Pakistan Studies — Commission Past Papers — Part 3 MCQs with Explanations

NCCIA stands for National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency of Pakistan . It deals with the investigation of cybercrime and offences involving information technology and digital platforms . Its responsibilities include investigating online fraud, cyber harassment, and other offences covered by applicable cybercrime laws . Additional information : Relevant law: Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016 , as amended in 2025 . Headquarters: Islamabad . Official website: nccia.gov.pk

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Mountain system: Himalayan foothills Famous landmark: Faisal Mosque , located near the Margalla Hills .

Established: 1974 The word Toshakhana is origin of: فارسی Toshakhana means: Treasure-house Administrative control: Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan . Purpose: To record and manage official gifts received by public officeholders .

The current Chief Justice of Pakistan is Yahya Afridi. Position: 30th Chief Justice of Pakistan Took Office: October 26, 2024 He replaced Qazi Faez Essa. Retirement: 22 January 2030 He will serve as CJP until 2027. Additional information: Born on 23 January 196 5 in Kohat. Appointed as an Additional Judge of the Peshawar High Court in 2010 . He became the judge in Supreme Court of Pakistan in 2018. Last updated by NS on 06-09-2026 ​ Click here for reference

Members of the Senate of Pakistan serve a 6-year term. One-half of the Senators retire every 3 years , ensuring continuity in the Senate . Additional information : Details of Seats of Senate of Pakistan Pr ovince/Terrotory General Technocrat/Ulema Women Non-Muslim Total Sindh 14 4 4 1 23 Punjab 14 4 4 1 23 Balochistan 14 4 4 1 23 KPK 14 4 4 1 23 ICT 2 1 1 - 4 Grand Total 58 17 17 4 96

Location: Karachi, Sindh Built by: Shivratan Chandraratan Mohatta in 1927 Architectural style: Indo-Saracenic Other name: Qasr-e-Fatima

Warsak Dam is located on the Kabul River. It was completed under the Colombo Plan . Construction began in 1949 . The Dam was Opened in 1960 . The height of the dam is 76 m .

The ruins of Harappa are situated in Sahiwal District, Punjab , Pakistan. Harappa was an important urban centre of the Indus Valley Civilization . It is also known as the Harappan Civilization . The civilization flourished during the Bronze Age . It approximately 2600–1900 BCE in its Mature Harappan phase .

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in Pakistan is the province affected by emergency measures. On October 11, 2026, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari officially declared a state of emergency and imposed Governor's Rule in the northwestern province under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution. PTI government was removed. ***

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in Pakistan is the province affected by emergency measures. On October 11, 2026, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari officially declared a state of emergency and imposed Governor's Rule in the northwestern province under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution. ***

Ehsaas and the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) aim to provide social protection and financial assistance to vulnerable and low-income families. These programs help reduce poverty and support deserving households . Assistance may include cash transfers, educational stipends , and other welfare support. The programs aim to improve the living standards of disadvantaged people .

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) provides a regulated marketplace for buying and selling shares and other listed securities. It enables companies to raise capital by listing their securities . Investors can buy and sell shares through licensed securities brokers. Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan .

NEPRA is the regulatory authority in Pakistan for electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. It ensures fair pricing, licensing, and standards in the power sector. It was established in 1997 .

Digital Pakistan aims to promote digital transformation and improve access to digital services across Pakistan. It focuses on expanding internet connectivity, digital infrastructure, and technology-based public services. The initiative supports digital skills, innovation, and the growth of the digital economy. It also aims to improve government service delivery through technology.

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) is Pakistan’s national statistical agency. It conducts the population and housing census and various national surveys . It collects and publishes statistical data on population, employment, agriculture, prices, and economic activities . Its data supports government planning, policymaking, and development programs .

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) holds foreign exchange reserves to support economic and financial stability . These reserves help meet external payment obligations , including imports and foreign debt payments. They can help manage pressure on the exchange rate and maintain confidence in the economy. Reserves may include foreign currencies, foreign currency deposits, and gold .

Responsible for: National highways and motorways Abbreviation: NHA Formation: 1991 Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan Official language: Urdu and English Ministry: Ministry of Communications Role: Construction and maintenance

SIFC: Special Investment Facilitation Council Formation: 17th June, 2023 Founded by: Shahbaz Sharif Headquarter: Islamabad It was established to promote: Investment Purpose: Economic revival of Pakistan, attract Foreign Direct Investment

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) is responsible for weather forecasting and meteorological observations . It monitors rainfall, temperature, storms , and other atmospheric conditions. It also provides warnings about cyclones, floods , and other weather-related hazards. PMD monitors earthquakes and provides seismological information as well.

Derawar Fort is located in Cholistan Desert , Ahmadpur East Tehsil, Bahawalpur . The height of walls of Derawar Fort is 40 meters . The walls have a perimeter of 1500 metres and stand up to 30 metres high.

Largest Coalfield: Thar Coalfield, Tharparkar, Sindh Discovery Year: 1991 Global Ranking: Among the world's 16th-largest coal reserves The Thar Coalfield covers an area of about 9,100 km² in the Thar Desert . Additional information : Sindh: 184.623 Punjab: 0.235 Balochistan: 0.217 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK): 0.092 Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK): 0.009 Total Coal Reserves: 185.175 billion tons

Satellite Name: Badr-1 (also known as Badr-A ) Date : July 16, 1990 Agency: Developed by SUPARCO Launch Vehicle: Chinese Long March 2E rocket. End of mission Last contact: 21 August 1990 Decay date: 9 December 1990 Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA

Date : July 16, 1990 Satellite Name: Badr-1 (also known as Badr-A ) Agency: Developed by SUPARCO Launch Vehicle: Chinese Long March 2E rocket. End of mission Last contact: 21 August 1990 Decay date: 9 December 1990 Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA

The Pakistan Navy is the naval branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces. Headquarters: Islamabad Founded: August 14, 1947 Additional information : Gifford James was the first C-in-C of the Pakistan Navy . Admiral Mohammad Siddique was the first Muslim C-in-C of the Pakistan Navy . The Chief of the Naval Staff , a four - star admiral, commands the navy.

