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MID TERM MCQS PAKISTAN STUDIES

Total questions: 139

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When was the first Constitution of Pakistan adopted?

a)

1947

b)

1956

c)

1962

d)

1973

2.

Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan when the first Constitution was adopted?

a)

Liaquat Ali Khan

b)

Khawaja Nazimuddin

c)

Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy

d)

Mohammad Ali Bogra

3.

The first Constitution of Pakistan was based on the:

a)

Parliamentary system

b)

Presidential system

c)

Federal system

d)

Unitary system

4.

Which country's constitution served as a model for the first Constitution of Pakistan?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

India

c)

United States

d)

Iran

5.

What was the fate of the first Constitution of Pakistan?

a)

It was successfully implemented and remained in force until 1973.

b)

It was abrogated in 1958 following a military coup.

c)

It was repealed by the President in 1962.

d)

It was amended extensively in 1969.

6.

Who declared martial law in Pakistan in 1958, leading to the abrogation of the first Constitution?

a)

General Ayub Khan

b)

General Yahya Khan

c)

General Zia-ul-Haq

d)

General Pervez Musharraf

7.

The second Constitution of Pakistan was enacted in:

a)

1956

b)

1962

c)

1973

d)

1977

8.

What significant change was introduced in the Constitution of 1962 compared to the previous one?

a)

Shift from a parliamentary to a presidential system

b)

Abolition of the federal structure

c)

Introduction of a bicameral legislature

d)

Extension of women's rights

9.

Who became the President of Pakistan after the adoption of the Constitution of 1962?

a)

Iskander Mirza

b)

Ayub Khan

c)

Yahya Khan

d)

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

10.

The current Constitution of Pakistan was adopted in:

a)

1947

b)

1956

c)

1962

d)

1973

11.

What year marked the formal adoption of the Lahore Resolution, which laid the foundation for the ideology of Pakistan?

a)

1940

b)

1947

c)

1956

d)

1965

12.

Who was the President of the All-India Muslim League when the Lahore Resolution was passed?

a)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

b)

Liaquat Ali Khan

c)

Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar

d)

Allama Iqbal

13.

Which philosopher and poet is credited with the conceptualization of the Two-Nation Theory, which formed the basis for the creation of Pakistan?

a)

Allama Iqbal

b)

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

c)

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

d)

Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar

14.

What was the main demand of the Lahore Resolution?

a)

Establishment of a Hindu-majority state

b)

Formation of a separate Muslim state

c)

Independence from British rule

d)

Equal rights for all religious communities

15.

Which document outlined the political, social, and economic framework for the future state of Pakistan?

a)

The Lahore Declaration

b)

The Objectives Resolution

c)

The Nehru Report

d)

The Simla Conference Agreement

16.

Who coined the term "Pakistan"?

a)

Allama Iqbal

b)

Liaquat Ali Khan

c)

Chaudhry Rahmat Ali

d)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

17.

Which event led to the eventual acceptance of the demand for a separate Muslim state in British India?

a)

Quit India Movement

b)

Simon Commission

c)

Indian National Congress session of 1942

d)

Failure of the Cabinet Mission Plan

18.

The ideology of Pakistan emphasizes the rights of:

a)

Muslims only

b)

Hindus only

c)

Sikhs only

d)

All religious communities

19.

The first constituent assembly of Pakistan was formed in:

a)

1940

b)

1947

c)

1956

d)

1971

20.

Which Islamic principles form the basis of the ideology of Pakistan?

a)

Democracy and socialism

b)

Tolerance and pluralism

c)

Sharia law and the Caliphate

d)

Secularism and humanism

21.

Who proposed the Two Nation Theory?

a)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

b)

Allama Iqbal

c)

Liaquat Ali Khan

d)

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

22.

The Two Nation Theory advocated the creation of separate nations for which two communities?

a)

Hindus and Muslims

b)

Christians and Muslims

c)

Hindus and Sikhs

d)

Christians and Hindus

23.

According to the Two Nation Theory, Muslims and Hindus are distinct in:

a)

Religion only

b)

Culture only

c)

Social customs only

d)

Religion, culture, and social customs

24.

The Lahore Resolution of 1940 demanded the creation of:

a)

A unified Indian federation

b)

A separate Muslim state

c)

A Hindu-majority province

d)

An independent Bengal

25.

The demand for a separate Muslim state was primarily based on:

a)

Economic factors

b)

Linguistic factors

c)

Geographic factors

d)

Religious factors

26.

The Two Nation Theory played a significant role in the creation of which country?

a)

India

b)

Pakistan

c)

Bangladesh

d)

Sri Lanka

27.

