Pakistan Studies — Commission Past Papers — Part 7 MCQs with Explanations

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa currently has 40 districts. In 2025 , Swat was divided into Swat and Upper Swat , increasing the total from 38 to 40 . Additional information : Punjab : 42 districts Sindh : 30 districts Balochistan : 41 districts Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT): 1 district Gilgit-Baltistan (GB): 14 districts Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK): 10 districts

General Seats: 266 Women Seats: 60 Non-Muslim Seats: 10 Total Seats: 336 Old strength: 342 (reduced after KPK seats changed from 61 → 55 ) Constitution Reference: Article 51 (1) & 3(a) Additional information : Minimum age to contest NA election: 25 years Seats increase or decrease based on population National Assembly = Lower House Senate = Upper House

A national census in Pakistan is legally mandated by the constitution to be held every 10 years First 1951 Second 1961 Third 1972 Forth 1981 Fifth1998 Sixth 2017 Seventh 2023

Name Portrait Entered office Left office Date of Birth and Death Political party 1 Muhammad Ali Jinnah 15 August 1947 11 September 1948 25 December 1876 – 11 September 1948 Muslim League 2 Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin 14 September 1948 17 October 1951 19 July 1894 - 22 October 1964 Muslim League 3 Ghulam Mohammad 1 7 October 1951 6 October 1955 20 April 1895 - 12 September 1956 4 Iskander Mirza 6 October 1955 23 March 1956 13 November 1899 - 12 November 1969 Republican P arty

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is known as the Founder of Pakistan . His real name was Muhammad Ali Jinnah . Pakistan became independent on 14 August 1947 . He served as the first Governor-General of Pakistan from 1947 to 1948 . He is also known as Quaid-e-Azam , meaning “ Great Leader .”

Rawal Lake is an artificial reservoir located in Islamabad, Pakistan . It was constructed in 1962 to supply water to Islamabad and Rawalpindi . The lake is surrounded by the Margalla Hills . Rawal Lake Park (Lake View Park) is a popular recreational area nearby. It is an important source of water for the twin cities .

K2 is part of the Karakoram Range . It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan. Additional information : K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin. 'K' standing for Karakoram. Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth. Mount K2 is located on the border of Pakistan and China. The height of K2 is 8,611 meters .

Mohenjo-daro was an important city of the Indus Valley Civilization . It flourished around 2500 BCE in the Bronze Age . It is located in Sindh, Pakistan , near the Indus River . The site is famous for its advanced urban planning, drainage system, and Great Bath. Mohenjo-daro means “ Mound of the Dead .”

Satpara Lake is a natural lake near Skardu , Gilgit-Baltistan , Pakistan. It is fed by the Satpara Stream . It is located at an elevation of about 2,636 meters ( 8,648 feet ) above sea level. The lake covers an area of approximately 2.5 km² . Additional information : Attabad Lake — Gilgit-Baltistan Saiful Muluk Lake — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Keenjhar and Manchar Lake — Sindh

Scientist Name: Ibn al-Nafis Date / Year: 1242 CE Major Work: Commentary on Anatomy in Avicenna's Canon He was a pioneering Arab physician Major contribution: Pulmonary circulation Blood pressure: Modern measurement/concept developed centuries later.

Mike Hesson took charge as Pakistan's interim Test head coach in September 2026 . He replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed , who was released by the PCB after the first two Tests against England . Hesson had already been serving as Pakistan's white-ball head coach since May 2025.

Headquarters: Karachi, Sindh Founded: 1-July-1948 Founded by: Muhammad Ali Jinnah First Governor: Zahid Hussain First Female Governor: Shamshad Akhtar SBP Responsibility: Implement monetary policy

The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line. It was drawn in 1893 . It was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan . British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan Length: Around 2,640 km ( 2,611 km) اچھی تیاری کرنا چاہتے تو یہ سوالات ضرور پڑھیں Click here

Name Took office Left office Time office Monarch (region) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah 14 August 1947 14 August 1948 1 year 28 days George VI Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin 14 September 1948 17 October 1951 3 years 33 days George VI Sir Ghulam Muhammad 17 October 1951 7 August 1955 3 year 294 days Elizabeth II Iskander Mirza 7 August 1955 23 March 1956 299 days Elizabeth II

Tarbela Dam was built on the Indus River . It is located mainly in the Swabi District Tehsil Topi of KPK . It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world. The Construction began in 1968. They were Opened in 1976. Height: 470 feet (143 m)

