PPSC Pakistan Studies Past Paper 2023
Solved Pakistan Studies MCQs from the PPSC 2023 past paper, each with the correct answer and a clear explanation. Ideal practice for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS and PMS. All questions are extracted from the actual 2023 paper and verified before publication.
The Battle of Karnal was fought between the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah and whom?
The Battle of Karnal was fought in 1739 between Nadir Shah of Persia and the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. Nadir Shah went on to sack Delhi and carry away the Peacock Throne and the Koh-i-Noor.
The final Governor of undivided Punjab was who?
Sir Evan Jenkins was the last Governor of undivided Punjab, holding office until the province was partitioned in August 1947.
The Cabinet Mission came to India in which year?
The Cabinet Mission arrived in India in 1946 to plan the transfer of power. Its three-tier federal proposal collapsed, which made partition unavoidable.
By whom was the Farazi Movement launched?
Haji Shariatullah launched the Faraizi Movement in Bengal in the early nineteenth century, calling on Muslims to abandon un-Islamic customs and fulfil their obligatory duties.
At the time of the Tashkent Agreement, who was the Prime Minister of India?
Lal Bahadur Shastri was Prime Minister of India at the Tashkent Agreement of January 1966. He died in Tashkent the night after signing it.
The book “The Charismatic Leader: Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the Formation of Pakistan” is authored by whom?
Sikandar Hayat wrote ‘The Charismatic Leader: Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the Creation of Pakistan’, a study of Jinnah’s leadership.
During Mughal rule, what was Bakshi?
Under the Mughals the Mir Bakhshi was in charge of military affairs, responsible for recruitment, mustering and the pay of the mansabdars.
Which Mughal ruler was Queen Elizabeth I of England a contemporary of?
Queen Elizabeth I of England reigned from 1558 to 1603 and was a contemporary of Akbar the Great, who ruled from 1556 to 1605.
Who was appointed as the bowling coach for Pakistan in March 2006?
Waqar Younis was appointed bowling coach of the Pakistan cricket team in March 2006, later serving twice as head coach.
Where is Banjosa Lake situated?
Banjosa Lake is an artificial lake near Rawalakot in Poonch district, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and a popular hill destination.
The Agra Summit remained a two-day summit that?
The Agra Summit of July 2001 between Pervez Musharraf and Atal Bihari Vajpayee ended inconclusively, with no joint declaration agreed because the two sides could not settle the wording on Kashmir.
In 2012, which country hosted Afghan refugees?
Pakistan hosted the world’s largest Afghan refugee population in 2012, having sheltered millions since the Soviet invasion of 1979.
On which river will the Azad Pattan project be built?
The Azad Pattan hydropower project is being built on the Jhelum River in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with a planned capacity of about 700 MW.
When did Pakistan become a member of the OIC?
Pakistan became a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in 1969, at its founding summit in Rabat, Morocco.
What was Quaid-e-Azam’s daughter’s name?
Dina Wadia was the only child of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Rattanbai Petit. She was born in 1919 and died in New York in 2017.
In which year did Mahmud of Ghazni launch his first invasion of India?
Mahmud of Ghazni launched the first of his many invasions of India in 1000 AD, beginning a campaign that continued for over a quarter of a century.
What does Chapter 1 of the 1973 Constitution deal with?
Chapter 1 of Part II of the 1973 Constitution sets out Fundamental Rights, covering liberty, equality before the law, freedom of speech, movement and religion.
What is the term and tenure of Senate membership?
Senators are elected for a term of six years, with half the Senate retiring every three years so that the house is never dissolved.
Whom did Ahmad Shah Abdali launch his early invasions against?
Ahmad Shah Abdali directed his early invasions against the declining Mughal Empire, entering India repeatedly from 1748 onwards.
Who founded the Lodhi dynasty of India?
Bahlul Khan Lodhi founded the Lodhi dynasty in 1451, the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate.
In which place was Faiz Ahmad Faiz buried?
Faiz Ahmad Faiz, one of the greatest Urdu poets of the twentieth century, is buried in Model Town, Lahore.
