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What is the official name of the largest desert in Punjab, Pakistan?Thal DesertCholistan DesertThar Desert Indus Valley DesertB) Cholistan DesertThe Cholistan Desert is a vast desert located in the southern part of the province of Punjab, Pakistan. It is a popular topic in general knowledge questions for the PPSC exams.
The Indus River System consists of six main rivers. Which of the following is NOT one of them?JhelumRaviChenabKabulD) KabulThe six main rivers of the Indus River System are the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas. The Kabul River is a tributary of the Indus, but not considered one of the main six.
The Khilafat Movement was launched by Indian Muslims to support the Ottoman Caliph. Who were the two main leaders of this movement?Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Nawab SalimullahQuaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad IqbalMaulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Maulana Shaukat AliAbul Kalam Azad and Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan C) Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Maulana Shaukat AliThe Khilafat Movement was led by the Ali Brothers, Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Maulana Shaukat Ali, to protect the Ottoman Empire and the Caliphate from British influence after World War I.
he Lahore Resolution, also known as the Pakistan Resolution, was passed on which date?23rd March 194014th August 194727th October 19471st July 1948A) 23rd March 1940The Lahore Resolution was a formal political statement adopted by the All-India Muslim League on 23rd March 1940, demanding a separate homeland for Muslims in British India.
Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?Iskander MirzaKhawaja NazimuddinQuaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali JinnahGhulam MuhammadC) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali JinnahMuhammad Ali Jinnah served as the first Governor-General of Pakistan from its independence on August 14, 1947, until his death on September 11, 1948.
The highest mountain peak in Pakistan is K2. What is its official height?8,611 meters8,848 meters 8,586 meters8,126 metersA) 8,611 metersK2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, is the world's second-highest mountain and the highest peak in Pakistan, with a height of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) above sea level.
The famous archaeological site of Mehrgarh is known for which of the following?An ancient Indus Valley cityAn early Neolithic settlementA Buddhist monastic complex A Mughal fortB) An early Neolithic settlementMehrgarh is one of the most important Neolithic sites, dating back to 7000 BCE, located on the Kachi Plain of Balochistan, and is considered a precursor to the Indus Valley Civilization.
The Radcliffe Line is the boundary demarcation between which two countries?Pakistan and AfghanistanIndia and ChinaPakistan and IndiaIndia and BangladeshC) Pakistan and IndiaThe Radcliffe Line was the boundary between British India and the newly created states of Pakistan and India, drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe during the Partition of India in 1947.
The Second Five-Year Plan of Pakistan was launched during which government's tenure?Liaquat Ali Khan Zulfiqar Ali BhuttoAyub KhanZia-ul-HaqC) Ayub KhanThe Second Five-Year Plan (1960-1965) was implemented during the military rule of President Ayub Khan, focusing on industrialization and economic growth.
Which of the following dams is built on the Jhelum River?Tarbela DamMangla DamWarsak DamHub DamB) Mangla DamThe Mangla Dam is a large earth-fill dam on the Jhelum River in the Mirpur District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. The Tarbela Dam is on the Indus River.
The capital of the Mughal Empire was initially Agra, but was later shifted to which city by Akbar?DelhiLahoreFatehpur SikriMultan C) Fatehpur SikriAkbar built the new capital city of Fatehpur Sikri, near Agra, and ruled from there from 1571 to 1585. He later moved his capital to Lahore for a brief period before returning to Agra.
The Treaty of Amritsar was signed in 1846, transferring control of Kashmir to which entity? The British East India Company The Sikh EmpireGulab SinghThe Durrani EmpireC) Gulab SinghFollowing the First Anglo-Sikh War, the Treaty of Amritsar was signed, in which the British sold Kashmir to Gulab Singh, the founder of the Dogra dynasty, for 75 lakh Nanak Shahi rupees.
The Salt Range is a mountain system located in which region of Pakistan?Southern PunjabNorthern Punjab Sindh Khyber PakhtunkhwaB) Northern PunjabThe Salt Range is a hill system in the Punjab province, named for its extensive salt deposits. It is located south of the Potohar Plateau and north of the Jhelum and Indus rivers.
The Durand Line is the border between Pakistan and which country?China IranIndia AfghanistanD) AfghanistanThe Durand Line is a 2,640-kilometer (1,640 mi) border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, established in 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand.
The first Martial Law in Pakistan was declared in which year?1956195819591955 B) 1958The first Martial Law was declared on October 7, 1958, by President Iskander Mirza. He abrogated the constitution and appointed General Ayub Khan as the Chief Martial Law Administrator.
The name of the first Prime Minister of Pakistan was:Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Liaquat Ali Khan Khawaja NazimuddinHuseyn Shaheed SuhrawardyB) Liaquat Ali KhanLiaquat Ali Khan was a leading founding father of Pakistan and served as its first prime minister from 1947 until his assassination in 1951.
