Question 1
What is the total length of Pakistan’s coastline?
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758 km
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1058 km
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1258 km
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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:
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January 10, 1966
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February 10, 1966
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March 10, 1966
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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:
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Tianchi Lake
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Lugu Lake
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Mapam Lake
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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:
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1957
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1958
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1960
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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?
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Noor ul Amin
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A. K. Fazlul Haq
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Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman
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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?
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70 million
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50 million
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60 million
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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:
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24 October 2006
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24 November 2006
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24 December 2006
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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:
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Dhaka
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Karachi
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Istanbul
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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:
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February 7, 1949
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March 7, 1949
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April 7, 1949
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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:
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Durand Line
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Wakhan Corridor
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Amu Darya
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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:
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1998
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1997
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1999
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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:
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14th May, 1988
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14th April, 1988
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14th June, 1988
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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?
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”?
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Anatol Lieven
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Ian Talbot
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Lawrence Ziring
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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:
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Gwadar Port Authority
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China Overseas Port Holding Company
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Port of Singapore Authority
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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:
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28th July, 2008
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28th July, 2009
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28th July, 2010
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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?
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G.W. Chaudhry
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Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry
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Shuja Nawaz
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None of these
Explanation:
“Diplomatic Footprints” is written by Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry and details his diplomatic career.
Question 18
When did Pakistan join SEATO?
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1953
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1954
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1956
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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?
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3750 km
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2750 km
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1750 km
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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.
Explanation:
The Constitution of Pakistan sets the minimum age for Senate candidates at 30 years.