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1
Who was the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan?
A. Fatima Jinnah
B. Benazir Bhutto
C. Asma Jahangir
D. Hina Rabbani Khar
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Benazir Bhutto became the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1988, making history as the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority nation[1].
2
Who was the first Chief Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan?
A. Zia-ul-Haq
B. Yahya Khan
C. Ayub Khan
D. Musharraf
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General Ayub Khan became the first Chief Martial Law Administrator after the 1958 coup, marking the start of military rule[1].
3
The Radcliffe Line was the boundary demarcation line between:
A. India and Pakistan
B. Pakistan and Afghanistan
C. India and China
D. Pakistan and Iran
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The Radcliffe Line, drawn in 1947, demarcated the borders between the newly independent states of India and Pakistan[1].
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Who wrote the famous book "The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam"?
A. Allama Iqbal
B. Quaid-e-Azam
C. Liaquat Ali Khan
D. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
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Allama Iqbal authored "The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam," a collection of lectures on Islamic philosophy[1].
5
Pakistan became a member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in:
A. 1971
B. 1969
C. 1973
D. 1975
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Pakistan became a founding member of the OIC at its first summit in Rabat, Morocco, in 1969[1].
6
The Siachen Glacier conflict is between Pakistan and:
A. India
B. China
C. Afghanistan
D. Iran
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The Siachen Glacier conflict is a territorial dispute between Pakistan and India over the Siachen region in the eastern Karakoram range[1].
7
Which of the following provinces was created after the independence of Pakistan?
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Balochistan
D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Balochistan was granted provincial status in 1970, after Pakistan's independence, previously being a Chief Commissioner's Province and princely states[1].
8
The Green Revolution in Pakistan was initiated in which decade?
A. 1950s
B. 1960s
C. 1970s
D. 1980s
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The Green Revolution, introducing high-yield crop varieties and modern agricultural techniques, began in Pakistan during the 1960s[1].
9
Pakistan's National Anthem was written by:
A. Hafeez Jalandhari
B. Allama Iqbal
C. Faiz Ahmed Faiz
D. Ahmed Faraz
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Hafeez Jalandhari wrote the lyrics of Pakistan's national anthem in 1952, which was officially adopted in 1954[1].
10
The Mangla Dam is located in which province of Pakistan?
A. Punjab
B. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
C. Sindh
D. Azad Kashmir
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Mangla Dam, one of Pakistan's largest dams, is situated in the Mirpur District of Azad Kashmir[1].
11
The Simla Accord of 1972 was signed between Pakistan and which country?
A. India
B. China
C. Afghanistan
D. Bangladesh
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The Simla Accord was signed in July 1972 between Pakistan and India, following the 1971 war, to normalize relations and resolve disputes peacefully[1].
12
In which year did Pakistan become a nuclear power?
A. 1998
B. 1996
C. 2002
D. 2000
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Pakistan conducted its first successful nuclear tests on May 28, 1998, in response to India's tests, officially becoming a nuclear power[1].
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What was the main cause of the 1971 war between East and West Pakistan?
A. Religious differences
B. Ethnic tensions
C. Political and economic disparities
D. Border disputes
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The primary cause of the 1971 war was political and economic disparities between East and West Pakistan, leading to demands for autonomy and ultimately the creation of Bangladesh[1].
14
The Kashmir issue was first brought to the United Nations in:
A. 1947
B. 1952
C. 1948
D. 1950
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The Kashmir dispute was first brought before the United Nations Security Council by India in January 1948, seeking intervention in the conflict[2].
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The largest desert in Pakistan is:
A. Cholistan
B. Thar
C. Kharan
D. Rann of Kutch
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The Thar Desert, located in Sindh and southeastern Punjab, is the largest desert in Pakistan, stretching into India as well[1].
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The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) was founded by:
A. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
B. Liaquat Ali Khan
C. Ayub Khan
D. Nawaz Sharif
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Zulfikar Ali Bhutto founded the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) in 1967, which became a major political force in the country[1].
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Who gave the presidential address at the 1930 Allahabad session, laying the foundation of Pakistan?
A. Allama Iqbal
B. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
C. Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
D. Quaid-e-Azam
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Allama Iqbal delivered the presidential address at the 1930 Allahabad session of the All-India Muslim League, envisioning a separate Muslim state[1].
18
The first Islamic Summit Conference was held in:
A. Karachi
B. Islamabad
C. Lahore
D. Cairo
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The first Islamic Summit Conference was held in Rabat, Morocco, in 1969, but among the given options, Cairo is the closest correct answer as it hosted significant OIC meetings; however, the first summit was not in any of the Pakistani cities listed[1]. (Note: The correct answer should be Rabat, but per the provided options, Cairo is closest.)
19
When was the second constitution of Pakistan enforced?
A. 1956
B. 1962
C. 1973
D. 1985
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Pakistan's second constitution was enforced on June 8, 1962, establishing a presidential system under Ayub Khan[1].
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The term "Objectives Resolution" refers to:
A. A law to amend the Constitution
B. A proposal for the separation of Pakistan
C. A constitutional principle regarding Pakistan's Islamic identity
D. A peace treaty with India
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The Objectives Resolution, passed in 1949, laid down the guiding principles for Pakistan's constitution, emphasizing its Islamic character[1].