All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

1931. Which of the following distinguishes the Harappan from other contemporary civilizations of the world?

• A. Science and technology
• B. Religion and social structure
• C. Town planning and drainage
• D. Uniform weights and measures

Explanation: The Harappans are especially distinguished by planned cities, straight streets, covered drains and carefully designed sanitation systems. Other contemporary civilizations also had scientific knowledge and standardized measures, so town planning and drainage is the stronger distinction.

1932. From which one of the following sites, was the famous Bull-seal of Indus Valley found?

• A. Harappa
• B. Chanhudaro
• C. Lothal
• D. Mohenjodaro

Explanation: The famous Indus bull seal was discovered at Mohenjodaro, one of the principal urban centres of the civilization. The other sites listed are important Harappan settlements but are not associated with this commonly cited seal.

1933. When The National Olympic Committee for Pakistan was created in _______?

• A. 1948
• B. 1950
• C. 1952
• D. 1954

Explanation: Pakistan's National Olympic Committee was established in 1948, soon after independence, to organize the country's participation in the Olympic movement. The later dates therefore do not fit its formation.

1934. In the year 1719 how many Mughal Kings sat on throne?

• A. 4
• B. 3
• C. 2
• D. 1

Explanation: Four Mughal rulers occupied the throne during 1719: Farrukhsiyar, Rafi ud-Darajat, Shah Jahan II and Muhammad Shah. The rapid succession followed the weakening of central Mughal authority.

1935. Hazrat Mahal who fought during the War of Independence 1857 against the British was?

• A. Queen of Jhansi
• B. Ruler of Jodhpur
• C. Begum of Nizam of Hyderabad
• D. Begum of Awadh
• E. None of these.

Explanation: Begum Hazrat Mahal was the Begum of Awadh and led resistance from Lucknow during the uprising of 1857. Rani Lakshmibai was the Queen of Jhansi, which makes option a the likely trap.

1936. In September 23, 1958 the Deputy Speaker Shahid Ali Patwari was killed in the provincial assembly of ?

• A. Bengal
• B. Punjab
• C. Balochistan
• D. Sindh
• E. KPK

Explanation: Deputy Speaker Shahid Ali Patwari was killed during a session of the East Pakistan Provincial Assembly, formerly associated with Bengal. Therefore Bengal is the intended answer rather than the western provinces listed.

1937. Which of the following Governor General of Pakistan died in exile?

• A. Ghulam Muhammad
• B. Iskander Mirza
• C. Khawaja Nazimudin
• D. Muhammad Ali Boghra

Explanation: Iskander Mirza, Pakistan's first president, spent his final years in exile in London after being overthrown by Ayub Khan. The other governors-general died in Pakistan or did not die in exile.

1938. Government of India Act 1935 divided the country into how many provinces?

• A. 7
• B. 9
• C. 11
• D. 13

Explanation: The Government of India Act 1935 provided for a federation and recognized 11 British Indian provinces. The number should not be confused with the separate princely states or later provincial arrangements.

1939. Who was the First Muslim Commander in Cheif of Pakisran Navy?

• A. Admiral Muhammad Siddique
• B. Admiral Shahid Kareem
• C. Admiral Karamat Rehman
• D. Admiral Tariq Mehmood

Explanation: Admiral Muhammad Siddique Chaudhry became the first Pakistani Muslim Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Navy. The other names listed are not recognized as the navy's first commander-in-chief.

1940. Who was the First Muslim Governor of Lahore?

• A. Malik Ayyaz
• B. Meer Fayyaz
• C. Allah Dino Boland
• D. Agha Kuttab

Explanation: Malik Ayaz is generally identified in Pakistan Studies as the first Muslim governor of Lahore. He served under Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, whose conquest brought Lahore under Muslim rule.