Questions Pakistan Affairs

Q 1.

When Pakistan came into being?

Ans

Pakistan came into being as an independent state on August 14, 1947 or Ramazan 27,

1366 A. H., and became a member of the U.N.O. on September 30, 1947. Its official name is
Islami Jamhuria-e-Pakistan(Islamic Republic of Pakistan). Pakistan means Land of the Pure
originally coined by Ch. Rahmad Ali.
Q 2.

What is the ideology of Pakistan?

Ans

It means the both the demand and coming into being of this state was based on Islam a

state where Muslims of Pakistan individually and collectively, could order their lives in
accordance with the fundamental principles of Islam. The demand for a separate state for
Muslims was based on the Two-Nation Theory, which was first put forward by Sir Sayyid
Ahmed Kha. The process of divind India into two states largely depended on the ciriterion that
the Muslims, about a quarter of the total population of India claimed to be a separate nation
having nothing in common with the Hindu majority except the accident of living in the same
country.
Q 3.

What is the total area of Pakistan?

Area :-310,403square Miles or of Pakistan 796, 095.

Q 4.

How will you explain the Loc of Pakistan?

Ans

Pakistan is situated in the North West of the Indo-Pakistan sub-continent. It lies

between the latitudes of 230 and 750 and 360 45, North and between the longitudes of 610 and
750 , 31 East in the North it is bounded by the Himalayan rangers, the Karakoram range, and
the Hindukash. In the border east it has Common Border of about 595 kms. With China along
with its Gilgit Agency and Baluchistan. In the north west it has a 2252 kms. Long Common
border known as Durand Lines with Afghanistan. In the west there is a Common Border of
about 805 kms. With the broutherly Islamic Republic of Iran. The Arabian Sea lies in the south.
To the East is the Rajastan with a Common border of about 1610 kms. Russia remains nearly
with a narrow limb of Afghanistan terriroty called Wakhan in between.
Q5

Give Division of Whole Territory of Pakistan?

1.

Baluchistan Province 247188 kms.

2.

Punjab Province: - 206251 kms.

3.

Sindh Province: - 140913 kms.

(inclusive the Federal Capital Area)

4.

North West Frontier :- 74522 kms.

5.

Tribal Area:- 27221 kms.

Q 6.

What is the length of Common border or frontier with which countries?

Ans.

(i)

In the North East Common border 595 kms. With China alongwith Gilgit
Agency and Baluchistan.

(ii)

In the North West a Common border of 2252 kms. With Afghanistan, known as
Durand Line.

(iii)

In the West a Common border of about 805kms. With Iran.

(iv)

In the south lies, the Arabian Sea.

(v)

In the north, Pakistan is bounded by the Himalayas range Karakoram range and
the Hindu Kash.

(vi)

To the east, Pakistan has a Common border of 1610 kms. Indian territory of East
Punjab and Rajistana Common border of about 805kms. With Iran.

(vii)

In the south lies, the Arabian Sea.

(viii)

In the north, Pakistan is bounded by the Himalayas range Karakoram range and
the Hindu Kash.

(ix)

To the east, Pakistan has a Common border of 1610 kms. Indian territory of East
Punjab and Rajistan.

(x)

Russia remains nearly with a narrow limb of Afghanistan territory called,

Wakhan, in between.

Q7.

What do you know about Northern Area?

Ans.

Nothern areas Consist of 72496 kms. And is divided into five districts. They are
Gilgit, Diamer, Baltistan, Ghazar and Ghanche.

Q8.

What is the rank of Pakistan in area and Population in the world.

Ans.

Pakistan in the ninth most populouscountry in the world hought area wise it ranks thirty

fourth.
Q9.

Name the major physical divisions of Pakistan major physical divisions as:

Anx.

i.

The Himalayas.

ii.

The Hindukush and the western bordering mountains.

iii.

The Baluchistan Plateau.

Q10.

iv.

The Potwar Plateau and the salt.

v.

The Indus Plains.

What is the Population of 12 major Cities of Pakistan as per census 1981?

Ans.
Name of City

Population

1.

Karachi

5,208,132

2.

Lahore

2,952,689

3.

Faisalabad

2,952,689

4.

Rawalpindi

1,104,209

5.

Hyderabad

794,843

6.

Multan

751,529

7.

Gujranwala

600,993

8.

Peshawar

566,248

9.

Sialkot

302,009

10.

Sargodha

291,362

11.

Quetta

285, 719

12.

Islamabad

204,364

Q11.

