PPSC Pakistan Studies Past Paper 2019
Solved Pakistan Studies MCQs from the PPSC 2019 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 2019 paper and verified before publication.
Gwadar was secured from Oman by which among the following Prime Ministers of Pakistan?
Prime Minister Feroz Khan Noon completed the purchase of Gwadar from Oman in 1958.
The penultimate viceroy of British India was who?
Lord Wavell, Viceroy from 1943 to 1947, was the penultimate Viceroy. Lord Mountbatten was the last.
What is the total length of Durand Line?
The Durand Line, the Pakistan Afghanistan border demarcated in 1893, is usually given as about 2,611 km in Pakistani sources, though other figures are also quoted.
Kartarpur Corridor links to India which Gurdwara?
The Kartarpur Corridor, opened in 2019, links India to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur, where Guru Nanak spent his last years.
Sir Abdullah Haroon belongs to?
Sir Abdullah Haroon was a leading Muslim League figure from Sindh, and a major supporter of the Pakistan Movement in the province.
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was the _______ Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was the ninth Prime Minister of Pakistan, taking office in 1973 under the new Constitution.
Who was the chairman of Senate serving the longest?
Wasim Sajjad served the longest as Chairman of the Senate, holding the office from 1988 to 1999, and twice acted as President.
In which district do the Katas Raj Temples, revered Hindu temples in Pakistan, reside?
The Katas Raj temple complex, sacred to Hindus and built around a pool said to have formed from Shiva’s tears, is in Chakwal district, Punjab.
The earthquake of 1935 hit which city?
The earthquake of 31 May 1935 devastated Quetta, killing tens of thousands and destroying most of the city.
Nawab Malik Amir Mohammad Khan, Governor of West Pakistan in 1960, was from which district?
Nawab Malik Amir Mohammad Khan, the Nawab of Kalabagh and Governor of West Pakistan from 1960, belonged to Mianwali district.
The first governor of the State Bank of Pakistan was who?
Zahid Hussain was the first Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, appointed in 1948.
Uch Gas Field is in which province?
The Uch gas field is located in Dera Bugti district, Balochistan, and supplies the Uch power plant.
Basic democracy system came in which year?
Ayub Khan introduced the Basic Democracies system in 1959, an indirect tiered structure of local councils.
Country’s 1st Cricket Academy, in 2001, opened in?
Pakistan’s first cricket academy was opened at Lahore in 2001.
Which incident in 1922 led to the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement, affecting the Khilafat Movement?
The Chauri Chaura incident of February 1922, in which a mob burned a police station, led Gandhi to suspend the Non-Cooperation Movement.
During the reign of which Mughal Emperor was Attock Fort built?
Attock Fort was built between 1581 and 1583 on the orders of Emperor Akbar, to guard the Indus crossing on the route to Kabul.
Pakistan left Commonwealth in which year?
Pakistan left the Commonwealth in 1972 in protest at its recognition of Bangladesh, and rejoined in 1989.
Zia died in the plane crash when?
General Zia-ul-Haq died in an air crash near Bahawalpur on 17 August 1988.
Where was First Barani University established?
The first Barani (rain-fed) Agriculture University was established at Rawalpindi.
By whom was Civil Disobedience Movement started?
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930, beginning with the Salt March to Dandi.
Article 58-(2) (b) was removed from constitution by which amendment?
Article 58(2)(b), which allowed the President to dissolve the National Assembly, was removed by the Eighteenth Amendment in 2010.
The folk story Sussi Punnu has been described in which Language?
The folk romance of Sassi Punnun is best known through Sindhi literature, above all in the poetry of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai.
Near which place does the Kabul River join River Indus?
The Kabul River joins the Indus at Attock.
Of Pakistan, which Governor General had shortest tenure?
Iskander Mirza had the shortest tenure as Governor-General of Pakistan, holding the office from 1955 to 1956 before becoming President.
In Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case, who was convicted?
Faiz Ahmad Faiz was among those convicted in the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case of 1951, an alleged plot to overthrow the government of Liaquat Ali Khan.
In which region of the world is Pakistan located?
Pakistan is located in South Asia, bordered by India, Afghanistan, Iran and China, with a coastline on the Arabian Sea.
The first regular session of Muslim League was held when?
The first regular annual session of the All India Muslim League was held at Karachi in December 1907.
Suspended Constitution of 1973 was restored according to which Amendment?
The Eighth Amendment of 1985 restored the suspended 1973 Constitution, while also validating Zia-ul-Haq’s martial law measures and inserting Article 58(2)(b).
Jahangir Khan remained unbeaten for how many years?
Jahangir Khan remained unbeaten in competitive squash for over five years, from 1981 to 1986, a run of 555 matches.
By whom was the Khudai Khidmatgar Movement started?
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan founded the Khudai Khidmatgar movement, whose members were known as the Red Shirts, in the North West Frontier Province.
