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: General Ayub Khan took over the government of Pakistan in
A) 1958
B) 1956
C) 1965
D) 1962
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Ayub Khan imposed martial law and assumed power in October 1958.
Q: The first Governor-General of Pakistan was
A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B) Khawaja Nazimuddin
C) Liaquat Ali Khan
D) Iskander Mirza
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Muhammad Ali Jinnah was appointed as the first Governor-General in 1947.
Q: The shortest-serving Prime Minister of Pakistan was
A) Yusuf Raza Gilani
B) Zafarullah Khan Jamali
C) I.I. Chundrigar
D) Shaukat Aziz
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: I.I. Chundrigar served as Prime Minister for only 55 days in 1957.
Q: The Boundary Commission to divide Bengal and Punjab was headed by
A) Lord Mountbatten
B) Cyril Radcliffe
C) Sir Stafford Cripps
D) Lord Wavell
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Radcliffe Commission, led by Cyril Radcliffe, demarcated the boundaries between India and Pakistan.
Q: The first general elections in Pakistan were held in
A) 1970
B) 1977
C) 1958
D) 1951
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The first general elections took place in 1970 under General Yahya Khan’s rule.