Which event is considered a landmark in the development of the Two Nation Theory?

a)

Quit India Movement

b)

Partition of Bengal in 1905

c)

Round Table Conferences

d)

Lahore Resolution in 1940

28.

The Two Nation Theory emphasized the concept of:

a)

Secular nationalism

b)

Socialism

c)

Federalism

d)

Communalism

29.

The Muslim League, under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, actively promoted the Two Nation Theory during the:

a)

Khilafat Movement

b)

Non-Cooperation Movement

c)

Swadeshi Movement

d)

Pakistan Movement

30.

The Two Nation Theory is closely associated with the struggle for independence from:

a)

The Mughal Empire

b)

British colonial rule

c)

Portuguese rule

d)

French colonial rule

31.

Which year did Pakistan gain independence?

a)

1945

b)

1947

c)

1950

d)

1955

32.

Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

a)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

b)

Liaquat Ali Khan

c)

Allama Iqbal

d)

Ayub Khan

33.

Which city served as the temporary capital of Pakistan after independence?

a)

Karachi

b)

Lahore

c)

Islamabad

d)

Peshawar

34.

Which country initially refused to recognize Pakistan as an independent state?

a)

India

b)

United States

c)

United Kingdom

d)

China

35.

One of the early problems faced by Pakistan was the mass migration of refugees. Which community migrated to Pakistan in large numbers during partition?

a)

Muslims from India

b)

Hindus from Pakistan

c)

Sikhs from India

d)

Christians from India

36.

Which language became the national language of Pakistan?

a)

Urdu

b)

Punjabi

c)

Sindhi

d)

English

37.

The division of assets and resources between Pakistan and India was a challenging task. Which city became the financial capital of Pakistan after partition?

a)

Karachi

b)

Lahore

c)

Islamabad

d)

Quetta

38.

Which of the following was a major challenge faced by Pakistan's economy in its early years?

a)

Lack of industrial infrastructure

b)

Low agricultural productivity

c)

High inflation

d)

All of the above

39.

The issue of provincial autonomy and centralization of power was a major concern in the early years of Pakistan. Which province demanded greater autonomy?

a)

Punjab

b)

Sindh

c)

Balochistan

d)

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

40.

The first military coup in Pakistan took place in which year?

a)

1958

b)

1965

c)

1971

d)

1999

41.

The Ideology of Pakistan is based on the principles of:

a)

Secularism

b)

Democracy

c)

Islamic nationalism

d)

Socialism

42.

Who is considered the architect of the Ideology of Pakistan?

a)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

b)

Allama Iqbal

c)

Liaquat Ali Khan

d)

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

43.

The Two-Nation Theory, which forms the basis of the Ideology of Pakistan, proposed the division of India based on:

a)

Religion

b)

Language

c)

Ethnicity

d)

Caste

44.

The Ideology of Pakistan envisions a state where people of Muslim faith can:

a)

Practice their religion freely

b)

Live in harmony with people of other religions

c)

Establish an Islamic Caliphate

d)

Promote cultural diversity

45.

The Lahore Resolution, passed on March 23, 1940, called for the creation of:

a)

A united India

b)

An independent Pakistan

c)

A federation of Muslim-majority provinces

d)

A secular state

46.

The Ideology of Pakistan emphasizes the protection and promotion of the rights of:

a)

All religious minorities

b)

Only Muslims

c)

Only the majority community

d)

All citizens, regardless of their faith

47.

The official language of Pakistan, as per its Ideology, is:

a)

Urdu

b)

English

c)

Punjabi

d)

Arabic

48.

The Ideology of Pakistan envisions a society based on the principles of:

a)

Equality and social justice

b)

Caste system

c)

Hereditary monarchy

d)

Religious orthodoxy

49.

The Ideology of Pakistan promotes the idea of a democratic system where:

a)

The military has a dominant role

b)

The judiciary has absolute power

c)

The people have the right to choose their representatives

d)

The Prime Minister has unlimited authority

50.

The Ideology of Pakistan aims to create a society that is:

a)

Technologically advanced

b)

Economically prosperous

c)

Morally upright and based on Islamic values

d)

Politically stable and secular

51.

Islam was introduced to the Indian Subcontinent in the:

a)

7th century

b)

10th century

c)

15th century

d)

18th century

52.

The first Muslim invader to establish his rule in the Indian Subcontinent was:

a)

Muhammad bin Qasim

b)

Mahmud of Ghazni

c)

Babur

d)

Aurangzeb

53.

