Pakistan Affairs is a key subject in public service commission exams and other government job tests. Practice MCQs on the Pakistan Movement, constitutional history, geography, economy and important national events, then review your results right away.
Q141. Who was the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan?
Mohammad Ali Bogra
Sir Zafarullah Khan
Hamid Nasir Chattha
Liaquat Ali Khan
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Correct answer: B. Sir Zafarullah Khan
Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan held the post from 1947.
Q142. On which river is the Mangla Dam built?
Ravi
Chenab
Jhelum
Indus
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Correct answer: C. Jhelum
Mangla Dam is on the Jhelum in AJK.
Q143. Which is Pakistan's busiest and largest seaport?
Ormara Port
Gwadar Port
Karachi Port
Port Qasim
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Correct answer: C. Karachi Port
Karachi Port handles most of Pakistan's trade.
Q144. The Lahore Resolution was passed on which date?
11 September 1948
23 March 1940
14 August 1947
30 December 1906
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Correct answer: B. 23 March 1940
It was passed at Minto Park, Lahore.
Q145. Which is the first nuclear power plant of Pakistan?
Chashma
Khushab
KANUPP Karachi
Kahuta
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Correct answer: C. KANUPP Karachi
KANUPP began operation in 1972.
Q146. Which Viceroy convened the Simla Conference of 1945?
Lord Linlithgow
Lord Irwin
Lord Mountbatten
Lord Wavell
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Correct answer: D. Lord Wavell
Lord Wavell was Viceroy from 1943 to 1947.
Q147. What does FIA stand for?
Foreign Investigation Agency
Federal Intelligence Agency
Federal Inspection Authority
Federal Investigation Agency
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Correct answer: D. Federal Investigation Agency
FIA investigates federal crimes.
Q148. What is the capital of Balochistan?
Turbat
Khuzdar
Gwadar
Quetta
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Correct answer: D. Quetta
Quetta is the provincial capital of Balochistan.
Q149. Who was the first Pakistani Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Army?
General Yahya Khan
General Zia-ul-Haq
General Muhammad Ayub Khan
General Musa Khan
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Correct answer: C. General Muhammad Ayub Khan
Ayub Khan became C-in-C in 1951.
Q150. Who appoints the Chief Justice of Pakistan (per 2024 changes)?
Chief of Army Staff
Prime Minister alone
Chief Election Commissioner
President on advice of Parliamentary Committee
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Correct answer: D. President on advice of Parliamentary Committee
After the 26th Amendment, a special parliamentary committee nominates from the three most senior judges.