Who was Madar-e-Milat?

Ans.

Miss Fatima Jinnah, sister of Quaid-i-Azam.

Q12.

Who was BabaUrdu?

Ans.

Moulvi Abdul Haque.

Q13.

How much of total area of Pakistan actually covered by the forests.

Ans.

Only 3.7 to 4precent. From world standard, it should be 25 percent.

Q14.

Which is the largest desert of Pakistan, and in whch two provinces of Pakistan,

desert are found?

Ans.

Thar desert in Sind is the largest desert of Pakistan. Desert are situated in Sind and

Punjab. Cholistan desert is in Punjab.

Q15.

Which is the hottest month and place of Pakistan?

Ans.

June and Jacob bad repressively.

Q16.

Which area of Pakistan has maximum and least rainfall?

Ans.

Murree has maximum rainfall with average annual rainfall of 31.8 and Naskindi of

Baluchistan has the least degree or amount of rainfall. With average annual rainfall of 1.95
ony.
Q17.

Which areas of Pakistan are the driest ones?

Ans.

Thal Desert, Kuchhi,Sibi Plains, and the south eastern desert.

Q18.

Names the months, in which there is maximum rainfall in Pakistan?

Ans.

These are July, August and September.

Q19.

Which is the place in Pakistan that get heaviest snowfall?

Ans.

It is Skardu.

Q20.

Which place in Punjab gets the maximum rain-fall?

Ans.

It is Sialkot with average annual rainfall of 30

Q21.

Which is the coldest place in Pakistan?

Ans.

It is Ziarat in Baluchistan.

Q22.

Name the radio station existing in Pakistan at independence, and others in

Pakistan at Present.
Ans.
(i)

Lahore and Peshawar only two, at independence.

(ii)

Radio Station at Karachi was installed in 1950.

(iii)

Radio station at Faisalabad was installed in 1982.

(iv)

There areat present more than 17 radio stations in Pakistan, at Islamabad,

Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Bahawalpur, Peshawar, Quetta, Karachi, Gilgit,
Hyderabad, D.I.Khan. Turbat, Khairpur, and Faisalabad.

Q23.

When was the first television station started in Pakistan, and the number of T.V.

centres at present?
Ans.
(i)

At first , the T.V. Station was started at Lahore in 1964.

(ii)

At Present, the T.V. stations are at Lahore, Peshawar, Rawalpindi/Islamabad,

Quetta and Karachi.

(iii)

P.T.V started its colourful transmissions on December 20, 1976.

Q24.

Where is the highest to war in Pakistan?

Ans.

Minar-iPakistan, Lahore 206feet high.

Q25.

What is the name of the highest place of the Salt Range.

Ans.

It is Skesar.

Q26.

How much of the total area of Pakistan is mountainous terrain?

Ans.

183840 square miles.

Q27.

What do you know about Postal Services in Pakistan?

Ans.

(i)

Duties of Pakistan Post Office Department.

a.

Performs normal postal services.

b.

Offers banking facilities.

c.

Runs life insurance Business.

d.

Collects excise revenue by selling excise stamps.

e.

Issues and renews vehicles registration licenses.

f.

Issues radio Licenses.

g.

Pays pension to retired defence personnel.

(ii)

Post Offices Administrative Circles:

a.

Peshawar Circle.

b.

Rawalpindi Circle.

c.

Lahore Circle.

d.

Karachi Circle.

Q28.

What are the various historical and archaeological sites in Pakistan?

Ans.

(i)

Archaeological sites are:-

a.

Mohenjo Daro in Larkana.

b.

Harappa (Saiwal).

c.

Kot Diji (Kharipur).

d.

Bhambore (Thatta).

e.

Taxila (Rawalpindi).

f.

Nimogram (Swat).

g.

Charsadda (Peshawar).

(ii)

Historical Places as Follow:-

a.

Badshahi Mosque in Lahore.

b.

Shahi Fort at Lahore.

c.

Shalimar Gardens at Lahore.

d.

Jehangirs Tomb, at Lahore.

e.

Noor Jehans Tomb, at Lahore.

f.

Masjid Wazir Khan, Lahore.

g.

Haran Minar, Sheikhupura.

h.

Masjid Mohabat Khan, Peshawar,

i.

Kamran Baradari, Lahore.

Q29.

How Many National Parks are in Pakistan?

Ans.

Many national parks are located in Pakistan.

Q30.

a.

National Park, Rawalpindi.

b.

Lake Saiful Maluk in Kaghan Valley.

c.