Which battle marked a significant turning point in the spread of Islam in the Indian Subcontinent?

a)

Battle of Plassey

b)

Battle of Panipat

c)

Battle of Haldighati

d)

Battle of Talikota

54.

The Sufi saints played a crucial role in the spread of Islam in the Indian Subcontinent through their emphasis on:

a)

Militant conversion

b)

Interfaith dialogue

c)

Political alliances

d)

Economic incentives

55.

The Mughal Empire, established by Babur, brought a period of Muslim rule and cultural assimilation in the Indian Subcontinent. It reached its zenith under the reign of:

a)

Akbar

b)

Shah Jahan

c)

Aurangzeb

d)

Bahadur Shah Zafar

56.

The construction of the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is attributed to which Mughal emperor?

a)

Akbar

b)

Shah Jahan

c)

Aurangzeb

d)

Bahadur Shah Zafar

57.

The Urdu language, which blends Persian, Arabic, and Hindi, emerged as a result of cultural interactions during the Mughal era. It is primarily written in the script of:

a)

Devanagari

b)

Arabic

c)

Gurmukhi

d)

Nastaliq

58.

The spread of Islam in the Indian Subcontinent led to the establishment of various Islamic dynasties, such as the:

a)

Delhi Sultanate

b)

Maratha Empire

c)

Vijayanagara Empire

d)

Maurya Empire

59.

Who is the founder of Pakistan?

a)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

b)

Allama Iqbal

c)

Liaquat Ali Khan

d)

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

60.

When did Pakistan gain independence from British rule?

a)

1940

b)

1947

c)

1956

d)

1962

61.

What is the national language of Pakistan?

a)

Urdu

b)

Punjabi

c)

Pashto

d)

Sindhi

62.

Which city is known as the cultural capital of Pakistan?

a)

Karachi

b)

Lahore

c)

Islamabad

d)

Peshawar

63.

Who is the national poet of Pakistan?

a)

Allama Iqbal

b)

Faiz Ahmad Faiz

c)

Mirza Ghalib

d)

Ahmed Faraz

64.

Which mountain range is located in Pakistan?

a)

Himalayas (eastern range)

b)

Karakoram

c)

Western Ghats

d)

Aravalli Range

65.

What is the largest province of Pakistan by area?

a)

Balochistan

b)

Punjab

c)

Sindh

d)

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

66.

Which river is known as the lifeline of Pakistan?

a)

Indus River

b)

Jhelum River

c)

Chenab River

d)

Ravi River

67.

Who is the current President of Pakistan?

a)

Asif Ali Zardari

b)

Arif Alvi

c)

Shehbaz Sharif

d)

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

68.

Which Pakistani scientist is known as the "Father of the Nation's Nuclear Program"?

a)

Abdul Qadeer Khan

b)

Abdus Salam

c)

Samar Mubarakmand

d)

Ishfaq Ahmad

69.

Who introduced Islam to the Indian subcontinent?

a)

Muhammad bin Qasim

b)

Mahmud of Ghazni

c)

Babur

d)

Arab traders

70.

In which year did Muhammad bin Qasim invade Sindh?

a)

711 CE

b)

712 CE

c)

713 CE

d)

714 CE

71.

Which dynasty ruled over Sindh after Muhammad bin Qasim's invasion?

a)

Umayyad

b)

Abbasid

c)

Ghaznavid

d)

Fatimid

72.

Who was the first Muslim ruler of Delhi?

a)

Qutb-ud-din Aibak

b)

Iltutmish

c)

Balban

d)

Alauddin Khalji

73.

Which Sufi saint played a key role in spreading Islam in the Indian subcontinent?

a)

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

b)

Baba Farid

c)

Nizamuddin Auliya

d)

Shah Jalal

74.

What is Pakistan's largest natural lake?

a)

Manchar Lake

b)

Keenjhar Lake

c)

Saif-ul-Malook

d)

Hanna Lake

75.

Where is Pakistan's largest oil refinery located?

a)

Mehmood Kot, Punjab

b)

Karachi, Sindh

c)

Attock, Punjab

d)

Multan, Punjab

76.

When was Pakistan's first constitution approved?

a)

August 14, 1947

b)

March 23, 1956

c)

December 16, 1971

d)

April 10, 1973

77.

What is the longest rail route in Pakistan?

a)

Karachi to Quetta

b)

Lahore to Islamabad

c)

Karachi to Peshawar

d)

Multan to Faisalabad

78.

What is the most widely produced crop in Pakistan?

a)

Rice

b)

Wheat

c)

Cotton

d)

Maize

79.

