Who designed Minar-e-Pakistan?
Correct answer D. Nasreddin Murat-Khan
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Pakistan Studies MCQs
Pakistan Studies MCQs are multiple-choice questions on the creation of Pakistan, its history, Constitution, geography, economy, politics and defence. Every question on MCQs360 shows the correct answer instantly, so candidates for CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC and NTS can check themselves as they revise.
- Pakistan History 221
- Pakistan Movement 219
- Constitution of Pakistan 200
- Pakistan Geography 116
- Pakistan Economy 83
- Pakistan Politics 62
- Mountains and Glaciers 49
- Famous Places in Pakistan 37
- Defence & Armed Forces 37
- IMP Days of Pakistan 36
- Punjab 35
- Balochistan 34
- Sindh 33
- Khyber Pakhtoon Khawah 31
- Gilgit Baltistan 31
- ICT AND AJK 26
Sheesh Mahal, the “Palace of Mirrors”, is part of which monument?
Correct answer B. Lahore Fort
The Alamgiri Gate of Lahore Fort was built by which emperor?
Correct answer B. Aurangzeb
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Mohatta Palace, now a museum, is located in which city?
Correct answer D. Karachi
Frere Hall, a colonial-era building with a library, is located in which city?
Correct answer B. Karachi
The Zamzama gun, also known as Kim’s Gun, stands in front of which building?
Correct answer D. Lahore Museum
The Shahi Hammam in the Walled City of Lahore was built by ____.
Correct answer B. Wazir Khan
The tomb of Bibi Jawindi is a famous monument in which town?
Correct answer A. Uch Sharif
Mahabat Khan Mosque, a Mughal-era mosque, is located in which city?
Correct answer B. Peshawar
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Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore marks the site of which event?
Correct answer B. Passing of the Lahore Resolution
The Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi was designed by which architect?
Correct answer A. Yahya Merchant
Badshahi Mosque in Lahore was built by which Mughal emperor?
Correct answer A. Aurangzeb
Shalimar Gardens in Lahore were built during the reign of which Mughal emperor?
Correct answer C. Shah Jahan
Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens were inscribed together on the UNESCO World Heritage List in which year?
Correct answer A. 1981
Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore is especially famous for its ____.
Correct answer D. colourful glazed tile (kashi) work
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The tomb of Mughal emperor Jahangir is located at ____.
Correct answer C. Shahdara, Lahore
Rohtas Fort near Jhelum was built by which ruler?
Correct answer C. Sher Shah Suri
Rohtas Fort was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in which year?
Correct answer C. 1997
The Dharmarajika Stupa is part of which archaeological site?
Correct answer C. Taxila
Takht-i-Bahi is inscribed by UNESCO together with which neighbouring site?
Correct answer A. Sahr-i-Bahlol
About Pakistan Studies MCQs
The subject is divided into topics so you can practise one area at a time. Pakistan Movement covers the Muslim struggle from Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Simla Deputation to the Lahore Resolution and independence in 1947. Pakistan History runs from the Indus Valley and Muslim rule in the subcontinent to the wars, martial laws and constitutions after 1947. Constitution of Pakistan deals with the articles of the 1973 Constitution, the offices of state, the courts and the main amendments, including the 26th and 27th Amendments.
Pakistan Geography covers rivers, dams, doabs, deserts, ranges and ports, while Mountains and Glaciers focuses on the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindu Kush, their peaks, passes and glaciers. Pakistan Economy covers institutions, energy, industry, transport and CPEC. Pakistan Politics and Defence and Armed Forces deal with elections, Parliament and the armed services, and smaller sections cover the provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, famous places and important national days.
Key facts to remember
- Pakistan came into being on 14 August 1947.
- The Lahore Resolution, calling for separate Muslim states, was passed on 23 March 1940.
- The present Constitution of Pakistan came into force on 14 August 1973.
- Pakistan has four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
- K2, the world's second-highest mountain, lies in the Karakoram Range in Gilgit-Baltistan.
- Islamabad is the federal capital of Pakistan.
Exams that include Pakistan Studies MCQs
Pakistan
- CSS
- PMS
- PPSC
- FPSC
- SPSC
- KPPSC
- NTS
How to prepare for Pakistan Studies MCQs
- Start with the Pakistan Movement and Pakistan History, as they form the core of most Pakistan Affairs papers.
- Keep a list of key constitutional articles and amendments, and note the year of each amendment.
- Learn geography with a map: trace the rivers, dams, ranges and passes as you practise.
- Revisit questions you answered wrongly after a few days, and use the Current Affairs section for present office holders.
Frequently asked questions
What does Pakistan Studies include?
Pakistan Studies covers the Pakistan Movement, the history of the region before and after 1947, the Constitution of Pakistan, physical and human geography, mountains and glaciers, the economy, politics, defence and the provinces. On MCQs360 each of these areas has its own topic page for focused practice.
Which exams test Pakistan Studies?
Pakistan Affairs is a compulsory paper in the CSS exam, and Pakistan Studies appears in PMS exams and in PPSC, FPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC and NTS recruitment tests. It is also common in armed forces initial tests, educator and lecturer tests, and many departmental promotion exams.
How should I prepare for Pakistan Studies MCQs?
Read one topic at a time from a standard textbook, then practise the matching MCQs straight away. Keep short notes of dates, articles and places, build a timeline from 1857 to the present, and review the questions you got wrong before the test.
Last reviewed October 2026