PPSC Lecturer Pakistan Studies (BS-17) HED Past Paper 2022 Solved Solved MCQs

Correct Answer: Begum Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar

Begum Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar (Amjadi Bano Begum) was the only female member of the Working Committee of the All India Muslim League who participated in the drafting of the Pakistan Resolution.

Correct Answer: Fazal Ahmad Ghazi

Fazal Ahmad Ghazi served as the founding president of the Baluchistan Muslim Students Federation, playing a key role in the regional Pakistan Movement.

Correct Answer: Abul Kalam Azad

Abul Kalam Azad documented many tragic accounts of partition and communal violence, including events in Bihar, though the Muslim League also compiled official reports.

Correct Answer: 1901

Lord Curzon separated the trans-Indus districts from Punjab to form the NWFP in 1901 for better administrative and military control over the frontier.

Correct Answer: Surat

The British East India Company established its first official trading factory at Surat in 1613 following a firman from Emperor Jahangir.

Correct Answer: Lord Curzon

Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India who announced the administrative partition of Bengal in 1905.

Correct Answer: 1608

William Hawkins arrived at Jahangir's court in 1608 to seek permission, which led to the foundation of early trade, although formal rights were granted slightly later.

Correct Answer: Persian

During the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century, Persian remained the official language of the court and administration.

Correct Answer: Dewan Bahadur Bhoj

Dewan Bahadur Bhojsing G. Pahalajani was elected as the first speaker of the newly formed Sindh Legislative Assembly in 1937.

Correct Answer: Oman

Pakistan purchased the Gwadar enclave from the Sultanate of Oman on September 8, 1958, for $3 million.

Correct Answer: 2001

Following the 9/11 attacks in 2001, the US declared Pakistan a frontline state and major non-NATO ally in the War on Terror.

Correct Answer: Afghanistan

Afghanistan cast the only opposing vote against Pakistan's admission to the United Nations in 1947 due to the Durand Line border dispute.

Correct Answer: I. I. Chundrigar

Ismail Ibrahim Chundrigar served as the first Ambassador of Pakistan to Afghanistan before later becoming the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Correct Answer: 2004

In 2004, the US designated Pakistan as a Major Non-NATO Ally, effectively recognizing its status implicitly despite the 1998 sanctions.

Correct Answer: Ayesha Jalal

The acclaimed historical book 'The Struggle for Pakistan: A Muslim Homeland and Global Politics' was written by Pakistani-American historian Ayesha Jalal.

Correct Answer: Ajeet Javed

The controversial historical book 'Secular and Nationalist Jinnah' was written by Dr. Ajeet Javed, analyzing Jinnah's ideological trajectory.

Correct Answer: Ayub Khan

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman presented his controversial Six-Point formula in 1966 during the presidential regime of Ayub Khan.

Correct Answer: 1970

General Yahya Khan dissolved the One Unit scheme on July 1, 1970, restoring the four provinces of West Pakistan to their original status.

Correct Answer: Defence and Foreign Affairs

The first of Mujib's Six Points stated that the federal government should only handle Defence and Foreign Affairs, with all other subjects resting with the provinces.

Correct Answer: Awami League

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Awami League swept the 1970 general elections in East Pakistan, winning 160 out of 162 regional seats.

Correct Answer: 25 July 2018

The 2018 general elections in Pakistan were held on July 25, 2018, resulting in the formation of a government by the PTI.

Correct Answer: 1956

Packages Limited, a major multinational packaging company based in Lahore, was established in 1956 in a joint venture with a Swedish firm.

Correct Answer: Shah Wali-Ullah

Shah Wali-Ullah is considered the founder of Neo-Sufism in the Indian subcontinent, harmonizing Sufi practices with strict adherence to Sharia.

Correct Answer: Tehreek-e-Istaqlal

Tehreek-e-Istaqlal was formed by retired Air Marshal Asghar Khan in 1970 to advocate for democratic reforms in Pakistan.

Correct Answer: 1967

The Pakistan Peoples Party was founded on November 30, 1967, by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in Lahore.

Correct Answer: 250

The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan, which established a presidential system, consisted of 250 articles divided into 12 parts.

Correct Answer: Both A & B

The first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan had a dual role: it acted as the constitution-making body as well as the federal legislature.

Correct Answer: 1935

The 1935 Quetta earthquake occurred on May 31, completely devastating the city of Quetta in Balochistan and killing an estimated 30,000 to 60,000 people.

Correct Answer: 9th

The 9th Amendment Bill (1985) was introduced to make the Quran and Sunnah the supreme law of the land, though it was not passed.

Correct Answer: 1909

The right to separate electorates for Muslims was conceded by the British in the Minto-Morley Reforms (Indian Councils Act) of 1909.

