When was the Constitution of 1973 enforced?
- (A) 10th April, 1973
- (B) 14th August, 1973
- (C) 23rd March, 1973
- (D) 10th August, 1973
Check AnswerExplanationPakistan’s Constitution of 1973 officially went into effect on August 14, 1973. On the very same day, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto took the oath of office as Prime Minister of Pakistan, while Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry took the oath as President.
Which is the highest civil award of Pakistan?
- (A) Nishan-e-Haider
- (B) Tamgha-e-Pakistan
- (C) Nishan-e-Pakistan
- (D) Pride of Performance
Check AnswerExplanation
Pakistan’s highest civil award is the ‘Nishan-e-Pakistan’. It is conferred on Pakistani citizens and foreigners who have provided services of the highest distinction to the national interest. It is the highest civil and national award of Pakistan, part of the Order of Pakistan, which was instituted in 1957.
Nishan-e-Pakistan (Highest Civil Award)
Nishan-e-Haider (Highest Military Honor)
Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Highest Honor for Excellence – considered the highest civil honor in certain fields)
Pride of Performance (Civil Honor for distinguished performances in the fields of art, science, literature, and sports)
Out of total, how many National Assembly seats are allocated to Punjab?
- (A) 173
- (B) 183
- (C) 182
- (D) 170
Check AnswerExplanation
As of March 2026, Punjab has 173 seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan.
This figure falls within the current composition of the 336-seat House. The Punjab allocation breaks down to:
General seats: 141
Women reserved seats: 32
There are 10 reserved seats allocated to non-Muslims in total. However, these are not allocated to a particular province.
Siachen Glacier is present in the region of:
- (A) Shigar
- (B) Chitral
- (C) Baltistan
- (D) Skardu
Check AnswerExplanationSiachen Glacier is located within the eastern Karakoram range of the Himalayas, within the Baltistan region of Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan territory, particularly within the Ghanche District. It is located within a region that is under Pakistani control but is occupied by India.
“The place where heaven and earth meet”. About which place these words are said?
- (A) Chitral
- (B) Kelash
- (C) Punial
- (D) Swat
Check AnswerExplanation
“The place where heaven and earth meet” is a lyrical phrase that refers to Punial (also spelled Punyal), a charming valley hidden away in the Ghizer District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Punial gets its due recognition from travel writers and local literature for its sheer natural splendor, with towering peaks that seem to touch the sky. Indeed, the distinction between heaven and earth seems to be blurred here.
Located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, Punial is famous for its lush greenery, fruit orchards, and its former status as a princely state.
“Kalabagh” is famous for minerals of:
- (A) Iron
- (B) Sulphur
- (C) Salt
- (D) Limestone
Check AnswerExplanationKalabagh, located in the Mianwali District of Pakistan, is most noted for the large iron ore deposits found there. Situated along the Surghar Range, it is one of the largest iron ore deposits in the country, though it is classified as low-grade.
When was the Indus Water Treaty signed?
- (A) 19th September, 1960
- (B) 19th September, 1962
- (C) 19th September, 1964
- (D) 19th September, 1965
Check AnswerExplanationThe Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi with Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Mohammad Ayub Khan. This treaty was made possible with the assistance of the World Bank and established how the waters of the Indus River would be shared between India and Pakistan.
The rupee coin was first minted in India during the rule of:
- (A) Shah Jahan
- (B) Sher Shah Suri
- (C) East India Company
- (D) Razia Sultana
Check AnswerExplanationThe Rupiya, which was a silver coin introduced during the rule of Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Suri Empire (1540-1545), weighed 178 grains. It served as the precursor to the rupee. A stable currency system consisting of the silver Rupiya, gold Mohur, and copper Dam was introduced during the rule of Sher Shah, which was adopted by the Mughal Empire and later the British.
Which of the following is the longest motorway?
- (A) M-5
- (B) M-2
- (C) M-8
- (D) M-9
Check AnswerExplanation
The M-8 Motorway is the longest in Pakistan, spanning approximately 892 kilometers from Ratodero in the Sindh province to Gwadar on the coast of Balochistan. This stretch is also referred to as the Ratodero-Gwadar corridor. This particular route stretches over approximately 892 km. This route plays a significant role in the China-Pakistan economic corridor.
M-5 (Multan-Sukkur): approximately 392 km. This is the longest fully operational six-lane motorway. However, the length of this motorway is significantly less than the length of the M-8 Motorway.
M-2 (Lahore-Islamabad): approximately 375 km. This was the first motorway to be built in South Asia.
M-9 (Hyderabad-Karachi): approximately 136 km. This particular route was built from the existing Super Highway.
The percentage of Muslims in Jammu & Kashmir is:
- (A) 68.3%
- (B) 85.0%
- (C) 90.0%
- (D) 95.o%
Check AnswerExplanation
According to figures provided in Census 2011, Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir constitute 68.3% of the total population in Jammu and Kashmir. In the Kashmir Valley, Muslims constitute 96.4% of the total population. When combined, this figure reduces to 68.3% in the state, which comprises Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh regions.
Official figures from Census 2011 in Jammu and Kashmir are as follows:
Total Muslim Population: 8,567,485
Total State Population: 12,541,302
