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Pakistan Studies Medium

Which Pakistani river is known as the Sindhu in Sanskrit and gave its name to the entire subcontinent?

  • AIndus
  • BChenab
  • CJhelum
  • DRavi
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Correct Answer: Option A — Indus
Explanation: The Indus River known as Sindhu in Sanskrit gave its name to the region Sindh and ultimately to the entire subcontinent through Greek and Persian adaptations of the name.
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Pakistan Studies Easy

Which Pakistani city serves as the headquarters of the Pakistan Army?

  • AIslamabad
  • BLahore
  • CPeshawar
  • DRawalpindi
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Correct Answer: Option D — Rawalpindi
Explanation: General Headquarters GHQ of the Pakistan Army is located in Rawalpindi which also serves as a garrison city adjacent to the federal capital Islamabad.
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Pakistan Studies Hard

What is the name of Pakistan's first satellite launched in 1990?

  • ABadr 1
  • BPaksat 1
  • CBadr 2
  • DPaksat IR
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Correct Answer: Option A — Badr 1
Explanation: Badr-1 was Pakistan's first indigenous satellite launched on 16 July 1990 developed by SUPARCO marking a significant milestone in Pakistan's space programme.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

When did Pakistan's first general elections take place?

  • A1950
  • B1962
  • C1954
  • D1970
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Correct Answer: Option D — 1970
Explanation: Pakistan's first general elections based on universal adult franchise were held in December 1970 and resulted in a clear majority for the Awami League in East Pakistan.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Which Pakistani prime minister served the longest consecutive term in office?

  • AImran Khan
  • BNawaz Sharif
  • CShehbaz Sharif
  • DBenazir Bhutto
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Correct Answer: Option B — Nawaz Sharif
Explanation: Nawaz Sharif served as prime minister three separate times with his third term from 2013 to 2017 being his longest consecutive term before his disqualification by the Supreme Court.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Which Pakistani prime minister was assassinated in Rawalpindi on 16 October 1951?

  • AQuaid-e-Azam
  • BKhawaja Nazimuddin
  • CLiaquat Ali Khan
  • DCh Muhammad Ali
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Correct Answer: Option C — Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation: Liaquat Ali Khan Pakistan's first prime minister was assassinated on 16 October 1951 at Company Bagh in Rawalpindi now known as Liaquat Bagh while addressing a public gathering.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Which pass in Balochistan connects Quetta to Sindh?

  • AKhyber Pass
  • BBolan Pass
  • CKhunjerab Pass
  • DGomal Pass
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Correct Answer: Option B — Bolan Pass
Explanation: The Bolan Pass in Balochistan at an elevation of about 1800 metres connects Quetta to the plains of Sindh and has been a major trade and invasion route throughout history.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

What is the name of Pakistan's largest lake by surface area?

  • AKeenjhar Lake
  • BHaleji Lake
  • CManchar Lake
  • DKachura Lake
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Correct Answer: Option C — Manchar Lake
Explanation: Manchar Lake in Sindh is the largest natural freshwater lake in Pakistan covering an area of about 233 square kilometres at its maximum extent.
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Pakistan Studies Easy

Which river passes through Hyderabad and Sukkur in Sindh?

  • AChenab
  • BRavi
  • CIndus
  • DJhelum
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Correct Answer: Option C — Indus
Explanation: The Indus River passes through major Sindh cities including Sukkur and Hyderabad before emptying into the Arabian Sea near Thatta making it the lifeline of Sindh province.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Which river passes through Lahore?

  • ASutlej
  • BRavi
  • CChenab
  • DJhelum
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ravi
Explanation: The Ravi River passes through Lahore and has been historically significant to the city though its flow has reduced significantly due to the Indus Waters Treaty with India.
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