Correct Answer: Minto-Morley Reforms

The Indian Councils Act of 1909 is widely known as the Minto-Morley Reforms, named after Viceroy Lord Minto and Secretary of State John Morley.

Correct Answer: 1932

The British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announced the Communal Award on August 16, 1932, granting separate electorates to minority communities.

Correct Answer: None of these

Women in British India first gained limited voting rights in 1921, starting with the Madras Presidency.

Correct Answer: 20%

To initiate a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister, the signatures of at least 20% of the total membership of the National Assembly are required.

Correct Answer: 2/3

Like many rigid constitutions, the 1962 Constitution of Pakistan required a two-thirds majority of the National Assembly for any constitutional amendment.

Correct Answer: 1972

The Simla Agreement was signed on July 2, 1972, between Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi, formally ending the 1971 war.

Correct Answer: World Bank

The World Bank (then known as the IBRD) brokered the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan in 1960 after years of negotiations.

Correct Answer: 500

At the time of partition, approximately 500 British officers remained to serve in the newly formed Pakistan Army. The '13,500' figure often found in faulty keys is factually incorrect.

Correct Answer: Hyderabad

In September 1948, the Indian military executed 'Operation Polo' to invade and annex the princely state of Hyderabad.

Correct Answer: 3000 B.C to 1300 B.C

Radiocarbon dating establishes the broader Harappan phase from roughly 3000 BCE to its late decline around 1300 BCE.

Correct Answer: 53

The AJK Legislative Assembly currently consists of 53 members, including 45 directly elected members and 8 reserved seats.

Correct Answer: Lahore

The landmark second summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was hosted by Pakistan in Lahore in February 1974.

Correct Answer: Sanatana Dharma College

Upon migrating to Lahore, Pakistan, the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College was established in the building previously occupied by Sanatana Dharma College.

Correct Answer: Amir udin Kidwai

Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii designed the national flag of Pakistan, basing it on the original flag of the All-India Muslim League.

Correct Answer: Humayun

Mughal Emperor Humayun died from severe head injuries after tumbling down the stairs of his library (Sher Mandal) in Delhi in 1556.

Correct Answer: India

The Soviet Union provided strong diplomatic and military backing to India during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.

Correct Answer: Chishti

The Chishti Order is renowned for its emphasis on love, tolerance, and openness, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and faiths to their gatherings.

Correct Answer: Moinuddin Chishti

Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki was the spiritual successor (Khalifa) of the renowned Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer.

Correct Answer: 95 Hijri

Rabia al-Adawiyya, commonly known as Rabia Basri, was born around 95 Hijri (approx. 714 CE) in Basra, Iraq.

Correct Answer: Delhi

The 118th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) between India and Pakistan was held in New Delhi in May 2022.

Correct Answer: 35-A

Article 35A of the Indian Constitution gave the Jammu and Kashmir legislature the power to define the state's 'permanent residents' and their special rights.

Correct Answer: Mohammad Ali Sadpara

Mohammad Ali Sadpara famously lost his life in February 2021 along with climbers John Snorri and Juan Pablo Mohr while attempting a winter summit of K2.

Correct Answer: 2005

Pakistan successfully test-fired its first indigenously developed cruise missile, Hatf-VII (Babur), in August 2005.

Correct Answer: 2007

In 2007, India and Pakistan signed an agreement on 'Reducing the Risk from Accidents relating to Nuclear Weapons' to minimize the chance of a nuclear confrontation.

Correct Answer: Operation Sherdil

Operation Sherdil was a major military offensive launched by the Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps in Bajaur Agency in 2008 against militants.

Correct Answer: Abdul Qadir

Legendary leg-spinner Abdul Qadir was posthumously awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2020 for his outstanding services to Pakistani cricket.

Correct Answer: Islamabad

The 5th Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process was hosted jointly by Pakistan and Afghanistan in Islamabad in December 2015.

Correct Answer: Israel

The Iron Dome is an all-weather mobile air defense system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for Israel.

Correct Answer: New Delhi

New Delhi, the capital of India, consistently ranks as the most polluted capital city globally due to severe smog and particulate matter.

Correct Answer: China

After a 70-year effort, China was officially awarded a malaria-free certification by the World Health Organization in June 2021.

Correct Answer: Ecosystem Restoration

The theme for World Environment Day 2021, hosted by Pakistan, was 'Ecosystem Restoration'.

Correct Answer: 12

By FATF rules, a country generally requires the support of at least 12 out of 39 member states to be removed from the grey list.

Correct Answer: Sindh

The Kirthar mountain range extends largely across the Sindh and Balochistan provinces, forming a natural border between them.

Correct Answer: Sakesar

Sakesar is the highest peak of the Salt Range in the Punjab province, located at an elevation of 1,522 meters.

Correct Answer: Tirich Mir

Tirich Mir is the highest peak of the Hindu Kush range, standing at an elevation of 7,708 meters in Chitral, Pakistan.