In the Balochistan Muslim League, Qazi Isa was the _?
Qazi Muhammad Isa was President of the Balochistan Muslim League and organised support for the Pakistan Movement in the province.
Who built the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore in 1673?
Aurangzeb commissioned the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, completed in 1673. It was the largest mosque in the world for more than three centuries.
Who was the founder of the Nawai Waqt newspaper?
Hameed Nizami founded Nawa-i-Waqt in 1940, launching it as a fortnightly in support of the Pakistan Movement before it became a daily.
Maleeha Lodhi served as the ambassador of Pakistan to which countries/organizations?
Maleeha Lodhi served as Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States, High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, and Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
What was Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s first ministry?
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s first cabinet post was Minister of Commerce, appointed in 1958 under Iskander Mirza and retained by Ayub Khan.
Who among the following prominently accepted Din-i-Ilahi?
Raja Birbal, one of the Navratnas of Akbar’s court, was among the few prominent figures to accept the Din-i-Ilahi.
By whom was the book “Working with Zia” written?
General K. M. Arif, who served as Zia-ul-Haq’s Chief of Staff, wrote ‘Working with Zia’, an insider account of the years from 1977 to 1988.
Who was prominently against Akbar’s Din-i-Ilahi?
Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi, known as Mujaddid Alf-i-Sani, led the religious opposition to Akbar’s Din-i-Ilahi and worked to restore orthodox Islamic practice.
Which game was Jahangir Khan associated with?
Jahangir Khan was a squash player, widely regarded as the greatest in the history of the game.
What is the range of the Shaheen-III missile?
The Shaheen-III is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of about 2,750 km, first tested in 2015.
By whom was the All India National Congress established?
Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British civil servant, founded the Indian National Congress in 1885.
What was the first capital of Pakistan?
Karachi was the first capital of Pakistan. The capital moved to Rawalpindi on an interim basis in 1959 and then to Islamabad.
The Durand Line is the border between which countries?
The Durand Line is the boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan, demarcated in 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand.
In which year was Lal Suhanra National Park established?
Lal Suhanra National Park near Bahawalpur was established in 1972 and is one of the largest national parks in South Asia, notable for its blackbuck breeding programme.
What was the name of the deputation led by Agha Khan III at the Viceregal Lodge in Simla in October 1906?
The Simla Deputation of October 1906, led by Aga Khan III, met Viceroy Lord Minto and secured the principle of separate electorates for Muslims.
In which place was Bahadur Shah Zafar buried?
Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, was exiled after the 1857 War of Independence and died at Rangoon in 1862, where he is buried.
Pakistan is situated on which continent?
Pakistan lies in South Asia, on the continent of Asia, bordered by India, Afghanistan, Iran and China.
Babusar Pass links?
Babusar Pass, at about 4,173 metres, carries the road from the Kaghan Valley in Hazara through to Chilas on the Karakoram Highway, linking the Abbottabad side with Gilgit.
Who was the prominent leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference?
Syed Ali Shah Geelani was the most prominent leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference and a lifelong campaigner for Kashmiri self-determination.
Congress agreed to separate electorates for Muslims in 1916, through the?
Under the Lucknow Pact of 1916, the Indian National Congress accepted separate electorates for Muslims. It was the high point of Hindu-Muslim political cooperation.
When did India take the Kashmir issue to the United Nations?
India referred the Kashmir dispute to the United Nations Security Council on 1 January 1948, under Article 35 of the UN Charter.
In 1911, to which city was the capital of British India moved from Calcutta?
The capital of British India was moved from Calcutta to Delhi at the Durbar of 1911, the same occasion at which the Partition of Bengal was annulled.
In which year was Pakistan’s first National Security Policy publicly launched?
Pakistan publicly launched its first National Security Policy in January 2022, notable for placing economic security at the centre of national security.
How many Nishan-e-Haider awards were conferred during the 1971 war?
Four Nishan-e-Haider awards were conferred for the 1971 war: to Major Shabbir Sharif, Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas, Sowar Muhammad Hussain and Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz.
In which year was MAO Aligarh College established?
