Selected MCQ

Current Question
The Governor of former NWFP at the time of independence of Pakistan in 1947 was ____.
  • A. Sir Olaf Caroe
  • B. Sir George Cunningham
  • C. Henry
  • D. Rob Lockhart
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Sir George Cunningham was the Governor.
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
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 3
The first Governor of Punjab after independence was ____.
  • A. Sir Francis Mudie
  • B. Sir George Cunningham
  • C. Sir Olaf Caroe
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Sir Francis Mudie was appointed the first Governor of West Punjab.
Related Question 4
The ruler of Junagarh at the time of Independence was ____.
  • A. Muslim
  • B. Sikh
  • C. Hindu
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The Nawab of Junagadh was Muslim.
Related Question 5
Nawab Malik Amir Muhammad Khan, also known as Nawab of Kalabagh, was the governor of West Pakistan in 1960. He was from ____.
  • A. Bahawalpur
  • B. Mianwali
  • C. D.I. Khan
  • D. Mirpur
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Nawab of Kalabagh belonged to Mianwali (near Kalabagh in former West Pakistan).