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Historical Places of Pakistan MCQs

62 MCQs on Historical Places of Pakistan sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 1 solved papers. Below are the top 62 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.

Q 1 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Ratto Kot Fort is located in the province _____

A

Punjab

B

Sindh

Correct
C

Balochistan

D

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh

Correct Answer: Sindh

Ratto Kot Fort is located in the province Sindh.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 2 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Bala Hisar Fort is located is located in the city _____

A

Quetta

B

Rawalpindi

C

Peshawar

Correct
D

Gilgit

View answer & explanation Ans: Peshawar

Correct Answer: Peshawar

Bala Hisar Fort is located is located in the city Peshawar.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 3 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Bala Hisar Fort was constructed by _____

A

Babar

Correct
B

Akhbar

C

Sher Shah Suri

D

Shaha Jahan

View answer & explanation Ans: Babar

Correct Answer: Babar

Bala Hisar Fort was constructed by Babar.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 4 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Hund Fort is located in the province of

A

Punjab

B

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Correct
C

Balochistan

D

Sindh

View answer & explanation Ans: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Correct Answer: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The verified answer is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 5 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Rani Kot Fort is located in the Sindh Province near the city _____

A

Jhelum

B

Attock

C

Karachi

Correct
D

Lahore

View answer & explanation Ans: Karachi

Correct Answer: Karachi

Rani Kot Fort is located in the Sindh Province near the city Karachi.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 6 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Which is the largest fort of Pakistan?

A

Rohats Fort

B

Attock Fort

C

Jamrud Fort

D

Rani Kot Fort

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Rani Kot Fort

Correct Answer: Rani Kot Fort

The Rani Kot Fort is the largest fort of Pakistan.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 7 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Attock Fort was constructed by the king _____

A

Akbar

Correct
B

Shah Jahan

C

Sher Shah Suri

D

Babar

View answer & explanation Ans: Akbar

Correct Answer: Akbar

Attock Fort was constructed by the king Akbar.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 8 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Lahore Fort was constructed by the king _____

A

Babar

B

Akhbar

Correct
C

Hamayyoun

D

Shah Jahan

View answer & explanation Ans: Akhbar

Correct Answer: Akhbar

Lahore Fort was constructed by the king Akhbar.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 9 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Daraware Fort is located in the area of _____

A

Umar Kot (Sindh)

B

Peshawar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)

C

Bahawlpur (Punjab)

Correct
D

Quetta (Balochistan)

View answer & explanation Ans: Bahawlpur (Punjab)

Correct Answer: Bahawlpur (Punjab)

Daraware Fort is located in the area of Bahawlpur (Punjab).

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 10 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Kalan Fort is located in _____

A

Punjab

B

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

C

Balochistan

D

Sindh

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh

Correct Answer: Sindh

Kalan Fort is located in Sindh.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 11 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Kot Digi Fort is located in the Province

A

Sindh

Correct
B

Punjab

C

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

D

Balochistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh

Correct Answer: Sindh

The verified answer is Sindh.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 12 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Which is the largest Fort of Punjab Province?

A

Rohatas Fort

Correct
B

Attock Fort

C

Sheikhupura Fort

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Rohatas Fort

Correct Answer: Rohatas Fort

The Rohatas Fort is the largest Fort of Punjab Province.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 13 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Rohtas Fort is located in the district _____

A

Jehlum

Correct
B

Lahore

C

Chakwal

D

Attock

View answer & explanation Ans: Jehlum

Correct Answer: Jehlum

Rohtas Fort is located in the district Jehlum.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 14 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Rohtas Fort was built by the _____

A

Jahangir

B

Akbar

C

Sher Shah Suri

Correct
D

Babar

View answer & explanation Ans: Sher Shah Suri

Correct Answer: Sher Shah Suri

Rohtas Fort was built by the Sher Shah Suri.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 15 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Rawat Fort is located in the province _____

A

Punjab

Correct
B

Sindh

C

Balochistan

D

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

View answer & explanation Ans: Punjab

Correct Answer: Punjab

Rawat Fort is located in the province Punjab.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 16 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Jalwar Fort is located in the province _____

A

Punjab

B

Balochistan

Correct
C

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

D

Sindh

View answer & explanation Ans: Balochistan

Correct Answer: Balochistan

Jalwar Fort is located in the province Balochistan.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 17 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Sibi Fort is located in the province _____

A

Punjab

B

Sindh

C

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

D

Balochistan

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Balochistan

Correct Answer: Balochistan

Sibi Fort is located in the province Balochistan.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 18 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Nauroz Fort is located in the province _____

A

Punjab

B

Khkyber Pakhtunkhwa

C

Sindh

D

Balochistan

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Balochistan

Correct Answer: Balochistan

Nauroz Fort is located in the province Balochistan.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 19 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Jamrud Fort is located in the province _____

A

Punjab

B

Sindh

C

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Correct
D

Balochistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Correct Answer: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Jamrud Fort is located in the province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 20 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Baltit Fort is located in which area of Pakistan?

