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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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The Siachen Glacier conflict between Pakistan and India primarily concerns control over which feature?

  • A A river basin
  • B The world's highest battlefield glacier
  • C An oil-rich desert
  • D A coastal port
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” The world's highest battlefield glacier
Explanation: The Siachen Glacier, often called the world's highest battlefield, has been a site of military standoff between Pakistan and India since 1984 due to its strategic location in the Karakoram Range.
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Pakistan's relationship with the United States during the Afghan-Soviet War (1979-1989) primarily involved what role for Pakistan?

  • A Neutral observer
  • B Frontline ally supporting Afghan resistance
  • C Direct military opponent
  • D Mediator only
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Frontline ally supporting Afghan resistance
Explanation: During the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Pakistan served as a frontline state, supporting the Afghan resistance (mujahideen) with US and Saudi backing, which significantly shaped its regional and domestic politics.
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The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) primarily includes Pakistan along with which two other founding members?

  • A India and Bangladesh
  • B Iran and Turkey
  • C Afghanistan and China
  • D Saudi Arabia and UAE
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Iran and Turkey
Explanation: The Economic Cooperation Organization was founded in 1985 by Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey to promote economic, technical, and cultural cooperation among member states, later expanding to include Central Asian nations.
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Pakistan's national anthem was composed musically by whom?

  • A Hafeez Jalandhari
  • B Ahmad Ghulamali Chagla
  • C Faiz Ahmad Faiz
  • D Allama Iqbal
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Ahmad Ghulamali Chagla
Explanation: The music for Pakistan's national anthem was composed by Ahmad Ghulamali Chagla, while the lyrics were later written by Hafeez Jalandhari, making it one of the few anthems where music preceded the words.
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The Council of Common Interests primarily deals with disputes related to which subject area?

  • A Foreign policy
  • B Inter-provincial coordination
  • C Defense procurement
  • D Judicial appointments
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Inter-provincial coordination
Explanation: The Council of Common Interests is a constitutional forum for resolving inter-provincial and federal-provincial disputes over resources, policy, and planning, ensuring cooperative federalism.
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How many members does the Senate of Pakistan typically have under the current constitutional arrangement?

  • A 87
  • B 96
  • C 100
  • D 104
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” 104
Explanation: The Senate of Pakistan has 104 members, with equal representation from each of the four provinces along with seats allocated for FATA representation history, Islamabad, and minorities, ensuring federal balance.
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Which constitutional body advises on Islamic law and ensures legislation conforms to the Quran and Sunnah?

  • A Council of Islamic Ideology
  • B Federal Shariat Court
  • C Senate Standing Committee
  • D National Assembly Secretariat
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Council of Islamic Ideology
Explanation: The Council of Islamic Ideology is a constitutional advisory body that recommends ways for existing and proposed laws to conform with Islamic principles as outlined in the Quran and Sunnah.
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FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) was merged into which province through the 25th Amendment in 2018?

  • A Punjab
  • B Sindh
  • C Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • D Balochistan
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Explanation: The 25th Constitutional Amendment of 2018 merged the Federally Administered Tribal Areas into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, extending regular administrative and judicial systems to the former tribal regions.
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Which amendment restored Pakistan to a parliamentary system after the era of Musharraf's presidency?

  • A 17th Amendment
  • B 18th Amendment
  • C 19th Amendment
  • D 8th Amendment
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” 18th Amendment
Explanation: The 18th Amendment of 2010 significantly curtailed presidential powers, removed the President's authority to dissolve parliament unilaterally, and restored the parliamentary character envisioned in the 1973 Constitution.
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The lawyers' movement that led to the restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry began in which year?

  • A 2005
  • B 2007
  • C 2009
  • D 2011
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” 2007
Explanation: The lawyers' movement began in March 2007 after President Musharraf suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, sparking nationwide protests that eventually led to his reinstatement.
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