Selected MCQ

Current Question
Which was the first princely state to accede to Pakistan?
  • A. Swat
  • B. Umerkot
  • C. Bahawalpur
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Bahawalpur was among the early states to accede to Pakistan.
Related Question 1
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.
Related Question 2
When did the state of Kalat accede to Pakistan?
  • A. 1947
  • B. 1948
  • C. 1949
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Kalat acceded in 1948 after initial resistance.
Related Question 3
Name the Princely State other than Kashmir which caused a dispute between India & Pakistan.
  • A. Bahawalpur
  • B. Junagadh
  • C. Chitral
  • D. Gurdaspur
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Junagadh's accession led to a dispute and, eventually, Indian military action.
Related Question 4
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 5
Pakistan is expected to harvest the wheat crop, with the first month of which Mela?
  • A. Mela Maveshiyan
  • B. Jashan-e-Baharan
  • C. Maghi Mela
  • D. Baisakhi Mela
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Pakistan's wheat harvest is associated with Baisakhi Mela.