Selected MCQ

Current Question
At the time of Partition, Nizam's State of Hyderabad had acceded to ____.
  • A. India
  • B. Pakistan
  • C. Became Independent
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Hyderabad initially declared independence but was annexed by India in 1948.
Related Question 1
How many princely states joined Pakistan at the time of the subcontinent partition in 1947 out of 565?
  • A. 11
  • B. 565
  • C. 13
  • D. 15
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Only 13 princely states acceded to Pakistan.
Related Question 2
What is the distance from Junagadh, the state that announced annexation to Pakistan, to Karachi?
  • A. 310 miles
  • B. 350 miles
  • C. 290 miles
  • D. 360 miles
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The distance from Junagadh to Karachi is 310 miles.
Related Question 3
Which of the following Indian states border Pakistan?
  • A. Punjab
  • B. Rajasthan
  • C. Gujarat
  • D. All of these
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat in India border Pakistan.
Related Question 4
How many hours ahead of GMT is Pakistan Standard Time (PST)?
  • A. 5 hours
  • B. 4 hours
  • C. 6 hours
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Pakistan Standard Time (PST) is 5 hours ahead of GMT.
Related Question 5
The first woman to head the State Bank of Pakistan was ____.
  • A. Shamshad Akhtar
  • B. Dr. Ishrat Husain
  • C. Dr. Reza Baqir
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Dr. Shamshad Akhtar served as the first woman Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.