Delivered Presidential Address at 25th All-India Muslim League session, Allahabad, 29 December 1930 . Allama Iqbal (1877–1938) is the National Poet of Pakistan . Joined Muslim League: 1908 in London, 1922 in Indian subcontinent. Additional information : Born : 9 November 1877, Sialkot Died : 21 April 1938, Lahore Burial: Tomb of Allama Iqbal, Lahore Known as “ Mufakkir-e-Pakistan ” (Thinker of Pakistan) and “ Shair-e-Mashriq ” (Poet of the East). Last verified 09-03-2026

The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced on March 23, 1956 Additional information List of the Constitution of Pakistan 1947 to date First: 1956 Constitution Adoption Date : 23rd March 1956 Prime Minister: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali President: Iskander Mirza Second: 1962 Constitution Adoption Date : 8th June 1962 Prime Minister: Muhammad Ayub Khan (also President at the time) Third: 1973 Constitution Adoption Date: 1 2th April 1973 Prime Minister: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto President: Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Simla Agreement was s igned between Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi. It was signed on 2 July 1972. It took place in Shimla, India . It aimed to resolve issues after the 1971 war. Both countries agreed to settle disputes through bilateral talks.

Adopted: 12 March 1949 Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949 Additional information : Total Members of Assembly: 75 Members Supporting the Resolution: 21 Minority Members: 10 All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected . As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution. Last Updated on 12-01-2026

The old name of Murree was Marhee ( Mari ). Murree is a famous mountain resort town in the Galyat region . It is located in the Pir Panjal Range . Its elevation is about 2,291 metres . Murree is in Rawalpindi District, Punjab , Pakistan.

India got the Eastern Rivers: Ravi Beas Sutlej Pakistan got the Western Rivers: Indus Jhelum Chenab Signed date: 19 September 1960 Brokered by: World Bank Place of signing: Karachi Effective from: 1 April 1960 (implementation period) Signatories : Field Marshal Ayub Khan ( Pakistan ) Jawaharlal Nehru ( India ) Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

CPEC: China–Pakistan Economic Corridor Purpose: Trade and connectivity Connects: Xinjiang (China) to Gwadar (Pakistan Focus: Infrastructure & energy Launched: 2015 Part of: Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Initial Investment: $ 46 billion Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Khawaja Nazimuddin served as the 2nd Prime Minister of Pakistan From 17 October 1951 to 17 April 1953 . Predecessor : Liaquat Ali Khan Successor : Mohammad Ali Bogra List of PM of Pakistan S/No Name Tenure 1 Mr. Liaqat Ali Khan 15-08-1947 To 16-10-1951 2 Khawaja Nazimuddin 17-10-1951 To 17-04-1953 3 Mr. Mohammad Ali Bogra 17-04-1953 To 11-08-1955 4 Ch. Mohammed Ali 11-08-1955 To 12-09-1956 5 Mr. Hussain Shaheed Suharwardi 12-09-1956 To 18-10-1957 6 Mr. Ibrahim Ismail Chaundrigar 18-10-1957 To 16-12-1957 7 Malik Feroz Khan Noon 16-12-1957 To 07-10-1958 8 Mr. Noor-ul-Amin 07-12-1971 To 20-12-1971 9 Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto 14-08-1973 To 05-07-1977 10 Mr. Muhammad Khan Junejo 23-03-1985 To 29-05-1988 11 Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto 02-12-1988 To 06-08-1990 Mr. Ghulam Mustafa Khan Jatoi (Caretaker) 06-08-1990 To 06-11-1990 12 Mian Mohammed Nawaz Sharif 06-11-1990 To 18-04-1993 Mir Balakh Sher Mazari (Caretaker) 18-04-1993 To 26-05-1993 Mian Mohammed Nawaz Sharif 26-05-1993 To 08-07-1993 Mr. Moin Qureshi (Caretaker) 08-07-1993 To 19-10-1993 13 Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto 19-10-1993 To 05-11-1996 Malik Meraj Khalid (Caretaker) 06-11-1996 To 17-02-1997 14 Mian Mohammed Nawaz Sharif 17-02-1997 To 12-10-1999 15 Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali 23-11-2002 To 26-06-2004 16 Chuadhary Shujaat Hussain 30-06-2004 To 26-08-2004 17 Mr. Shaukat Aziz 28-08-2004 To 15-11-2007 Mr. Muhammad Mian Soomro (Caretaker) 16-11-2007 To 24-03-2008 18 Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani 25-03-2008 To 25-04-2012 19 Raja Pervez Ashraf 22-06-2012 To 24-03-2013 Mir Hazar Khan Khoso (Caretaker) 25-03-2013 To 05-06-2013 20 Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif 05-06-2013 To 28-07-2017 21 Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi 01-08-2017 To 31-05-2018 Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk (Caretaker) 01-06-2018 To 18-08-2018 22 Mr. Imran Khan 18-08-2018 To 10-4-2022 23 Mr. Shahbaz Sharif 11-04-2022 till date Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Pakistan's first presidential election was held on 2 January 1965 Nominee Ayub Khan: Party PMLC Fatima Jinnah: Party COP Winner: Ayub Khan System: Indirect electio n through Basic Democrats Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

