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: 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.
Q: Bangladesh came into being after Pakistan’s defeat in
A) 1971 war
B) 1965 war
C) None
D) Kargil war
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The separation of East Pakistan and creation of Bangladesh occurred after the 1971 war.
Q: The Constitution of 1973 was signed into law by
A) Ayub Khan
B) Yahya Khan
C) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
D) Ghulam Ishaq Khan
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto signed the Constitution in 1973.
Q: The Pakistan Resolution is also known as
A) Delhi Declaration
B) Nehru Report
C) Lucknow Pact
D) Lahore Resolution
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The historic 1940 resolution passed in Lahore is known as the Lahore Resolution.
Q: The first Muslim to preside over the All-India Congress was
A) Badruddin Tyabji
B) Syed Ahmad Khan
C) Liaquat Ali Khan
D) Maulana Azad
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim to preside over an Indian National Congress session in 1887.
Q: Pakistan became a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in
A) 1976
B) 1974
C) 1969
D) 1971
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Pakistan joined the OIC during the first Islamic Summit held in Rabat in 1969.