Question 1
Tanda Dam is located in which province of Pakistan?
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Punjab
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Balochistan
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Sindh
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Explanation:
Tanda Dam is located in the Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is used for irrigation and water supply.
Question 2
The Chauri Chaura incident took place at Chauri Chaura in Gorakhpur on:
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4 February 1923
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4 February 1922
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8 February 1923
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8 February 1924
Explanation:
The Chauri Chaura incident occurred on February 4, 1922, prompting Gandhi to suspend the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Question 3
Which pass connects Chitral with Dir in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa?
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Shandur Pass
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Lowari Pass
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Dorah Pass
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None of these
Explanation:
Lowari Pass connects Chitral with Dir and serves as an اہم transport route in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Question 4
The Lucknow Pact between the Congress and the Muslim League was signed in which year?
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Dec 1911
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Dec 1912
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Dec 1915
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Dec 1916
Explanation:
The Lucknow Pact was signed in December 1916, marking cooperation between Congress and the Muslim League.
Question 5
The East India Company was formed through the royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I on:
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December 31, 1600 AD
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December 11, 1600 AD
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December 15, 1600 AD
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December 25, 1600 AD
Explanation:
The East India Company was established on December 31, 1600, by a royal charter of Queen Elizabeth I.
Question 6
The ruins of Harappa were discovered in 1921, which are located in:
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Sahiwal
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Bahawalpur
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Dera Ghazi Khan
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Bahawalnagar
Explanation:
Harappa, a major site of the Indus Valley Civilization, is located near Sahiwal in Punjab.
Question 7
Baz Nama (The Book of Falconry) was authored by:
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Hamza Shinwari
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Khan Abdul Ghani Khan
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Rahman Baba
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Khushal Khan Khattak
Explanation:
Khushal Khan Khattak, a Pashtun poet and warrior, authored “Baz Nama” on falconry.
Question 8
The 18th Amendment committee had how many from both houses?
Explanation:
The 18th Amendment Committee consisted of 26 members from both houses of Parliament.
Question 9
Which one of the following is not correct about the Cabinet Mission Plan?
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Provincial grouping
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Interim Cabinet of Indians
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Acceptance of Pakistan
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None of these
Explanation:
The Cabinet Mission Plan did not accept the demand for Pakistan but proposed a united federal India.
Question 10
Simla Deputation consisting of 35 leaders of the Muslim community met the viceroy under the leadership of Sir Aga Khan, in Simla on:
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1st January 1906
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1st October 1906
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1st November 1906
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1st December 1906
Explanation:
The Simla Deputation met Viceroy Lord Minto on October 1, 1906, to demand separate electorates for Muslims.
Question 11
The constitution of India was framed by the Constituent Assembly under:
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August offer of 1940
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Cripps' proposal of 1942
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Cabinet mission plan of 1946
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Shimla Conference of 1945
Explanation:
The Constituent Assembly was formed under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 to draft India’s constitution.
Question 12
When did China sign an air transport agreement with Pakistan?
Explanation:
Pakistan and China signed an air transport agreement in 1963 to strengthen bilateral connectivity.
Question 13
In which year was the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance promulgated, as a result of which the Zakat and Ushr Department came into existence?
Explanation:
The Zakat and Ushr Ordinance was promulgated in 1980 under General Zia-ul-Haq.
Question 14
The Bogra formula, which was presented on 7th Oct 1953, is also called:
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Grossi’s Formula
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Constitutional Formula
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National Democratic Formula
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None of these
Explanation:
The Bogra Formula is also known as the Constitutional Formula for balancing representation between East and West Pakistan.
Question 15
When did Pakistan witness the imposition of the second Martial Law in its history?
Explanation:
The second martial law was imposed in 1969 by General Yahya Khan after Ayub Khan’s resignation.
Question 16
In which year did Pakistan officially join the SCO as a full member?
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5 June 2017
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9 June 2017
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7 June 2017
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6 June 2017
Explanation:
Pakistan became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on June 9, 2017.
Question 17
The total area of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) is:
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23220 sq km
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27220 sq km
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21220 sq km
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25220 sq km
Explanation:
FATA covered approximately 27,220 square kilometers before merging with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Question 18
The first Khilafat Conference was held at Delhi in:
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Nov 1918
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Nov 1921
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Nov 1919
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None of these
Explanation:
The first Khilafat Conference was held in Delhi in November 1919.
Question 19
Pakistan’s first commander-in-chief was:
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Ayub Khan
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Frank Messervy
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David Gracey
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Tikka Khan
Explanation:
General Sir Frank Messervy was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army after independence.
Question 20
Who announced the plan, which is known as the 3rd June Plan?
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Lord Wavell
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Lord Linlithgow
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Lord Willingdon
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Lord Mountbatten
Explanation:
The 3rd June Plan for partition was announced by Lord Mountbatten in 1947.