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Pakistan Studies MCQs

MCQs on Pakistan History, Geography and Constitution

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In which year did Pakistan become a republic?

  • A 1956
  • B 1947
  • C 1962
  • D 1973
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” 1956
Explanation: Pakistan became an Islamic Republic on 23 March 1956 when its first constitution was implemented replacing the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document.
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Which philosopher poet first gave the concept of a separate Muslim homeland in his Allahabad Address of 1930?

  • A Liaquat Ali Khan
  • B Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
  • C Allama Iqbal
  • D Maulana Muhammad Ali Jouhar
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Allama Iqbal
Explanation: Allama Iqbal in his famous Allahabad Address of 1930 first conceptualised the idea of a separate Muslim state in the northwestern regions of the subcontinent.
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What is the name of the boundary established between Pakistan and India at partition?

  • A Durand Line
  • B Radcliffe Line
  • C McMahon Line
  • D Line of Control
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Radcliffe Line
Explanation: The Radcliffe Line drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe in August 1947 divided British India into the new independent nations of Pakistan and India.
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What is the name of the boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

  • A McMahon Line
  • B Durand Line
  • C Radcliffe Line
  • D Line of Control
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Durand Line
Explanation: The Durand Line established in 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan forms the 2670 km boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Which mountain pass connects Pakistan with China through the Karakoram Highway?

  • A Khyber Pass
  • B Bolan Pass
  • C Wakhjir Pass
  • D Khunjerab Pass
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Khunjerab Pass
Explanation: The Khunjerab Pass at an elevation of 4693 metres connects Pakistan with China and is the highest paved international border crossing point in the world.
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When was the All India Muslim League founded?

  • A 1906
  • B 1885
  • C 1916
  • D 1930
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” 1906
Explanation: The All India Muslim League was founded on 30 December 1906 in Dhaka during a meeting of Muslim leaders convened by Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk.
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Which organization was formed in 1906 to represent the political interests of Indian Muslims?

  • A Khilafat Movement
  • B All India Muslim League
  • C Anjuman-e-Islamia
  • D Indian National Congress
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Indian National Congress
Explanation: The All India Muslim League was founded in Dhaka on 30 December 1906 to safeguard the political rights and interests of Muslims in British India.
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Which three western rivers were allocated to Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty?

  • A Ravi Beas Sutlej
  • B Indus Jhelum Chenab
  • C Jhelum Chenab Beas
  • D Ravi Chenab Indus
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Indus Jhelum Chenab
Explanation: Under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty Pakistan received exclusive rights over the three western rivers namely the Indus Jhelum and Chenab supporting agriculture across the country.
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Which treaty in 1960 divided the waters of the Indus basin rivers between Pakistan and India?

  • A Shimla Agreement
  • B Indus Waters Treaty
  • C Tashkent Declaration
  • D Liaquat-Nehru Pact
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Indus Waters Treaty
Explanation: The Indus Waters Treaty signed on 19 September 1960 between Pakistan and India with World Bank mediation allocated the three eastern rivers to India and three western rivers to Pakistan.
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Who presided over the Lahore Resolution session in 1940?

  • A Allama Iqbal
  • B Liaquat Ali Khan
  • C Maulana Shaukat Ali
  • D Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah presided over the historic Lahore session of the All India Muslim League on 23 March 1940 where the Lahore Resolution was passed.
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Who founded the Pakistan National Movement?

  • A Allama Iqbal
  • B Sir Agha Khan
  • C Choudhry Rahmat Ali
  • D Liaquat Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Choudhry Rahmat Ali
Explanation: Choudhry Rahmat Ali founded the Pakistan National Movement in the early 1930s while studying at the University of Cambridge. He is best known for coining the name "Pakistan" in his famous pamphlet Now or Never (1933). The movement advocated the creation of a separate homeland for Muslims in the northwestern regions of British India, contributing to the ideological development of the Pakistan Movement.
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Which is the largest earth-filled dam in the world?

