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 province of Pakistan is the most populous according to the latest census data?
Answer:
Punjab
Punjab is the most populous province of Pakistan, containing more than half of the country's total population. It is often referred to as the breadbasket of the country due to its fertile soil and extensive irrigation system. The high population density is supported by its developed industrial sector and agricultural productivity.
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Which city serves as the administrative capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)?
Answer:
Muzaffarabad
Muzaffarabad is the capital and largest city of the administrative territory of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It is located at the confluence of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers. The city serves as the seat of the AJK government, housing the Legislative Assembly and the offices of the President and Prime Minister of AJK.
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The 25th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, passed in 2018, resulted in the merger of which region?
Answer:
FATA into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The 25th Amendment led to the historic merger of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) into the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). This move aimed to bring the tribal regions into the national mainstream by extending the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and Peshawar High Court to the area and providing the residents with the same constitutional rights as other citizens.
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Which administrative unit of Pakistan is officially known as a 'Federal Territory'?
Answer:
Islamabad Capital Territory
The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) is the only federal territory in Pakistan. Unlike the provinces, it is governed directly by the federal government through the Ministry of Interior. It was created in 1960 from parts of the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces to serve as the nation's new capital.
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Which province is the largest in Pakistan by total land area?
Answer:
Balochistan
Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan by land area, covering approximately 347,190 square kilometers, which constitutes about 44% of the country's total territory. Despite its vast size, it is the least populated province due to its rugged mountainous terrain and arid climate.