Question 1
Which famous book was written by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan?
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The Republic
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Loyal Muhammadans of India
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The Clouds
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None of these
Explanation:
Sir Syed wrote Loyal Muhammadans of India to defend Muslims’ loyalty.
Question 2
Who signed Lucknow Pact as representative of Muslim League?
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Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
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Maulvi Faz-ul-haq
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Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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None of these
Explanation:
Jinnah signed the 1916 Lucknow Pact representing Muslim League.
Question 3
The concept of Basic Democrats in Pakistan’s election was introduced by ____?
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Ayub Khan
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Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
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Zia-ul-Haq
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None of these
Explanation:
Ayub Khan introduced Basic Democracies in 1959.
Question 4
Sharia law (as the supreme law of the land) was passed as the ___ amendment in the constitution of Pakistan?
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8th
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9th
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10th
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None of these
Explanation:
The 9th Amendment attempted to make Sharia supreme law.
Question 5
How many members are elected from center in Lok Sabha (the lower house of Indian Parliament)?
Explanation:
There are not exactly 20; Union Territories representation varies within total seats.
Question 6
What was the first job of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan?
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Clerk in East India Company
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Judge
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Naib-Munshi at Agra
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None of these
Explanation:
He started his career as a clerk in East India Company.
Question 7
When did Quaid-e-Azam resign from Congress due to Gandhi’s non-cooperation movement?
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1919
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1920
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1921
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None of these
Explanation:
Jinnah resigned in 1920 opposing non-cooperation policy.
Question 8
The first regular session of All India Muslim League was held at Karachi on 29th and 30th December ____?
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1905
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1906
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1907
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None of these
Explanation:
The first regular session was held in 1907 at Karachi.
Question 9
The constitution committee, under Abdul Hafeez Pir Zada, presented the draft constitution on ____?
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2nd January 1973
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2nd February 1973
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2nd March 1973
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None of these
Explanation:
Draft Constitution was presented on 2 February 1973.
Question 10
What is the official name of China?
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Nationalist Republic of China
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People’s Republic of China
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Communist Republic of China
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None of these
Explanation:
The official name is People’s Republic of China.
Question 11
Under ___ amendment in constitution of Pakistan, Anti-Floor crossing bill was passed?
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13th
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14th
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15th
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None of these
Explanation:
The 14th Amendment introduced anti-defection laws.
Question 12
When Turkey was declared as a Republic State?
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29th October, 1923
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3rd March, 1924
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4th August, 1924
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None of these
Explanation:
Turkey became a republic on 29 October 1923.
Question 13
What is the name of the upper house of Indian Parliament?
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Lok Sabha
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Rajya Sabha
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Vidhan Parishad
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None of these
Explanation:
Rajya Sabha is the upper house.
Question 14
Who moved the Lahore Resolution of Pakistan?
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Maulvi Faz-ul-Haq
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Chaudhry Khaliq-ur-Zaman
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Chaudhry Rehmat Ali
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None of these
Explanation:
A.K. Fazlul Haq moved the Lahore Resolution.
Question 15
What is the minimum age for any British national to become member of House of Commons?
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18 years
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21 years
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25 years
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None of these
Explanation:
The minimum age is now 18 years.
Question 16
Who elects the President of China?
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The National People of Congress
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Citizens of China
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The State Council
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None of these
Explanation:
The National People’s Congress elects the President.
Question 17
When did British Empire accept the American autonomy?
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1779
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1783
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1786
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None of these
Explanation:
Britain recognized US independence in 1783.
Question 18
Lenin became the first head of government of Soviet Russia in ____?
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1914
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1915
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1917
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None of these
Explanation:
Lenin took power after the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution.
Question 19
How many minimum members are required for approval of any draft at House of Lords?
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30 Members
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40 Members
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50 Members
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None of these
Explanation:
The quorum requirement is 30 members.
Question 20
Britain has ____ system of government?
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Federation
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Unitary
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Confederation
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None of these
Explanation:
The UK has a unitary system with centralized authority.