Nuclear Program of Pakistan MCQs

The tests took place in Balochistan's Chagai region.

Pakistan tested nuclear devices in the Ras Koh Hills on 28 May 1998.

India's 1974 test reinforced Pakistan's strategic decision to pursue a deterrent.

The Kahuta complex became a core enrichment site.

Abdul Qadeer Khan led the enrichment program associated with Kahuta.

The Chashma Nuclear Power Complex has several power reactors.

The original KANUPP station was built on the coast near Karachi.

Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP-1) was Pakistan's first nuclear power station.

PAEC was created in 1956 to lead peaceful nuclear research and later major elements of the nuclear program.

Correct Answer: B. Nawaz Sharif Fact Check: Nawaz Sharif was the Prime Minister when the nuclear tests were conducted in May 1998. A. Benazir Bhutto is not correct because she was Pakistan’s first female Prime Minister, not the fact asked in this MCQ. B. Correct — Nawaz Sharif is right because Nawaz Sharif was the Prime Minister when the nuclear tests were conducted in May 1998. C. Shaukat Aziz is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is Nawaz Sharif. D. Yousaf Raza Gillani is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is Nawaz Sharif.

Correct Answer: C. 28 May 2026 Fact Check: Youm-e-Takbeer is celebrated on 28 May every year to commemorate Pakistan's nuclear tests. A. 14 August 2026 is not correct because it is later than the correct date, 28 May 2026. B. 23 March 2026 is not correct because it is earlier than the correct date, 28 May 2026. C. Correct — 28 May 2026 is right because Youm-e-Takbeer is celebrated on 28 May every year to commemorate Pakistan's nuclear tests. D. 6 September 2026 is not correct because it is later than the correct date, 28 May 2026.

Correct Answer: B. Chagai Fact Check: The first nuclear tests were conducted at Chagai Hills, Balochistan. A. Kahuta is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The first nuclear tests were conducted at Chagai Hills, Balochistan. B. Correct — Chagai is right because The first nuclear tests were conducted at Chagai Hills, Balochistan. C. Karachi is not correct because Karachi was Pakistan’s first capital and is its largest city, but it is not the required fact here unless specifically asked. D. Multan is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The first nuclear tests were conducted at Chagai Hills, Balochistan.

Correct Answer: C. 1998 Fact Check: Pakistan became a declared nuclear power on 28 May 1998, when it successfully conducted nuclear tests at Chagai, Balochistan (known as Chagai-I). A second round of tests (Chagai-II) was conducted on 30 May 1998. These tests were carried out in response to India's nuclear tests earlier that month. A. 1988 is not correct because it is lower than the correct figure, 1998. B. 1990 is not correct because it is lower than the correct figure, 1998. C. Correct — 1998 is right because Pakistan became a declared nuclear power on 28 May 1998, when it successfully conducted nuclear tests at Chagai, Balochistan (known as Chagai-I). D. 2001 is not correct because it is higher than the correct figure, 1998.

CHASHMA-III and CHASHMA-IV proposed/built with Chinese cooperation were planned to produce 340 MW each of electricity.

Pakistan aims to generate about 8,800 MW nuclear electricity by 2030

The second name of the short-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Hatf-II is Abdali.

CHASNUPP-I stands for Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1. It is located at the Chashma Nuclear Power Complex Chashma District Mianwali and started its operation in 2000. And operates under the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission.

Pakistan was elected as a member of the 35-member Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency for the 2024–2026 term on 19 September 2024 during the 68th General Conference held in hq of IAEA, Vienna.

Pakistan Currently has 6 power plants generating electricity under the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission. 6 working electricity-producing reactors and their total capacity 3500+ MW. KANUPP-1 has largely been shut down from commercial generation after decades of service. First Nuclear Power Plant of Pakistan was KANUPP and the Largest Nuclear Power Plant: K-2/K-3 Karachi