History of Pakistan MCQsBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 31, 2025 45 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/45 Subscribe 1. : Who was the founder of Pakistan? (A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah (B) Allama Iqbal (C) Liaquat Ali Khan (D) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan 2. : Which year marked the creation of Pakistan as an independent state? (A) 1946 (B) 1947 (C) 1948 (D) 1950 3. : What was the original name of Pakistan before it became an independent state? (A) Bharat (B) Persia (C) Hindustan (D) West Pakistan 4. : The Lahore Resolution, which eventually led to the creation of Pakistan, was passed in which year? (A) 1940 (B) 1942 (C) 1945 (D) 1947 5. : The first Governor-General of Pakistan was: (A) Liaquat Ali Khan (B) Iskander Mirza (C) Ayub Khan (D) Muhammad Ali Jinnah 6. : In which year did Pakistan become a republic? (A) 1948 (B) 1956 (C) 1962 (D) 1971 7. : The first constitution of Pakistan was adopted in which year? (A) 1948 (B) 1956 (C) 1962 (D) 1973 8. : Who was the first President of Pakistan? (A) Liaquat Ali Khan (B) Ayub Khan (C) Iskander Mirza (D) Yahya Khan 9. : The Indus Waters Treaty, a water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan, was signed in which year? (A) 1947 (B) 1951 (C) 1960 (D) 1971 10. : What event led to the separation of East Pakistan, resulting in the creation of Bangladesh? (A) Partition of India (B) Bangladesh Liberation War (C) Simla Agreement (D) Tashkent Agreement 11. : Who became the first Prime Minister of Pakistan after the death of Muhammad Ali Jinnah? (A) Liaquat Ali Khan (B) Khwaja Nazimuddin (C) Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy (D) Iskander Mirza 12. : The Radcliffe Line demarcated the borders between India and Pakistan during: (A) World War I (B) World War II (C) The Partition of British India (D) The Indus Valley Civilization 13. : Who was Pakistan’s first female Prime Minister? (A) Benazir Bhutto (B) Fatima Jinnah (C) Hina Rabbani Khar (D) Asma Jahangir 14. : The Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case of 1951 involved a plot against the government led by: (A) Iskander Mirza (B) Ayub Khan (C) Liaquat Ali Khan (D) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto 15. : The Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens in Lahore are UNESCO World Heritage Sites from which historical era? (A) Mughal (B) Indus Valley Civilization (C) British Colonial (D) Sikh Empire 16. : Which military operation was launched in 1971, leading to the secession of East Pakistan? (A) Operation Desert Storm (B) Operation Gibraltar (C) Operation Searchlight (D) Operation Khyber 17. : The Simla Agreement of 1972 was signed between Pakistan and which country? (A) China (B) India (C) Afghanistan (D) Iran 18. : Who was the military ruler of Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965? (A) Yahya Khan (B) Ayub Khan (C) Zia-ul-Haq (D) Pervez Musharraf 19. : The Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan took place in which year? (A) 1998 (B) 1999 (C) 2001 (D) 2002 20. : Which leader founded the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in 1967? (A) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (B) Benazir Bhutto (C) Nawaz Sharif (D) Pervez Musharraf 21. : The Pakistan Movement gained momentum under the leadership of which political party? (A) All-India Muslim League (B) Indian National Congress (C) Khilafat Movement (D) Pakistan People’s Party 22. : Who served as the Chief Justice of Pakistan and later became the country’s President? (A) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry (B) Abdul Sattar Edhi (C) Asif Ali Zardari (D) Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry 23. : The Grand Trunk Road, an ancient trade route, was built by which historical figure? (A) Ashoka the Great (B) Akbar the Great (C) Sher Shah Suri (D) Aurangzeb 24. : Which mountain range separates Pakistan from Afghanistan? (A) Himalayas (B) Karakoram Range (C) Hindu Kush (D) Sulaiman Mountains 25. : The Karachi Nuclear Power Complex is named after which scientist? (A) Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan (B) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (C) Dr. Homi J. Bhabha (D) Dr. Abdus Salam 26. : Who was the President of Pakistan during the 1999 military coup led by Pervez Musharraf? (A) Rafiq Tarar (B) Iskander Mirza (C) Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry (D) Yahya Khan 27. : The Harappa archaeological site is part of which ancient civilization in Pakistan? (A) Mughal (B) Indus Valley Civilization (C) Gandhara (D) Aryan 28. : Which Pakistani leader played a crucial role in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)? (A) Liaquat Ali Khan (B) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (C) Ayub Khan (D) Benazir Bhutto 29. : The Treaty of Amritsar in 1846 resulted in the transfer of which region from the Sikh Empire to British control? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Kashmir (D) Balochistan 30. : Who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan when it conducted its nuclear tests in 1998? (A) Benazir Bhutto (B) Nawaz Sharif (C) Pervez Musharraf (D) Asif Ali Zardari 31. : The historic Mohenjo-daro archaeological site is located in the province of: (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 32. : Which agreement between India and Pakistan was signed in 1972, ending the state of war between the two countries? (A) Lahore Agreement (B) Tashkent Agreement (C) Simla Agreement (D) Karachi Agreement 33. : The first Anglo-Afghan War (1839–1842) had a significant impact on the territories of present-day Pakistan and: (A) India (B) Afghanistan (C) Iran (D) China 34. : Which Pakistani leader is often referred to as the “Father of the Nation”? (A) Allama Iqbal (B) Liaquat Ali Khan (C) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (D) Muhammad Ali Jinnah 35. : The Durand Line, a border demarcation between Pakistan and Afghanistan, was established during the rule of: (A) Aurangzeb (B) Sher Shah Suri (C) Lord Curzon (D) Lord Mountbatten 36. : Who served as the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan during the Kargil conflict of 1999? (A) Pervez Musharraf (B) Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (C) Raheel Sharif (D) Jehangir Karamat 37. : The Battle of Plassey in 1757 had a significant impact on the control of the Indian subcontinent and involved the forces of: (A) British East India Company and Mughal Empire (B) British East India Company and French East India Company (C) British East India Company and Maratha 38. : The creation of the All-India Muslim League in 1906 was a significant step towards the formation of Pakistan. Who was its first president? (A) Liaquat Ali Khan (B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah (C) Aga Khan (D) Allama Iqbal 39. : The first national radio station in Pakistan was established in which year? (A) 1947 (B) 1950 (C) 1960 (D) 1971 40. : The famous Pakistan Monument in Islamabad symbolizes the four provinces of Pakistan. How many petals does it have? (A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 5 (D) 6 41. : The 1965 war between India and Pakistan ended with which agreement? (A) Tashkent Agreement (B) Simla Agreement (C) Karachi Agreement (D) Lahore Agreement 42. : Which river is the longest in Pakistan? (A) Indus River (B) Chenab River (C) Ravi River (D) Jhelum River 43. : Pakistan’s national animal is: (A) Tiger (B) Markhor (C) Lion (D) Leopard 44. : The famous poet, philosopher, and politician Allama Iqbal is known for his contributions in: (A) British Empire (B) Pakistan Movement (C) Indian Independence Movement (D) Egyptian Renaissance 45. : The Gwadar Port in Pakistan is strategically located on which sea? 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