Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on 27 December 2007 in which city?
Correct answer D. Rawalpindi
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Pakistan History MCQs
Pakistan History MCQs are multiple-choice questions on the history of the region that became Pakistan, from early civilisations and Muslim rule to the political events after 1947. Every question on MCQs360 shows the correct answer instantly, so you can check dates, rulers and events as you 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
Which ordinance of October 2007 withdrew certain cases against politicians and officials?
Correct answer D. National Reconciliation Ordinance
Who succeeded General Musharraf as Chief of Army Staff in November 2007?
Correct answer D. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani
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Yousaf Raza Gilani became Prime Minister after the general elections held in which year?
Correct answer D. 2008
The 18th Amendment to the Constitution was passed in which year?
Correct answer C. 2010
Which province was renamed by the 18th Amendment in 2010?
Correct answer B. North-West Frontier Province
Which legislative list was abolished by the 18th Amendment, devolving many subjects to the provinces?
Correct answer B. Concurrent Legislative List
Which article inserted by the 18th Amendment provides for free and compulsory education for children aged five to sixteen?
Correct answer C. Article 25A
Who chaired the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Reform that drafted the 18th Amendment?
Correct answer D. Mian Raza Rabbani
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Which body was introduced by the 18th Amendment to recommend appointments of superior court judges?
Correct answer D. Judicial Commission of Pakistan
The 18th Amendment again removed which presidential power that had been restored by the 17th Amendment?
Correct answer B. Dissolving the National Assembly under Article 58(2)(b)
Who was caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan during the 2013 general elections?
Correct answer D. Mir Hazar Khan Khoso
The 2013 elections are noted for which milestone in Pakistan’s history?
Correct answer A. First transfer of power between elected governments after a full term
Who was elected President of Pakistan in 2013?
Correct answer B. Mamnoon Hussain
Which constitutional amendment of 2018 merged FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
Correct answer A. 25th Amendment
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Which President signed the 25th Amendment merging FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in May 2018?
Correct answer B. Mamnoon Hussain
Which colonial-era law governing the tribal areas was replaced in 2018 by the FATA Interim Governance Regulation?
Correct answer C. Frontier Crimes Regulation
Who headed the committee constituted in 2015 to recommend reforms for FATA?
Correct answer D. Sartaj Aziz
Benazir Bhutto’s second government was dismissed in November 1996 by which President?
Correct answer A. Farooq Leghari
Who was caretaker Prime Minister after the dismissal of Benazir Bhutto’s government in 1996?
Correct answer A. Malik Meraj Khalid
About Pakistan History MCQs
The earlier questions cover the Indus Valley and Gandhara civilisations, the Delhi Sultanate and the Lodi dynasty, the Mughal emperors, reformers such as Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi and Shah Waliullah, and regional figures such as Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore. Questions on the East India Company, the War of Independence of 1857 and the founding of the Indian National Congress link this period to the freedom movement.
Most questions deal with Pakistan after independence: the accession of princely states, the Kashmir dispute and the UN commission, the canal water dispute and the Indus Waters Treaty, the 1956 and 1962 Constitutions, the martial laws of Ayub Khan, Yahya Khan, Zia-ul-Haq and Pervez Musharraf, the 1965 and 1971 wars, the Tashkent Declaration, the separation of East Pakistan, dismissals of governments and key constitutional amendments.
Key facts to remember
- Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last Lodi ruler, at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
- Pakistan's first Constitution came into force on 23 March 1956.
- Pakistan and India signed the Indus Waters Treaty in 1960.
- The Tashkent Declaration between Pakistan and India was signed on 10 January 1966.
- General Zia-ul-Haq imposed martial law on 5 July 1977.
- General Pervez Musharraf took over the government on 12 October 1999.
Exams that include Pakistan History MCQs
Pakistan
- CSS
- PMS
- PPSC
- FPSC
- SPSC
- KPPSC
- NTS
How to prepare for Pakistan History MCQs
- Keep two timelines, one up to 1947 and one from 1947 to the present, and place each event on the right one.
- Learn each martial law with its date, its leader and the government it removed.
- Compare the 1956, 1962 and 1973 Constitutions: their dates, form of government and main features.
- Link each war or treaty with its year, the leaders involved and the place where it was signed.
Frequently asked questions
How many martial laws has Pakistan had?
Pakistan has had four periods of martial law or direct military rule: under Ayub Khan from 1958, Yahya Khan from 1969, Zia-ul-Haq from 1977 and Pervez Musharraf from 1999. Musharraf did not declare formal martial law in 1999 but took power as Chief Executive.
Which exams ask Pakistan History MCQs?
Pakistan History appears in the CSS Pakistan Affairs paper, PMS Pakistan Studies papers and PPSC, FPSC, SPSC, KPPSC and NTS tests. Lecturer and teacher tests in history and Pakistan Studies also draw heavily on this topic.
Last reviewed October 2026