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Pakistan Affairs

2022

MCQs

Question 1
On which date did Nawaz Sharif become the first PM?
  • 1-NOV-1990
  • 11-NOV-1990
  • 11-NOV-1992
  • None of these
Explanation: Nawaz Sharif first became Prime Minister of Pakistan on November 1, 1990.
Question 2
Under which Government of India Act were Muslims given the right of a separate electorate?
  • 1908
  • 1909
  • 1910
  • None of these
Explanation: The Indian Councils Act 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms) introduced separate electorates for Muslims.
Question 3
Pakistan rejoined the Commonwealth in?
  • 1989
  • 1990
  • 1988
  • None of these
Explanation: Pakistan rejoined the Commonwealth in 1989 after withdrawing in 1972 over Bangladesh's recognition.
Question 4
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire, which took place on?
  • 21 April 1526
  • 21 May 1526
  • 21 June 1526
  • None of these
Explanation: The First Battle of Panipat was fought on April 21, 1526, leading to the establishment of Mughal rule.
Question 5
Who called back Muhammad Bin Qasim?
  • Walid Bin Abdul Malik
  • Sulaiman Bin Abdul Malik
  • Muhammad Ghuri
  • None of these
Explanation: Muhammad Bin Qasim was recalled by Caliph Sulaiman Bin Abdul Malik after political changes in the Umayyad Caliphate.
Question 6
When was the first martial law imposed on which Prime Minister?
  • Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy
  • Feroz Khan Noon
  • Iskander Mirza
  • None of these
Explanation: The first martial law in Pakistan was imposed in 1958 during the tenure of Prime Minister Feroz Khan Noon.
Question 7
On which date did the Cabinet Mission arrive in Delhi?
  • 24 March 1945
  • 24 March 1946
  • None of these
  • None of these
Explanation: The Cabinet Mission arrived in Delhi on March 24, 1946, to propose constitutional reforms for India.
Question 8
Which Government of India Act gave provinces the right to power?
  • 1919
  • 1920
  • 1921
  • None of these
Explanation: The Government of India Act 1919 introduced provincial autonomy through the system of dyarchy.
Question 9
When did Pakistan join SEATO?
  • 1954
  • 1955
  • 1956
  • None of these
Explanation: Pakistan joined SEATO in 1954 as part of Cold War alliances with Western countries.
Question 10
The Anglo-Mysore War was a conflict in South India between the Kingdom of Mysore against the British East India Company and the Hyderabad Deccan in?
  • 1797-1799
  • 1790-1799
  • None of these
  • None of these
Explanation: The Anglo-Mysore Wars occurred in four distinct phases (1767–1769, 1780–1784, 1790–1792, 1798–1799), which do not match the given ranges.
Question 11
Which act ended the British rule in India?
  • 1934
  • 1935
  • 1947
  • None of these
Explanation: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 ended British rule and led to the creation of India and Pakistan.
Question 12
Who is the author of the book "The Great Tragedy"?
  • Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
  • Quaid-e-Azam
  • Benazir Bhutto
  • None of these
Explanation: Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto wrote “The Great Tragedy,” discussing the events of 1971.
Question 13
First general election of Pakistan held in?
  • March 1969
  • Dec 1970
  • Dec 1971
  • None of these
Explanation: Pakistan’s first general elections were held in December 1970, leading to a major political crisis.
Question 14
Who is the author of "The Sole Spokesman"?
  • Maleeha Lodhi
  • Ayesha Jalal
  • Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
  • None of these
Explanation: Ayesha Jalal authored “The Sole Spokesman,” analyzing Jinnah’s political role.
Question 15
Who was the first Governor of Punjab after Independence?
  • Sir Robert Francis Mudie
  • Sardar Abdul Rab Nishtar
  • Ismail Ibrahim Chundrigar
  • None of these
Explanation: Sir Robert Francis Mudie became the first Governor of Punjab after independence in 1947.
Question 16
____ amendment declared Qadianis as non-Muslims?
  • 2nd
  • 3rd
  • 4th
  • None of these
Explanation: The Second Amendment (1974) to Pakistan’s Constitution declared Ahmadis as non-Muslims.
Question 17
PRODA (Public Representative Office Disqualification Act) was passed in?
  • January 1950
  • January 1959
  • January 1949
  • None of these
Explanation: PRODA was enacted in January 1949 to address corruption and misconduct among public officials.
Question 18
Murree is located in which mountain range?
  • Pir Panjal Range
  • Karakoram
  • Hindu Kush
  • None of these
Explanation: Murree is situated in the Pir Panjal Range, a part of the outer Himalayas.
Question 19
When did the rule of the East India Company end?
  • 1857
  • 1858
  • 1859
  • None of these
Explanation: The rule of the East India Company ended in 1858 after the British Crown took direct control.
Question 20
Who revolted against Akbar’s Deen-e-Ilahi for the first time?
  • Mujaddid Alf Sani
  • Shah Waliullah
  • Khuawaja Baqi Billah
  • None of these
Explanation: Mujaddid Alf Sani (Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi) was the first to oppose Akbar’s Deen-e-Ilahi.