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Which river is the longest river flowing through Pakistan?

  • A Indus
  • B Ravi
  • C Chenab
  • D Sutlej
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Correct Answer: Option A — Indus
Explanation: The Indus River is the longest river flowing through Pakistan stretching about 3180 km in total and is the lifeline of Pakistan's agriculture and civilization.
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What is the height of K-2, the second highest mountain in the world?

  • A 8848 metres
  • B 8126 metres
  • C 8516 metres
  • D 8611 metres
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Correct Answer: Option D — 8611 metres
Explanation: K-2 stands at 8611 metres above sea level making it the second highest mountain in the world located in the Karakoram range in Pakistan.
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Which mountain range is home to K-2 the second highest peak in the world?

  • A Himalayas
  • B Karakoram
  • C Hindukush
  • D Sulaiman Range
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Correct Answer: Option B — Karakoram
Explanation: K-2 at 8611 metres is located in the Karakoram mountain range in Gilgit-Baltistan and is the second highest peak in the world after Mount Everest.
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In which city was the Lahore Resolution passed in 1940?

  • A Karachi
  • B Delhi
  • C Lahore
  • D Dhaka
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Correct Answer: Option C — Lahore
Explanation: The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940 in Lahore at the annual session of the All India Muslim League presided over by Quaid-e-Azam.
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Which resolution formally demanded a separate homeland for Muslims of the subcontinent in 1940?

  • A Simla Accord
  • B Lucknow Pact
  • C Lahore Resolution
  • D Cabinet Mission Plan
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Correct Answer: Option C — Lahore Resolution
Explanation: The Lahore Resolution passed on 23 March 1940 formally demanded separate independent states for Muslims in northwestern and eastern zones of the subcontinent.
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Who is known as the founder of Pakistan?

  • A Allama Iqbal
  • B Liaquat Ali Khan
  • C Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • D Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
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Correct Answer: Option C — Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Muhammad Ali Jinnah known as Quaid-e-Azam led the Muslim League and is widely recognized as the founder and first Governor-General of Pakistan.
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When was Pakistan created?

  • A 23 March 1940
  • B 14 August 1948
  • C 14 August 1947
  • D 27 October 1947
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Correct Answer: Option C — 14 August 1947
Explanation: Pakistan came into existence on 14 August 1947 as a result of the partition of British India under the Indian Independence Act 1947.
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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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Pakistan's literacy rate has historically lagged due to which commonly cited structural factor?

  • A Excess of higher education institutions
  • B Insufficient investment in primary and rural education
  • C Overemphasis on technical training
  • D Surplus of teachers in rural areas
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Correct Answer: Option B — Insufficient investment in primary and rural education
Explanation: Pakistan's relatively low literacy rate compared to regional peers is largely attributed to insufficient investment in primary and rural education, alongside gender disparities and resource constraints in many districts.
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Which two countries does the Wagah Border, a famous ceremonial border crossing, connect?

  • A Pakistan and Afghanistan
  • B Pakistan and Iran
  • C Pakistan and India
  • D Pakistan and China
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Correct Answer: Option C — Pakistan and India
Explanation: The Wagah Border, near Lahore, is the ceremonial border crossing point between Pakistan and India, famous for its daily flag-lowering ceremony attended by large crowds on both sides.
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Faiz Ahmad Faiz is best known in Pakistani literature as a prominent figure in which field?

  • A Classical music
  • B Revolutionary and progressive Urdu poetry
  • C Sufi philosophy
  • D Historical fiction
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Correct Answer: Option B — Revolutionary and progressive Urdu poetry
Explanation: Faiz Ahmad Faiz is celebrated as one of Pakistan's greatest Urdu poets, known for his progressive and revolutionary poetry that addressed themes of social justice, love, and resistance.
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