In Sindh, the famous place “Makli” is a?
Makli near Thatta in Sindh is one of the largest necropolises in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Who is Pakistan’s first lady fighter pilot?
Ayesha Farooq became Pakistan’s first woman fighter pilot to qualify for combat missions, in 2013.
The Simon Commission was not boycotted by which political party?
The Unionist Party of Punjab did not boycott the Simon Commission, unlike the Congress and most other parties.
Which country recognized Pakistan first of all?
Iran was the first country to recognise Pakistan, on 14 August 1947.
Dr Abdul Salam won Nobel Prize in which field?
Dr Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979, shared with Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg.
In which place is Chaudhry Rehmat Ali, who proposed the name “Pakistan”, buried?
Chaudhry Rahmat Ali, who coined the name Pakistan, died in 1951 and is buried at Cambridge in England.
The real name of Titu Mir was what?
Titu Mir’s real name was Syed Mir Nisar Ali. He led a peasant resistance against landlords and the British in Bengal, dying in 1831 at his bamboo fort.
At Harrapa, statue of animal was discovered?
A statue and seals depicting a bull were found among the Indus Valley remains at Harappa, the bull being a recurring motif of the civilisation.
Kalabagh is famous for what?
Kalabagh in Mianwali district is famous for iron ore, holding Pakistan’s largest known deposits.
Indian National Congress was found in which city?
The Indian National Congress was founded at Bombay in 1885.
What does Article 6 of the constitution deal with?
Article 6 of the Constitution deals with high treason, declaring that anyone who abrogates or subverts the Constitution is guilty of that offence.
The “City of Perfumes” is which city?
Hyderabad in Sindh is known as the City of Perfumes for its long tradition of making itr.
Nishan-Pakistan was won by which Indian personality?
Morarji Desai, Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979, was awarded the Nishan-e-Pakistan in 1990.
The head of the senate is called ?
The Senate is headed by a Chairman, while the National Assembly is headed by a Speaker.
Into what is Pakistan parliament divided?
Pakistan’s parliament is bicameral, divided into two houses: the National Assembly and the Senate.
In which year was Pakistan’s first Constituent Assembly dissolved?
Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad dissolved Pakistan’s first Constituent Assembly in October 1954.
A system called was introduced by the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, enacted as the Government of India Act 1919, introduced dyarchy in the provinces, splitting subjects into reserved and transferred.
Gen Zia-ul-Haq was succeeded by who?
Ghulam Ishaq Khan, then Chairman of the Senate, succeeded Zia-ul-Haq as President after the air crash of August 1988.
On what will the Diamer-Bhasha Dam be constructed?
Diamer Bhasha Dam is being constructed on the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan.
What is Article 58(2b) of Constitution 1973 about?
Article 58(2)(b) gave the President discretionary power to dissolve the National Assembly. It was used repeatedly in the 1990s and finally removed by the Eighteenth Amendment.
Mohammad Ali Bogra was who?
Muhammad Ali Bogra served as Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1953 to 1955.
Mohammad Ali Bogra presented Bogra Formula in the assembly when?
Muhammad Ali Bogra presented the Bogra Formula to the Constituent Assembly in October 1953, proposing a bicameral legislature with parity between the two wings.
To give pace to constitution making process, what document was firstly drafted?
The Objectives Resolution of 1949 was the first document drafted to give direction to the constitution making process.
How many Round table Conferences were attended by Allama Iqbal?
Allama Iqbal attended two Round Table Conferences, the second and the third, having missed the first in 1930.
Altaf Hussain Hali’s “Hayat-e-Jawaid” is written on the life of?
Altaf Hussain Hali wrote ‘Hayat-e-Javed’, the biography of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
The office of chairman joint chief of staff committee was established when?
The office of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was established in March 1976, under Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
The first female Governor of Sindh was who?
Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan became the first woman Governor of Sindh in 1973, and was the first woman governor anywhere in Pakistan.
Quid-e-Azam joined Muslim League when?
Quaid-e-Azam joined the All India Muslim League on 10 October 1913, while retaining his Congress membership at that time.
Which historical event led to widespread protests and the Swadeshi Movement, encouraging the boycott of English goods in British India?
The Partition of Bengal in 1905 provoked widespread Hindu protest and the Swadeshi Movement, which called for boycotting British goods.
Bangladesh got independence in which year?
Bangladesh became independent in 1971, following the civil war and the Indo-Pakistani war of that December.
Chenab formula to resolve Kashmir issue was presented by who?
Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan proposed the Chenab Formula, under which Kashmir would be divided along the Chenab, giving Muslim majority areas to Pakistan.
In which region is ‘Gwadar’ located?
Gwadar lies in the Makran region on the Balochistan coast, facing the Arabian Sea near the mouth of the Gulf.
How many senators represent the Federal Capital (Islamabad) in the Senate of Pakistan?
The Federal Capital, Islamabad, is represented by four senators in the Senate of Pakistan.
