FIA Test Preparation Lecture #11
Pakistan Studies
Indo-Pak History, Post-Independence, Political History, Constitutional Developments & Cultural Heritage
Top MCQs with Proper Lecture Notes
1. Indo-Pak History
Indo-Pak history includes the Muslim rule in the subcontinent, British rule, the freedom movement, and the creation of Pakistan.
Important Points
| Topic | Key Point |
|---|---|
| Muhammad Bin Qasim | First Muslim conqueror of Sindh |
| Delhi Sultanate | Muslim rule before Mughals |
| Mughal Empire | Major Muslim empire in India |
| British Rule | Started after decline of Mughals |
| War of Independence | 1857 |
| Pakistan Movement | Struggle for separate Muslim homeland |
MCQs: Indo-Pak History
1. Muhammad Bin Qasim conquered Sindh in:
A) 612 AD
B) 712 AD
C) 812 AD
D) 912 AD
Answer: B) 712 AD
2. The War of Independence was fought in:
A) 1757
B) 1857
C) 1906
D) 1947
Answer: B) 1857
3. All India Muslim League was founded in:
A) 1905
B) 1906
C) 1911
D) 1916
Answer: B) 1906
4. Muslim League was founded at:
A) Lahore
B) Karachi
C) Dhaka
D) Delhi
Answer: C) Dhaka
5. The founder of Pakistan is:
A) Allama Iqbal
B) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
C) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D) Liaquat Ali Khan
Answer: C) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
6. Allama Iqbal presented the idea of separate Muslim state in:
A) 1906
B) 1916
C) 1930
D) 1940
Answer: C) 1930
7. Pakistan Resolution was passed in:
A) 1930
B) 1940
C) 1942
D) 1947
Answer: B) 1940
8. Pakistan Resolution was passed at:
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Delhi
D) Dhaka
Answer: B) Lahore
9. Pakistan came into being on:
A) 14 August 1947
B) 15 August 1947
C) 23 March 1940
D) 11 September 1948
Answer: A) 14 August 1947
10. First Governor-General of Pakistan was:
A) Liaquat Ali Khan
B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C) Iskander Mirza
D) Ayub Khan
Answer: B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
2. Post-Independence Pakistan
After independence, Pakistan faced many problems such as refugee crisis, financial difficulties, administrative issues, Kashmir dispute, and constitution-making.
Important Problems After Independence
| Problem | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Refugees | Millions migrated between India and Pakistan |
| Kashmir Issue | Major dispute between Pakistan and India |
| Administrative setup | New offices and institutions were needed |
| Financial issues | Pakistan had limited resources |
| Constitution-making | Took many years to prepare first constitution |
MCQs: Post-Independence
11. First Prime Minister of Pakistan was:
A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B) Liaquat Ali Khan
C) Khawaja Nazimuddin
D) Ayub Khan
Answer: B) Liaquat Ali Khan
12. Quaid-e-Azam died in:
A) 1947
B) 1948
C) 1951
D) 1956
Answer: B) 1948
13. Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated in:
A) 1948
B) 1951
C) 1956
D) 1958
Answer: B) 1951
14. Kashmir dispute started after:
A) 1906
B) 1930
C) 1947
D) 1973
Answer: C) 1947
15. Pakistan became a republic in:
A) 1947
B) 1956
C) 1962
D) 1973
Answer: B) 1956
3. Political History of Pakistan
Pakistan’s political history includes democratic governments, martial laws, constitutional changes, wars, and political movements.
Important Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Pakistan created |
| 1956 | First constitution |
| 1958 | First martial law |
| 1962 | Second constitution |
| 1965 | War with India |
| 1971 | Separation of East Pakistan |
| 1973 | Current constitution |
| 1977 | Martial law by Zia-ul-Haq |
| 1999 | Martial law by Pervez Musharraf |
MCQs: Political History
16. First martial law was imposed in Pakistan in:
A) 1956
B) 1958
C) 1962
D) 1977
Answer: B) 1958
17. First President of Pakistan was:
A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B) Liaquat Ali Khan
C) Iskander Mirza
D) Ayub Khan
Answer: C) Iskander Mirza
18. Field Marshal Ayub Khan came into power after:
A) 1947
B) 1958 martial law
C) 1971 war
D) 1973 constitution
Answer: B) 1958 martial law
19. War between Pakistan and India was fought in:
A) 1965
B) 1968
C) 1970
D) 1975
Answer: A) 1965
20. East Pakistan became Bangladesh in:
A) 1965
B) 1971
C) 1973
D) 1977
Answer: B) 1971
21. Simla Agreement was signed in:
A) 1965
B) 1971
C) 1972
D) 1977
Answer: C) 1972
22. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto founded PPP in:
A) 1958
B) 1967
C) 1973
D) 1977
Answer: B) 1967
23. General Zia-ul-Haq imposed martial law in:
A) 1958
B) 1969
C) 1977
D) 1999
Answer: C) 1977
24. General Pervez Musharraf came into power in:
A) 1988
B) 1993
C) 1999
D) 2008
Answer: C) 1999
4. Constitutional Developments
Constitution is the supreme law of a country. It explains the structure of government, rights of citizens, and powers of institutions.