Who was Pakistan's first constitutional Prime Minister?

a)

Muhammad Ali Bogra

b)

Khawaja Nazimuddin

c)

Liaquat Ali Khan

d)

Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy

80.

Where is Pakistan's largest salt mine located?

a)

Warcha, Punjab

b)

Khewra, Punjab

c)

Kalabagh, Punjab

d)

Mianwali, Punjab

81.

Who was the longest-serving President of Pakistan?

a)

General Pervez Musharraf

b)

Iskander Mirza

c)

Muhammad Ayub Khan

d)

Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry

82.

What is Pakistan's oldest educational institution?

a)

University of the Punjab

b)

University of Karachi

c)

Government College University, Lahore

d)

Aligarh Muslim University

83.

Mohenjo-Daro is located in which province of Pakistan?

a)

Punjab

b)

Sindh

c)

Balochistan

d)

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

84.

Quaid-e-Azam died on which date?

a)

16th October 1947

b)

11th September 1948

c)

12th January 1949

d)

14th August 1948

85.

The second constitution of Pakistan was enforced in which year A.D?

a)

1949

b)

1956

c)

1962

d)

1973

86.

Which port fulfills the needs of Pakistan Steel Mills?

a)

Gwadar Port

b)

Karachi Port

c)

Port Bin Qasim

d)

Pasni Port

87.

The real name of Data Ganj Bakhsh was:

a)

Ali bin Usman Hajveri

b)

Hasan Sanjari

c)

Usman Marvendi

d)

Masood Fareed

88.

The first Islamic Summit Conference was held in which year A.D?

a)

1956

b)

1967

c)

1969

d)

1974

89.

The word "nation" for the Muslims of the subcontinent was first used by whom?

a)

Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi

b)

Allama Muhammad Iqbal

c)

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

d)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

90.

The All India Muslim League was founded under the leadership of:

a)

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

b)

Allama Iqbal

c)

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

d)

Nawab Saleemullah Khan

91.

Lord Mountbatten announced the partition plan on which date?

a)

23rd March 1940

b)

3rd June 1947

c)

14th August 1947

d)

12th March 1949

92.

The national flag of Pakistan was designed by:

a)

Hafeez Jalandhary

b)

Choudhary Rahmat Ali

c)

Amiruddin Kidwai

d)

Khawaja Nazimuddin

93.

The Objective Resolution was presented on 12th March 1949 by:

a)

Liaquat Ali Khan

b)

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

c)

Iskander Mirza

d)

Khawaja Nazimuddin

94.

The Khilafat Movement started in 1919 A.D. and ended in which year A.D?

a)

1921

b)

1922

c)

1923

d)

1924

95.

The Objectives Resolution was presented on 12th March 1949 by:

a)

Liaquat Ali Khan

b)

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

c)

Iskander Mirza

d)

Khawaja Nazimuddin

96.

The biggest lake in Pakistan is:

a)

Manchar

b)

Saiful Maluk

c)

Lulusar

d)

Satpara

97.

The largest centre of sports goods industries in Pakistan is:

a)

Karachi

b)

Sialkot

c)

Lahore

d)

Multan

98.

The upper house of the Parliament in Pakistan is the:

a)

National Assembly

b)

Senate

c)

President House

d)

Prime Minister House

99.

Heer Ranjha was written by:

a)

Fazal Shah

b)

Hashim Shah

c)

Bulleh Shah

d)

Waris Shah

100.

The Silk Route connects Pakistan with:

a)

Afghanistan

b)

Iran

c)

India

d)

China

101.

This province of Pakistan is also called "Babul Islam":

a)

Punjab

b)

Baluchistan

c)

Sindh

d)

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

102.

The Second World War started in the year A.D:

a)

1914

b)

1935

c)

1937

d)

1939

103.

In Pakistan, salt mines are located in:

a)

Sui

b)

Gilgit

c)

Swat

d)

Khewra

104.

The All India Muslim League was formed in the year A.D:

a)

1908

b)

1907

c)

1906

d)

1913

105.

Quaid-e-Azam joined the All India Muslim League in the year A.D:

a)

1916

b)

1918

c)

1913

d)

1915

106.

The Lucknow Pact, 1916 was made between:

a)

Britishers and Hindus

b)

Christians and Sikhs

c)

Jews and Parsis

d)

Hindus and Muslims

107.

The real name of Hazrat Mujaddid Alf Sani was:

a)

Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi

b)

Titumeer

c)

Shah Waliullah

d)

Sheikh Abdul Aziz

108.

Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah was the sister of:

a)

Chaudhary Rehmat Ali

b)

Quaid-e-Azam

c)

Liaquat Ali Khan

d)

Sir Agha Khan

109.

