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Which Pakistani river is known as the Sindhu in Sanskrit and gave its name to the entire subcontinent?

  • A Indus
  • B Chenab
  • C Jhelum
  • D Ravi
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Correct Answer: Option A — Indus
Explanation: The Indus River known as Sindhu in Sanskrit gave its name to the region Sindh and ultimately to the entire subcontinent through Greek and Persian adaptations of the name.
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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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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 — 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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When did Pakistan's first general elections take place?

  • A 1950
  • B 1962
  • C 1954
  • D 1970
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Correct Answer: Option D — 1970
Explanation: Pakistan's first general elections based on universal adult franchise were held in December 1970 and resulted in a clear majority for the Awami League in East Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani prime minister served the longest consecutive term in office?

  • A Imran Khan
  • B Nawaz Sharif
  • C Shehbaz Sharif
  • D Benazir Bhutto
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Correct Answer: Option B — Nawaz Sharif
Explanation: Nawaz Sharif served as prime minister three separate times with his third term from 2013 to 2017 being his longest consecutive term before his disqualification by the Supreme Court.
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Which Pakistani prime minister was assassinated in Rawalpindi on 16 October 1951?

  • A Quaid-e-Azam
  • B Khawaja Nazimuddin
  • C Liaquat Ali Khan
  • D Ch Muhammad Ali
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Correct Answer: Option C — Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation: Liaquat Ali Khan Pakistan's first prime minister was assassinated on 16 October 1951 at Company Bagh in Rawalpindi now known as Liaquat Bagh while addressing a public gathering.
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Which pass in Balochistan connects Quetta to Sindh?

  • A Khyber Pass
  • B Bolan Pass
  • C Khunjerab Pass
  • D Gomal Pass
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Correct Answer: Option B — Bolan Pass
Explanation: The Bolan Pass in Balochistan at an elevation of about 1800 metres connects Quetta to the plains of Sindh and has been a major trade and invasion route throughout history.
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What is the name of Pakistan's largest lake by surface area?

  • A Keenjhar Lake
  • B Haleji Lake
  • C Manchar Lake
  • D Kachura Lake
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Correct Answer: Option C — Manchar Lake
Explanation: Manchar Lake in Sindh is the largest natural freshwater lake in Pakistan covering an area of about 233 square kilometres at its maximum extent.
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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 river passes through Lahore?

  • A Sutlej
  • B Ravi
  • C Chenab
  • D Jhelum
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ravi
Explanation: The Ravi River passes through Lahore and has been historically significant to the city though its flow has reduced significantly due to the Indus Waters Treaty with India.
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Which Pakistani city is known as the City of Flowers?

  • A Peshawar
  • B Islamabad
  • C Quetta
  • D Lahore
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Correct Answer: Option C — Quetta
Explanation: Quetta the capital of Balochistan is known as the City of Flowers because of its pleasant climate and abundance of fruit orchards and flowers particularly during spring.
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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 Pakistani city is known as the City of Shrines?

  • A Multan
  • B Karachi
  • C Islamabad
  • D Lahore
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Correct Answer: Option A — Multan
Explanation: Multan is known as the City of Shrines due to the large number of Sufi saints buried there including Shah Rukn-e-Alam and Bahauddin Zakariya making it a major pilgrimage centre.
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Which dam on the Indus River is considered the largest earthfill dam in the world?

  • A Tarbela Dam
  • B Mangla Dam
  • C Warsak Dam
  • D Hub Dam
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Correct Answer: Option A — Tarbela Dam
Explanation: Tarbela Dam on the Indus River is considered one of the largest earthfill dams in the world by volume and was completed in 1976 as part of the Indus Basin project.
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What is the approximate area of Balochistan province in square kilometres?

  • A 176000 km2
  • B 347000 km2
  • C 206000 km2
  • D 250000 km2
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Correct Answer: Option B — 347000 km2
Explanation: Balochistan covers approximately 347190 square kilometres making it the largest province in Pakistan accounting for about 44 percent of the country's total land area.
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What is the approximate area of Punjab province in square kilometres?

  • A 176000 km2
  • B 140000 km2
  • C 206000 km2
  • D 345000 km2
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Correct Answer: Option A — 176000 km2
Explanation: Punjab province covers an area of approximately 205344 square kilometres making it the second largest province by area but the most populous province of Pakistan.
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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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