The Swat officially merged into Pakistan on July 28, 1969. Nov 3, 1947 : Swat acceded to Pakistan, keeping internal autonomy . Jul 28, 1969 : Yahya Khan fully merged Swat , Dir, and Chitral into Pakistan. KNOWN ABOUT SWAT District in Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Capital: Saidu Sharif Largest city: Mingora Gwalerai — famous for apples Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Urdu is the national language of Pakistan. Article 251: The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan formally declares Urdu as the national language Additional information National Animal: Markhor National Tree: Deodar National Dish: Nihari National Fruit: Mango National Flower: Jasmine National Vegetable : Lady Finger (Okra) Field hockey is Pakistan's official national sport. Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

KANUPP stands for Karachi Nuclear Power Plant . It is located in Karachi, Sindh . It was Pakistan’s first nuclear power plant . The original K-1 was developed with Canadian assistance. It began commercial operation in 1972 . K-2 and K -3 are newer units developed with Chinese cooperation .

PHA stands for Pakistan Housing Authority . It is associated with housing development and related government initiatives.

Pakistan left the Commonwealth in 1972 . The main reason was the Commonwealth’s recognition of Bangladesh after the 1971 war. Pakistan later rejoined the Commonwealth in 1989 .

The 2013 General Elections were held on 11 May 2013 . The Pakistan Muslim League (N) won the largest number of seats in the National Assembly . Nawaz Sharif became Prime Minister and formed the federal government . The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) emerged as the third-largest party in the National Assembly .

The Indian Councils Act 1909 , also called the Morley-Minto Reforms , introduced separate electorates for Muslims. Additional information : Date of introduction: 12 March 1909 Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60 Muslim reserved seats: 5 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies. Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate .

The Seventh Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed on 16 May 1977 . It introduced Article 96A into the Constitution. It provided a mechanism for a referendum to obtain a vote of confidence from the people. The amendment was made during the government of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto .

Nawaz Sharif , as Prime Minister of Pakistan, addressed the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2013 . He delivered his address on 27 September 2013 . His speech focused on regional peace, terrorism, Kashmir , and Pakistan’s foreign policy . This was his first address to the UN General Assembly after returning as Prime Minister in 2013 .

The Indian Councils Act, 1892 is regarded as laying the seeds of Indian participation in the legislative process. It introduced the first element of indirect election and increased Indian representation in legislative councils. Local bodies such as municipalities and district boards could recommend members. Indian members were also allowed to discuss the budget and ask questions .

The Government of India Act 1935 was a major constitutional reform introduced by the British Parliament . Its most important implemented feature was provincial autonomy . It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and gave provinces greater authority over their own administration. The proposed federation at the center was never fully implemented.

Main Demand: Separate electorates for Muslims Place: Simla (Shimla) Date: 1 October 1906 Leader: Sir Aga Khan III Met: Lord Minto The Simla Deputation consisted of 35 members.

The Mansabdari system was introduced by Emperor Akbar as an administrative and military system . Branding of horses (Dagh) was an important feature to prevent fraud and maintain military standards .

Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan . 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998. The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province. Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons. Additional information : Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan , carried out on 30 May 1998 . These tests followed the Chagai-I series . The test site was Kharan Desert , Pakistan. The number of tests is 1 .

Presented by: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Famous Speech: Meerut Speech Date: 16 March 1888 Purpose: To explain that Muslims and Hindus were separate nations with different religious, cultural, and social identities. Importance: Became the ideological foundation of Pakistan.