Pakistan Studies — All MCQs
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Q621.The steel mill agreement with USSR was signed in which decade?
Correct Answer: B
The Pakistan Steel Mills agreement with the USSR was signed in the early 1970s (commissioned 1985).
Q622.Total strength of the Senate of Pakistan after FATA merger is?
Correct Answer: C
After FATA's merger, the Senate strength reduced from 104 to 96 (fully by 2024).
Q623.Turkey supported Pakistan notably on which issue at international fora?
Correct Answer: B
Turkey has consistently supported Pakistan's stance on Kashmir.
Q624.Under Article 251, English may continue as official language for how long originally?
Correct Answer: C
Article 251 envisaged replacing English with Urdu within 15 years of 1973.
Q625.Under the 1962 Constitution, the President was elected by?
Correct Answer: B
80,000 (later 120,000) Basic Democrats formed the electoral college for the President.
Q626.Under the 1973 Constitution, Islamabad is defined as?
Correct Answer: B
Islamabad Capital Territory is the federal capital under the Constitution.
Q627.Under the Act of 1935, Burma was?
Correct Answer: B
The 1935 Act separated Burma from British India (effective 1937).
Q628.Under the Indus Waters Treaty, India got exclusive rights over which rivers?
Correct Answer: B
India received the three eastern rivers: Ravi, Beas and Sutlej.
Q629.Under which PM was the 1956 Constitution framed?
Correct Answer: B
PM Chaudhry Muhammad Ali's government framed the 1956 Constitution.
Q630.Urdu became a symbol of Muslim identity primarily after which controversy?
Correct Answer: B
The 1867 Urdu-Hindi controversy made Urdu central to Muslim identity.
Q631.Wafaqi Mohtasib is the?
Correct Answer: B
The Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman) addresses maladministration complaints.
Q632.What is the national aquatic mammal of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
The blind Indus River Dolphin (Bhulan) is the national aquatic mammal.
Q633.What is the national mosque of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is the national mosque.
Q634.What is the national reptile of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
The mugger (marsh) crocodile is recognized as the national reptile.
Q635.Where were the Gandhi-Jinnah talks of 1944 held?
Correct Answer: B
The talks were held at Jinnah's residence in Bombay in September 1944.
Q636.Which agreement normalized Pakistan-India trade routes in 2004-08 era?
Correct Answer: A
The Composite Dialogue (2004) covered peace, Kashmir, trade and travel CBMs.
Q637.Which amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18?
Correct Answer: A
Voting age was lowered to 18 under Musharraf's 2002 legal framework, later protected by the 17th Amendment.
Q638.Which canal system is Pakistan famous for?
Correct Answer: A
The Indus Basin Irrigation System is the world's largest contiguous irrigation network.
Q639.Which city is the divisional headquarters of southern Punjab historically?
Correct Answer: D
Multan, Bahawalpur and DG Khan are all divisional headquarters in south Punjab.
Q640.Which CPEC power project is located at Sahiwal?
Correct Answer: B
The 1,320 MW Sahiwal coal power plant is an early-harvest CPEC project.