Correct Answer: 7th

Based on the latest national censuses, Multan ranks as the 7th most populous city in Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Durand Line

The Durand Line is the 2,640 km border established in 1893 between Mortimer Durand and Abdur Rahman Khan, dividing Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Wakhan

The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of Afghan territory that separates Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region from Tajikistan.

Correct Answer: Warsak

The Warsak Tunnel, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is functionally recognized as the longest water conveyance tunnel in Pakistan (around 3.5 miles long).

Correct Answer: KPK

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) is the smallest of Pakistan's four provinces by geographical area.

Correct Answer: Afghanistan

The Durand Line delineates the western border of Pakistan, separating it from Afghanistan.

Correct Answer: Satluj

The historical city of Pakpattan, famous for the shrine of Baba Farid, is located near the banks of the Sutlej River.

Correct Answer: Gilgit

Gilgit is the capital city and main administrative hub of the Gilgit-Baltistan territory in northern Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Chakwal

Kallar Kahar is a famous tourist destination and saltwater lake located in the Chakwal District of Punjab.

Correct Answer: World

Located at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, Pakistan's strategic geography plays a crucial role in global geopolitics and trade.

Correct Answer: 34th

Historically and in typical exam keys, Pakistan is considered the 34th largest country in the world by total area.

Correct Answer: USA

Canada shares the world's longest international land border exclusively with the United States of America.

Correct Answer: 1978

Pop singer and composer Ahmed Jahanzeb, known as the 'Wonder Boy' of Pakistani pop, was born on May 28, 1978.

Correct Answer: 7th

Although rankings shift as new mosques are built, historically and in traditional MCQ records, Badshahi Mosque is frequently cited as the 7th largest globally.

Correct Answer: Kharian

Kharian Cantonment, located in Punjab, is officially recognized as the largest military cantonment in Pakistan.

Correct Answer: The Tulip Revolution

The Tulip Revolution overthrew the government of President Askar Akayev in Kyrgyzstan in 2005; it was part of the broader 'Color Revolutions'.

Correct Answer: Lloyd George

David Lloyd George was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916 to 1922.

Correct Answer: The rule of the few

Oligarchy is a conceptual form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people, often distinguished by nobility, wealth, or military control.

Correct Answer: Aleksey Kosygin

Soviet Premier Aleksey Kosygin successfully mediated the Tashkent Declaration between India and Pakistan following the 1965 war.

Correct Answer: Religion

Historically, mysticism (such as Sufism) emerged partially as an inward, spiritual reaction against rigid, formal orthodox religious laws.

Correct Answer: Contradictory process between opposing sides

Hegelian dialectic is a philosophical framework that relies on a contradictory process (thesis vs. antithesis) leading to a higher truth or synthesis.

Correct Answer: Turabian

Kate L. Turabian authored this definitive guide to academic writing, commonly known simply as the 'Turabian style'.

Correct Answer: American Psychological Association

APA style is a widely used academic formatting standard developed by the American Psychological Association.

Correct Answer: The writing and studying of saints' lives

Hagiography formally refers to the biographies of saints or ecclesiastical leaders, focusing heavily on their piety and miracles.

Correct Answer: The scenery of Kashmir is beautiful.

The word 'scenery' is an uncountable noun in English; therefore, it does not take a plural form ('sceneries') and uses a singular verb.

Correct Answer: about

'Go about your business' is an established English idiom meaning to continue doing one's normal activities.

Correct Answer: Rain water

Rainwater is considered the purest form of natural water as it results from evaporation, essentially acting as naturally distilled water.

Correct Answer: Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a rare genetic disorder in which blood doesn't clot normally because it lacks sufficient blood-clotting proteins.

Correct Answer: Thin Blinking Line

In text editing environments, the cursor (or caret) indicates where text will be entered and appears as a thin, blinking vertical line.

Correct Answer: a procedural

BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is traditionally a high-level, procedural programming language.

Correct Answer: 2250

1 week and 3 days = 10 days. Earnings for 10 days = 750. Daily wage = 750 / 10 = Rs. 75. Thus, 30 days' earnings = 30 * 75 = Rs. 2250.

Correct Answer: We

The plural pronoun form of 'He' is 'They'. Similarly, the plural pronoun form of 'I' is 'We'.

Correct Answer: Swim

Birds fly in the air; humans and animals swim in the water. The analogy maps the medium to its corresponding action.

Correct Answer: خطوط

عودِ ہندی مرزا اسد اللہ خان غالب کے خطوط کا پہلا مجموعہ ہے جو 1868ء میں شائع ہوا۔

Correct Answer: تذکرہ

اردو اور فارسی ادب میں وہ صنف یا کتاب جس میں شاعروں کے حالات زندگی اور ان کا کلام درج ہو، اسے 'تذکرہ' کہا جاتا ہے۔