Pakistan Studies — All MCQs
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Q1081.When were the first general elections held in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: A
The first general elections in Pakistan were held in 1970.
Q1082.How many members are in the Senate of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: A
The Senate of Pakistan currently has 100 members, though the answer key indicates 96 (historical count).
Q1083.Which constitution was adopted by Pakistan at the time of Independence?
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan initially adopted the Government of India Act 1935 as the interim constitution with modifications in 1947.
Q1084.Bandung Conference 1955 was held in which country?
Correct Answer: C
The Bandung Conference (Asian-African Conference) was held in Bandung, Indonesia in 1955.
Q1085.Tarbela Dam is located in which district of KPK?
Correct Answer: B
Tarbela Dam, one of the largest earth-filled dams in the world, is situated in Haripur district, KPK.
Q1086.The Khilafat Movement was launched by Ali brothers and it continued from 1919 to ________.
Correct Answer: C
The Khilafat Movement, launched by the Ali Brothers, continued until 1924.
Q1087.The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in 1985 in?
Correct Answer: A
SAARC was established in Dhaka in 1985.
Q1088.The Punjab Irrigation System is a part of the Indus Basin System with ________ main canal commands taking off from 14 barrages over the Indus and its tributaries.
Correct Answer: B
The Punjab Irrigation System comprises 24 main canal commands drawing from 14 barrages on the Indus and its tributaries.
Q1089.The famous August Offer was made by the Viceroy ________ in the year 1940.
Correct Answer: B
The August Offer of 1940 was made by Viceroy Lord Linlithgow.
Q1090.The second Islamic Summit Conference was held in the year ________ and it was hosted by Pakistan.
Correct Answer: C
The second Islamic Summit Conference was hosted by Pakistan in Lahore in 1974.
Q1091.In July 1972, Prime Minister of Pakistan ________ and the Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, signed an accord in Shimla.
Correct Answer: C
The Shimla Agreement of July 1972 was signed by Z.A. Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.
Q1092.Sir Syed Ahmad Khan established ________ to counter the political hegemony of Hindus.
Correct Answer: A
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College at Aligarh.
Q1093.Great personalities like Allama Iqbal are born in centuries. His first public appearance was in ________ at the annual session of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam.
Correct Answer: B
Allama Iqbal's first public appearance was in 1899 (as per the source answer key, option B/1889) at the Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam session.
Q1094.The ________ Award was announced on 17 August 1947 which established boundaries between India and Pakistan.
Correct Answer: A
The Radcliffe Award, announced on 17 August 1947, demarcated the boundaries between India and Pakistan.
Q1095.Who was the Viceroy at the time of the establishment of the All India Muslim League?
Correct Answer: B
The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 during the viceroyalty of Lord Minto.
Q1096.Who was the 3rd Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C
Muhammad Ali Bogra served as the third Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Q1097.Nehru Report was presented in the year?
Correct Answer: A
The Nehru Report was presented in 1928.
Q1098.What was the name of the Indian military operation to annex Hyderabad in 1948 after independence?
Correct Answer: C
India's 1948 military action to annex Hyderabad state was code-named Operation Polo.
Q1099.First census was held in Pakistan in which year?
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan's first population census was conducted in 1951.
Q1100.Urdu became the National Language under which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
Article 251 of the Constitution of Pakistan designates Urdu as the national language.