A

Punjab

B

Sindh

C

Northern Areas

Correct
D

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

View answer & explanation Ans: Northern Areas

Correct Answer: Northern Areas

The verified answer is Northern Areas.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 21 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Umer Kot Fort is located in the province

A

Sindh

Correct
B

Balochistan

C

Punjab

D

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh

Correct Answer: Sindh

The verified answer is Sindh.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 22 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Bakhar Fort is located in the province _____

A

Sindh

Correct
B

Balochistan

C

Punjab

D

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh

Correct Answer: Sindh

Bakhar Fort is located in the province Sindh.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 23 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Sehwan Fort is located in the province

A

Sindh

Correct
B

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

C

Punjab

D

Balochistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh

Correct Answer: Sindh

The verified answer is Sindh.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 24 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Hiran Minar is located in the district _____

A

Lahore

B

Peshawar

C

Sheikhopura

Correct
D

Vehari

View answer & explanation Ans: Sheikhopura

Correct Answer: Sheikhopura

Hiran Minar is located in the district Sheikhopura.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 25 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Kafir Fort is located in the province _____

A

Punjab

B

Sindh

C

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Correct
D

Balochistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Correct Answer: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Kafir Fort is located in the province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 26 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Harappa is located on the bank of _____

A

Ravi River

Correct
B

Chenab River

C

Sutlej River

D

Indus River

View answer & explanation Ans: Ravi River

Correct Answer: Ravi River

Harappa is located on the bank of Ravi River.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 27 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Mohanjodaro is located on the bank of _____

A

Indus River

Correct
B

Ravi River

C

Chenab River

D

Jehlum River

View answer & explanation Ans: Indus River

Correct Answer: Indus River

Mohanjodaro is located on the bank of Indus River.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 28 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Bhambore is an Archaeological site located in

A

Punjab

B

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

C

Sindh

Correct
D

Balochistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh

Correct Answer: Sindh

The verified answer is Sindh.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 29 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Nimogram is a historical place located in

A

Sindh

B

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Correct
C

Punjab

D

Balochistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Correct Answer: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The verified answer is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 30 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

In which of the following districts Harappa is located?

A

Peshawar

B

Shaikhupura

C

Lahore

D

Sahiwal

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Sahiwal

Correct Answer: Sahiwal

Sahiwal.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 31 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

In which of the following districts Mahenjodaro is located?

A

Larkana

Correct
B

Thatta

C

Dadu

D

kharipur

View answer & explanation Ans: Larkana

Correct Answer: Larkana

Larkana.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 32 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Taxila University was established by the king _____

A

Ashoka

Correct
B

Mahweer

C

Akbar

D

Babar

View answer & explanation Ans: Ashoka

Correct Answer: Ashoka

Taxila University was established by the king Ashoka.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 33 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Manora famous for tourism is the name of Jinnah Garden is located in the

A

Hilly area

B

Island

Correct
C

Mountain

D

Valley

View answer & explanation Ans: Island

Correct Answer: Island

The verified answer is Island.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 34 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Changa Manga is located in the

A

Lahore

Correct
B

Karachi

C

Ziarat

D

Multan

View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

The verified answer is Lahore.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 35 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Changa Manga Forest and National Park is located near the

A

Multan

B

Sheikhpura

C

Lahore

Correct
D

Karachi

View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

The verified answer is Lahore.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 36 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Kamran Baradari is located in the city _____

A

Multan

B

Agra

C

Lahore

Correct
D

Attock

View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

Kamran Baradari is located in the city Lahore.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 37 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Badshahi Mosque located in Lahore was built by

A

Aurangzeb Alamgir

Correct
B

Shah Jahan

C

Akbar

D

Jahangir

View answer & explanation Ans: Aurangzeb Alamgir

Correct Answer: Aurangzeb Alamgir

The verified answer is Aurangzeb Alamgir.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 38 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Lahore Fort is also known as _____

A

Shahi Fort

Correct
B

Meran Fort

C

Akbar Fort

D

Babar Fort

View answer & explanation Ans: Shahi Fort

Correct Answer: Shahi Fort

Lahore Fort is also known as Shahi Fort.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 39 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Who built Shalimar Garden?

A

Shah Jahan

Correct
B

Babar

C

Kam Khan

D

Akbar

View answer & explanation Ans: Shah Jahan

Correct Answer: Shah Jahan

The verified answer is Shah Jahan.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 40 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Shalimar Garden was built in _____

A

1632

B

1642

Correct
C

1648

D

1652

View answer & explanation Ans: 1642

Correct Answer: 1642

Shalimar Garden was built in 1642.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 41 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Shalimar Gardan is located in the city of

A

Lahore

Correct
B

Karachi

C

Multan

D

Taxila

View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

The verified answer is Lahore.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 42 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Badshahi Mosque was built in _____

A

1670

B

1674

Correct
C

1676

D

1678

View answer & explanation Ans: 1674

Correct Answer: 1674

Badshahi Mosque was built in 1674.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 43 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Aaif Jah's tomb is located in the city _____

