PPSC Pakistan Studies Past Paper 2021
Solved Pakistan Studies MCQs from the PPSC 2021 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 2021 paper and verified before publication.
Pakistan’s first Chief Justice was who?
Mian Abdur Rashid was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan, serving from 1949 to 1954. He administered the oath of office to Quaid-e-Azam as Governor-General.
Who is considered the first Muslim musician in the Subcontinent?
Amir Khusrau is regarded as the first great Muslim musician of the subcontinent. He is credited with developing the qawwali form and with inventing the sitar and tabla by tradition.
The first commercial bank of Pakistan was which?
Habib Bank Limited, founded in 1941 at Bombay and moved to Karachi in 1947, was Pakistan’s first commercial bank.
The first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army was who?
General Sir Frank Messervy was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army. The first Pakistani to hold the post was General Ayub Khan in 1951.
The Gandhara School of Art developed during the reign of whom?
The Gandhara school of art flourished under the Kushans, particularly Kanishka, blending Greek artistic technique with Buddhist subject matter.
Which Pakistani player was nicknamed “Flying Horse”?
Samiullah Khan, the celebrated left winger of Pakistan’s hockey team, was nicknamed the ‘Flying Horse’ for his speed.
Who is the author of “In the Line of Fire”?
Pervez Musharraf wrote the memoir ‘In the Line of Fire’, published in 2006 while he was President.
Justice delayed is justice what?
The maxim holds that justice delayed is justice denied, meaning that a remedy which arrives too late is no remedy at all. It is often cited in discussions of Pakistan’s case backlogs.
Akbar’s ruling period was?
Akbar ruled from 1556 to 1605, the longest and most consequential reign of the Mughal era.
Shalimar Bagh (Lahore) was built by whom?
Shalimar Bagh in Lahore was laid out in 1641 during the reign of Shah Jahan, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On what date is International Mother Language Day celebrated every year?
International Mother Language Day is observed on 21 February, marking the 1952 Bengali language movement deaths in Dhaka.
Who was the first Civil Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan?
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto became the first and only civilian Chief Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan in December 1971, after the fall of Dhaka.
By whom was the Indus Waters Treaty between Pakistan and India mediated?
The World Bank mediated the Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, and remains a party to its dispute resolution mechanism.
By whom was “Akbarnama” written?
Abul Fazl, one of the Navratnas of Akbar’s court, wrote the Akbarnama, the official chronicle of Akbar’s reign.
What was the tenure of Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari as President of Pakistan?
Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari served as President of Pakistan from 1993 to 1997, resigning after his confrontation with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
S.H.O stands for what?
SHO stands for Station House Officer, the police officer in charge of a police station.
Which town is traditionally associated with Ranjha from the folk tale Heer Ranjha?
Malka Hans in Pakpattan district is traditionally associated with Ranjha of the Heer Ranjha legend, and with the mosque where Waris Shah composed his version of the tale.
By how much is Pakistan Standard Time (PST) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)?
Pakistan Standard Time is five hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, written as GMT plus 5.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) provides an alternative trade route that bypasses shipping through which major sea region?
CPEC gives China an alternative trade route to the Arabian Sea through Gwadar, bypassing the long sea passage through the South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca.
Who serves as the Chairman of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) as per the Constitution of Pakistan?
The Prime Minister is Chairman of the Council of Common Interests under the Constitution. The Council resolves disputes between the federation and the provinces.
How many times has Pakistan Men’s Hockey Team won the Asian Games gold medal?
Pakistan’s men’s hockey team has won the Asian Games gold medal eight times, more than any other country.
In which year was the Pakistan National Anthem officially approved and broadcast?
The national anthem, with music by Ahmed G. Chagla and words by Hafeez Jalandhari, was officially approved and broadcast in 1954.
When did Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah deliver his inaugural address to the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan?
Quaid-e-Azam delivered his inaugural address to the first Constituent Assembly on 11 August 1947, setting out the state’s commitment to religious freedom.
What is the mandatory retirement age for judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan?
Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan retire at 65 years of age, while High Court judges retire at 62.
By whom was the Objective Resolution, a foundational document for Pakistan’s Constitution, presented in the Constituent Assembly in 1949?
Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan presented the Objectives Resolution to the Constituent Assembly, which passed it on 12 March 1949.
Which personality from Pakistan was the first to receive a Nobel Prize?
Dr Abdus Salam was the first Pakistani to receive a Nobel Prize, sharing the 1979 Prize in Physics.
By whom was the Central National Muhammadan Association established in Calcutta in 1877?
Syed Ameer Ali founded the Central National Muhammadan Association at Calcutta in 1877, an early body to represent Muslim political interests.
Who served as the second President of Pakistan?
Ayub Khan was the second President of Pakistan, taking office in 1958 after removing Iskander Mirza.
Who was the British military officer responsible for ordering the firing on unarmed civilians during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar in 1919?
General Reginald Dyer ordered troops to fire on an unarmed crowd at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar in April 1919.
