Question 1
The East India Company arrived in Surat in:
Explanation:
The East India Company arrived in Surat in 1608, marking the beginning of British trade in India.
Question 2
Which book was written by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in 1860?
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Tafsir al Jinn
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Risala Tahqiq
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An Account of the Loyal Muhammadans of India
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On Hunter’s: Our Indian Mussulmans
Explanation:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan wrote “An Account of the Loyal Muhammadans of India” in 1860 to defend Muslim loyalty after the 1857 revolt.
Question 3
Pamphlet “Now or Never” was written by:
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Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
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Chaudhary Rehmat Ali
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Liaqat Ali Khan
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Quaid-e-Azam
Explanation:
Chaudhary Rehmat Ali authored “Now or Never” in 1933, proposing the idea of Pakistan.
Question 4
Who is the minister of minority in Sindh?
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Dr. Mahesh Kumar
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Giyan Chand
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Seth Hari Ram Kishorilal
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None of the above
Explanation:
Seth Hari Ram Kishorilal served as Sindh’s Minister for Minorities around 2019.
Question 5
Delhi Proposals were presented in:
Explanation:
The Delhi Proposals were presented in 1927 by the Muslim League for constitutional reforms.
Question 6
Who was the 2nd Governor General of Pakistan?
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Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin
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Ghulam Muhammad
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None of the above
Explanation:
Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin became the second Governor-General after Jinnah in 1948.
Question 7
The Policy of One Unit was abolished in:
Explanation:
The One Unit policy was abolished in 1970, restoring provincial identities in West Pakistan.
Question 8
Karachi Nuclear Power Plant was inaugurated on:
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28 May, 1971
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28 Nov, 1972
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18 Nov, 1973
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20 Nov, 1972
Explanation:
KANUPP was inaugurated on November 28, 1972, marking Pakistan’s entry into nuclear energy.
Question 9
The Murree Declaration was signed between:
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PPP and PML-N
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PPP and PML-Q
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PPP and MQM
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All of these
Explanation:
The Murree Declaration (2008) was signed by the PPP and PML-N to foster political cooperation.
Question 10
Sachal Sarmast was a Sufi poet from ___ province:
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Punjab
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Sindh
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Balochistan
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Multan
Explanation:
Sachal Sarmast was a renowned Sufi poet from Sindh known for his mystical poetry.
Question 11
Third Martial Law in Pakistan ended on:
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Aug 1988
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March 1984
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March 1979
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Dec 1985
Explanation:
The third martial law, imposed by Zia-ul-Haq, ended in December 1985 with the restoration of the constitution.
Question 12
In 2002, PARCO built a pipeline from Karachi to the north, called:
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Pak-Iran Pipeline
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Peace Pipeline
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Zamzama Oil Pipeline
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White Oil Pipeline
Explanation:
The White Oil Pipeline transports refined petroleum products from Karachi to northern Pakistan.
Question 13
Qadirabad Barrage is built on which river?
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Chenab River
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Indus River
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Jhelum River
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All of the above
Explanation:
Qadirabad Barrage is constructed on the Chenab River for irrigation purposes.
Question 14
The Islamabad Accord was signed in 1993 by how many Afghan Mujahideen factions?
Explanation:
The Islamabad Accord (1993) was signed by seven Mujahideen factions to form a coalition government.
Question 15
On 14 October 1999, Gen Musharraf took charge of:
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Chief Executive
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President
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Chief of Army Staff
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Chief Martial Law Administrator
Explanation:
After the 1999 coup, Musharraf assumed the title of Chief Executive of Pakistan.
Question 16
Musharraf took the vote of no confidence from the National and Provincial assemblies on:
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01 January, 2000
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01 January, 2002
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01 January, 2003
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01 January, 2004
Explanation:
Musharraf secured a vote of confidence on January 1, 2004, to legitimize his presidency.
Question 17
Pakistan and India signed the Lahore Declaration in:
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Feb 1999
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Feb 2000
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Feb 2001
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Feb 1998
Explanation:
The Lahore Declaration was signed in February 1999 to improve bilateral relations after the nuclear tests.
Question 18
President Asif Zardari approved the transfer of Gwadar Port Operation to China from Singapore on:
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January 21, 2009
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January 24, 2010
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January 13, 2012
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January 30, 2013
Explanation:
Gwadar Port operations were transferred to China on January 30, 2013, during President Zardari's tenure.
Question 19
Pakistan’s GDP growth rate for 2017-2018, according to the World Bank, was:
Explanation:
The World Bank reported Pakistan’s GDP growth rate for 2017–2018 as 5.5%.
Question 20
Total budget outlay of Pakistan for FY 2017-2018 was:
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Rs 5.55 tn
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Rs 4.75 tn
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Rs 4.90 tn
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Rs 6.55 tn
Explanation:
Pakistan’s total budget outlay for FY 2017–2018 was approximately Rs 4.75 trillion.