Multan is known as the City of Saints , the City of Sufis . It is a major center for blue pottery and historic shrines . Due to its many Sufi shrines and mystics . Additional information : Province: Punjab, Pakistan Located on: Chenab River Population Rank: 7th largest city in Pakistan Union Councils: 4

Rohtas Fort near Jhelum was built by Sher Shah Suri . He was the founder of the Suri Empire in India. It is a 16th-century fortress. It is located near the city of Dina in Jhelum . The construction started in 1541 . It has 14 gates .

Shalwar Qameez is the national dress of Pakistan. It is worn by both men and women , with variations in style and design . Additional information : National Language: Urdu . National Animal: Markhor . National Bird: Chukar (Chakor). National Flower: Jasmine (Chambeli). National Tree: Deodar (Deodar Cedar). National Fruit: Mango . National Sport: Hockey . National Mosque: Faisal Mosque, Islamabad. National Poet: Allama Muhammad Iqbal. National Monument: Pakistan Monument, Islamabad. National Mountain: K2 . National River: Indus River . National Currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR).

Ranikot Fort is a Talpur fort near Sann, Jamshoro District, Sindh. It is also known as The Great Wall of Sindh. The length of Ranikot Fort is 32 km . It is believed to be the world's largest fort. Ranikot fort's ramparts have been compared to the Great Wall of China. It constructed during the administration of Nawab Wali Muhammed Leghari , the Prime Minister of Sindh during the Talpur dynasty.

Samina Baig became the first Pakistani woman to summit Mount Everest on 19 May 2013 . Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It is located in the Himalayas , on the Nepal–China border . Its officially recognized height is 8,848.86 metres ( 29,031.7 feet ). Additional information : Youngest Pakistani to summit Everest: Shehroze Kashif (in 2021). First Pakistani man to summit Everest: Nazir Sabir (2000). The first confirmed climbers to reach its summit were Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on 29 May 1953 .

The Lahore Museum was established in 1865 . While its present building was inaugurated in 1894 . It is located on The Mall, Lahore, Pakistan . The present building was designed by architect Bhai Ram Singh .

The Basic Principles Committee (BPC) had 24 members. It was formed in March 1949 by Pakistan’s First Constituent Assembl y. Its purpose was to recommend fundamental principles for framing Pakistan’s Constitution . Liaquat Ali Khan played a key role in its formation and constitutional work.

Formation date: 13 January 1955 Organization: Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) Headquarters: Lahore, Pakistan

Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung was belonged to the Hyderabad State , a princely state in British India . He was a founder and president of the Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (MIM) in Hyderabad. Additional information : Born: 3 February 1905 in Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, British India Died: 25 June 1944

The British Indian Association was founded on 29 October 1851 in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India . First President: Raja Radhakanta Deb. First Secretary: Debendranath Tagore. It was formed by the merger of the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society .

Gwadar is a deep-sea port city in Pakistan ( Balochistan ). Its main role is international trade and maritime shipping . Fishing is also an important local economic activity. It is a key part of the CPEC (China–Pakistan Economic Corridor) . It connects Pakistan with the Arabian Sea and global trade routes .

The General Headquarters (GHQ) is the headquarters of the Pakistan Army it is located in Rawalpindi . It was established on 14 August 1947 Gates Purpose Gate No 1 General Gate No 2 Exclusively reserved for service/ex-service personnel Gate No 3 Exclusively reserved for families/families of martyrs Gate No 4 Exclusively reserved for politicians/bureaucrats Gate No 5 Exclusively reserved for foreign dignatries Gate No 6 Exclusively reserved for patients visiting CMH/Army Museum Gate No 7 General

A boundary agreement was signed between Pakistan and China in 2 March 1963 . Negotiations between the nations officially began on October 13, 1962. It was signed by: Foreign Minister Chen Yi for the Chinese Zulfikar Ali Bhutto for the Pakistani The eastern tip of the Wakhan Corridor starts the Sino-Pak border between the People's Republic of China and Pakistan.

The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 was announced on 16 May 1946 from New Delhi. It arrived in India on 24 March 1946 . The mission was sent by the British government to plan transfer of power. It was headed by Lord Pethick-Lawrence . Its members included Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander .

List of Governors-General of Pakistan Term Name Birth–Death Monarch Took office Left office Political party Remarks 1 Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876–1948) George VI (1947–1952) 15-Aug-47 11-Sep-48 Pakistan Muslim League died in office 2 Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin (1894–1964) = 14-Sep-48 17-Oct-51 Pakistan Muslim League became prime minister 3 Sir Ghulam Muhammad (1895–1956) = 17-Oct-51 7-Aug-55 Independent dismissed 4 Iskander Mirza (1899–1969) Elizabeth II (1952–1956) 7-Aug-55 23-Mar-56 Republican Party became president

Pakistan’s first Martial Law was imposed under the control of General Ayub Khan . Martial Law imposed: 7 October 1958 President at the time: Iskandar Ali Mirza Prime Minister: Feroz Khan Noon Additional information: Sr# Martial Law Number Date of Martial Law Martial Law Implemented by 1 First Martial Law 7th October 1958 Iskandar Mirza 2 2nd Martial Law 25th March 1969 General Yahya Khan 3 3rd Martial Law 25th July 1977 General Zia ul Haq 4 4th Martial Law 12th October 1999 General Pervaiz Musharraf