How many total seats are there in Pakistan’s National Assembly (post-2018)?
Correct answer is: C. 336
FATA seat abolition reduced total seats to 336.
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Who was the first Chief Minister of Punjab after Independence?
Correct answer is: D. Iftikhar Hussain Khan Mamdot
He was Punjab’s first CM after 1947.
Why did the British annex Punjab in 1849?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Correct answer is: B. Easy Paisa
EasyPaisa is Pakistan’s most used money transfer app.
Which Mughal emperor built the Badshahi Masjid in Lahore?
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?
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”)?
Correct answer is: C. Deliver services at doorsteps
The app provides citizen services directly to homes.
Which platform is commonly used in Pakistan for international remittances?
Correct answer is: B. Western Union
Western Union is widely used for remittances to Pakistan.
Which platform is used to apply for domicile certificate in Punjab?
Correct answer is: B. e-Khidmat
Punjab citizens apply for domicile via e-Khidmat centers.
What is the primary purpose of the e-Pay Punjab app?
Correct answer is: B. Paying taxes and fees
e-Pay Punjab is for digital tax and fee payments.
When did the first economic war between Pakistan and India take place?
Correct answer is: A. 1948
The first trade/financial conflict followed Partition in 1948.
What is the cause of stone cancer in the Taj Mahal’s marble?
Correct answer is: A. Acid rain caused by air pollution
Acid rain corrodes marble, causing the "stone cancer" effect.
The Persian New Year, based on the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar, is also called:
Correct answer is: B. Nowruz
Nowruz marks the Persian New Year and spring equinox.
Which movie won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2022?
Correct answer is: C. CODA
CODA won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2022.
What is the estimated world population as of 2025?
Correct answer is: B. 8 Billion
UN estimates put the global population around 8.8 billion in 2025.
Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Pakistan?
Correct answer is: B. Rohtas Fort
Rohtas Fort, built by Sher Shah Suri, is a UNESCO site.
Which Pakistani poet was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Correct answer is: A. Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Faiz was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Which city in Punjab has significant CPEC investment for an economic zone?
Correct answer is: B. Faisalabad
Faisalabad hosts a major CPEC Special Economic Zone.
Which Article of Pakistan’s 1973 Constitution guarantees fair trial and due process?
Correct answer is: B. Article 10-A
Article 10-A ensures fair trial rights.
What is the primary function of NLP (Natural Language Processing) in ChatGPT?
Correct answer is: B. Understanding and generating human-like text
NLP helps ChatGPT process and generate human-like language.