Jinnah Gardens, Lahore.

d.

Gulshan Iqbal, Lahore.

e.

Clifton: Halks Bayu: Manora; Karachi

f.

Changa Manga near Lahore.

Give basuc info about National Anthem of Pakistan.

i.

Total Words: Fifty words.

ii.

Writer: Abdul Asar Hafeez Jullundari

iii.

Lines of VERses:

Fifteen lines.

iv.

Year of Writing:

1954.

vi.

No of the Committee: Abdul Sattar Pirzada who was the head of the Committee
which recommended the Pakistan National Anthem.

vii.

Date of First Playing:-Pakistan National Anthem was first played on August 13,
1954.

viii.

Musician who Composed it:- It was Abdual Carim Chagla.

ix.

First and last letters in urdu used :

It begins with Pai and ends of lam

Pai stands for Pak and Lam stands for Zul-Jalal.

x.

Names of Signers who recited It:- There were eleven male and female signers
who took part in reciting and recording the Pakistan National Anthem. The are
(1) Shamim Bano (2) Kukab Jan; (3) Rashida Begum: (4) Najam Ara: (5)

Nasima Shsheen; (6) Ahmed Rushdi; (7) Zarwar Hussain: (8) Akhtar Abbas; (9)
Ghulam Dastgir (10) Anwar Zaheer (11) Akhtar Wasi Ali.
xi.

Name of Visiting King who was honoured with play ing the Natiuonal
Antem:- Pakistan National Anthem was first played on the visit to Pakistan
Shah of Iran. Raza Shah Pahlavi.

xii.

When Govt Purchased the copyright: Government of Pakistan purchased the

copyright of National Anthem from Hafeez Jullandri on August 4, 1955.

Q 31.
Ans (i)

What is the National Flower of Pakistan ?

At first, Narcissus flower and Tiger was adopted as the national flower of
Pakistan.
(ii)
Then on July 15. 1961. Jasmin (Chambeli) was adopted the National Flower of
Pakistan.
(iii)
Muhammad Ali Bogra was the first who adopted Jasmine. He was formely the
Foreign Minister, Ambassador to U.S.A. and then the Prime Minister of
Pakistan
Q 32.
What are the various Museums in Pakistan ?
Ans (i)
The central Museum, Lahore
(ii)
Shahi Fort Museum, Lahore
(iii)
Commercial and Industrial Museum, Lahore
(iv)
Zoological Museum (Government College Lahore)
(v)
The Archaelogical Museum, Taxila
(vi)
The Archaeological Museum, Peshawar
(vii)
The Agricultural Museum, Faisalabad
(Viii) National Museum, Islamabad
(ix)
Army Museum, Rawalpindi
(x)
National Museum, Karachi
Q 33.
What do you know about the different lakes in Pakistan ?
Ans
There are many lakes in Pakistan with different features.
(i)
Lake Lalusar is the highest lake in Pakistan with a height of 11,000 feet, in
Kaghan Valley.
(ii)
Lake Saiful Maluk is situated at an altitude of 10,200 feet in Kaghan Valley
(iii)
Lake Mancher is the largest lake in Pakistan situated at Dadu, Sind.
(iv)
Lake Henna is the famous lake of Pakistan located in Quetta, Baluchistan.
(v)
Sasuda Lake is the part of the sea and is located in Lasbella, Baluchistan.
(vi)
Kiri Lake is situated at 11 miles from Thatta (Sind), and was later
remembered Kanchar Lake.
(vii)
Rawal Lake is the patent source of water.
(viii) Mangla Lakes total area is 100 sq. miles.
(ix)
Khabeki Lake (in Soan Valley), and the Kalar-Khan lake are the two largest
lakes of the Salt Range.
(x)
Hamum-i-Mashkel is the largest dry lake of Baluchistan.

Q 34.
Ans (i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Q 35.
Ans

Which are the well known passes in Pakistan ?