A

Lahore

Correct
B

Peshawar

C

Dehli

D

Kabul

View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

Aaif Jah's tomb is located in the city Lahore.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 44 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Noor Jehan's tomb is located in _____

A

Kabul

B

Multan

C

Agra

D

Lahore

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

Noor Jehan's tomb is located in Lahore.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 45 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Masjid Wazir Khan is located in _____

A

Multan

B

Thatta

C

Karachi

D

Lahore

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

Masjid Wazir Khan is located in Lahore.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 46 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Jahangi's tomb is located in _____

A

Peshawar

B

Agra

C

Lahore

Correct
D

Dehli

View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

Jahangi's tomb is located in Lahore.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 47 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Masjid Mahabat Khan is located in _____

A

Peshawar

Correct
B

Lahore

C

Karachi

D

Quetta

View answer & explanation Ans: Peshawar

Correct Answer: Peshawar

Masjid Mahabat Khan is located in Peshawar.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 48 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Lahore was a properly walled city surrounded by _____ gates.

A

10

B

11

C

12

Correct
D

14

View answer & explanation Ans: 12

Correct Answer: 12

Lahore was a properly walled city surrounded by 12 gates.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 49 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Quatab-ud-Din Aibek's tomb is located in _____

A

Lahore

Correct
B

Multan

C

Agra

D

Dehli

View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

Quatab-ud-Din Aibek's tomb is located in Lahore.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 50 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Gurdwara Panja Sahib is located in _____

A

Hasan Abdal

Correct
B

Attock

C

Lahore

D

Nankana sahib

View answer & explanation Ans: Hasan Abdal

Correct Answer: Hasan Abdal

Gurdwara Panja Sahib is located in Hasan Abdal.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 51 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Shah Faisal Mosque is located in _____

A

Islam Pura

B

Islamabad

Correct
C

Lahore

D

Multan

View answer & explanation Ans: Islamabad

Correct Answer: Islamabad

Shah Faisal Mosque is located in Islamabad.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 52 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Saint Shah Abdul Latif Bhatai's tomb is located in

A

Sindh

Correct
B

Punjab

C

Balochistan

D

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh

Correct Answer: Sindh

The verified answer is Sindh.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 53 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Baba Bulleh Shah's tomb is located in _____

A

Bahawalpur

B

Multan

C

Kasur

Correct
D

Lahore

View answer & explanation Ans: Kasur

Correct Answer: Kasur

Baba Bulleh Shah's tomb is located in Kasur.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 54 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Lal Shahbaz Qalandar's tomb is located in _____

A

Uch

B

Daddu

C

Thatta

D

Sehwan

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Sehwan

Correct Answer: Sehwan

Lal Shahbaz Qalandar's tomb is located in Sehwan.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 55 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Baba Farid Ganj Shakar's tomb is located in _____

A

Uch Sharif

B

Multan

C

Kasur

D

Pakpatan

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: Pakpatan

Correct Answer: Pakpatan

Baba Farid Ganj Shakar's tomb is located in Pakpatan.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 56 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Khawaja Ghulam Farid's Tom is located in

A

Mithan Kot

Correct
B

Bahawipur

C

Kasur

D

Pakpatan

View answer & explanation Ans: Mithan Kot

Correct Answer: Mithan Kot

The verified answer is Mithan Kot.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 57 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Memon Mosque is located in _____

A

Karachi

Correct
B

Multan

C

Faisalabad

D

Lahore

View answer & explanation Ans: Karachi

Correct Answer: Karachi

Memon Mosque is located in Karachi.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 58 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Hari Singh Fort is located in _____

A

Haripur

Correct
B

Pehswar

C

Sibbi

D

Jammu Kashmir

View answer & explanation Ans: Haripur

Correct Answer: Haripur

Hari Singh Fort is located in Haripur.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 59 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Mir Mauzzum's Minar is located in _____

A

Quetta

B

Lahore

C

Sukkur

Correct
D

Multan

View answer & explanation Ans: Sukkur

Correct Answer: Sukkur

Mir Mauzzum's Minar is located in Sukkur.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 60 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Bahauddin Zakariya's tomb is located in _____

A

Peshawar

B

Lahore

C

Multan

Correct
D

Bahawalpur

View answer & explanation Ans: Multan

Correct Answer: Multan

Bahauddin Zakariya's tomb is located in Multan.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 61 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Ali Masjid Fort is situated near

A

Jamrud

Correct
B

Hungo

C

Kohat

D

Peshawar

View answer & explanation Ans: Jamrud

Correct Answer: Jamrud

The verified answer is Jamrud.

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 62 Pakistan Studies Historical Places of Pakistan

Which city is called "Heart of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa"?

A

Mardan

Correct
B

Swat

C

Peshawar

D

Topi

View answer & explanation Ans: Mardan

Correct Answer: Mardan

Mardan city is called "Heart of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa".

From: Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs · FPSC

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