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Why did the British annex Punjab in 1849?

A. Control trade routes

B. Trade with China

C. Create tourism industry

D. Promote cultural exchange

Correct answer is: A. Control trade routes

Punjab was key for controlling Central Asian trade.

How many princely states joined Pakistan after independence in 1947?

A. 5

B. 7

C. 10

D. 13

Correct answer is: D. 13

Thirteen princely states acceded to Pakistan.
At least 13 princely states joined Pakistan in 1947. These included the states of Bahawalpur, Khairpur, Swat, Dir, Chitral, and several others within the regions that would become Pakistan's provinces. Some states, like Kalat, acceded to Pakistan after 1947, and a few, such as Hunza and Nagar, acceded in November 1947 but their status was pending determination.
Bahawalpur: Acceded on October 3, 1947, becoming the first.
Khairpur: Joined Pakistan in 1947.
Swat: Joined Pakistan in 1947.
Dir: Joined Pakistan in 1947.
Chitral: Joined Pakistan in 1947.
Amb: Joined Pakistan in 1947.
Las Bela: Joined Pakistan in 1947.
Makran: Joined Pakistan in 1947.
Kharan: Joined Pakistan in 1947.
Kalat: Acceded to Pakistan in 1947, with full accession in 1948.
Hunza: Acceded in November 1947.
Nagar: Acceded in November 1947.

Who was the first female Chief Justice of Pakistan?

A. Justice Fatima Jinnah

B. Justice Musarat Hilali

C. Justice Aalia Neelum

D. Justice Tahira Safdar

Correct answer is: D. Justice Tahira Safdar

She became Pakistan’s first female Chief Justice (Balochistan HC, 2018).

Note: First female chief justice of Pakistan Supreme court is Justice Ayesha Malik

Who is the highest-ranking civil servant responsible for provincial administration in Pakistan?

A. Chief Minister

B. IG Police

C. Chief Secretary

D. Governor

Correct answer is: C. Chief Secretary

The Chief Secretary is the top bureaucrat in a province, coordinating administrative functions.

What is the use of the E-Construction Services Portal?

A. Apply for permits and track approvals

B. Manage payroll

C. Equipment rentals

D. Virtual tours

Correct answer is: A. Apply for permits and track approvals

Portal streamlines construction approvals online.

Which of the following was an impact of British colonialism in Punjab?

A. Promotion of local handicrafts and traditions

B. Suppression of local crafts and traditions

C. Encouragement of indigenous education

D. Establishment of equal trade relations

Correct answer is: B. Suppression of local crafts and traditions

British policies favored industrial goods, leading to decline of local handicrafts.

Which mobile app is mostly used for money transfer in Pakistan?

A. Jazz Cash

B. Easy Paisa

C. U Paisa

D. NayaPay

Correct answer is: B. Easy Paisa

EasyPaisa is Pakistan’s most used money transfer app.

Which Mughal emperor built the Badshahi Masjid in Lahore?

A. Akbar

B. Jahangir

C. Aurangzeb

D. Shah Jahan

Correct answer is: C. Aurangzeb

The Badshahi Mosque was commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671.

Which app is used for booking railway tickets in Pakistan?

A. Pakistan Railways Official

B. Book Karu

C. Ticket Shop App

D. Rail App

Correct answer is: A. Pakistan Railways Official

Only the official app is government authorized.

What is the purpose of the DASTAK app in Punjab (“Maryam Ki Dastak”)?

A. Track complaints

B. Digital marketplace

C. Deliver services at doorsteps

D. Online banking

Correct answer is: C. Deliver services at doorsteps

The app provides citizen services directly to homes.

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