Overview of the education system in Pakistan MCQsBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 31, 2025 34 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/34 Subscribe 1. : What is the literacy rate in Pakistan according to the latest available data? (A) 50% (B) 60% (C) 70% (D) 80% 2. : Which of the following is not a level of education in Pakistan? (A) Primary (B) Secondary (C) Tertiary (D) Quaternary 3. : What is the medium of instruction in most private schools in Pakistan? (A) English (B) Urdu (C) Punjabi (D) Sindhi 4. : Which province in Pakistan has the highest literacy rate? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 5. : What is the primary responsibility of the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training in Pakistan? (A) Accreditation of universities (B) Curriculum development (C) Teacher training (D) Conducting examinations 6. : Which organization is responsible for the development of the national curriculum in Pakistan? (A) Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training (B) Higher Education Commission (C) National Curriculum Council (D) Provincial Education Departments 7. : How many years of compulsory education are there in Pakistan? (A) 6 years (B) 8 years (C) 10 years (D) 12 years 8. : Which educational board conducts examinations for schools in Islamabad and adjacent areas? (A) Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (B) Punjab Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (C) Sindh Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (D) Balochistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education 9. : What is the name of the national agency responsible for the accreditation of universities and degree-awarding institutions in Pakistan? (A) HEC (Higher Education Commission) (B) PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) (C) NBEAC (National Business Education Accreditation Council) (D) PBC (Pakistan Bar Council) 10. : What is the name of the entrance test for admission to medical and dental colleges in Pakistan? (A) ECAT (Engineering College Admission Test) (B) MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) (C) SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) (D) GRE (Graduate Record Examination) 11. : Which education system follows the British model of education in Pakistan? (A) O-Level (B) A-Level (C) Matriculation (D) Intermediate 12. : What is the name of the government-funded scholarship program for students pursuing higher education in Pakistan? (A) Ehsaas Scholarship Program (B) Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme (C) Punjab Education Endowment Fund (D) Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Program 13. : Which province in Pakistan has its own separate educational board for conducting examinations? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 14. : What is the duration of secondary education in Pakistan? (A) 4 years (B) 6 years (C) 8 years (D) 10 years 15. : What is the minimum age requirement for admission to bachelor’s degree programs in Pakistan? (A) 16 years (B) 18 years (C) 20 years (D) 22 years 16. : Which organization is responsible for regulating and accrediting engineering programs and institutions in Pakistan? (A) HEC (Higher Education Commission) (B) PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) (C) NUST (National University of Sciences and Technology) (D) PARB (Pakistan Agricultural Research Board) 17. : What is the name of the national testing agency responsible for conducting standardized tests for admission to universities in Pakistan? (A) HEC (Higher Education Commission) (B) NTS (National Testing Service) (C) PMC (Pakistan Medical Commission) (D) PBC (Pakistan Bar Council) 18. : Which organization is responsible for regulating and accrediting business and management programs and institutions in Pakistan? (A) HEC (Higher Education Commission) (B) PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) (C) NBEAC (National Business Education Accreditation Council) (D) NTS (National Testing Service) 19. : What is the name of the standardized test required for admission to MBA programs in Pakistan? (A) GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) (B) GRE (Graduate Record Examination) (C) SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) (D) NTS GAT (National Testing Service Graduate Assessment Test) 20. : Which organization is responsible for regulating and accrediting medical and dental programs and institutions in Pakistan? (A) HEC (Higher Education Commission) (B) PMC (Pakistan Medical Commission) (C) PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) (D) NTS (National Testing Service) 21. : What is the name of the standardized test required for admission to law schools in Pakistan? (A) LSAT (Law School Admission Test) (B) SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) (C) GRE (Graduate Record Examination) (D) NTS GAT (National Testing Service Graduate Assessment Test) 22. : Which organization is responsible for regulating and accrediting teacher education programs and institutions in Pakistan? (A) HEC (Higher Education Commission) (B) PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) (C) NTS (National Testing Service) (D) NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) 23. : What is the name of the standardized test required for admission to teacher education programs in Pakistan? (A) SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) (B) GRE (Graduate Record Examination) (C) NTS GAT (National Testing Service Graduate Assessment Test) (D) ETEA (Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency) 24. : Which organization is responsible for regulating and accrediting agricultural programs and institutions in Pakistan? (A) HEC (Higher Education Commission) (B) NTS (National Testing Service) (C) PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) (D) PARB (Pakistan Agricultural Research Board) 25. : What is the name of the standardized test required for admission to agricultural programs in Pakistan? (A) ECAT (Engineering College Admission Test) (B) MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) (C) SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) (D) NTS GAT (National Testing Service Graduate Assessment Test) 26. : What is the literacy rate of males in Pakistan according to the latest available data? (A) 50% (B) 60% (C) 70% (D) 80% 27. : What is the literacy rate of females in Pakistan according to the latest available data? (A) 40% (B) 50% (C) 60% (D) 70% 28. : What is the name of the government program aimed at improving literacy in Pakistan? (A) Ehsaas Program (B) Benazir Income Support Program (C) Prime Minister’s Literacy Initiative (D) National Rural Support Program 29. : Which province in Pakistan has the highest disparity in literacy rates between males and females? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 30. : What is the main reason for the gender disparity in literacy rates in Pakistan? (A) Lack of educational institutions (B) Poverty (C) Cultural barriers (D) Government policies 31. : What is the name of the largest educational network providing free education to underprivileged children in Pakistan? (A) The Citizens Foundation (TCF) (B) CARE Foundation (C) Alif Ailaan (D) Teach For Pakistan 32. : What percentage of Pakistan’s GDP is allocated to education according to the latest available data? (A) Less than 1% (B) Around 2% (C) Around 3% (D) More than 5% 33. : Which region in Pakistan faces the most significant challenges in providing education due to security issues? (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Gilgit-Baltistan 34. : What is the name of the government program aimed at providing free textbooks to students in Pakistan? (A) Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme (B) Punjab Education Endowment Fund (C) Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Program (D) Free Textbook Scheme Related Posts:Interaction Overview Diagram MCQsOverview of SignalR MCQs ASP.NETInterface overview MCQs including (Ribbons, Quick Access Toolbar, Backstage View) - MS WordInterface overview MCQs (Ribbons, Slide Pane, Notes Pane) -PowerPointThe Software Development Life Cycle: An Overview of the Process[PPSC Pakistan]SYLLABUS DEPUTY DIRECTOR / MONITORING / DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICER [PPSC] SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT