Pak Affairs MCQs
Pak Affairs MCQs are an essential part of preparation for competitive exams such as CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC, and NTS. This section offers a comprehensive set of questions that cover Pakistan’s independence movement, constitutional development, major political and military events, foreign relations, and current affairs. It also includes topics on economic reforms, education policies, and national challenges. These questions are designed to build a strong grip on both historical and contemporary issues related to Pakistan. Whether you're a student, civil service aspirant, or preparing for departmental exams, these MCQs provide critical insights into the country's affairs and help improve general knowledge for all exam levels.
Q: Water distribution treaty brokered by World Bank
A) Indus Waters Treaty
B) Satluj Treaty
C) Water Accord
D) Ganga Treaty
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 with World Bank facilitation.
Q: Famous book authored by Jinnah
A) My Struggle
B) Towards Pakistan
C) My Brother
D) None of these
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Jinnah did not author any book; biographies were written about him, not by him.
Q: Chairman of the first boundary commission
A) Jinnah
B) Nehru
C) Radcliffe
D) Mountbatten
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Radcliffe led the commission responsible for boundary demarcation during partition.
Q: Purpose of the Simla Agreement
A) Nuclear deal
B) Cultural ties
C) Trade normalization
D) Post-war settlement
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The agreement was signed in 1972 to resolve the issues arising from the 1971 war.
Q: Name of the founder of Dar-ul-Uloom Deoband
A) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
B) Maulana Qasim Nanotvi
C) Maulana Thanvi
D) Shah Waliullah
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Maulana Qasim Nanotvi established Dar-ul-Uloom Deoband in 1866.
Q: Area of Pakistan in square kilometers
A) 881,913
B) 850,000
C) 902,000
D) 700,000
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Pakistan's total area is approximately 881,913 square kilometers.
Q: State which opted to join Pakistan through referendum
A) Hyderabad
B) Kashmir
C) NWFP
D) Junagadh
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: NWFP (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) joined Pakistan through a referendum in 1947.
Q: Official religion of Pakistan as per 1973 Constitution
A) None
B) Secular
C) Islam
D) Hinduism
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The 1973 Constitution declares Islam as the official religion of Pakistan.
Q: Highest civil award of Pakistan
A) Tamgha-e-Shujaat
B) Hilal-e-Pakistan
C) Sitara-e-Imtiaz
D) Nishan-e-Imtiaz
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Nishan-e-Imtiaz is the highest civil award given for outstanding service.
Q: The Kashmir issue was taken to the United Nations by
A) India
B) USA
C) UK
D) Pakistan
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: India referred the Kashmir dispute to the United Nations in January 1948.