Major Constitutional Developments
| Year | Development |
|---|---|
| 1949 | Objectives Resolution |
| 1956 | First Constitution |
| 1962 | Second Constitution |
| 1973 | Third and current Constitution |
MCQs: Constitutional Developments
25. Objectives Resolution was passed in:
A) 1947
B) 1949
C) 1956
D) 1973
Answer: B) 1949
26. Objectives Resolution was presented by:
A) Quaid-e-Azam
B) Liaquat Ali Khan
C) Ayub Khan
D) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Answer: B) Liaquat Ali Khan
27. First Constitution of Pakistan was enforced in:
A) 1949
B) 1956
C) 1962
D) 1973
Answer: B) 1956
28. Second Constitution of Pakistan was introduced in:
A) 1956
B) 1962
C) 1973
D) 1985
Answer: B) 1962
29. Current Constitution of Pakistan was passed in:
A) 1956
B) 1962
C) 1973
D) 1999
Answer: C) 1973
30. Constitution of 1973 introduced:
A) Parliamentary system
B) Presidential system only
C) Monarchy
D) Military rule
Answer: A) Parliamentary system
31. The 1973 Constitution declares Pakistan as:
A) Secular state
B) Islamic Republic
C) Kingdom
D) Colony
Answer: B) Islamic Republic
32. The Senate of Pakistan represents:
A) Only cities
B) Provinces equally
C) Only federal capital
D) Only courts
Answer: B) Provinces equally
33. National Assembly mainly represents:
A) Population
B) Only provinces equally
C) Foreign countries
D) Armed forces
Answer: A) Population
34. Fundamental Rights are given in:
A) Constitution
B) Newspaper
C) Political speech
D) Police report
Answer: A) Constitution
5. Cultural Heritage of Pakistan
Pakistan has rich cultural heritage because of ancient civilizations, Islamic history, regional traditions, languages, food, dress, music, and architecture.
Important Cultural Sites
| Site | Location |
|---|---|
| Mohenjo-daro | Sindh |
| Harappa | Punjab |
| Taxila | Punjab |
| Lahore Fort | Lahore |
| Badshahi Mosque | Lahore |
| Makli Necropolis | Sindh |
| Rohtas Fort | Punjab |
MCQs: Cultural Heritage
35. Mohenjo-daro is located in:
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Balochistan
D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Answer: B) Sindh
36. Harappa is located in:
A) Sindh
B) Punjab
C) Balochistan
D) Gilgit-Baltistan
Answer: B) Punjab
37. Taxila is famous for:
A) Buddhist civilization
B) Sea port
C) Desert culture
D) Oil reserves
Answer: A) Buddhist civilization
38. Badshahi Mosque is located in:
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Quetta
Answer: B) Lahore
39. Lahore Fort is also called:
A) Shahi Qila
B) Rohtas Fort
C) Bala Hisar
D) Derawar Fort
Answer: A) Shahi Qila
40. National language of Pakistan is:
A) Punjabi
B) Sindhi
C) Urdu
D) Pashto
Answer: C) Urdu
41. Official language of Pakistan includes:
A) English
B) Chinese
C) French
D) Arabic only
Answer: A) English
42. Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is famous poet of:
A) Sindhi language
B) Pashto language
C) Balochi language
D) English language
Answer: A) Sindhi language
43. Allama Iqbal wrote poetry mainly in:
A) Urdu and Persian
B) English only
C) Punjabi only
D) Sindhi only
Answer: A) Urdu and Persian
44. Truck art is a famous cultural art of:
A) Pakistan
B) Japan
C) Canada
D) Brazil
Answer: A) Pakistan
6. Mixed Important MCQs
45. Pakistan Resolution is also known as:
A) Lahore Resolution
B) Delhi Resolution
C) Simla Resolution
D) Karachi Resolution
Answer: A) Lahore Resolution
46. Quaid-e-Azam’s famous motto was:
A) War, Power, Victory
B) Unity, Faith, Discipline
C) Trade, Money, Strength
D) Peace, Work, Rest
Answer: B) Unity, Faith, Discipline
47. Minar-e-Pakistan is located in:
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Peshawar
Answer: B) Lahore
48. Pakistan’s first capital was:
A) Lahore
B) Karachi
C) Islamabad
D) Rawalpindi
Answer: B) Karachi
49. Islamabad became capital of Pakistan after:
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Quetta
D) Multan
Answer: A) Karachi
50. Two-Nation Theory was based on:
A) Muslims and Hindus being two separate nations
B) Only economic policy
C) Only military power
D) Only language difference
Answer: A) Muslims and Hindus being two separate nations
Quick Revision Table
| Topic | Key Fact |
|---|---|
| War of Independence | 1857 |
| Muslim League | 1906, Dhaka |
| Iqbal Address | 1930 |
| Pakistan Resolution | 1940, Lahore |
| Independence | 14 August 1947 |
| Objectives Resolution | 1949 |
| First Constitution | 1956 |
| Second Constitution | 1962 |
| Current Constitution | 1973 |
| First Martial Law | 1958 |
| East Pakistan Separation | 1971 |
| Simla Agreement | 1972 |
Common Mistakes
| Confusion | Correct Fact |
|---|---|
| Muslim League founded in Lahore | It was founded in Dhaka |
| Pakistan Resolution passed in 1930 | It was passed in 1940 |
| First constitution in 1947 | First constitution was in 1956 |
| Current constitution is 1962 | Current constitution is 1973 |
| Quaid-e-Azam was first PM | He was first Governor-General |
| Liaquat Ali Khan was Governor-General | He was first Prime Minister |
Homework MCQs
1. Muslim League was founded in:
A) 1905
B) 1906
C) 1930
D) 1940
Answer: B) 1906
2. First Constitution of Pakistan was introduced in:
A) 1949
B) 1956
C) 1962
D) 1973
Answer: B) 1956
3. Current Constitution of Pakistan is:
A) 1956
B) 1962
C) 1973
D) 1999
Answer: C) 1973
4. Mohenjo-daro is in:
A) Sindh
B) Punjab
C) KP
D) Balochistan
Answer: A) Sindh
5. First Prime Minister of Pakistan was:
A) Quaid-e-Azam
B) Liaquat Ali Khan
C) Iskander Mirza
D) Ayub Khan
Answer: B) Liaquat Ali Khan
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