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh in 1875. It became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920.
Which is the world’s largest earth-filled dam?
Tarbela Dam on the Indus is the world’s largest earth-filled dam, completed in 1976.
Against whom did Ahmad Shah Durrani invade India in the Third Battle of Panipat?
Ahmad Shah Durrani defeated the Marathas at the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761, a defeat that broke Maratha power in northern India.
Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav was arrested in which place in Balochistan?
Kulbhushan Jadhav, a serving Indian naval officer, was arrested at Mashkel in Balochistan in March 2016 and convicted of espionage and sabotage.
From which university did Malala Yousafzai graduate?
Malala Yousafzai graduated from the University of Oxford in 2020, having read Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
On which date did Pakistan carry out its first nuclear tests (Youm-e-Takbir)?
Pakistan conducted its first nuclear tests at Chagai in Balochistan on 28 May 1998, commemorated each year as Youm-e-Takbir.
In 1846, for what amount did the British sell Kashmir to Dogra Maharaja Gulab Singh?
Under the Treaty of Amritsar of 1846, the British sold Kashmir to Maharaja Gulab Singh for 75 lakh Nanak Shahi rupees, creating the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Sami Ullah Khan was a player of which game?
Samiullah Khan was a hockey player, celebrated as the ‘Flying Horse’ for his speed on the left wing during Pakistan’s dominant years.
Which country was the first to recognize Pakistan?
Iran was the first country to recognise Pakistan, doing so on 14 August 1947.
By whom was the Dyarchy system first used in the subcontinent?
Dyarchy was introduced in the subcontinent by the British government under the Government of India Act 1919, dividing provincial subjects into reserved and transferred categories.
By what other name is K2 known?
K2 is also known as Mount Godwin Austen, named after the surveyor Henry Godwin-Austen. At 8,611 metres it is the world’s second highest peak.
In which place is Keti Bandar located?
Keti Bandar is a coastal town in Thatta district, Sindh, near the Indus delta, historically an important port.
The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front seeks independence from whom?
The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front seeks a united and independent Kashmir, separate from both India and Pakistan.
Shah Jahan’s tomb is located in which place?
Shah Jahan is buried beside his wife Mumtaz Mahal in the Taj Mahal at Agra, the mausoleum he built for her.
When did the Shahi Jirga of British Balochistan vote to join Pakistan?
The Shahi Jirga of British Balochistan, together with the Quetta municipality, voted to join Pakistan on 29 June 1947.
The Cyber Harassment Helpline was launched on what date?
The Cyber Harassment Helpline was launched by the Digital Rights Foundation on 1 December 2016, the first dedicated helpline of its kind in Pakistan.
By whom was the 1956 Constitution abrogated?
President Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 Constitution on 7 October 1958 and imposed martial law.
By whom was the leading role in the drama “Waris” performed?
Mehboob Alam played the leading role of Chaudhry Hashmat in the classic PTV drama serial ‘Waris’, broadcast in 1979.
In which month does the Shandur Polo Festival take place?
The Shandur Polo Festival is held every July at Shandur Pass, the world’s highest polo ground, between teams from Chitral and Gilgit.
By what other name is the Jallianwala Bagh massacre also known?
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 1919, in which troops under General Dyer fired on an unarmed crowd, is also known as the Amritsar Massacre.
In which place is Satpara Lake located?
Satpara Lake lies near Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan and supplies drinking water and hydroelectric power to the Skardu valley.
Through which agreement did the Kargil War end?
The Kargil conflict of 1999 was brought to an end following the Washington Agreement, reached between Nawaz Sharif and Bill Clinton on 4 July 1999.
Anna Molka Ahmad is known for what?
Anna Molka Ahmad was a pioneering painter who founded the Fine Arts Department at Punjab University and shaped art education in Pakistan.
Which Cricket World Cup was jointly hosted by Pakistan?
The 1987 Cricket World Cup was jointly hosted by Pakistan and India, the first time the tournament was held outside England.
When was Allama Iqbal born?
Allama Muhammad Iqbal was born at Sialkot on 9 November 1877.
