Pakistan Studies MCQs

MCQs on Pakistan History, Geography and Constitution

10 Questions
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What is the currency of Pakistan?

  • A Taka
  • B Rupee
  • C Dinar
  • D Pound
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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?

  • A March 22, 1940
  • B March 23, 1940
  • C March 24, 1940
  • D March 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?

  • A Lahore
  • B Karachi
  • C Islamabad
  • D Rawalpindi
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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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Where is K-2, the second highest peak in the world, located?

  • A Karakoram Range
  • B Himalayas Range
  • C Hindu Kush Range
  • D Sulaiman Range
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Correct Answer: Option A — Karakoram Range
Explanation: K-2 (8,611 m) is located in the Karakoram Range in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is the second highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest.
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Which river is known as the "Father of Rivers" in Pakistan?

  • A River Chenab
  • B River Ravi
  • C River Indus
  • D River 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?

  • A 681,324 sq km
  • B 796,095 sq km
  • C 887,723 sq km
  • D 545,990 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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In which year was the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 enforced?

  • A August 14, 1973
  • B March 23, 1973
  • C October 20, 1958
  • D August 14, 1947
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Correct Answer: Option A — August 14, 1973
Explanation: The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 was enforced on August 14, 1973. It was the third constitution of Pakistan and is still in force today.
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What is the national language of Pakistan?

  • A Punjabi
  • B Sindhi
  • C Urdu
  • D Pashto
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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?

  • A Liaquat Ali Khan
  • B Khawaja Nazimuddin
  • C Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • D Iskander 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?

  • A August 14, 1946
  • B August 14, 1947
  • C August 15, 1947
  • D August 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.