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Which federal ministry is responsible for overseeing Pakistan's foreign relations and diplomacy?

  • A Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • B Ministry of Interior
  • C Ministry of Defence
  • D Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: Option A — Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Explanation: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan is responsible for managing Pakistan's international relations diplomatic missions and foreign policy coordination under the Foreign Minister.
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What is the official name of Pakistan as stated in its constitution?

  • A Islamic Republic of Pakistan
  • B Federal Republic of Pakistan
  • C Democratic Republic of Pakistan
  • D People's Republic of Pakistan
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Correct Answer: Option A — Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Explanation: The official name of Pakistan as stated in the 1973 Constitution is the Islamic Republic of Pakistan reflecting the country's identity as an Islamic state.
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Which Pakistani city is famous for producing Multani Sohan Halwa a traditional sweet?

  • A Bahawalpur
  • B Lahore
  • C Multan
  • D Faisalabad
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Correct Answer: Option C — Multan
Explanation: Multan is famous for Multani Sohan Halwa a traditional Pakistani sweet made from wheat flour sugar ghee and dry fruits considered a signature product of the city.
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Which Pakistani export crop is widely cultivated in the Sindh and Punjab and contributes significantly to the textile industry?

  • A Wheat
  • B Cotton
  • C Sugarcane
  • D Rice
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Correct Answer: Option B — Cotton
Explanation: Cotton is extensively cultivated in Punjab and Sindh and forms the backbone of Pakistan's textile industry which is the largest export sector contributing majorly to foreign exchange.
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Which Pakistani city hosts the famous Badshahi Mosque built by Aurangzeb?

  • A Multan
  • B Lahore
  • C Islamabad
  • D Rawalpindi
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Correct Answer: Option B — Lahore
Explanation: The Badshahi Mosque built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 is located in Lahore and was one of the largest mosques in the world at the time of its construction.
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Which Pakistani city serves as the headquarters of the Pakistan Army?

  • A Islamabad
  • B Lahore
  • C Peshawar
  • D Rawalpindi
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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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Which river passes through Hyderabad and Sukkur in Sindh?

  • A Chenab
  • B Ravi
  • C Indus
  • D Jhelum
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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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Which Pakistani city is known as the Manchester of Pakistan due to its textile industry?

  • A Karachi
  • B Faisalabad
  • C Islamabad
  • D Lahore
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Correct Answer: Option B — Faisalabad
Explanation: Faisalabad is known as the Manchester of Pakistan because of its large textile and industrial sector which makes it the third most populous city and a major economic hub.
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Which is the highest peak entirely within Pakistan?

  • A Nanga Parbat
  • B K2
  • C Broad Peak
  • D Gasherbrum I
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Correct Answer: Option B — K2
Explanation: K2 at 8611 metres is the highest peak entirely within Pakistan located in the Karakoram range in Gilgit-Baltistan and is the second highest mountain in the world.
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Which province has the lowest population density in Pakistan?

  • A Balochistan
  • B Punjab
  • C Sindh
  • D Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Correct Answer: Option A — Balochistan
Explanation: Balochistan has the lowest population density in Pakistan because despite being the largest province by area it has a relatively small population of around 14 to 15 million people.
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Which province has the highest population density in Pakistan?

  • A Balochistan
  • B Punjab
  • C Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • D Sindh
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Correct Answer: Option B — Punjab
Explanation: Punjab has the highest population density in Pakistan with over 110 million people living in a relatively smaller area compared to Balochistan which is the largest province by area.
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What is the approximate total population of Pakistan according to the 2023 census?

  • A 200 million
  • B 240 million
  • C 220 million
  • D 260 million
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Correct Answer: Option C — 220 million
Explanation: According to the 2023 digital census Pakistan's population was recorded at approximately 220 million making it the fifth most populous country in the world.
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Which motorway connects Peshawar to Islamabad?

  • A M2
  • B M3
  • C M1
  • D M4
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Correct Answer: Option C — M1
Explanation: The M1 motorway connects Peshawar to Islamabad spanning approximately 155 kilometres and passes through Nowshera Attock and Hasanabdal.
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Which motorway connects Islamabad to Lahore?

  • A M1
  • B M3
  • C M4
  • D M2
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Correct Answer: Option D — M2
Explanation: The M2 motorway connects Islamabad to Lahore spanning approximately 375 kilometres and is one of the busiest motorways in Pakistan built in the 1990s.
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Which city is the capital of Balochistan province?

  • A Quetta
  • B Khuzdar
  • C Turbat
  • D Gwadar
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Correct Answer: Option A — Quetta
Explanation: Quetta is the capital city of Balochistan province the largest province of Pakistan by area and serves as the administrative cultural and commercial centre of the region.
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Which city is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province?

  • A Abbottabad
  • B Mardan
  • C Peshawar
  • D Swat
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Correct Answer: Option C — Peshawar
Explanation: Peshawar is the capital city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and is one of Pakistan's oldest cities with a history spanning over two thousand years.
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Which city is the capital of Sindh province?

  • A Hyderabad
  • B Sukkur
  • C Larkana
  • D Karachi
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Correct Answer: Option D — Karachi
Explanation: Karachi is the capital of Sindh province and also the largest city in Pakistan serving as the province's administrative commercial and industrial hub.
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Which city is the capital of Punjab province?

  • A Lahore
  • B Rawalpindi
  • C Faisalabad
  • D Multan
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Correct Answer: Option A — Lahore
Explanation: Lahore is the capital city of Punjab the most populous province of Pakistan and serves as the political cultural and historical centre of the province.
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Which Pakistani city is known as the Heart of Pakistan due to its cultural and historical significance?

  • A Lahore
  • B Karachi
  • C Islamabad
  • D Peshawar
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Correct Answer: Option A — Lahore
Explanation: Lahore is often called the Heart of Pakistan because of its central role in Pakistani culture history literature music and its status as the cultural capital of the country.
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Which Pakistani city is known as the City of Lights?

  • A Karachi
  • B Lahore
  • C Islamabad
  • D Faisalabad
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Correct Answer: Option A — Karachi
Explanation: Karachi is popularly known as the City of Lights due to its vibrant nightlife commercial activity and the illuminated skyline that gives it a lively cosmopolitan character.
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