Pakistan Studies — All MCQs
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Q1721.The first constructed barrage in Pakistan after independence was:
Correct Answer: C
Also known as Ghulam Muhammad Barrage, constructed on the Indus River near Hyderabad (FPSC 2026).
Q1722.Under the 1956 Constitution, what was the minimum age requirement for the President of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C
The constitution mandated that the President must be a Muslim of at least 45 years of age (FPSC 2026).
Q1723.Pakistan conducted its historic nuclear tests on May 28, 1998, at which location?
Correct Answer: B
Codenamed Chagai-I, conducted in Chagai District, Balochistan (FPSC 2025).
Q1724.The historic 'Shimla Conference' was held in which year?
Correct Answer: B
Held on June 24, 1945, convened by Lord Wavell at Shimla (FPSC 2026).
Q1725.Who was the second Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
Appointed in October 1951 after the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan (FPSC 2025).
Q1726.The Simla Deputation met Lord Minto in which year?
Correct Answer: B
Led by Sir Aga Khan III on October 1, 1906, demanding separate electorates (FPSC 2025).
Q1727.The famous book 'The Struggle for Pakistan' was written by:
Correct Answer: A
Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi, a renowned historian of Pakistan (FPSC 2025).
Q1728.The Gwadar Port in Pakistan is situated at the apex of which major body of water?
Correct Answer: B
Correct Answer: Arabian Sea. Gwadar Port is located in Balochistan on the shores of the Arabian Sea, near the mouth of the Persian Gulf.
Q1729.Which country is the largest trading partner of Pakistan in terms of export value?
Correct Answer: B
Correct Answer: United States. The United States is historically the largest export destination for Pakistani goods, particularly textiles.
Q1730.The 'Objectives Resolution' was presented in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan by whom?
Correct Answer: B
Correct Answer: Liaquat Ali Khan. Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister, presented the Objectives Resolution on March 7, 1949, and it passed on March 12, 1949.
Q1731.Under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, which chamber represents the provinces equally?
Correct Answer: B
Correct Answer: Senate. The Senate of Pakistan provides equal representation to all provinces, whereas the National Assembly represents populations.
Q1732.Who was the first civilian Chief Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C
Q1733.The concept of the Two-Nation Theory was first clearly mentioned in which historic speech?
Correct Answer: D
Q1734.Where is the natural rock formation Princess of Hope located?
Correct Answer: A
Q1735.PPP government started the benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in which year?
Correct Answer: C
Q1736.Who is considered to be the ideological founder of the Pakistan Movement?
Correct Answer: D
Q1737.Pakistan, excluding East Bengal, had how many provinces after independence?
Correct Answer: C
Q1738.Monsoon winds enter Pakistan from which side?
Correct Answer: A
Q1739.The 1st nuclear power plant of Pakistan was installed at?
Correct Answer: C
Q1740.Hamoon Mashkel province: Lake is situated in which province?
Correct Answer: D