Pak Studies MCQs with Answers

This is Pakistan studies MCQs section with detailed explanations for preparation of screening tests, interviews for government jobs. In this section candidate will learn MCQs on variety of topics from the subject.

1. 1 When did Quid-e-Azam take oath as first Governor General of Pakistan?
   

   1. 14th Aug 1947

   2. 15th Aug 1947

   3. 16th Aug 1947

   4. 17th Aug 1947

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   Answer

   : 15th Aug 1947

   Explanation

   :
   Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the first governor general of Pakistan. He remained governor general till September 11, 1948 that is when he died.

2. 2 Who became first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
   

   1. Liaquat Ali Khan

   2. Khwaja Nazimuddin

   3. Mohammad Ali Bogra

   4. Ghulam Mohammad

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   Answer

   : Liaquat Ali Khan

   Explanation

   :
   Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan (born October 1895 - 16 October 1951), widely known as Quaid-e-Millat (Leader of the Nation) and Shaheed-e-Millat, was one of the leading founding fathers of Pakistan, statesman, lawyer, and political theorist who became and served as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan; in addition, he also held cabinet portfolio as the first foreign, defence, and the frontier regions minister from 1947 until his assassination in 1951

3. 3 Collectively how many Governor Generals ruled over Pakistan?
   

   1. 02

   2. 03

   3. 04

   4. 05

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   Answer

   : 04

   Explanation

   :
   The Governor-General of Pakistan, was the representative in Pakistan of the British monarch, from the country's independence in 1947. When Pakistan was proclaimed a republic in 1956, the office of governor-general was abolished.

4. 4 When did Pakistan become member of United Nations?
   

   1. 15th Aug 1947

   2. 30th Aug 1947

   3. 15th Sep 1947

   4. 30th Sep 1947

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   Answer

   : 30th Sep 1947

   Explanation

   :
   Pakistan officially joined the United Nations (UN) on 30 September 1947 just over a month after its independence from the British Empire. Today, it is a charter member and participates in all of the UN's specialised agencies and organisations.

5. 5 Which country opposed Pakistan's membership in United Nations?
   

   1. India

   2. Russia

   3. Afghanistan

   4. Malaysia

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   Answer

   : Afghanistan

   Explanation

   :
   Afghanistan was against Pakistan's admission to the United Nations in 1948 due to the Durand Line issue.

6. 6 Who was last Governor General of Pakistan?
   

   1. Quaid-e-Azam

   2. Khwaja Nazinuddin

   3. Ghulam Mohammad

   4. Iskander Mirza

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   Answer

   : Iskander Mirza

   Explanation

   :
   Iskander Ali Mirza, CIE, OBE, was an East Pakistani politician who served as the first President of Pakistan, elected in this capacity in 1956 until being dismissed in 1958.

7. 7 Which country was paid an official visit by the first Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1950?
   

   1. Saudi Arab

   2. Iran

   3. USA

   4. China

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   Answer

   : USA

   Explanation

   :
   The state visit of Liaquat Ali Khan to the United States from 3 May to 26 May 1950, was an official state visit paid by the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan, accompanied by the First Lady of Pakistan, Sheila Irene Pant.

8. 8 Which country accepted Pakistan first?
   

   1. Iraq

   2. Indonesia

   3. Iran

   4. India

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   Answer

   : Iran

   Explanation

   :
   In 1979, Pakistan was one of the first countries in the world to recognize the revolutionary regime in Iran. Responding swiftly to this revolutionary change, Foreign Minister of Pakistan Agha Shahi immediately undertook a state visit to Tehran, meeting with his Iranian counterpart Karim Sanjabi on 10 March 1979.

9. 9 When Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated?
   

   1. 16th Oct 1951

   2. 17th Oct 1951

   3. 18th Oct 1951

   4. 19th Oct 1951

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   Answer

   : 16th Oct 1951

   Explanation

   :
   Assassination. On 16 October 1951, Khan was shot twice and killed during a public meeting of the Muslim City League at Company Bagh (Company Gardens), Rawalpindi.

10. 10 Who became second Prime Minister of Pakistan?
    

    1. Choudhry Mohammad Ali

    2. Khawaja Nazimuddin

    3. Mohammad Ali Bogra

    4. Malik Feroz Khan Noon

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    Answer

    : Khawaja Nazimuddin

    Explanation

    :
    Khawaja Nazimuddin took the office. Nazimuddin became Prime Minister of Pakistan after the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan in 1951.