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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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Q31. Where is Allama Iqbal's tomb located?

  1. Karachi
  2. Sialkot
  3. Islamabad
  4. Lahore, near Badshahi Mosque
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Correct answer: D. Lahore, near Badshahi Mosque

Iqbal is buried at Hazuri Bagh, Lahore.

Q32. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of a Muslim-majority country?

  1. Khaleda Zia
  2. Tansu Ciller
  3. Benazir Bhutto
  4. Sheikh Hasina
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Correct answer: C. Benazir Bhutto

Benazir was the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority state.

Q33. How many provinces does Pakistan have?

  1. 6
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5
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Correct answer: C. 4

Punjab, Sindh, KPK and Balochistan.

Q34. Who was Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2008-2012?

  1. Nawaz Sharif
  2. Yousaf Raza Gilani
  3. Shaukat Aziz
  4. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
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Correct answer: B. Yousaf Raza Gilani

Gilani served from 2008 until disqualified in 2012.

Q35. Who is the current President of Pakistan (as of 2024-25)?

  1. Asif Ali Zardari
  2. Rafiq Tarar
  3. Arif Alvi
  4. Mamnoon Hussain
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Correct answer: A. Asif Ali Zardari

Zardari was elected President in March 2024.

Q36. Which Article says education is free and compulsory for children aged 5 to 16?

  1. Article 26
  2. Article 25
  3. Article 37
  4. Article 25-A
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Correct answer: D. Article 25-A

Article 25-A was added through the 18th Amendment.

Q37. Who is the first Governor of State Bank of Pakistan?

  1. Mumtaz Hassan
  2. Ghulam Muhammad
  3. Aziz Ahmad
  4. Zahid Hussain
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Correct answer: D. Zahid Hussain

Zahid Hussain was the first Governor.

Q38. Which city is known as the Land of Five Rivers?

  1. Punjab
  2. KPK
  3. Balochistan
  4. Sindh
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Correct answer: A. Punjab

Punjab means five waters.

Q39. Which river flows through Lahore?

  1. Jhelum
  2. Ravi
  3. Indus
  4. Chenab
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Correct answer: B. Ravi

Lahore stands on the Ravi.

Q40. The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?

  1. 1940
  2. 1942
  3. 1947
  4. 1930
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Correct answer: B. 1942

Gandhi launched it in August 1942.

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