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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Which Pakistani regional city inaugurated its first Metro Bus service in early 2017 during the Nawaz administration?
Answer:
Multan
The Multan Metro Bus was inaugurated by Nawaz Sharif in January 2017. It was part of the PML-N's urban development agenda, providing modern and affordable transport to the residents of South Punjab.
32
Which international boundary was 'fenced' for the first time on a large scale starting in 2017 to improve security?
Answer:
Pak-Afghan Border (Durand Line)
In early 2017, the Pakistan Army began the massive project of fencing the 2,600 km long border with Afghanistan. The project, supported by the government, was aimed at regulating border movement, stopping illegal crossings, and preventing militants from infiltrating Pakistani territory.
33
The 'Dawn Leaks' controversy in 2016 was related to a news report about:
Answer:
Friction between the civil and military leadership over militant groups
Dawn Leaks refers to a 2016 controversy sparked by a news report in 'Dawn' newspaper regarding a high-level security meeting. The report suggested that the civilian government had warned the military about international isolation unless action was taken against certain non-state actors. It led to the resignation of Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid.
34
Who was the Chief of Army Staff during the launch of Operation Zarb-e-Azb in 2014?
Answer:
General Raheel Sharif
General Raheel Sharif was the COAS from 2013 to 2016. He led the military's proactive stance against internal terrorism through Zarb-e-Azb and is widely credited with bringing stability to the country during his tenure.
35
In 2016, Pakistan signed a long-term agreement with which country to import Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to overcome the gas shortage?
Answer:
Qatar
Pakistan and Qatar signed a 15-year agreement in February 2016 for the supply of up to 3.75 million tonnes of LNG per year. This deal was a central pillar of the Nawaz Sharif government's strategy to provide fuel for power plants and industry, reducing the frequency of gas load shedding.
36
Which motorway, connecting Multan and Sukkur, was a major project initiated under the CPEC framework during this period?
Answer:
M-5
The M-5 motorway (Multan-Sukkur) is a 392 km long, 6-lane high-speed corridor. It is a critical section of the Peshawar-Karachi Motorway (PKM) project under CPEC and was designed to facilitate efficient trade and transport between the north and the south of Pakistan.
37
During the 2013-2018 tenure, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was formed by merging the exchanges of Karachi, Lahore, and:
Answer:
Islamabad
In January 2016, the three stock exchanges of Pakistan—Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), and Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE)—were integrated into a single unified platform known as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), aimed at improving market efficiency and attracting foreign investment.
38
Which health sector initiative was launched by Nawaz Sharif in 2015 to provide free medical treatment to the poor?
Answer:
Prime Minister’s National Health Program
The Prime Minister’s National Health Program was launched in December 2015. It was designed to provide free-of-cost indoor healthcare services to the poorest families in selected districts, eventually serving as a precursor to the nationwide Sehat Sahulat Program.
39
What was the name of the 2014 political protest led by PTI and PAT that lasted for 126 days in Islamabad?
Answer:
Azadi March / Dharna
In August 2014, Imran Khan's PTI and Tahir-ul-Qadri's PAT launched a sit-in (Dharna) in Islamabad's red zone, alleging rigging in the 2013 elections. The protest lasted for 126 days and was eventually called off following the terrorist attack on APS Peshawar in December 2014.
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Which power plant, part of CPEC, was the first to be inaugurated and started providing 1320 MW to the national grid in 2017?
Answer:
Sahiwal Coal Power Plant
The Sahiwal Coal Power Plant was completed in a record time of 22 months and was inaugurated in July 2017. It was one of the early harvest projects of CPEC designed to address the severe energy shortfall that had plagued the country for years.