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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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Pakistan Studies Medium

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of all final goods and services produced where?

  • AProduced within the geographical boundaries of a country during a month
  • BProduced by farmers and industries of a country during a year
  • CProduced outside the country by its citizens during a year
  • DProduced within the geographical boundaries of a country during a year
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Correct Answer: Option D — Produced within the geographical boundaries of a country during a year
Explanation: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country's geographical boundaries during a specific period, usually one year. GDP is an important indicator of economic performance and growth. It includes production by both domestic and foreign-owned businesses operating inside the country but excludes goods and services produced outside its borders.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Who was the last Mughal emperor of India?

  • AShah Alam II
  • BAkbar
  • CBahadur Shah Zafar
  • DAurangzeb Alamgir
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Correct Answer: Option C — Bahadur Shah Zafar
Explanation: Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor of India. He ruled from 1837 to 1857 and is also remembered as a distinguished Urdu poet. After the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the British deposed him, ended the Mughal Empire, and exiled him to Rangoon (now Yangon, Myanmar), where he spent the rest of his life.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Harappa is an archaeological site associated with which ancient civilization?

  • AEgyptian Civilization
  • BIndus Valley Civilization
  • CMesopotamian Civilization
  • DGreek Civilization
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Correct Answer: Option B — Indus Valley Civilization
Explanation: Harappa is one of the major archaeological sites of the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world's earliest urban civilizations. Located in present-day Punjab, Pakistan, Harappa flourished around 2600–1900 BCE. The site is known for its advanced city planning, drainage systems, standardized bricks, and evidence of organized trade and social structure, highlighting the sophistication of this ancient civilization.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Which ocean contains the Arabian Sea?

  • AIndian ocean
  • BSouthern Ocean
  • CAtlantic Ocean
  • DPacific Ocean
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Correct Answer: Option A — Indian ocean
Explanation: The Arabian Sea is a northwestern part of the Indian Ocean. It lies between the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent, bordering countries such as Pakistan, India, Oman, and Yemen. The Arabian Sea is an important maritime route for international trade and has played a significant role in commerce and cultural exchange throughout history.
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