Question 1
Article ______ empowers the Supreme Court to enforce Fundamental Rights directly.
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185(6)
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187(2)
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Both A and B
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184(3)
Explanation:
Article 184(3) gives the Supreme Court original jurisdiction to enforce Fundamental Rights in matters of public importance.
Question 2
India has constructed Baglihar Dam on ______ River.
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Ravi
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Indus
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Jhelum
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None of these
Explanation:
The Baglihar Dam is built on the Chenab River (a tributary of the Indus), so none of the listed options are correct.
Correction Note: The originally marked answer was incorrect. The correct answer is D.
Question 3
Pakistan Army provided training to which Middle Eastern country’s armed forces in the 1970s?
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Iran
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Turkey
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UAE
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None of these
Explanation:
Pakistan trained Iranian armed forces during the 1970s under strong bilateral military cooperation.
Question 4
Which constitutional amendment generated debate about judicial reforms?
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26th Amendment
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27th Amendment
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Both (A) & (B)
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None of these
Explanation:
Both the 26th and 27th amendments have been linked with debates on judicial reforms and constitutional structure.
Question 5
Which province introduced a “Green Energy Transition Policy” in 2024?
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Balochistan
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Punjab
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Sindh
Explanation:
Sindh introduced the Green Energy Transition Policy in 2024 to promote renewable energy.
Question 6
The edited volume “The Future of Pakistan” is authored by:
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Anatol Lieven
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Stephen P. Cohen
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Pervez Hoodbhoy
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None of these
Explanation:
Stephen P. Cohen edited “The Future of Pakistan,” a collection of essays on Pakistan’s challenges.
Question 7
The establishment and structure of Supreme Court is provided under Article _____.
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63–64
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99
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176–191
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None of these
Explanation:
Articles 176–191 of the Constitution deal with the establishment, jurisdiction, and structure of the Supreme Court.
Question 8
Pakistan joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in:
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1956
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1973
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1981
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None of these
Explanation:
Pakistan became a member of the IMF in 1950, so none of the options are correct.
Correction Note: The originally marked answer was incorrect. The correct answer is D.
Question 9
Badshahi Mosque was built by:
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Akbar
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Shah Jahan
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Jahangir
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None of these
Explanation:
The Badshahi Mosque was built by Aurangzeb Alamgir, not listed in the options.
Question 10
SAARC was founded in:
Explanation:
SAARC was established in 1985 to promote regional cooperation in South Asia.
Question 11
Pakistan’s largest solar park is in:
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Gwadar
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Bahawalpur
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Dera Ismail Khan
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Sukkur
Explanation:
Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, Pakistan’s largest solar project, is located in Bahawalpur.
Question 12
______ was the Ottoman Caliph when the Khilafat movement began.
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Mehmed VI
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Murad V
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Abdul Hameed II
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Abdul Mejid II
Explanation:
Mehmed VI was the Ottoman Caliph during the start of the Khilafat Movement.
Question 13
Who is the author of the book “Making Sense of Pakistan”?
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Ayesha Jalal
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Farzana Shaikh
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Anatol Lieven
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K.K. Aziz
Explanation:
Farzana Shaikh authored “Making Sense of Pakistan,” analyzing its ideological and political development.
Question 14
The only Pakistani PM who visited the US and addressed a joint session of Congress is:
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Benazir Bhutto
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Liaquat Ali Khan
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Shaukat Aziz
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None of these
Explanation:
Liaquat Ali Khan addressed the US Congress during his 1950 visit.
Question 15
Which Middle Eastern country was the first to recognize Pakistan in 1947?
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Saudi Arabia
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Egypt
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Iran
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Iraq
Explanation:
Iran was the first country to officially recognize Pakistan after independence.
Question 16
______ was the first country to purchase the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet.
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Myanmar
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Azerbaijan
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Libya
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Nigeria
Explanation:
Myanmar was the first foreign buyer of the JF-17 Thunder aircraft.
Question 17
Which sector is projected to be the primary driver of Pakistan’s GDP growth (2024–29)?
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Agriculture only
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Heavy manufacturing
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Services sector
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None of these
Explanation:
The services sector is expected to drive Pakistan’s GDP growth due to its dominant share.
Question 18
Which of the following is not included in the “5 Es Framework to Turnaround Pakistan”?
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Equity & empowerment
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Environment
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E-Pakistan
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Efficiency
Explanation:
The 5Es include Exports, E-Pakistan, Environment, Energy, and Equity, so “E-Pakistan” is included.
Correction Note: The originally marked answer was incorrect. The correct answer is D.
Question 19
______ founded the Khaksar Tehreek.
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Maulana Hasrat Mohani
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Allama Inayatullah Mashriqi
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Allama Shibli Nomani
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Explanation:
Allama Inayatullah Mashriqi founded the Khaksar Movement in 1931.
Question 20
Islamabad officially became the capital of Pakistan in:
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1969
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1966
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1962
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None of these
Explanation:
Islamabad was officially declared the capital of Pakistan in 1966, replacing Karachi.