is the total area of Pakistan?

  • A681,324 sq km
  • B796,095 sq km
  • C887,723 sq km
  • D545,990 sq km
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Correct Answer: Option B — 796,095 sq km
Explanation: The total area of Pakistan is 796,095 square kilometers (307,374 sq mi), making it the 33rd largest country in the world by area.
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What is the national language of Pakistan?

  • APunjabi
  • BSindhi
  • CUrdu
  • DPashto
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Correct Answer: Option C — Urdu
Explanation: Urdu is the national language of Pakistan as declared in the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, Article 251.
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Who was the first Governor General of Pakistan?

  • ALiaquat Ali Khan
  • BKhawaja Nazimuddin
  • CQuaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • DIskander Mirza
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Correct Answer: Option C — Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor General of Pakistan. He served from August 14, 1947 until his death on September 11, 1948.
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When did Pakistan gain independence?

  • AAugust 14, 1946
  • BAugust 14, 1947
  • CAugust 15, 1947
  • DAugust 14, 1948
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Correct Answer: Option B — August 14, 1947
Explanation: Pakistan gained independence on August 14, 1947, when the British Indian Empire was partitioned into two independent nations: Pakistan and India.
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Who was the first Caliph of Islam?

  • AHazrat Umar (RA)
  • BHazrat Ali (RA)
  • CHazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • DHazrat Usman (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) was the first Caliph of Islam after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 632 CE. He ruled for about 2 years.