MCQ Collection
Pakistan Studies MCQs
Practice Pakistan Studies questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: C. Northern and western regions
Explanation:
Western disturbances travel from the Mediterranean and West Asia.
They bring winter rain and mountain snowfall to northern and western Pakistan.
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Correct Answer: C. Article 58(2)(b)
Explanation:
Article 58(2)(b) granted a discretionary dissolution power during certain periods.
It became central to several dismissals of elected governments.
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Correct Answer: D. Quetta
Explanation:
Quetta is the capital of Balochistan.
It lies in a high valley near the Afghan border region.
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Correct Answer: B. Manchar Lake
Explanation:
Manchar Lake is a major freshwater lake in Sindh.
Its size varies greatly with seasonal inflows.
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Correct Answer: D. Five hours
Explanation:
Pakistan Standard Time is UTC+5.
The country generally uses one time zone nationwide.
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Correct Answer: D. Thirteenth Amendment
Explanation:
The Thirteenth Amendment removed the discretionary dissolution power.
It strengthened the parliamentary character of the system.
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Correct Answer: A. Muzaffarabad
Explanation:
Muzaffarabad serves as the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
It lies near the confluence of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers.
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Correct Answer: D. Quetta
Explanation:
Hanna Lake lies near Quetta in Balochistan.
It is a well-known recreational site.
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Correct Answer: A. Eighteenth Amendment
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The Eighteenth Amendment made wide-ranging constitutional changes in 2010.
It significantly expanded provincial authority.
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Correct Answer: B. Gilgit
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Gilgit is the administrative capital of Gilgit-Baltistan.
It is a key center in Pakistan's northern mountain region.
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Correct Answer: A. Sindh
Explanation:
Keenjhar Lake is in Thatta District, Sindh.
It is an important water source and tourist site.
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Correct Answer: B. Concurrent Legislative List
Explanation:
The amendment abolished the Concurrent Legislative List.
Many subjects were transferred to provincial control.