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Pakistan Studies MCQs

MCQs on Pakistan History, Geography and Constitution

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What is the name of the energy project that is the largest hydroelectric dam in Pakistan under construction?

  • A Bunji Dam
  • B Dasu Dam
  • C Mohmand Dam
  • D Diamer-Bhasha Dam
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Diamer-Bhasha Dam
Explanation: The Diamer-Bhasha Dam being constructed on the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan will be the largest hydroelectric dam in Pakistan with a generation capacity of 4500 megawatts when completed.
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Which Pakistani city was the summer capital during British India?

  • A Quetta
  • B Murree
  • C Nathiagali
  • D Abbottabad
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Quetta
Explanation: Quetta served as the summer headquarters of the British Indian government in the region and was an important military and administrative centre during colonial rule.
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Which forest in Pakistan is the largest juniper forest in the world?

  • A Changa Manga Forest
  • B Chichawatni Forest
  • C Chitral Forest
  • D Ziarat Juniper Forest
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Ziarat Juniper Forest
Explanation: The Ziarat Juniper Forest in Balochistan is believed to be one of the largest and oldest juniper forests in the world with some trees estimated to be over 5000 years old.
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Which ancient civilization predating the Indus Valley is considered one of the earliest settlements in South Asia?

  • A Mehrgarh civilization
  • B Mohenjo-daro civilization
  • C Taxila settlement
  • D Harappan civilization
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Mehrgarh civilization
Explanation: Mehrgarh located in Balochistan dates back to around 7000 BCE and is considered one of the earliest known settlements in South Asia predating the Indus Valley Civilization.
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What is the name of Pakistan's first satellite launched in 1990?

  • A Badr 1
  • B Paksat 1
  • C Badr 2
  • D Paksat IR
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” 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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Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan?

  • A F M Khan
  • B Quaid-e-Azam
  • C Abdur Rashid
  • D Justice Sajjad Ahmad Jan
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Abdur Rashid
Explanation: Justice Abdur Rashid served as Pakistan's first Chief Election Commissioner overseeing the country's initial electoral framework after independence in 1947.
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Which Pakistani lake is the highest saltwater lake in the world?

  • A Saiful Muluk
  • B Satpara Lake
  • C Attabad Lake
  • D Khyber Lake
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Attabad Lake
Explanation: Attabad Lake formed in 2010 after a massive landslide in Hunza Valley is located at an elevation making it one of the highest saltwater lakes in the world.
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Which Mughal emperor built the Lahore Fort as it stands today in its most complete form?

  • A Jahangir
  • B Aurangzeb
  • C Shah Jahan
  • D Akbar
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Akbar
Explanation: The Lahore Fort was largely developed by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century with subsequent additions by Jahangir and Shah Jahan making it a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.
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Which Pakistani boxer won a gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics?

  • A Hussain Shah
  • B Muhammad Ali
  • C Mohammad Waseem
  • D Amir Khan
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Hussain Shah
Explanation: Hussain Shah won a bronze medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics in the light heavyweight boxing category which remains Pakistan's only Olympic medal in boxing.
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How many soldiers have been awarded the Nishan-e-Haider since Pakistan's independence?

  • A 5
  • B 10
  • C 6
  • D 12
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” 10
Explanation: Ten soldiers have been awarded the Nishan-e-Haider since Pakistan's independence all posthumously for displaying extraordinary gallantry during various conflicts.
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