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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 — 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 — 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 — 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 “Land 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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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What is the currency of Pakistan?

  • A Taka
  • B Rupee
  • C Dinar
  • D Pound
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Correct Answer: Option B — Rupee
Explanation: Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is the official currency of Pakistan. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is the central bank that regulates the monetary policy.
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Pakistan Resolution was passed on which date?

  • A March 22, 1940
  • B March 23, 1940
  • C March 24, 1940
  • D March 25, 1940
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Correct Answer: Option B — March 23, 1940
Explanation: The Pakistan Resolution (Lahore Resolution) was passed on March 23, 1940 at the All India Muslim League session in Lahore. This date is celebrated as Pakistan Day.
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Where is K-2, the second highest peak in the world, located?

  • A Karakoram Range
  • B Himalayas Range
  • C Hindu Kush Range
  • D Sulaiman Range
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Correct Answer: Option A — Karakoram Range
Explanation: K-2 (8,611 m) is located in the Karakoram Range in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is the second highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest.
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Which river is known as the "Father of Rivers" in Pakistan?

  • A River Chenab
  • B River Ravi
  • C River Indus
  • D River Jhelum
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Correct Answer: Option C — River Indus
Explanation: River Indus (Sindhu) is known as the Father of Rivers in Pakistan. It is the longest river in Pakistan and flows through the entire country.
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What is the total area of Pakistan?

  • A 681,324 sq km
  • B 796,095 sq km
  • C 887,723 sq km
  • D 545,990 sq km
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Correct Answer: Option B — 796,095 sq km
Explanation: The total area of Pakistan is 796,095 square kilometers (307,374 sq mi), making it the 33rd largest country in the world by area.
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What is the national language of Pakistan?

  • A Punjabi
  • B Sindhi
  • C Urdu
  • D Pashto
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Correct Answer: Option C — Urdu
Explanation: Urdu is the national language of Pakistan as declared in the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, Article 251.
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Who was the first Governor General of Pakistan?

  • A Liaquat Ali Khan
  • B Khawaja Nazimuddin
  • C Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • D Iskander Mirza
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Correct Answer: Option C — Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor General of Pakistan. He served from August 14, 1947 until his death on September 11, 1948.
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When did Pakistan gain independence?

  • A August 14, 1946
  • B August 14, 1947
  • C August 15, 1947
  • D August 14, 1948
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Correct Answer: Option B — August 14, 1947
Explanation: Pakistan gained independence on August 14, 1947, when the British Indian Empire was partitioned into two independent nations: Pakistan and India.
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