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Who coined the name 'Pakistan'?

Correct answer: D

A
Sir Syed Ahmed
B
Liaqat Ali Khan
C
Quaid-e-Azam
D
Choudhry Rehmat Ali
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Choudhry Rehmat Ali coined the name 'Pakistan' in 1933 as an acronym representing the regions Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir, Sindh, and Baluchistan. This is a well-documented historical fact.

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was founded in __________?

Correct answer: C

A
March 23, 1995
B
July 18, 1997
C
April 25, 1996
Correct
D
January 01, 1999
Explanation and memory cue

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was founded on April 25, 1996, by Imran Khan. This is a well-documented fact in Pakistan's political history.

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Who was the first Interior Minister of Pakistan?

Correct answer: B

A
Fahmeeda Mirza
B
Ghulam Muhammad
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C
Fazlur Rehman
D
Benazir Bhutto
Explanation and memory cue

Ghulam Muhammad was the first Interior Minister of Pakistan, serving shortly after independence. The other options held different political roles or served later.

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The Political Parties Act was passed by Ayub government in __________?

Correct answer: B

A
1960
B
1962
Correct
C
1963
D
None of These
Explanation and memory cue

The Political Parties Act was indeed passed in 1962 during the government of Ayub Khan, making option B correct. This act regulated political parties under his regime.

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When was Zulfikar Ali Bhutto hanged to death?

Correct answer: C

A
Jun 4, 1977
B
April 10, 1998
C
April 4, 1979
Correct
D
None of These
Explanation and memory cue

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was executed by hanging on April 4, 1979, following a controversial trial. This date is historically documented and widely accepted.

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Who has been the longest-serving Prime Minister of Pakistan for a non-consecutive term?

Correct answer: C

A
Asif Ali Zardari (PPP)
B
Imran Khan (PTI)
C
Nawaz Sharif (PMLN)
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Nawaz Sharif has served as Prime Minister of Pakistan three times in non-consecutive terms, making him the longest-serving Prime Minister with non-consecutive terms. The other options have either served fewer terms or not in non-consecutive periods.

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Which was the first opposition party in Pakistan after independence?

Correct answer: B

A
Pakistan Peoples Party
B
Azad Pakistan Party
Correct
C
Muslim League
D
Islami Jamhori Etehad
Explanation and memory cue

The first organized opposition party in Pakistan after independence was the Azad Pakistan Party, founded in November 1949 by Mian Iftikharuddin. It was a left-wing party formed as a breakaway from the Muslim League and is recognized as Pakistan's first opposition party. The Islami Jamhori Ittehad (Islamic Democratic Alliance) was formed much later in the late 1980s, and the Pakistan Peoples Party was founded in 1967. The Muslim League was the ruling party after independence, so it was not an opposition party at that time. The Jinnah Awami League was a regional party in East Pakistan but not the first national opposition party.

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When did Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq announce his political plan?

Correct answer: C

A
12th August 1983
B
13th August 1983
C
14th August 1983
Correct
D
15th August 1983
Explanation and memory cue

Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq announced his political plan on 14th August 1983, coinciding with Pakistan's Independence Day, which is a significant date for political announcements in Pakistan.

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What was the first capital of Pakistan?

Correct answer: B

A
Hyderabad
B
Karachi
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C
Lahore
D
Rawalpindi
Explanation and memory cue

Karachi was the first capital of Pakistan after independence in 1947 until the capital was moved to Islamabad in the 1960s. Therefore, option B is correct.

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When did Pakistan become a Republic?

Correct answer: B

A
14/8/1947
B
23/3/1956
Correct
C
16/12/1971
D
12/10/1999
Explanation and memory cue

Pakistan became a republic on 23rd March 1956 when it adopted its first constitution, transitioning from a Dominion to an Islamic Republic.

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Quaid-e-Azam Relief Fund was set up in ________?

Correct answer: A

A
September 1948
Correct
B
September 1947
C
September 1946
D
October 1947
Explanation and memory cue

The Quaid-e-Azam Relief Fund was established in September 1948 to assist refugees and those affected by the partition of India. Therefore, option A is correct.

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Who was the youngest Prime Minister of Pakistan?

Correct answer: B

A
Fahmeeda Mirza
B
Benazir Bhutto
Correct
C
Ghulam Muhammad
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Benazir Bhutto became the youngest Prime Minister of Pakistan when she first took office in 1988 at the age of 35, making her the youngest person to hold this position in the country's history.

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Who was the first female Minister of Law and Human Rights in Pakistan?

Correct answer: A

A
Shahida Jamil
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B
Tasleem Aslam
C
Dr. Attiya Inayatullah
D
Syeda Abida Hussain
Explanation and memory cue

Shahida Jamil was the first female Minister for Law and Human Rights in Pakistan, making option A correct. The other options held different political roles but were not the first female minister in this specific portfolio.