Which famous personality was born in 1877?
Allama Muhammad Iqbal was born in 1877 at Sialkot.
During which period did the system of diarchy remain operational in provinces?
Dyarchy operated in the provinces from 1921 to 1937, introduced by the Government of India Act 1919 and ended by the Act of 1935.
Which crop is a major cash crop of Pakistan?
Cotton is Pakistan’s major cash crop, the raw material for the textile industry that dominates the country’s exports.
Who originally sang “Akhian nu rein day”?
The Punjabi folk song ‘Akhian nu rehn de’ was originally sung by Reshma, the celebrated folk singer of Rajasthani origin.
Who founded the Mughal Empire in 1526?
Babur founded the Mughal Empire in 1526 after defeating Ibrahim Lodhi at the First Battle of Panipat.
Sanghar district is also known as the land of what?
Sanghar district in Sindh is known as the land of the Hurs, the followers of the Pir Pagara who resisted the British in the 1940s.
Which one is not a Pakistani actor?
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an Indian actor. The others named are Pakistani.
Mohenjodaro is situated on the bank of which river?
Mohenjo-daro stands on the right bank of the Indus in Larkana district, Sindh.
Pakistan has no diplomatic relations with?
Pakistan has no diplomatic relations with Israel, and Pakistani passports state that they are not valid for travel there.
Who is the administrative head of a province in Pakistan?
The Chief Secretary is the administrative head of a province, heading the provincial bureaucracy. The Governor is the constitutional head.
What is the old name of Sahiwal?
Sahiwal was named Montgomery under British rule, after Sir Robert Montgomery, and was renamed in 1966.
Chaj Doab is located between which two rivers?
Chaj Doab lies between the Chenab and the Jhelum, its name formed from the two rivers. It contains Sargodha and Gujrat.
Which of the following is not primarily a social issue of Pakistan?
A constitutional crisis is a political and legal problem rather than a social one. Illiteracy, poverty and unemployment are social issues.
Who was the last ruler of the Lodi Dynasty?
Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty, killed at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
In 2005, which famous personality received the Pride of Performance award?
Arif Lohar, the Punjabi folk singer known for the chimta and for ‘Jugni’, received the Pride of Performance in 2005.
The famous building Chauburji is located where?
Chauburji, a Mughal gateway built in 1646 during Shah Jahan’s reign, stands in Lahore and once marked the entrance to a large garden.
By what real name was Shah Wali Ullah known?
Shah Wali Ullah’s real name was Qutb-ud-din. He is remembered for translating the Quran into Persian and for his work reviving Islamic learning.
The blackbuck was reintroduced in which desert of Pakistan?
The blackbuck was reintroduced into the Cholistan Desert of southern Punjab, where the species had been hunted to local extinction.
Dr. Abdul Salam was awarded the Nobel Prize for work on which basic forces?
Dr Abdus Salam shared the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics for the theory unifying the weak nuclear force and the electromagnetic force.
Where is the “Qadam Gah of Mola Ali (R.A)” located?
The Qadam Gah Maula Ali, a shrine holding a stone said to bear a footprint, is located in Hyderabad, Sindh.
By whom was the Pakistan National Movement established?
Chaudhry Rahmat Ali founded the Pakistan National Movement in the 1930s to campaign for the idea and the name he had coined.
The famous love story of “Sohni Mahiwal” is linked with which river?
The folk romance of Sohni Mahiwal is set on the Chenab, across which Sohni swam using an earthen pot.
In Quit India Movement, Do or Die slogan was raised by?
Mahatma Gandhi raised the slogan ‘Do or Die’ when launching the Quit India Movement in August 1942.
Nandana fort is in?
Nandana Fort stands in the Salt Range in Jhelum district. Al-Biruni is believed to have measured the earth’s circumference there.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan died in which year?
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan died in 1898, on 27 March, and is buried at Aligarh.
Hingol Dam is situated in which place?
Hingol Dam is located in Balochistan, on the Hingol River within the area of Hingol National Park.
British India’s first viceroy was?
Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India in 1858, when the Crown assumed direct rule after the War of Independence.
A body for women protection was established by Punjab government in 2017?
The Punjab government established the Punjab Women Protection Authority in 2017 to implement the province’s law against violence towards women.
Ahmad Shah Abdali was invited by who to come to India in the 18th century?
Shah Wali Ullah invited Ahmad Shah Abdali to India in the eighteenth century, seeking help against the rising power of the Marathas. Abdali defeated them at Panipat in 1761.
From Calcutta, Comrade was launched by who?
Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar launched the English weekly ‘Comrade’ from Calcutta in 1911, later moving it to Delhi.
Pakistan’s largest lake is?
Manchar Lake in Jamshoro district, Sindh, is the largest lake in Pakistan and among the largest freshwater lakes in Asia.
The book “Pakistan: The Formative Phase” was written by whom?
