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Pakistan Affairs

2017

MCQs

Question 1
Mohenjo-daro was discovered in:
  • 1922
  • 1920
  • 1919
  • None of these
Explanation: Mohenjo-daro was rediscovered in 1922 by archaeologist R.D. Banerji in Sindh.
Question 2
Who is the current Ambassador of Pakistan to China?
  • Masood Khan
  • Masood Khalid
  • Salman Bashir
  • None of these
Explanation: Masood Khalid served as Pakistan’s Ambassador to China around 2017 during key CPEC developments.
Question 3
The Simla Deputation met with the Viceroy:
  • The Earl of Minto
  • Lord Hardinge of Penshurst
  • The Lord Chelmsford
  • None of these
Explanation: The Simla Deputation met Viceroy Lord Minto in 1906 to demand separate electorates for Muslims.
Question 4
Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam was founded in:
  • 24 September 1880
  • 24 September 1884
  • 24 September 1888
  • None of these
Explanation: Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam was established on September 24, 1884, in Lahore to promote Muslim education.
Question 5
Who is the author of “My Life: A Fragment”?
  • Tausif Sadiq
  • Maulana Muhammad Ali
  • Mushirul Hasan
  • None of these
Explanation: Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar authored “My Life: A Fragment,” reflecting his political and religious contributions.
Question 6
Friday was declared an official holiday in Pakistan on:
  • July 1, 1977
  • August 14, 1984
  • March 23, 1973
  • None of these
Explanation: Friday was declared an official weekly holiday on July 1, 1977, under General Zia-ul-Haq.
Question 7
PTV started its color transmission in:
  • 1974
  • 1975
  • 1976
  • None of these
Explanation: Pakistan Television began color transmission on December 25, 1976.
Question 8
Who led the funeral prayers of Quaid-e-Azam?
  • Maulana Abdul Hamid Badayuni
  • Maulana Shabbir Ahmad Usmani
  • Maulana Maududi
  • None of these
Explanation: Maulana Shabbir Ahmad Usmani led Quaid-e-Azam’s funeral prayers in 1948.
Question 9
Pakistan’s largest artificial lake is:
  • Keenjhar Lake
  • Attabad Lake
  • Manchar Lake
  • None of these
Explanation: Manchar Lake is Pakistan’s largest artificial lake, located in Sindh.
Question 10
Who was the seventh Prime Minister of Pakistan?
  • Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
  • Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar
  • Malik Feroz Khan Noon
  • None of these
Explanation: Malik Feroz Khan Noon served as Pakistan’s seventh Prime Minister before the 1958 martial law.
Question 11
The 18th Amendment to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was passed on:
  • April 10, 2010
  • April 8, 2010
  • April 18, 2010
  • None of these
Explanation: The 18th Amendment was passed on April 8, 2010, strengthening provincial autonomy.
Question 12
Who is the writer of the novel and drama “Humsafar”?
  • Shaila Abdullah
  • Farhat Ishtiaq
  • Shahbano Bilgrami
  • None of these
Explanation: Farhat Ishtiaq authored “Humsafar,” which was later adapted into a popular TV drama.
Question 13
Total number of US Electoral College votes:
  • 435
  • 538
  • 100
  • None of these
Explanation: The US Electoral College consists of 538 votes, determining the presidential election outcome.
Question 14
Who is the only Indian to receive Pakistan’s highest award?
  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee
  • Narendra Damodardas Modi
  • Morarji Desai
  • None of these
Explanation: Morarji Desai received Pakistan’s highest civilian award, Nishan-e-Pakistan, in 1990.
Question 15
What was the total number of Basic Democrats in the 1965 Elections, who were to elect the President?
  • 80000
  • 120000
  • 65000
  • None of these
Explanation: 80,000 Basic Democrats participated in the 1965 presidential election under Ayub Khan’s system.
Question 16
Who was the first Vice President of Pakistan?
  • Nurul Amin
  • Hamid Ansari
  • Pervez Elahi
  • None of these
Explanation: Nurul Amin was the first and only Vice President of Pakistan, appointed in 1970.
Question 17
The music of the National Anthem of Pakistan was composed by:
  • Zawar Hussain
  • Ahmed Rushdi
  • Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla
  • None of these
Explanation: Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla composed the music of Pakistan’s National Anthem.
Question 18
How many persons are there in Pakistan who are recipients of Nishan-e-Haider?
  • 6
  • 8
  • 10
  • None of these
Explanation: Ten individuals have been awarded Nishan-e-Haider for exceptional bravery.
Question 19
The first embassy in Pakistan was opened by:
  • Britain
  • USA
  • Iran
  • None of these
Explanation: Iran was the first country to open its embassy in Pakistan after independence.
Question 20
The US Ambassador who died with General Zia-ul-Haq in a plane crash:
  • Robert B. Oakley
  • Arnold Lewis Raphel
  • Deane Roesch Hinton
  • None of these
Explanation: Arnold Lewis Raphel died alongside General Zia-ul-Haq in the 1988 plane crash.