When was the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance promulgated?
The Zakat and Ushr Ordinance was promulgated on 20 June 1980 as part of Zia-ul-Haq’s Islamisation programme.
In which year was the first Round Table Conference held?
The first Round Table Conference was held in London in 1930. The Congress boycotted it, while Muslim delegates including Allama Iqbal attended.
In front of whom was the National Anthem of Pakistan played for the first time?
The national anthem of Pakistan was played officially for the first time in 1950, before the visiting Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
What is Pakistan’s population-wise rank in the world?
Pakistan is the fifth most populous country in the world, after India, China, the United States and Indonesia.
After the imposition of Martial Law in 1958, who took over power?
General Muhammad Ayub Khan took over power after the imposition of martial law in October 1958, removing President Iskander Mirza within three weeks.
Which princely state did India occupy by force in 1948?
India occupied the princely state of Hyderabad Deccan by force in September 1948 through Operation Polo, despite its ruler seeking independence.
Under which Act did the British government first concede the Muslim demand for Separate Electorate?
The Indian Councils Act 1909, known as the Minto-Morley Reforms, was the first Act under which the British conceded the Muslim demand for separate electorates.
Which Prime Minister of Pakistan introduced the One Unit idea?
Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra introduced the One Unit idea, under which the provinces of West Pakistan were merged into a single unit in 1955.
After partition, what was the share of industries in Pakistan’s GDP?
Industry contributed only about 8 per cent of Pakistan’s GDP at partition, since almost all the industrial capacity of British India lay in areas that went to India.
By whom was the Indus Waters Treaty, the water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan, brokered?
The World Bank brokered the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 between India and Pakistan and remains a party to its dispute resolution mechanism.
What was the title of Allama Iqbal’s PhD thesis?
Allama Iqbal’s doctoral thesis at Munich was titled ‘The Development of Metaphysics in Persia’, completed in 1908.
What is the name of the land lying between the River Ravi and the River Chenab?
Rachna Doab is the land between the Ravi and the Chenab, its name formed from the two rivers. It contains Lahore, Faisalabad and Gujranwala.
In the 1962 Constitution, what type of system of government was introduced?
The 1962 Constitution introduced a presidential system, with executive power concentrated in the President and indirect election through the Basic Democracies.
By whom was the book “Emergence of Pakistan” written?
Chaudhry Muhammad Ali, Prime Minister from 1955 to 1956, wrote ‘The Emergence of Pakistan’.
Which district was awarded to India by Radcliff for support in Kashmir?
The Radcliffe Award gave the Muslim-majority district of Gurdaspur largely to India, which provided India its only road access into Jammu and Kashmir.
What is Najam Hussain Syed known for?
Najam Hussain Syed is known as a critic, as well as a Punjabi poet and playwright, influential for his readings of classical Punjabi literature.
Which university is the oldest in Pakistan?
The University of the Punjab, established at Lahore in 1882, is the oldest university in Pakistan.
Forests cover what percent of the total area of Pakistan?
Forests cover roughly 4.9 per cent of Pakistan’s total area, well below the 25 per cent generally recommended for ecological balance.
Pervaiz Musharraf succeeded in the post of army chief?
Pervez Musharraf succeeded General Jehangir Karamat as Chief of Army Staff in October 1998, after Karamat resigned.
Ahmad Shah Patras Bukhari was a famous writer of which language?
Ahmad Shah Patras Bukhari was a celebrated Urdu writer, best known for the humorous essays collected in ‘Patras Ke Mazameen’.
Who founded Jamat-e-Islami?
Abul A’la Maududi founded Jamaat-e-Islami at Lahore in 1941 and led it for more than three decades.
By whom was the book “The Making of Pakistan” written?
K. K. Aziz wrote ‘The Making of Pakistan: A Study in Nationalism’, a widely cited account of the ideological roots of the demand for Pakistan.
Near which place is Makli graveyard situated?
The Makli necropolis, one of the largest funerary sites in the world, lies near Thatta in Sindh and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
About the PPSC Pakistan Studies Past Paper 2023
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