All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

2331. The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is also called___________?

• A. friendship pipeline
• B. future pipeline
• C. peace pipeline
• D. unity pipeline

Explanation: The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is commonly called the Peace Pipeline because it was presented as an energy and regional-cooperation project. The name does not refer to a formal military or unity alliance.

2332. The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline was officially inaugurated on____________?

• A. March 11, 2013
• B. March 13, 2013
• C. March 15, 2013
• D. March 17, 2013

Explanation: The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project was officially inaugurated on 11 March 2013 by Pakistan and Iran. The date is associated with the groundbreaking ceremony held near the Iran-Pakistan border.

2333. Who was convicted in Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case?

• A. Faiz Ahmed Faiz
• B. Habib Jalib
• C. Shorash Kashmiri
• D. Hafiz Jalandhri

Explanation: Poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz was convicted in the 1951 Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case along with military and civilian figures accused of plotting against the government. Habib Jalib and Hafeez Jalandhari were not convicted in that case.

2334. Pakistan purchased Gawader from ____________?

• A. Oman
• B. Iran
• C. Kuwait
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan purchased Gwadar from Oman in 1958 for approximately 3 million US dollars. The port therefore became Pakistani territory through a bilateral transaction with Oman, not Iran or Kuwait.

2335. Contract to Operate Gwadar Port was given to __________?

• A. United States
• B. China
• C. Saudi Arabia
• D. Dubai

Explanation: Operations of Gwadar Port were transferred to China Overseas Ports Holding Company in 2013. The contract was with a Chinese company, not with the United States, Saudi Arabia, or Dubai.

2336. Iran to set up oil refinary in _________?

• A. Gwadar
• B. DG Khan
• C. DI Khan
• D. Quetta

Explanation: Iran proposed establishing an oil refinery at Gwadar as part of broader Pakistan-Iran economic cooperation. Gwadar's location near the Iranian border made it the proposed site rather than Dera or Quetta.

2337. The biggest market of Pakistan exports is___________?

• A. USA
• B. China
• C. Saudi Arabia
• D. U.K

Explanation: The United States has traditionally been Pakistan’s largest export market, particularly for textiles and other manufactured goods. China and the United Kingdom are important trading partners, but the conventional answer is the USA.

2338. China Pakistan Economics Corridor (CPEC) total length ?

• A. 2896 KM
• B. 7200 KM
• C. 2442 KM
• D. 4400 KM

Explanation: The commonly quoted length of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is about 2,442 kilometres, linking Kashgar in China with Gwadar in Pakistan. Figures such as 7,200 kilometres refer to broader route or network estimates, not the standard CPEC length.

2339. Which country accepted Pakistan first?

• A. Iran
• B. Iraq
• C. Indonesia
• D. China

Explanation: Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan after independence, reflecting its early diplomatic support for the new state.

2340. Which headworks of canals irrigating Pakistani areas were unlawfully given to India?

• A. Madhopur
• B. Ferozpur
• C. both of them
• D. none of them

Explanation: Both Madhopur and Ferozepur headworks were placed in India under the boundary arrangements, despite serving canal systems that supplied areas now in Pakistan.