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Pakistan Affairs

2025

MCQs

Question 1
What is the total length of Pakistan’s coastline?
  • 758 km
  • 1058 km
  • 1258 km
  • None of these
Explanation: Pakistan’s coastline is approximately 1,046 km along the Arabian Sea, so none of the given options is correct.
Question 2
The Tashkent Agreement was signed on:
  • January 10, 1966
  • February 10, 1966
  • March 10, 1966
  • None of these
Explanation: The Tashkent Agreement was signed on January 10, 1966, ending the 1965 Indo-Pak war under Soviet mediation.
Question 3
The Indus River originates in China, near:
  • Tianchi Lake
  • Lugu Lake
  • Mapam Lake
  • None of these
Explanation: The Indus River originates near Mapam Yumco (close to Lake Manasarovar) in Tibet, China.
Question 4
The second five-year plan in Pakistan was introduced in:
  • 1957
  • 1958
  • 1960
  • None of these
Explanation: Pakistan’s second five-year plan was launched in 1960 to promote industrial and economic development.
Question 5
Who was the first governor of East Pakistan?
  • Noor ul Amin
  • A. K. Fazlul Haq
  • Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman
  • None of these
Explanation: Sir Frederick Chalmers Bourne was the first governor of East Pakistan in 1947, but is not listed among the options.
Question 6
What was the population of Pakistan at the time of independence in 1947?
  • 70 million
  • 50 million
  • 60 million
  • None of these
Explanation: Pakistan’s population at independence was about 32.5 million, making all the given options incorrect.
Question 7
A Free Trade Agreement between Pakistan and China was signed on:
  • 24 October 2006
  • 24 November 2006
  • 24 December 2006
  • None of these
Explanation: Pakistan and China signed their Free Trade Agreement on November 24, 2006, to enhance bilateral trade.
Question 8
The third Khilafat conference was held in 1921 in:
  • Dhaka
  • Karachi
  • Istanbul
  • None of these
Explanation: The third Khilafat Conference was held in Karachi in 1921 during the Khilafat Movement.
Question 9
Objective Resolution was presented in the Constituent Assembly by Liaquat Ali Khan on:
  • February 7, 1949
  • March 7, 1949
  • April 7, 1949
  • None of these
Explanation: Liaquat Ali Khan presented the Objective Resolution on March 7, 1949, laying the ideological foundation of Pakistan’s constitution.
Question 10
Pakistan and Tajikistan are separated by:
  • Durand Line
  • Wakhan Corridor
  • Amu Darya
  • None of these
Explanation: The Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan separates Pakistan from Tajikistan, preventing a direct border.
Question 11
Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests in Chaghi in:
  • 1998
  • 1997
  • 1999
  • None of these
Explanation: Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests in Chaghi on May 28, 1998, becoming a nuclear power.
Question 12
The Geneva Accords were signed on:
  • 14th May, 1988
  • 14th April, 1988
  • 14th June, 1988
  • None of these
Explanation: The Geneva Accords were signed on April 14, 1988, to facilitate Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Question 13
What is the approximate area covered by Pakistan’s forests?
  • 9%
  • 7%
  • 5%
  • None of these
Explanation: Forests cover about 5% of Pakistan’s total land area, mainly in northern regions.
Question 14
Who is the author of “Pakistan: A Modern History”?
  • Anatol Lieven
  • Ian Talbot
  • Lawrence Ziring
  • None of these
Explanation: Ian Talbot authored “Pakistan: A Modern History,” a key work on Pakistan’s political evolution.
Question 15
Gwadar Port is operated by:
  • Gwadar Port Authority
  • China Overseas Port Holding Company
  • Port of Singapore Authority
  • None of these
Explanation: Gwadar Port is operated by China Overseas Port Holding Company under a long-term lease agreement.
Question 16
Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) was signed on:
  • 28th July, 2008
  • 28th July, 2009
  • 28th July, 2010
  • None of these
Explanation: The APTTA was signed on July 28, 2010, to regulate transit trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Question 17
Who is the author of Diplomatic Footprints?
  • G.W. Chaudhry
  • Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry
  • Shuja Nawaz
  • None of these
Explanation: “Diplomatic Footprints” is written by Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry and details his diplomatic career.
Question 18
When did Pakistan join SEATO?
  • 1953
  • 1954
  • 1956
  • None of these
Explanation: Pakistan joined SEATO in 1954 as part of its Cold War alliances with Western powers.
Question 19
What is the range of the latest Shaheen-III missile?
  • 3750 km
  • 2750 km
  • 1750 km
  • None of these
Explanation: The Shaheen-III missile has a range of approximately 2,750 km, enhancing Pakistan’s deterrence capability.
Question 20
The lower age limit for a candidate contesting senate elections is ____ years.
  • 30
  • 35
  • 25
  • None of these
Explanation: The Constitution of Pakistan sets the minimum age for Senate candidates at 30 years.