Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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The 'PML-Q' leadership is primarily associated with which family?
Answer:
The Chaudhrys of Gujrat
Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and the late Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi (before he joined PTI) have been the face of the PML-Q, based in Gujrat.
12
Which party is currently leading the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (as of 2025)?
Answer:
PTI (backed by SIC)
Following the 2024 elections, PTI-backed candidates who joined the SIC formed the provincial government in KP, with Ali Amin Gandapur as the Chief Minister.
13
Which party won the 1970 elections in East Pakistan, leading to a constitutional crisis?
Answer:
Awami League
The Awami League, led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, won a landslide victory in East Pakistan in 1970, securing an absolute majority in the National Assembly, which eventually led to the 1971 war and the creation of Bangladesh.
14
The 'Qaumi Watan Party' (QWP) is led by which former Chief Minister of KP?
Answer:
Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao
Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao leads the QWP (formerly PPP-Sherpao). It is a significant regional party in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
15
Which political party did Fatima Jinnah represent in the 1965 presidential election?
Answer:
Combined Opposition Parties (COP)
Fatima Jinnah was the candidate of the Combined Opposition Parties, an alliance of five parties (including the Council Muslim League and Awami League), against Ayub Khan in 1965.
16
The 'Hazara Democratic Party' (HDP) primarily operates in which city?
Answer:
Quetta
The HDP represents the Hazara community in Quetta, Balochistan, focusing on their specific security and political concerns.
17
Which party governed Pakistan from 2013 to 2018?
Answer:
PML-N
The PML-N won the 2013 general elections and governed the country until 2018, with Nawaz Sharif and later Shahid Khaqan Abbasi serving as Prime Ministers.
18
The 'National Party' (NP) of Balochistan, led by Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, is considered:
Answer:
A middle-class secular nationalist party
The National Party is known for representing the middle class in Balochistan and favoring democratic processes and negotiations with the center. Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch served as Chief Minister of Balochistan from 2013-2015.
19
Which party was founded by Mustapha Kamal after he left MQM?
Answer:
Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP)
Mustapha Kamal, the former Mayor of Karachi, founded the Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) in 2016. The party later merged into MQM-P in early 2023.
20
The 'Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen' (MWM) primarily represents which religious group in Pakistan?
Answer:
Shia
The MWM is a Shia political organization that participates in elections and often forms alliances with secular parties like PTI or PPP.