Largest iron ore deposits in Pakistan are known in which area?
Kalabagh holds the largest known iron ore deposits in Pakistan, though the ore is of relatively low grade.
Kashmir dispute in UNO was taken by which country?
India referred the Kashmir dispute to the United Nations Security Council on 1 January 1948.
Karakorum Highway was constructed with the help of which country?
The Karakoram Highway, linking Pakistan with Xinjiang through the Khunjerab Pass, was built with Chinese assistance and completed in 1978.
The master plan of Islamabad was drawn by an architect from which country?
The master plan of Islamabad was drawn up by the Greek architect and town planner Constantinos Doxiadis in the late 1950s.
In 1931, Khaksar Movement was founded by?
Allama Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi founded the Khaksar Movement in 1931.
To win Cricket World Cup in 1992, Pakistan defeated which country in the final?
Pakistan defeated England by 22 runs in the final of the 1992 Cricket World Cup at Melbourne, under the captaincy of Imran Khan.
From Sindh, ‘Pakistan Resolution 1940’ was seconded by?
Sir Abdullah Haroon of Sindh was among those who seconded the Pakistan Resolution at the Lahore session of March 1940.
On what date was the Day of Deliverance observed by All India Muslim League?
The All India Muslim League observed the Day of Deliverance on 22 December 1939, marking the resignation of the Congress ministries.
Which political alliance’s members played a significant role in the Second Constituent Assembly, elected in 1955?
Members of the United Front, the alliance that swept East Bengal in the 1954 elections, played a significant role in the Second Constituent Assembly.
Last Maharaja of Sikh Empire was who?
Maharaja Duleep Singh, the youngest son of Ranjit Singh, was the last ruler of the Sikh Empire. He was deposed in 1849 and exiled to England.
In which month does “Rabi” season begin?
The Rabi cropping season begins between October and December, with sowing of wheat, gram and barley for a spring harvest.
The right of separate electorates was granted by the Lucknow Pact to the?
The Lucknow Pact of 1916 granted the right of separate electorates to Muslims, with the Congress accepting the principle for the first time.
Who was the first British Viceroy of India?
Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India in 1858, when the Crown took over from the East India Company.
Who was the leader of the faction of the Muslim League that supported cooperation with the Simon Commission?
Mian Muhammad Shafi led the faction of the Muslim League that favoured cooperating with the Simon Commission, in opposition to Jinnah’s group.
Which Chinese province is adjoining Pakistan?
Xinjiang is the Chinese autonomous region adjoining Pakistan, connected through the Khunjerab Pass on the Karakoram Highway.
How many battles have there been of Panipat?
Three battles were fought at Panipat: in 1526, 1556 and 1761. Each proved decisive for the fate of northern India.
Whom did Quaid-e-Azam appoint Ambassador of Pakistan in Iran?
Quaid-e-Azam appointed Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan as Pakistan’s first Ambassador to Iran.
What does OGRA stand for?
OGRA stands for the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, the body that regulates Pakistan’s petroleum and natural gas sectors.
Who was the only Vice President in the history of Pakistan?
Nurul Amin was the only Vice-President in Pakistan’s history, holding the office in 1971.
What is the total area of Pakistan?
Pakistan’s area is quoted as 881,913 sq km when Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are included, and 796,096 sq km when they are not.
When was the 1973 constitution enforced?
The Constitution of 1973 was enforced on 14 August 1973, and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto became Prime Minister under it the same day.
Who was not a member of Pakistan’s 1st Cabinet?
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy was not a member of Pakistan’s first cabinet. He became Prime Minister only in 1956.
On Indus River, which is the oldest barrage?
The Sukkur Barrage, completed in 1932 and originally called the Lloyd Barrage, is the oldest barrage on the Indus.
The Moplah uprising/revolt against the British colonial power in India in 1921 was primarily aimed at:
The Moplah revolt of 1921 in Malabar began as support for the Khilafat Movement before turning into a wider agrarian uprising against landlords and the British.
Quit India Movement was started by which party?
The Indian National Congress launched the Quit India Movement in August 1942.
Jawaharlal Nehru was the _ of Motilal Nehru?
Jawaharlal Nehru was the son of Motilal Nehru, who authored the Nehru Report of 1928.
On which river has “Warsak Dam” been built?
Warsak Dam is built on the Kabul River, about 20 km from Peshawar, and was completed with Canadian assistance.
Who was the 2nd Governor General of Pakistan?
Khawaja Nazimuddin became the second Governor-General of Pakistan after the death of Quaid-e-Azam in September 1948.
Who was the Nawab of Bengal defeated by Lord Clive in the Battle of Plassey?
Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula of Bengal was defeated by Robert Clive at the Battle of Plassey in 1757, largely through the treachery of Mir Jafar.
About the PPSC Pakistan Studies Past Paper 2019
Every MCQ above is taken from the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Pakistan Studies papers held in 2019, 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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