Pakistan Affairs MCQs
Pakistan Affairs MCQs are vital for CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC, and NTS preparation. Covering Pakistan’s independence movement, constitutional development, politics, foreign relations, economy, education, and current affairs, these questions strengthen knowledge of historical and contemporary issues. Ideal for students, civil service aspirants, and professionals aiming to excel in competitive and departmental exams.
Q: The first Pakistani to go into space through a commercial mission was
A) Ayesha Siddiqua
B) Sultan bin Salman
C) Namira Salim
D) Rashid Minhas
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Namira Salim became the first Pakistani to fly to space in 2023 via Virgin Galactic.
Q: The military coup that removed Nawaz Sharif from power in 1999 was led by
A) General Kakar
B) General Raheel Sharif
C) General Pervez Musharraf
D) General Aslam Beg
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: General Pervez Musharraf led the coup in October 1999.
Q: The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission was established in
A) 1947
B) 1952
C) 1972
D) 1965
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The PAEC was founded in 1952 to oversee nuclear development in Pakistan.
Q: The second Constitution of Pakistan was enforced in
A) 1973
B) 1985
C) 1956
D) 1962
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Constitution of 1962 was Pakistan’s second constitution introduced by Ayub Khan.
Q: The first woman to become a pilot in Pakistan Air Force was
A) Shukriya Khanum
B) Marium Mukhtiar
C) Shahida Malik
D) Ayesha Farooq
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Shukriya Khanum was the first female pilot of PAF in 1959.
Q: The Siachen Glacier conflict involves Pakistan and
A) Afghanistan
B) Iran
C) India
D) China
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The conflict over Siachen Glacier began between Pakistan and India in 1984.
Q: The country that helped Pakistan develop its nuclear program was
A) Russia
B) USA
C) Germany
D) China
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: China provided significant technical and strategic support to Pakistan’s nuclear program.
Q: The national flower of Pakistan is
A) Rose
B) Lily
C) Jasmine
D) Tulip
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Jasmine was declared the national flower due to its fragrance and wide cultivation.
Q: The first census in Pakistan was conducted in the year
A) 1955
B) 1948
C) 1951
D) 1960
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The inaugural census was carried out in 1951 to collect demographic data.
Q: The only Pakistani to serve as President of the UN General Assembly was
A) Dr. Maleeha Lodhi
B) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
C) Munir Akram
D) Sir Zafarullah Khan
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Sir Zafarullah Khan presided over the UN General Assembly in 1962.