The famous historical site, Taxila, is known for being a center of which ancient civilization? Indus Valley Civilization Gandhara CivilizationKushan Empire Mauryan EmpireB) Gandhara CivilizationTaxila was an important city of the Gandhara civilization, a crossroads of Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It was a major center for Buddhist learning and culture.
The first successful nuclear power plant in Pakistan, Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP), started its operations in which year?19651971 1974 1978 B) 1971 KANUPP was inaugurated in 1972, but it achieved its first sustained nuclear chain reaction in 1971, marking the start of its operations.
The Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan with which country?IndiaAfghanistanChinaIranC) ChinaThe Karakoram Highway (KKH) is a 1,300 km (810 mi) highway that connects the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan with the Xinjiang region of China. It is also known as the "Friendship Highway."
The founder of the Muslim League in 1906 was:Sir Syed Ahmad KhanNawab SalimullahAllama Muhammad IqbalAgha Khan IIIB) Nawab SalimullahThe All-India Muslim League was founded by Nawab Khawaja Salimullah in Dhaka on December 30, 1906, with the aim of safeguarding the political rights of Muslims in British India.
The highest non-sovereign mountain peak in the world, Tirich Mir, is located in which mountain range in Pakistan?KarakoramHindu KushHimalayaPamir MountainsB) Hindu KushTirich Mir is the highest peak of the Hindu Kush mountain range and is located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Who was the first Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan?General Ayub KhanGeneral Sir Douglas GraceyGeneral Frank MesservyGeneral Muhammad MusaC) General Frank Messervy General Frank Messervy was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army from 1947 to 1948. The title was later changed to Chief of Army Staff.
The Treaty of Lahore, which ended the First Anglo-Sikh War, was signed in which year? 1840 1846 1849 1848B) 1846The Treaty of Lahore was signed on March 9, 1846, between the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire, following the defeat of the Sikhs in the First Anglo-Sikh War.
The historical site of Harappa, part of the Indus Valley Civilization, is located on the bank of which river?Indus RiverJhelum RiverRavi RiverChenab River C) Ravi RiverHarappa is an archaeological site located in Punjab, Pakistan, about 24 kilometers west of Sahiwal. The ancient city was situated on the banks of the Ravi River.
Which of the following is the largest province of Pakistan by area? Punjab SindhKhyber PakhtunkhwaBalochistan D) BalochistanBalochistan is the largest province of Pakistan by area, covering approximately 44% of the country's total land area.
The capital of Pakistan was shifted from Karachi to Islamabad in which year?1958196019671968B) 1960The capital of Pakistan was officially moved from Karachi to Islamabad in 1960. The new city was planned and built specifically to serve as the capital.
Who founded the Aligarh Muslim University? Sir Syed Ahmad KhanAllama Muhammad IqbalQuaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali JinnahNawab Waqar-ul-MulkA) Sir Syed Ahmad KhanSir Syed Ahmad Khan was a prominent Muslim reformer who founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh in 1875, which later became the Aligarh Muslim University.
The historical city of Multan is also known as the "City of..."?Saints and Shrines Gardens Lakes Palaces A) Saints and ShrinesMultan is one of the oldest cities in the world and is famous for its numerous shrines and tombs of Sufi saints, earning it the nickname "City of Saints and Shrines."
The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 provides for a bicameral legislature. What are the names of the two houses?Senate and National AssemblySenate and Provincial AssemblyNational Assembly and Provincial AssemblyCouncil of Ministers and National AssemblyA) Senate and National AssemblyThe Parliament of Pakistan consists of two houses: the upper house, the Senate, and the lower house, the National Assembly.
The Indus Waters Treaty, a water-distribution treaty, was signed between Pakistan and which country?Afghanistan India China IranB) IndiaThe Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan, with the World Bank acting as a mediator, to share the waters of the Indus River System.
The name of Pakistan's first female prime minister was:Fatima Jinnah Benazir BhuttoMohtarma Fatima JinnahBegum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali KhanB) Benazir BhuttoBenazir Bhutto was the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan, serving two non-consecutive terms from 1988 to 1990 and from 1993 to 1996.
The Khyber Pass connects Pakistan with which country? IranChinaAfghanistanIndia C) AfghanistanThe Khyber Pass is a mountain pass in the Spin Ghar mountains near the border with Afghanistan. It has been a crucial trade and invasion route for centuries.
The historical city of Lahore is famous for its Shalimar Gardens. Who built these gardens?HumayunShah Jahan AurangzebJahangirB) Shah JahanThe Shalimar Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, were built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1641-42 AD.
The Simla Agreement of 1972 was signed between India and Pakistan following which war?1948 War1965 War1971 WarKargil WarC) 1971 WarThe Simla Agreement was a peace treaty signed after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, which resulted in the creation of Bangladesh.
