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Pakistan Affairs / Pakistan Studies (Post-Independence) MCQs

According to the 2017 census, which is the 3rd largest city of Pakistan?

  • A. Karachi
  • B. Lahore
  • C. Rawalpindi
  • D. None of these (Faisalabad)
Explanation:
Faisalabad is the 3rd-largest city in Pakistan according to the 2017 census.

The second-largest city of Pakistan is ____.

  • A. Rawalpindi
  • B. Lahore
  • C. Multan
  • D. Quetta
Explanation:
Lahore is Pakistan's second-largest city.

Koh-e-Murad is a sacred place of ____.

  • A. Zikri
  • B. Hindus
  • C. Parsis
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
Koh-e-Murad is a sacred place of the Zikri community.

The Soan Valley is the site of an ancient civilization and is situated in ____.

  • A. Balochistan plateau
  • B. Pothohar Plateau
  • C. Azad Kashmir
  • D. Northern Areas
Explanation:
The Soan Valley is situated in the Pothohar Plateau.

Which among the following is the oldest city of Pakistan?

  • A. Lahore
  • B. Quetta
  • C. Bahawalpur
  • D. Multan
Explanation:
Multan is among the oldest cities of Pakistan.

“Takht Bhai,” an ancient place, is situated in ____.

  • A. Charsada
  • B. Malakand
  • C. Mardan
  • D. Peshawar
Explanation:
Takht Bhai is situated in Mardan.

“Mardan” is known for the industry of ____.

  • A. Textile
  • B. Sugar
  • C. Fiber
  • D. Almond
Explanation:
Mardan is known for the sugar industry.

Nimogram is an Archaeological site located in ____.

  • A. Sindh
  • B. KPK, Swat
  • C. Punjab
  • D. Balochistan
Explanation:
Nimogram is an archaeological site in KPK (Swat).

Harappa is a city in Punjab about 24 km southwest of ____.

  • A. Sahiwal
  • B. Multan
  • C. Narowal
  • D. Makran
Explanation:
Harappa is about 24 km southwest of Sahiwal.

River Tigris and River Euphrates belong to ____.

  • A. Harappan Civilization
  • B. Sumerian Civilization
  • C. Mesopotamian Civilization
  • D. Egyptian Civilization
Explanation:
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are part of the Mesopotamian Civilization.