PPSC / FPSC Pakistan Affairs MCQs with Answers

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

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Q1. The Constitution of Pakistan currently in force was adopted in:

  1. 1956
  2. 1962
  3. 1973
  4. 1985
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Correct answer: C. 1973

The 1973 Constitution is the present constitution (1956 and 1962 were earlier ones).

Q2. What is the capital of Pakistan?

  1. Karachi
  2. Lahore
  3. Islamabad
  4. Peshawar
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Correct answer: C. Islamabad

Islamabad is the federal capital; Karachi was the first capital.

Q3. Which Article declares equality of citizens?

  1. Article 20
  2. Article 25
  3. Article 3
  4. Article 8
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Correct answer: B. Article 25

Article 25 states all citizens are equal before law.

Q4. What does NAB stand for?

  1. National Anti-Bribery
  2. National Audit Board
  3. National Accountability Bureau
  4. National Administration Bureau
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Correct answer: C. National Accountability Bureau

NAB was established in 1999.

Q5. Which operation followed Zarb-e-Azb in 2017?

  1. Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
  2. Operation Rah-e-Raast
  3. Operation Al-Mizan
  4. Operation Swift Retort
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Correct answer: A. Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad

Radd-ul-Fasaad began in February 2017.

Q6. Which party won the majority in the 1970 elections?

  1. Muslim League
  2. Jamaat-e-Islami
  3. Pakistan Peoples Party
  4. Awami League
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Correct answer: D. Awami League

The Awami League won 160 of 162 seats in East Pakistan.

Q7. Which river flows through Multan?

  1. Sutlej
  2. Jhelum
  3. Chenab
  4. Ravi
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Correct answer: C. Chenab

Multan is near the Chenab.

Q8. Where is Katas Raj Temple located?

  1. Multan
  2. Lahore
  3. Chakwal
  4. Sialkot
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Correct answer: C. Chakwal

Katas Raj is in the Salt Range near Chakwal.

Q9. Jinnah's Fourteen Points were presented in which year?

  1. 1930
  2. 1929
  3. 1935
  4. 1928
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Correct answer: B. 1929

They were Jinnah's response to the Nehru Report.

Q10. Who became Prime Minister of Pakistan in April 2022?

  1. Shehbaz Sharif
  2. Imran Khan
  3. Asif Zardari
  4. Nawaz Sharif
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Correct answer: A. Shehbaz Sharif

Shehbaz Sharif was elected after a vote of no confidence.

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