  • A Mangla Dam
  • B Diamer-Bhasha Dam
  • C Tarbela Dam
  • D Hoover Dam
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Tarbela Dam
Explanation: Tarbela Dam, located on the Indus River in Pakistan, is widely recognized as one of the world's largest earth-filled dams. Completed in 1976, it plays a crucial role in hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and flood control. The dam has significantly contributed to Pakistan's agriculture and energy sectors by providing water storage and renewable electricity.
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What is the present-day name of East Pakistan?

  • A India
  • B China
  • C Eurape
  • D Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Bangladesh
Explanation: East Pakistan became the independent country of Bangladesh in 1971 after the Bangladesh Liberation War. Before independence, Pakistan consisted of two geographically separated regions: West Pakistan and East Pakistan. Following independence, East Pakistan adopted the name Bangladesh, which means β€œLand of Bengal,” and became a sovereign nation recognized by the international community.
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Which of the following lies to the south of Pakistan?

  • A Indian ocean
  • B China
  • C Arbian Sea
  • D Straight of Hormuz
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Indian ocean
Explanation: Pakistan is located in South Asia. Its southern border meets the Arabian Sea, which is a part of the Indian Ocean. In general geography questions, the Indian Ocean is considered the major water body lying to the south of Pakistan. China lies to the north, while the Strait of Hormuz is located southwest of Pakistan near the Persian Gulf.
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What is the name of the land between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers?

  • A Gandhara
  • B Chaj Doab
  • C Harappa
  • D Rechna Doab
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Chaj Doab
Explanation: A Doab is a tract of land between two rivers. The area located between the Jhelum River and the Chenab River is called Chaj Doab. The name is derived from the first syllables of Chenab (Cha) and Jhelum (J). This fertile region lies in Punjab and is important for agriculture, irrigation, and settlement patterns in Pakistan.
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When was the first Martial Law imposed in Pakistan?

  • A October 7, 1958
  • B October 7, 1959
  • C October 7, 1960
  • D October 7, 1961
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” October 7, 1958
Explanation: Pakistan's first Martial Law was imposed on October 7, 1958, by President Iskander Mirza, who abrogated the 1956 Constitution, dissolved the national and provincial assemblies, and declared Martial Law. Shortly afterward, General Muhammad Ayub Khan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, assumed power and became the country's military ruler, marking the beginning of Pakistan's first period of military governance.
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of all final goods and services produced where?

  • A Produced within the geographical boundaries of a country during a month
  • B Produced by farmers and industries of a country during a year
  • C Produced outside the country by its citizens during a year
  • D Produced within the geographical boundaries of a country during a year
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Produced within the geographical boundaries of a country during a year
Explanation: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country's geographical boundaries during a specific period, usually one year. GDP is an important indicator of economic performance and growth. It includes production by both domestic and foreign-owned businesses operating inside the country but excludes goods and services produced outside its borders.
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Who was the last Mughal emperor of India?

  • A Shah Alam II
  • B Akbar
  • C Bahadur Shah Zafar
  • D Aurangzeb Alamgir
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Bahadur Shah Zafar
Explanation: Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor of India. He ruled from 1837 to 1857 and is also remembered as a distinguished Urdu poet. After the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the British deposed him, ended the Mughal Empire, and exiled him to Rangoon (now Yangon, Myanmar), where he spent the rest of his life.
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Harappa is an archaeological site associated with which ancient civilization?

  • A Egyptian Civilization
  • B Indus Valley Civilization
  • C Mesopotamian Civilization
  • D Greek Civilization
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Indus Valley Civilization
Explanation: Harappa is one of the major archaeological sites of the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world's earliest urban civilizations. Located in present-day Punjab, Pakistan, Harappa flourished around 2600–1900 BCE. The site is known for its advanced city planning, drainage systems, standardized bricks, and evidence of organized trade and social structure, highlighting the sophistication of this ancient civilization.
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Which ocean contains the Arabian Sea?

  • A Indian ocean
  • B Southern Ocean
  • C Atlantic Ocean
  • D Pacific Ocean
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Indian ocean
Explanation: The Arabian Sea is a northwestern part of the Indian Ocean. It lies between the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent, bordering countries such as Pakistan, India, Oman, and Yemen. The Arabian Sea is an important maritime route for international trade and has played a significant role in commerce and cultural exchange throughout history.
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