Khyber, Tochi, Gomal and Kurram are the four well known passes.
Muztagh Pass is highest with air altitude of 19030 feet.
The Lowari Pass connects the two north places of Peshawar and Chitral.
Bolan Pass connects Quetta with Sibbi Plain in Baluchistan.
Khojek Pass does not connect Quetta with Chaman.
What are the commissioned ranks in Pakistan Armed Forces ?
Pakistan Army
2nd Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel
Brigadier
Major General
Lieutenant General
General
Field Marshal

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Q 36.
Ans
Q 37.
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Q 38.
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Q 39.
Ans
Q 40.
Ans
Q 41.
Ans
Q 42.
Ans
Q 43.
Ans (i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

Pakistan Air Force

Pilot Officer
Flying Officer
Flying Lieutenant
Squadron Leader
Wing Commander
Group Captain
Air-Commodore
Air-Vice-Marshal
Air-Marshal
Air Chief Marshal
Marshal of Air Force

Pakistan Navy
Midshipman Officer
Sub-Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Lieut-Commander
Commander
Captain
Commodore
Rear Admiral
Vice-Admiral
Admiral
Admiral of Fleet

When was the Pakistans first cabinet sworn in ?

It was sworn in one August, 15 1947.
When did the P.T.V. its colour transmission?
Black and white transmission was started in Lahore in 1964, and colour
transmission on December 20, 1976.
Which is the National Games of Pakistan ?
Hockey
Which was the first Marshal law imposed in Pakistan ?
It was imposed on October 7, 1958.
When was the national anthem was first played or broadcast on radio ?
It was broadcast on August 13, 1954.
Which is the longest and shortest river in Pakistan ?
Ravi River is the shortest, and Indus river is the longest river (1700 miles) of
Pakistan
Which is the longest and coldest place in Pakistan ?
Ziarat of Baluchistan is the coldest place and Sibbi of Baluchistan is the hottest
place
What do you know about dams in Pakistan ?
Warsak Dam is constructed on River Kabul, and was completed in 1941.
Mangla Dam is constructed on River Jhelum Nine door (iron) of the Mangla
Dam are used to turn out the water. Its sub-terrnean passage is 1600 long feet
and 20 feet wide.
Tarbela Dam is constructed on Indus river, and the largest dam in Pakistan
First Dam after partition was constructed on Kurang River.
Wali Tangi Dam in Baluchistan is the highest from sea level.

Q 44.
Ans (i)
(ii)
Q 45.
Ans (i)

What do you know about Larrages in Pakistan ?

Chasma Barrage in Pakistan is the most beautiful barrage in Pakistan.
Sukkar Barrage is the longest bridge, built on the Indus River.
What do you know about the desert ?
Chashma is the desert near Bahawalpur of Punjab Province, and Thar desert is
in Sindh
(ii)
Tharparkar is the largest desert in Pakistan
(iii)
Ten percent of land in Punjab forms deserts.
Q 46
What do you know about sea port of Pakistan ?
Ans (i)
Karachi Sea Port is the largest sea-port in Pakistan.
(ii)
Muhammad Bin Qasim port was founded on August 5, 1976 at Karachi by Z.A
Bhutto.
(iii)
Karachi Port Trust was established on 1886.
Q 47.
What do you know about Sea Share of Pakistan ?
Ans (i)
Sea limit of Pakistan in 1947 was 12 miles.
(ii)
Present sea limit of Pakistan is 50 miles, which was demarcated in 1973.
Q 48.
What is the variety of soil of sea shore in Pakistan ?
Ans
There are three varieties as (1) Stony, (2) Marshy and (3) Sandy
Q49.
In which city the first Marshal law was put on ?
Ans
Lahore
Q 50.
What is the highest civil award of Pakistan ?
Ans
It is Nishan-i-Pakistan
Q 51.
What is the highest Military award of Pakistan ?
Ans
Nishan-e-Haider
Q 52.
Who is the first commanderIn-Chief of Pakistan Army, and the second ?
Ans
Major General Sir Douglas Gracy and second C-in-C was Field Marshal
Muhammad Ayub Khan.
Q 53.
Who was the Governor General and the first Prime Minister of Pakistan ?
Ans
Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor General and Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Q 54.
Who was awarded Nobel Prize in Pakistan ?
Ans
He was Dr. Abdul Salam who was awarded Nobel Prize in 1970 in the field of
Physics
Q 55.
Who was the first Governor General, the last Governor-General, and the
first President of Pakistan ?
Ans
Quaid-i-Azam was not only the Father of Nation, but also the first Governor
General ; whereas Major General Iskandar Mirza was not only the last person
holding the governor-generalship, but also the first President of Pakistan.
Q 56.
Who is the national poet of Pakistan ?
Ans
Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal
Q57.
Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan?
Ans
Mr. Justice Sir Abdul Rasheed.
Q 58.
Who was the first foreign minister of Pakistan ?
Ans
Pakistan joined Common wealth in 1948 and then left out on January 30, 1872
and then again re-joined it under the Govt of Benzir,