All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

1811. When did PTV start its colour transmission?

• A. 1974
• B. 1975
• C. 1976
• D. 1977

Explanation: Pakistan Television began colour transmission in 1976, replacing its earlier black-and-white broadcasts. This is commonly recorded among Pakistan’s media milestones.

1812. When was the Historic Quaid-i-Azam Ziarat Residency was set alight in an arson attack by militants?

• A. June 15, 2013
• B. June 15, 2014
• C. June 15, 2015
• D. June 15, 2016

Explanation: The Quaid-i-Azam Residency in Ziarat was set on fire by militants on 15 June 2013. The historic building was later restored as a national heritage site.

1813. Who wrote "The Indus Saga and Making of Pakistan"?

• A. Aitzaz Ahsan
• B. K.K Aziz
• C. Chudary Muhammad Ali
• D. Chudary Khaliquzzaman

Explanation: Aitzaz Ahsan wrote *The Indus Saga and the Making of Pakistan*, a work examining the Indus region and Pakistan's political formation. K. K. Aziz was also a noted historian, making him a plausible but incorrect distractor.

1814. Who wrote book "If I am assassinated"?

• A. Benzir Bhutto
• B. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
• C. Nelson Mandela
• D. Vladimir Lenin

Explanation: *If I Am Assassinated* is Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's political testament, written during his imprisonment before his execution in 1979. Benazir Bhutto wrote other political and autobiographical works, but not this book.

1815. The Unionist Party (Punjab) was formed in_________?

• A. 1920
• B. 1921
• C. 1923
• D. 1924

Explanation: The Unionist Party was formed in Punjab in 1923 by leaders including Sir Fazl-i-Husain, Sir Chhotu Ram and Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan. Its support came mainly from the landed Muslim, Hindu and Sikh communities of Punjab.

1816. The book "The Songs of Blood and Sword" is written by___________?

• A. Fatima Bhutto
• B. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
• C. Benzir Bhutto
• D. Maleeha Lodhi

Explanation: *The Songs of Blood and Sword* was written by Fatima Bhutto and is a memoir of her family, particularly her father Murtaza Bhutto. It is not a work by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto or Benazir Bhutto.

1817. Sher Shah Suri was a ___________?

• A. Pashtun
• B. Tajik
• C. Turk
• D. Uzbik

Explanation: Sher Shah Suri belonged to the Sur tribe of Afghans, so he is classified as a Pashtun. His Afghan origin distinguishes him from the Turkic Mughal rulers he temporarily displaced in India.

1818. Who was the Abul Kalam Azad?

• A. Indian journalist
• B. Pakistani politician
• C. Great economist
• D. None of these

Explanation: Abul Kalam Azad was an Indian Muslim scholar, journalist and Congress leader who opposed the partition of India. Among the given choices, “Indian journalist” is the accurate description.

1819. Jalal Uddin Akbar was the son of_____________?

• A. Nasir Uddin Hamayun
• B. Shah Jahan
• C. Jhangeer
• D. Babar

Explanation: Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar was born to Nasir-ud-din Humayun in 1542. Shah Jahan and Jahangir were Akbar's descendants, while Babur was his great-grandfather.

1820. Beginning of Mughal empire started after defeat of__________?

• A. Ibrahim Lodhi
• B. Momal Lodhi
• C. Ranjeet Lodhi
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Mughal Empire began after Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. The other listed Lodhi names are not the ruler defeated in that battle.