Pakistan Studies — All MCQs
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Q841.Which PM completed the first full parliamentary term (2008-2013) government?
Correct Answer: B
The 2008-13 PPP government was the first elected government to complete its term.
Q842.Which princely state was the first to accede to Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
Bahawalpur was the first princely state to accede to Pakistan in October 1947.
Q843.Which two Lahore sites are on the UNESCO World Heritage list?
Correct Answer: B
Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens were inscribed by UNESCO in 1981.
Q844.Who dismissed Junejo's government in 1988?
Correct Answer: B
President Zia dissolved the assemblies and dismissed PM Junejo in May 1988.
Q845.Who was the first elected President under the 1973 Constitution?
Correct Answer: B
Fazal Elahi Chaudhry became President on 14 August 1973.
Q846.Who was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: A
Ghulam Muhammad served as the first Finance Minister (1947-51).
Q847.Who was the first Pakistani C-in-C of the Air Force?
Correct Answer: A
Air Marshal Asghar Khan became the first Pakistani air chief in 1957.
Q848.18th Constitutional Amendment was passed in which month/year?
Correct Answer: A
The landmark 18th Amendment became law in April 2010.
Q849.A joint session of Parliament is summoned by?
Correct Answer: B
The President summons joint sittings of both houses.
Q850.A.K. Fazlul Haq was popularly known as?
Correct Answer: B
Fazlul Haq, who moved the Lahore Resolution, was called Sher-e-Bangla (Lion of Bengal).
Q851.Abdul Qadeer Khan brought centrifuge technology expertise from?
Correct Answer: B
Dr. A.Q. Khan worked at URENCO in the Netherlands before joining Pakistan's program.
Q852.After the 18th Amendment, education and health became?
Correct Answer: B
Most concurrent list subjects including education and health devolved to provinces.
Q853.Agriculture employs approximately what share of Pakistan's labour force?
Correct Answer: C
Agriculture employs roughly 37-40% of the workforce.
Q854.Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas at which battle?
Correct Answer: B
Abdali crushed the Marathas at the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761.
Q855.Ajrak and Sindhi topi are cultural symbols of?
Correct Answer: B
Ajrak block-printed shawls and the Sindhi cap symbolize Sindhi culture.
Q856.Apples of Pakistan are famously grown in?
Correct Answer: B
Quetta and Ziarat are famous for apples and cherries.
Q857.Attan is the traditional dance of?
Correct Answer: B
Attan is the famous circular dance of Pashtun culture.
Q858.Atta-ur-Rahman is a renowned Pakistani scientist in the field of?
Correct Answer: B
Prof. Atta-ur-Rahman, FRS, is famous for natural product chemistry and HEC reforms.
Q859.Bandung Conference (1955) where Pakistan participated was held in?
Correct Answer: B
The Afro-Asian Conference met at Bandung, Indonesia in 1955.
Q860.Basant, historically celebrated in Lahore, marks?
Correct Answer: B
Basant is the traditional spring kite festival of Punjab.