The first five-year plan was launched in the year A.D:

a)

1947

b)

1955

c)

1960

d)

1965

110.

The number of castes in Hindu society is:

a)

3

b)

4

c)

6

d)

7

111.

After the arrival of Muslims in South Asia, this new art was created:

a)

Irani art

b)

Indo-Islamic art

c)

Gandhara art

112.

The real name of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar was:

a)

Hazrat Usman Marvandi

b)

Hazrat Ali Hijveri

c)

Mian Muhammad Bakhsh

d)

Hazrat Baha-ud-Din

113.

The Pakistan Resolution was seconded by:

a)

Moulvi A.K. Fazlul Haque

b)

Chaudhary Khaliq-uz-Zaman

c)

Chaudhary Rehmat Ali

d)

Khuwaja Nizamuddin

114.

Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar was the founder of the:

a)

Khilafat Movement

b)

Hijrat Movement

c)

Khaksar Tehreek

d)

Pan I...

115.

The second Islamic summit was held in:

a)

Iraq

b)

Pakistan

c)

Tunisia

d)

U.S.A

116.

The name of Hazrat Mujaddid Alf Sani was:

a)

Sheikh Ahmed

b)

Sheikh Abdal

c)

Sheikh Akhbar

d)

Sheikh Asghar

117.

The province of Pakistan known as Bab-ul-Islam is:

a)

Punjab

b)

Sindh

c)

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

d)

Baluchistan

118.

The partition of Bengal was annulled in A.D:

a)

1905

b)

1907

c)

1885

d)

1911

119.

The All India Muslim League was founded in the year:

a)

1911

b)

1905

c)

1906

d)

1913

120.

In A.D 1930, Allama Iqbal presented his presidential address at:

a)

Dhaka

b)

Allahabad

c)

Lahore

d)

Delhi

121.

The chief of the Boundary Commission at the time of partition of India was:

a)

Cripps

b)

Mountbatten

c)

Simon

d)

Radcliffe

122.

The first Round Table Conference was held at:

a)

Delhi

b)

London

c)

Karachi

d)

Simla

123.

The head of city government is called:

a)

Mayor

b)

Commissioner

c)

Governor

d)

Chairman

124.

The Simla Delegation met the Viceroy of India under the leadership of:

a)

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

b)

Agha Khan

c)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

d)

Liaquat Ali Khan

125.

The main cause of summer rainfall in Pakistan is:

a)

Monsoon winds

b)

Westerly waves

c)

Sea breezes

d)

Cyclones

126.

Islam spread in the subcontinent through:

a)

Military conquest alone

b)

Sufis & Saints

c)

Trade guilds only

d)

Colonial administrators

127.

Hazrat Ali Hajveri is known as:

a)

Data Ganj Bakhsh

b)

Lal Shahbaz Qalandar

c)

Moinuddin Chishti

d)

Baba Farid

128.

The upper house of Parliament in Pakistan is:

a)

National Assembly

b)

Senate

c)

House of Lords

d)

Parliament Council

129.

In Pakistan, the first general elections were held in the year A.D:

a)

1970

b)

1956

c)

1962

d)

1977

130.

The civilization of Sindh is approximately this many years old:

a)

1000

b)

2000

c)

3000

d)

5000

131.

This seaport of Pakistan supplies raw materials to Pakistan Steel Mills:

a)

Karachi Port

b)

Gwadar

c)

Port Qasim

d)

Pasni

132.

The All India Muslim League was founded in the year:

a)

1905

b)

1906

c)

1907

d)

1911

133.

The All India Muslim League celebrated the Day of Deliverance on:

a)

22nd December 1939

b)

23rd March 1940

c)

14th August 1947

d)

12th October 1999

134.

The Allahabad Address was delivered by Allama Iqbal in the year A.D:

a)

1928

b)

1930

c)

1932

d)

1937

135.

The national song of Pakistan (Tarana-e-Pakistan) was written by:

a)

Hafeez Jalandhari

b)

Muhammad Ali Johar

c)

Faiz Ahmed Faiz

d)

Josh Malihabadi

136.

Quaid-e-Azam inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan in the year A.D:

a)

1947

b)

1950

c)

1948

d)

1955

137.

The number of members of the National Assembly of Pakistan is:

a)

272

b)

326

c)

342

d)

400

138.

The new name of R.C.D. (Regional Cooperation for Development) is:

a)

ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization)

b)

SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)

c)

OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)

d)

D-8 (Developing Eight)

139.

Pakistan shares its longest border with:

a)

Afghanistan

b)

India

c)

Iran

d)

China