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NTS / PTS Pakistan Affairs MCQs with Answers

57 practice MCQs on Pakistan Affairs for NTS / PTS tests. Think of your answer first, then open "Show answer and explanation". These are practice questions, not official examination papers.

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Q41. Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?

  1. Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
  2. Liaquat Ali Khan
  3. Ghulam Muhammad
  4. Khawaja Nazimuddin
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Correct answer: B. Liaquat Ali Khan

Liaquat Ali Khan was PM from 1947 to 1951.

Q42. Which river is known as the 'Abasin' (Father of Rivers)?

  1. Jhelum
  2. Indus
  3. Kabul
  4. Swat
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Correct answer: B. Indus

The Indus is called Abasin.

Q43. What is the national day of Pakistan on 23 March called?

  1. Independence Day
  2. Defence Day
  3. Quaid Day
  4. Pakistan Day
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Correct answer: D. Pakistan Day

23 March is Pakistan Day, marking the 1940 Lahore Resolution.

Q44. Who is known as the architect of the Lucknow Pact?

  1. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  2. Gandhi
  3. Maulana Shaukat Ali
  4. Allama Iqbal
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Correct answer: A. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Jinnah was called the Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity.

Q45. When did Pakistan become a member of the Commonwealth?

  1. 1956
  2. 1947
  3. 1951
  4. 1972
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Correct answer: B. 1947

Pakistan joined in 1947, left in 1972, and rejoined in 1989.

Q46. Which is Pakistan's largest coal reserve?

  1. Sonda
  2. Thar
  3. Dukki
  4. Lakhra
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Correct answer: B. Thar

The Thar coalfield holds about 175 billion tons of lignite.

Q47. What is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan?

  1. Skardu
  2. Hunza
  3. Chilas
  4. Gilgit
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Correct answer: D. Gilgit

Gilgit is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Q48. Pakistan joined the Baghdad Pact in which year?

  1. 1954
  2. 1947
  3. 1955
  4. 1962
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Correct answer: C. 1955

Pakistan joined CENTO's predecessor in 1955.

Q49. What is the minimum age to contest Senate elections?

  1. 30 years
  2. 25 years
  3. 35 years
  4. 40 years
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Correct answer: A. 30 years

A Senator must be at least 30 years old.

Q50. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Pakistan?

  1. Chief Justice
  2. President
  3. Prime Minister
  4. Chief of Army Staff
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Correct answer: B. President

The President is the Supreme Commander.

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