Pakistan Affairs MCQs

The Kashmir issue, a long-standing territorial dispute over the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, remains the most significant and persistent source of tension between India and Pakistan, having led to multiple wars and ongoing diplomatic friction since 1947.

Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar, a prominent leader of the Khilafat Movement and close associate of the early Pakistan Movement, passed away in London in 1931 and was subsequently buried in Jerusalem, within the precincts of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, at his own request.

Institutions such as schools, libraries, hospitals, and industries rely on data management systems to systematically store, organize, and retrieve the vast amounts of information related to their operations, including records, inventories, and administrative details.

Pakistan became a founding member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) when it was established in 1969, joining other Muslim-majority nations in this intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting solidarity and cooperation among its member states.

The Shandur Polo Festival, held annually at the Shandur Pass (often called the 'Roof of the World'), takes place in July, featuring a traditional freestyle polo match between teams from the Chitral and Gilgit regions at one of the highest polo grounds in the world.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is the central bank and is responsible for formulating and implementing monetary policy in Pakistan. It controls the money supply and interest rates to achieve economic objectives. The National Bank of Pakistan is a commercial bank.

Justice Yahya Afridi is the current Chief Justice of Pakistan, having taken oath on 26 October 2024 after the retirement of Justice Qazi Faez Isa. He is the 31st Chief Justice of Pakistan and heads the Supreme Court, the apex court of the country's judicial system.

Out of the 565 princely states that existed in British India at the time of partition in 1947, 13 of them ultimately acceded to and became part of Pakistan, with the rest joining India or, in a few contested cases, having their status resolved through other means.

Dr. Sarah Qureshi, a Pakistani scientist and entrepreneur, made history by designing the world's first eco-friendly aircraft engine, founding Pakistan's first aircraft engine manufacturing company and contributing significantly to sustainable aviation technology.

The All India Muslim League was founded in Dhaka (then Dacca) in December 1906, established to safeguard the political rights and interests of Muslims in British India, eventually evolving into the primary vehicle for the movement that led to Pakistan's creation.