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 term "ideology of Pakistan" is primarily based on
A) Socialism
B) Capitalism
C) Western democracy
D) Islamic principles
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The ideology of Pakistan is rooted in Islamic values and culture.
Q: The leader of the Pakistan Movement known as “Shair-e-Mashriq” was
A) Allama Iqbal
B) Quaid-e-Azam
C) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
D) Liaquat Ali Khan
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Allama Iqbal was given the title “Poet of the East” for his philosophical poetry.
Q: The person who headed the interim government in 1946 was
A) Sardar Patel
B) Liaquat Ali Khan
C) Pandit Nehru
D) Lord Mountbatten
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru led the interim government formed before partition.
Q: The first recipient of Nishan-e-Haider was
A) Shabbir Sharif
B) Sarwar Shaheed
C) Tufail Muhammad
D) Raja Aziz Bhatti
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Captain Muhammad Sarwar was the first to receive the highest military award of Pakistan.
Q: The title of Quaid-e-Azam was given to Jinnah by
A) Liaquat Ali Khan
B) Maulana Shaukat Ali
C) Mian Ferozuddin
D) Maulana Mazharuddin
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Mian Ferozuddin gave the title “Quaid-e-Azam” to Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Q: The first provisional capital of Pakistan was
A) Lahore
B) Karachi
C) Rawalpindi
D) Islamabad
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Karachi served as the first capital before the construction of Islamabad.
Q: The first satellite launched by Pakistan was named
A) PakSat-IR
B) Badr-1
C) Rehbar-1
D) PakSat-1
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Pakistan launched its first satellite Badr-1 in 1990.
Q: The number of articles in the Constitution of 1973 is around
A) 296
B) 280
C) 250
D) 315
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Constitution of 1973 consists of 280+ articles covering fundamental rights and governance.
Q: The province created in 1970 from One Unit policy was named
A) Khyber
B) Sindh
C) Punjab
D) Balochistan
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Balochistan became a full-fledged province after the dissolution of One Unit in 1970.
Q: The headquarters of Pakistan Navy is located in
A) Karachi
B) Islamabad
C) Gwadar
D) Lahore
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Karachi is the base of Pakistan Navy operations and administration.