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1
What is the total length of Pakistan’s coastline?
A. 758 km
B. 1058 km
C. 1258 km
D. None of these
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Pakistan’s coastline extends for approximately 1,058 kilometers along the Arabian Sea, covering the coastal areas of Sindh and Balochistan.
2
The Tashkent Agreement was signed on:
A. January 10, 1966
B. February 10, 1966
C. March 10, 1966
D. None of these
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The Tashkent Agreement, which ended hostilities between India and Pakistan after the 1965 war, was signed on January 10, 1966, in Tashkent (now Uzbekistan).
3
The Indus River originates in China, near:
A. Tianchi Lake
B. Tibetan Lake
C. Mapam Lake
D. None of these
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The Indus River originates near Lake Manasarovar in the Tibetan Plateau, which is not listed among the options.
4
The second five-year plan in Pakistan was introduced in:
A. 1957
B. 1958
C. 1960
D. None of these
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Pakistan’s second five-year plan began in 1960, focusing on economic development and industrialization.
5
Who was the first Governor of East Pakistan?
A. Noor ul Amin
B. A. K. Fazlul Haq
C. Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman
D. None of these
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The first Governor of East Pakistan was Sir Frederick Bourne, not any of the options listed.
6
What was the population of Pakistan at the time of independence in 1947?
A. 70 million
B. 50 million
C. 60 million
D. None of these
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At independence in 1947, Pakistan’s population was approximately 33 million, which is not among the given options.
7
A Free Trade Agreement between Pakistan and China was signed on:
A. 24 October 2006
B. 24 November 2006
C. 24 December 2006
D. None of these
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The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and China was signed on November 24, 2006, to boost bilateral trade.
8
The third Khilafat conference was held in 1921 in:
A. Dhaka
B. Karachi
C. Istanbul
D. None of these
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The third Khilafat Conference was actually held in Delhi in 1921, not in any of the listed cities.
9
Objective Resolution was presented in the Constituent Assembly by Liaquat Ali Khan on:
A. February 7, 1949
B. March 7, 1949
C. April 7, 1949
D. None of these
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The Objectives Resolution, which laid the foundation for Pakistan’s constitutional framework, was presented by Liaquat Ali Khan on March 7, 1949.
10
Pakistan and Tajikistan are separated by:
A. Durand Line
B. Wakhan Corridor
C. Amu Darya
D. None of these
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The Wakhan Corridor, a narrow strip of Afghan territory, separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.
11
Pakistan conducted its first nuclear test in Chaghi in:
A. 1998
B. 1997
C. 1996
D. None of these
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Pakistan carried out its first nuclear tests in the Chaghi Hills of Balochistan on May 28, 1998.
12
The Geneva Accords were signed on:
A. 14 May, 1988
B. 14th April, 1988
C. 14th June, 1988
D. None of these
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The Geneva Accords, which paved the way for the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan, were signed on April 14, 1988.
13
What is the approximate area covered by Pakistan’s forests?
A. 14%
B. 7%
C. 5%
D. None of these
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Forests cover about 5% of Pakistan’s total land area, reflecting a need for increased afforestation.
14
Who is the author of "Pakistan: A Modern History"?
A. Anatol Lieven
B. Ian Talbot
C. Lawrence Ziring
D. None of these
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"Pakistan: A Modern History" is a well-known book by historian Ian Talbot.
15
Gawadar Port is operated by:
A. Gawadar Port Authority
B. China Overseas Port Holding Company
C. Port of Singapore Authority
D. None of these
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The operational management of Gwadar Port was handed over to China Overseas Port Holding Company in 2013.
16
Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) was signed on:
A. 29 July, 2008
B. 28th July, 2009
C. 28th July, 2010
D. None of these
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The APTTA was actually signed on October 28, 2010, not on any of the dates provided.
17
Who is the author of Diplomatic Footprints?
A. G.W. Chaudhry
B. Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry
C. Shuja Nawaz
D. None of these
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Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, a senior Pakistani diplomat, authored the book "Diplomatic Footprints."
18
When did Pakistan join SEATO?
A. 1953
B. 1954
C. 1956
D. None of these
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Pakistan became a member of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) in 1954.
19
What is the range of the latest Shaheen-III missile?
A. 3750 km
B. 2750 km
C. 1750 km
D. None of these
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The Shaheen-III missile, Pakistan’s longest-range ballistic missile, has a range of 2,750 kilometers.
20
The lower age limit for a candidate contesting senate elections is:
A. 30
B. 35
C. 25
D. None of these
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According to the Constitution of Pakistan, the minimum age for contesting Senate elections is 30 years.