The founder of the Khilafat Movement in India was:Allama Muhammad Iqbal Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Maulana Muhammad Ali JauharSir Syed Ahmad Khan C) Maulana Muhammad Ali JauharThe Khilafat Movement was primarily led by the Ali brothers, Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar and his brother Maulana Shaukat Ali.
The highest dam in Pakistan, built on the Indus River, is:Mangla DamTarbela DamWarsak DamHub DamB) Tarbela DamThe Tarbela Dam is an earth-fill dam on the Indus River in Pakistan. It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world and the largest dam by structural volume.
The famous historical site of Mohenjo-daro was discovered in which year?1912192219471948B) 1922Mohenjo-daro was discovered in 1922 by R. D. Banerji, an officer of the Archaeological Survey of India.
The first president of Pakistan was:Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali JinnahIskander MirzaAyub KhanGhulam MuhammadB) Iskander Mirza Major General Iskander Mirza was the first president of Pakistan. He took office in 1956 after the country was declared a republic under its first constitution.
The historical city of Taxila is located in which province of Pakistan? SindhPunjabKhyber PakhtunkhwaBalochistanB) PunjabTaxila is an ancient city located in the Rawalpindi District of Punjab, Pakistan, and is an important archaeological site.
The founder of the Jamia Millia Islamia, an institution that later moved to Delhi, was a prominent member of the Khilafat Movement. Who was he? Maulana Muhammad Ali JauharAbul Kalam AzadSir Syed Ahmad KhanAllama Muhammad IqbalA) Maulana Muhammad Ali JauharJamia Millia Islamia was founded in Aligarh, India, in 1920 by Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar and other Muslim leaders as a response to the British government's policies.
The Treaty of Purandar was signed between Shivaji and which Mughal General? Shaista KhanJai Singh I AurangzebMuazzamB) Jai Singh IThe Treaty of Purandar was signed on June 11, 1665, between the Mughal commander Jai Singh I and Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire.
The famous historical site of Makli Necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located near which city in Sindh? HyderabadKarachiThatta LarkanaC) ThattaThe Makli Necropolis is one of the largest funerary sites in the world, located near the city of Thatta in Sindh, Pakistan, and is known for its beautiful tombs of rulers, saints, and scholars.
The name of the first Pakistani to receive the Nobel Prize was:Dr. Abdus SalamMalala YousafzaiDr. Abdul Qadeer KhanAllama Muhammad IqbalA) Dr. Abdus Salam Dr. Abdus Salam was a Pakistani theoretical physicist who, in 1979, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to the electroweak unification theory.
The Rann of Kutch dispute was a border conflict between Pakistan and which country? IndiaIranChinaAfghanistanA) IndiaThe Rann of Kutch dispute was a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan in 1965 over the Rann of Kutch region in Gujarat, India. It was later resolved through international arbitration.
The Indus River System is composed of how many main rivers?ThreeFiveSixFourC) SixThe Indus River System consists of six main rivers: the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas.
The largest natural lake in Pakistan, which is also a significant Ramsar site, is:Saiful Muluk Lake Manchar LakeHaleji LakeRawal Lake B) Manchar LakeManchar Lake, located in the Jamshoro and Dadu districts of Sindh, is the largest natural freshwater lake in Pakistan. It is a vital wetland and a designated Ramsar site.
Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan?Justice A. R. CorneliusJustice M. MunirJustice Sir Abdul RashidJustice Hamoodur RahmanC) Justice Sir Abdul RashidJustice Sir Abdul Rashid was a Pakistani jurist who served as the first Chief Justice of Pakistan from 1949 to 1954.
The historical site of Ranikot Fort, known as the "Great Wall of Sindh," is located near which city? HyderabadThatta JamshoroLarkanaC) JamshoroRanikot Fort is a historical fort near Sann, Jamshoro District, Sindh. Its massive walls have earned it the nickname "The Great Wall of Sindh" as it is considered one of the largest forts in the world.
The founder of the Khilafat Movement in India was:Allama Muhammad Iqbal Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali JinnahMaulana Muhammad Ali JauharSir Syed Ahmad KhanC) Maulana Muhammad Ali JauharThe Khilafat Movement was primarily led by the Ali brothers, Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar and his brother Maulana Shaukat Ali.
The Indus Waters Treaty, a water-distribution treaty, was signed between Pakistan and which country?AfghanistanIndiaChinaIranB) IndiaThe Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan, with the World Bank acting as a mediator, to share the waters of the Indus River System.
The historic Lahore Resolution (also known as the Pakistan Resolution) was presented at the annual session of the All-India Muslim League in which year?1930194019471950 B) 1940The Lahore Resolution was presented on March 23, 1940, at the annual session of the All-India Muslim League in Lahore.
