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Federal Budget Process
Which division leads the federal budget preparation process in Pakistan?
A. Cabinet Division
B. Finance Division
C. Election Commission
D. Senate Secretariat
Correct Answer: B
B is correct because the Finance Division leads the budget preparation process. A is wrong because the Cabinet Division does not prepare the technical budget. C is wrong because the Election Commission deals with elections. D is wrong because the Senate Secretariat handles Senate business, not federal budget preparation.
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Federal Budget Process
For FY 2026-27, the Budget Call Circular was issued on:
A. 12 June 2026
B. 1 July 2026
C. 27 January 2026
D. 14 August 2026
Correct Answer: C
C is correct because the official Budget Call Circular for FY 2026-27 was issued on 27 January 2026. A is wrong because 12 June 2026 was the budget presentation date. B is wrong because 1 July is usually the start of the financial year. D is unrelated to the budget process.
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Federal Budget Process
The federal budget process in Pakistan mainly starts with which document?
A. Finance Bill
B. Budget Call Circular
C. Senate Resolution
D. Presidential Ordinance
Correct Answer: B
B is correct because the Finance Division starts the budget process by issuing the Budget Call Circular. A is wrong because the Finance Bill comes later at the parliamentary stage. C is wrong because the Senate gives recommendations, not the starting document. D is wrong because a presidential ordinance is not the normal beginning of the budget process.
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1947-Present - National Symbols of Pakistan
Pakistan's capital city is:
A. Karachi
B. Lahore
C. Islamabad
D. Quetta
Correct Answer: C
C: Correct because Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan. A: Wrong because Karachi was an earlier capital and is a major city. B: Wrong because Lahore is Punjab's capital. D: Wrong because Quetta is Balochistan's capital.
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Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
The founder of Pakistan is:
A. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
B. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C. Allama Iqbal
D. Liaquat Ali Khan
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because Muhammad Ali Jinnah is known as the founder of Pakistan. A: Wrong because Sir Syed was a reformer and educationist. C: Wrong because Allama Iqbal was a poet-philosopher. D: Wrong because Liaquat Ali Khan was first Prime Minister.
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1947-Present - National Symbols of Pakistan
Pakistan's national animal is:
A. Lion
B. Markhor
C. Tiger
D. Camel
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan. A: Wrong because lion is not Pakistan's national animal. C: Wrong because tiger is not Pakistan's national animal. D: Wrong because camel is important but not national animal.
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Indus Waters Treaty
The Indus River is also called:
A. Nile
B. Sindhu
C. Amazon
D. Danube
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because Indus is historically called Sindhu. A: Wrong because Nile is in Africa. C: Wrong because Amazon is in South America. D: Wrong because Danube is in Europe.
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1947-Present - National Symbols of Pakistan
Minar-e-Pakistan is located in:
A. Karachi
B. Lahore
C. Islamabad
D. Peshawar
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because Minar-e-Pakistan is in Lahore at Iqbal Park. A: Wrong because Karachi is not its location. C: Wrong because Islamabad is not its location. D: Wrong because Peshawar is not its location.
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1947-Present - National Symbols of Pakistan
The national flower of Pakistan is:
A. Rose
B. Jasmine
C. Tulip
D. Sunflower
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because jasmine is Pakistan's national flower. A: Wrong because rose is not the national flower. C: Wrong because tulip is not the national flower. D: Wrong because sunflower is not the national flower.
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Allama Iqbal
Allama Iqbal delivered the Allahabad Address in:
A. 1928
B. 1930
C. 1940
D. 1946
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because Allama Iqbal delivered the Allahabad Address in 1930. A: Wrong because 1928 is associated with Nehru Report. C: Wrong because 1940 is Lahore Resolution year. D: Wrong because 1946 is associated with elections before partition.
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1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
The current Constitution of Pakistan was enforced in:
A. 1956
B. 1962
C. 1973
D. 1985
Correct Answer: C
C: Correct because Pakistan's current constitution was enacted in 1973. A: Wrong because 1956 was first constitution. B: Wrong because 1962 was second constitution. D: Wrong because 1985 is not the enforcement year of current constitution.
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First in Pakistan
The first Constitution of Pakistan was enforced in:
A. 1949
B. 1956
C. 1962
D. 1973
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because Pakistan's first constitution was enforced in 1956. A: Wrong because 1949 is Objectives Resolution year. C: Wrong because 1962 was the second constitution. D: Wrong because 1973 is the current constitution.
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First in Pakistan
Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
A. Khawaja Nazimuddin
B. Liaquat Ali Khan
C. Ayub Khan
D. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because Liaquat Ali Khan was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan. A: Wrong because Khawaja Nazimuddin became Prime Minister later. C: Wrong because Ayub Khan was a military ruler/president. D: Wrong because Zulfikar Ali Bhutto served much later.
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First in Pakistan
Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?
A. Liaquat Ali Khan
B. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C. Iskander Mirza
D. Ghulam Muhammad
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because Quaid-e-Azam was Pakistan's first Governor-General. A: Wrong because Liaquat Ali Khan was first Prime Minister. C: Wrong because Iskander Mirza became first President. D: Wrong because Ghulam Muhammad served later as Governor-General.
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Lahore Resolution (1940) - British Rule & Colonial Era (1757-1947)
The Lahore Resolution was passed in:
A. 1930
B. 1940
C. 1947
D. 1956
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because the Lahore Resolution was passed in March 1940. A: Wrong because 1930 is linked with Allahabad Address. C: Wrong because 1947 is independence year. D: Wrong because 1956 is first constitution year.
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Lahore Resolution (1940) - British Rule & Colonial Era (1757-1947)
The Pakistan Resolution is also commonly known as the:
A. Delhi Resolution
B. Lahore Resolution
C. Karachi Resolution
D. Peshawar Resolution
Correct Answer: B
A: Wrong because the Pakistan Resolution is not known as Delhi Resolution. B: Correct because it is commonly called the Lahore Resolution. C: Wrong because it was not passed in Karachi. D: Wrong because it was not passed in Peshawar.
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Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born on:
A. 25 December 1876
B. 14 August 1947
C. 23 March 1940
D. 11 September 1948
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because Quaid-e-Azam was born on 25 December 1876. B: Wrong because this is Pakistan's independence date. C: Wrong because this is Lahore Resolution date. D: Wrong because this is his death date.
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Mountains
K2 is located in which mountain range?
A. Himalayas
B. Karakoram
C. Hindu Kush
D. Sulaiman Range
Correct Answer: B
A: Wrong because K2 is not in the Himalayas. B: Correct because K2 is in the Karakoram range. C: Wrong because Hindu Kush is a separate mountain range. D: Wrong because Sulaiman Range is not the location of K2.
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Largest in Pakistan
The largest province of Pakistan by population is:
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Balochistan
D. Gilgit-Baltistan
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because Punjab is Pakistan's most populous province. B: Wrong because Sindh has a large population but less than Punjab. C: Wrong because Balochistan is largest by area but not population. D: Wrong because Gilgit-Baltistan is not a province and has much smaller population.
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Largest in Pakistan
The largest province of Pakistan by area is:
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Balochistan
D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Correct Answer: C
A: Wrong because Punjab is largest by population, not area. B: Wrong because Sindh is smaller in area than Balochistan. C: Correct because Balochistan is the largest province by area. D: Wrong because Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not the largest by area.