Pakistan Studies MCQs With Answers

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What is the currency of Pakistan?

A Taka
B Rupee
C Dinar
D Pound

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.

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