Khalid Bin Sayeed wrote ‘Pakistan: The Formative Phase’, a standard account of the country’s early political development.
Slave Dynasty first ruler was?
Qutb-ud-din Aibak was the first ruler of the Slave, or Mamluk, dynasty, founding the Delhi Sultanate in 1206.
The capital of Sindh is?
Karachi is the capital of Sindh, as well as Pakistan’s largest city and principal port.
In the Hindu Kush range, the tallest mountain is?
Tirich Mir in Chitral, at 7,708 metres, is the highest peak of the Hindu Kush range.
The first woman deputy chairman was of senate of Pakistan?
Dr Noor Jehan Panezai became the first woman Deputy Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, elected in 1973.
At the time of Independence, the ruler of Junagarh was?
Muhammad Mahabat Khan III was the Nawab of Junagadh at independence. He acceded to Pakistan, but India occupied the state and held a plebiscite.
On which river is Rawal Dam constructed?
Rawal Dam near Islamabad is built on the Korang River and supplies water to Rawalpindi.
Behind Lucknow Pact, who was the main leader?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the leading figure behind the Lucknow Pact of 1916, which brought the Congress and the Muslim League to agreement and earned him the title Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity.
At the time of Independence, in Kashmir which community was in the majority?
Muslims formed the majority in Jammu and Kashmir at the time of independence, though the state was ruled by a Hindu Maharaja, Hari Singh.
In commemoration of nuclear test at 28 May 1998, Pakistan named?
Pakistan named 28 May Youm-e-Takbir to commemorate the nuclear tests conducted at Chagai in 1998.
Through which city is Lahore, the region of Punjab, connected to India?
Lahore is connected to India through Amritsar, the route running via the Wagah border crossing.
By Gulab Singh, Kashmir valley was purchased for?
Gulab Singh purchased the Kashmir valley from the British for 7.5 million Nanak Shahi rupees under the Treaty of Amritsar of 1846.
Mound of the Dead is called also?
Mohenjo-daro means ‘Mound of the Dead’ in Sindhi. It is the largest city of the Indus Valley Civilisation yet excavated.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan got fame due to his association with?
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan won worldwide fame as a qawwal, and is regarded as one of the greatest voices in the history of qawwali.
At the time of independence in 1947, what did the people of Jammu and Kashmir want?
Pakistan’s position, reflected in this question, is that the Muslim majority of Jammu and Kashmir wished to join Pakistan in 1947. The Maharaja acceded to India instead, and the dispute remains before the United Nations.
Which general is Jallianwala Bagh Massacre related to?
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 1919 was carried out on the orders of General Reginald Dyer.
During the Shimla Conference, who served as the Viceroy of India?
Lord Wavell was Viceroy of India at the Simla Conference of 1945, which he convened to discuss his own plan for an interim government.
Harappa is situated in?
Harappa lies in Sahiwal district, Punjab, on an old bed of the Ravi.
War of Independence started on?
The War of Independence began on 10 May 1857 at Meerut, when sepoys rose against their British officers.
Who was the leader of the Cabinet Mission?
Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Secretary of State for India, led the Cabinet Mission of 1946, accompanied by Sir Stafford Cripps and A. V. Alexander.
Wavell Plan was presented in?
The Wavell Plan was presented at the Simla Conference of 1945. It failed over the Muslim League’s insistence that it alone could nominate Muslim members.
Who opposed Akbar’s Deen-e-Ilahi?
Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi, known as Mujaddid Alf-i-Sani, led the opposition to Akbar’s Din-i-Ilahi.
The book Foundation of Pakistan was authored by who?
Sharifuddin Pirzada compiled ‘Foundations of Pakistan’, the collected records of the All India Muslim League sessions.
On which date was State Bank of Pakistan inaugurated?
The State Bank of Pakistan was inaugurated by Quaid-e-Azam on 1 July 1948.
In which year was the C.R. Formula (Rajagopalachari Formula) presented?
The C. R. Formula, drawn up by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, was presented in 1944 as a basis for talks between Gandhi and Jinnah. Jinnah rejected it as offering a truncated Pakistan.
Who assassinated Liaquat Ali Khan?
Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated at Rawalpindi on 16 October 1951 by Said Akbar, who was shot dead at the scene.
In the Mughal period, ‘Inam’ land was assigned to whom?
Under the Mughals, ‘inam’ land was granted revenue free to ulema, scholars and religious figures in recognition of their learning or service.
Agra Fort was built by which Mughal emperor?
Agra Fort was built by Akbar from 1565, later added to by Shah Jahan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mangla Dam is built on which river, as per the Indus Waters Treaty?
Mangla Dam is built on the Jhelum, one of the three western rivers allotted to Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty.
About the PPSC Pakistan Studies Past Paper 2021
Every MCQ above is taken from the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Pakistan Studies papers held in 2021, with the correct answer and a written explanation for each. Past-paper practice is the most dependable way to prepare for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS and PMS, because these papers repeat their themes, and often the questions themselves, from one year to the next.
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