The Minar-e-Pakistan, a national monument, commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution. The tower's design is a blend of Mughal and modern architecture and is located in which city?Islamabad Karachi Lahore PeshawarC) LahoreThe Minar-e-Pakistan is a landmark located in Lahore, built on the site where the All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940.
According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25, what was the growth rate of the industrial sector in Pakistan?0.56%0.25% 2.68%4.77%D) 4.77%The industrial sector of Pakistan grew by 4.77% in FY2025, primarily driven by a recovery in the manufacturing sector.
On August 15, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced it would issue a commemorative coin with a face value of Rs. 75 to celebrate what?The launch of the CPECThe SBP's 75th AnniversaryThe Marka-e-HaqThe 75th Independence Day of PakistanC) The Marka-e-Haq The State Bank of Pakistan announced the issuance of a commemorative coin with a face value of Rs. 75 to celebrate Marka-e-Haq, or "Operation of Truth".
According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25, what was the projected GDP growth rate for FY25?5.7%3.4%2.68%1.5%C) 2.68%The Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 projected a GDP growth rate of 2.68% for the fiscal year 2025.
Which Pakistani city recently got its largest international airport, built with a $230 million investment as part of CPEC?Islamabad Lahore Gwadar KarachiC) GwadarThe new Gwadar International Airport was recently inaugurated in Gwadar, making it the largest airport in Pakistan in terms of land area.
The Gwadar International Airport, inaugurated in 2025, was primarily constructed with investment from which country?United Arab Emirates AzerbaijanRussiaChinaD)ChinaGwadar's new international airport, the largest in Pakistan, was built with a $230 million investment from China as part of the China-Pakistan infrastructure cooperation under CPEC.
he ML-1 Railway project aims to upgrade the railway line from Karachi to Peshawar, which is a total length of approximately:1,100 km 1,872 km 2,500 km 3,500 kmB) 1,872 kmThe Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project is an upgrade of the 1,872-kilometer track from Karachi to Peshawar, which aims to improve the speed and efficiency of rail travel.
Recent monsoon floods in August 2025 have caused significant damage and loss of life, particularly in which province of Pakistan? Balochistan Sindh PunjabKhyber PakhtunkhwaC) PunjabRecent reports from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) indicate that the Punjab province has been severely affected by the ongoing monsoon floods, leading to evacuations and a significant death toll.
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has recently expanded its fleet with the addition of two Aframax-class tankers, bringing the total number of vessels to:10111214C) 12The addition of two new tankers, Swan Lake and P. Aliki, has increased the PNSC fleet from 10 to 12 vessels, with a goal to expand to 20 by the end of the year.
The provisional GDP growth rate for Pakistan for the financial year 2024-25, as approved by the National Accounts Committee, is what percentage?2.68% 3.0% 4.14% 1.5%A)2.68%The National Accounts Committee, in its 113th meeting, approved the provisional GDP growth rate for the financial year 2024-25 as 2.68%.
In July 2025, Pakistan nominated five new sites for the UNESCO World Heritage List. Which of the following sites, located in Punjab, was included in this nomination?The Mughal-era Hiran MinarThe Buddhist ruins of RanigatThe ancient Karez water management systemThe historic Port of BanbhoreA)The Mughal-era Hiran MinarPakistan nominated five new sites for the UNESCO World Heritage List, with the Mughal-era Hiran Minar in Punjab being one of the nominated sites.
Which Mughal-era site in Punjab was recently nominated by Pakistan for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List?Rohtas FortLahore FortHiran Minar Shalamar GardensC)Hiran Minar The Mughal-era Hiran Minar in Punjab was one of the five sites nominated by Pakistan for the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2025.
In August 2025, which government department in Punjab issued a notification for the reopening of all public and private schools after summer vacations?Higher Education DepartmentSchool Education DepartmentSpecial Education DepartmentLiteracy & Non-Formal Basic Education DepartmentB)School Education DepartmentThe School Education Department of Punjab issued a notification stating that all schools would reopen on August 15, 2025, after summer vacations
In July 2025, what was the name of the ancient water management system in Balochistan that was nominated by Pakistan for the UNESCO World Heritage List?RanigatNagarparkarKarez systemPort of BanbhoreC)Karez systemThe ancient Karez water management system in Balochistan was one of the five sites nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage List.
A new high-resolution satellite launch was approved in the Rs1.3 trillion infrastructure projects announced by Pakistan's economic planning authority (ECNEC). What does ECNEC stand for?Economic Cooperation and National Economy Council Executive Committee of the National Economic CouncilExport and Commerce National Economic CommitteeEconomic Council for New CommercializationB) Executive Committee of the National Economic CouncilThe ECNEC stands for the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council. It approved a sweeping Rs1.3 trillion in infrastructure projects, including a new high-resolution satellite.