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Who was the first female Deputy Speaker in Pakistan?

Correct answer: C

A
Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan
B
Begum Ashraf Abbasi
C
Noor Jehan Panezai
Correct
D
None of them
Explanation and memory cue

Noor Jehan Panezai was the first female Deputy Speaker of the Senate of Pakistan, making option C correct. Begum Ashraf Abbasi was a prominent female politician but not the first female deputy speaker.

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Who was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan?

Correct answer: A

A
Ghulam Muhammad
Correct
B
Fazlur Rehman
C
Fahmeeda Mirza
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Ghulam Muhammad was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan, serving shortly after the country's independence in 1947. The other options are incorrect as Fazlur Rehman and Fahmeeda Mirza held different political roles, and 'None of these' is not applicable.

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Who was the first President of Pakistan?

Correct answer: B

A
Malik Ghulam Muhammad
B
Iskander Mirza
Correct
C
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D
Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin
Explanation and memory cue

Iskander Mirza was the first President of Pakistan, serving from 1956 to 1958. Although Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the founder and first Governor-General, the office of President was established later, with Mirza as its first holder.

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When did East Pakistan separate from West Pakistan?

Correct answer: C

A
26th December 1971
B
22nd December 1971
C
16th December 1971
Correct
D
19th December 1971
Explanation and memory cue

East Pakistan separated from West Pakistan on 16th December 1971, which marks the official date of the independence of Bangladesh following the Bangladesh Liberation War.

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Who was the first Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan?

Correct answer: D

A
Syeda Abida Hussain
B
Shahida Jamil
C
Tasleem Aslam
D
Habib Ullah Khan
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Habib Ullah Khan was the first Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, serving from 1973 to 1977. The other options are notable Pakistani politicians but did not hold this position first.

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Who was the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan?

Correct answer: A

A
Sir Zafarullah Khan
Correct
B
Lt Gen Riaz Hussain
C
Liaquat Ali Khan
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Sir Zafarullah Khan was the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan, serving from 1947 to 1954. He played a key role in establishing Pakistan's foreign policy after independence.

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Two Indian agents pretending to be Kashmiris hijacked an Indian plane on which day?

Correct answer: A

A
27 Jan 1971
Correct
B
28 Jan 1971
C
29 Jan 1971
D
30 Jan 1971
Explanation and memory cue

The hijacking of the Indian Airlines plane by two Indian agents pretending to be Kashmiris occurred on 27 January 1971. This event is historically documented and is the correct date among the options provided.

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When was the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) established?

Correct answer: A

A
October 1967
Correct
B
August 1967
C
November 1967
D
December 1967
Explanation and memory cue

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) was established in October 1967. This is a well-documented historical fact in Pakistan's political history.

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Who became the second Prime Minister of Pakistan?

Correct answer: B

A
Choudhry Mohammad Ali
B
Mohammad Ali Bogra
Correct
C
Khwaja Nazimuddin
D
Malik Feroz Khan Noon
Explanation and memory cue

Mohammad Ali Bogra was the second Prime Minister of Pakistan, serving from 1953 to 1955. Khwaja Nazimuddin was the second Governor-General and later the second Prime Minister, but officially Mohammad Ali Bogra is recognized as the second Prime Minister.

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Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad dismissed Prime Minister Khawaja Nazimuddin on April 19, 1953 due to?

Correct answer: A

A
Prime Minister Kh. Nazimuddin proved to be incompetent to grapple with the difficulties faced by the country
Correct
B
Patronage of corruption
C
Vote of no – confidence was passed in the Constituent Assembly
D
Political tension created by partisan appeal
Explanation and memory cue

Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad dismissed Prime Minister Khawaja Nazimuddin primarily because Nazimuddin was seen as unable to effectively manage the political and administrative challenges facing Pakistan at the time, including handling the aftermath of the 1953 Lahore riots and general governance issues.

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Which of the following resolutions was passed by the Sindh Muslim League in 1938?

Correct answer: D

A
Federalism to continue
B
Muslims to join other communities for political progress
C
Concentration on education
D
Resolved to have division of India on the basis of Two Nation Theory
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The Sindh Muslim League in 1938 passed a resolution supporting the division of India based on the Two Nation Theory, which advocated for separate nations for Muslims and Hindus. This was a significant political stance leading up to the creation of Pakistan.

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Militants attacked Quaid’s residency in ___________?

Correct answer: C

A
Karachi
B
Quetta
C
Ziarat
Correct
D
London
Explanation and memory cue

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's residency, known as the Quaid's Residency, is located in Ziarat, Balochistan. It is a historical site and was attacked by militants in 2013, making option C the correct answer.