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51 questions · Pakistan Studies
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Question 1 of 51
Brahui, a language with Dravidian roots, is mainly spoken in which province?
ExplanationBrahui is a Dravidian-family language spoken by communities in central Balochistan.
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Question 2 of 51
Which language has the largest number of native speakers in Pakistan?
ExplanationPunjabi is the mother tongue of the largest share of Pakistan's population, mainly in Punjab.
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Question 3 of 51
Which language is predominantly spoken in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
ExplanationPashto is the dominant language of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Pashtun belt.
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Question 4 of 51
Khushal Khan Khattak is often called the father of which literary tradition?
ExplanationKhushal Khan Khattak, a 17th-century warrior-poet, is regarded as a founding figure of Pashto literature.
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Question 5 of 51
Makli is especially notable for being one of the world's largest examples of which type of site?
ExplanationMakli's vast expanse of graves and mausoleums makes it one of the largest necropolises on Earth.
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Question 6 of 51
Who is regarded as the national poet of Pakistan?
ExplanationAllama Iqbal is honored as Pakistan's national poet, known for his philosophical poetry and vision of a separate Muslim homeland.
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Question 7 of 51
Bulleh Shah is especially known for popularizing which poetic form?
ExplanationThe Kafi, a devotional song-poem form, is closely associated with Bulleh Shah's Sufi poetry.
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Question 8 of 51
What is the national language of Pakistan?
ExplanationUrdu is the national language of Pakistan, chosen as a unifying language at independence.
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Question 9 of 51
Ahmed Faraz is best known for blending which two poetic themes in his Urdu ghazals?
ExplanationAhmed Faraz's poetry combines romantic lyricism with strong political and social commentary.
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Question 10 of 51
Josh Malihabadi earned which popular title for his fiery, revolutionary Urdu poetry?
ExplanationJosh Malihabadi's bold, rebellious verse earned him the title 'Poet of Revolution'.
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Question 11 of 51
Faiz Ahmed Faiz's poetry is most closely associated with which literary movement?
ExplanationFaiz was a leading voice of the Progressive Writers' Movement, blending romantic and revolutionary themes.
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Question 12 of 51
Sajji, a whole roasted lamb or chicken dish, is a traditional specialty of which province?
ExplanationSajji is a signature Balochi dish of meat roasted on skewers over an open fire.
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Question 13 of 51
Ibn-e-Insha is known for his contributions to Urdu poetry as well as which other genre?
ExplanationIbn-e-Insha combined lyrical Urdu poetry with witty, observational travelogues.
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Question 14 of 51
The historic Lahore Fort is also commonly referred to by which local name?
ExplanationLahore Fort is popularly known as 'Shahi Qila', meaning the Royal Fort.
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Question 15 of 51
What is the traditional national dress worn by both men and women across Pakistan?
ExplanationThe Shalwar Kameez is the widely worn traditional dress across Pakistan's provinces.
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Question 16 of 51
The archaeological site of Mohenjo-daro is located in which province of Pakistan?
ExplanationMohenjo-daro lies along the Indus River in Sindh province.
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Question 17 of 51
Which language is widely spoken in the southern Punjab region including Multan and Bahawalpur?
ExplanationSaraiki is the dominant language of southern Punjab, centered around Multan and Bahawalpur.
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Question 18 of 51
Ajrak, a distinctive block-printed textile with geometric patterns, is a traditional craft of which province?
ExplanationAjrak is an iconic hand-block-printed cloth strongly identified with Sindhi culture.
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Question 19 of 51
The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore was built during the reign of which Mughal emperor?
ExplanationThe Badshahi Mosque was commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb and completed in 1673.
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Question 20 of 51
The Katas Raj Temples, an ancient Hindu temple complex, are located in which district of Punjab?
ExplanationThe Katas Raj Temples are situated in Chakwal district, associated with ancient Hindu mythology.
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Question 21 of 51
Lahore is traditionally known by which nickname due to its many parks and green spaces?
ExplanationLahore's historic gardens, including the Shalimar Gardens, give it the nickname 'City of Gardens'.
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Question 22 of 51
Which language, spoken in Gilgit-Baltistan, is distinct from Balti and belongs to the Dardic family?
ExplanationShina is a Dardic language spoken widely across Gilgit-Baltistan and Kohistan.
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Question 23 of 51
Shab-e-Barat, observed on the 15th night of Sha'ban, is primarily marked by which practice?
ExplanationShab-e-Barat is a night devoted to prayer, remembrance, and seeking forgiveness.
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Question 24 of 51
Khowar is the traditional language of which region of Pakistan?
ExplanationKhowar, also called Chitrali, is the main language of the Chitral district.
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Question 25 of 51
What does Iqbal's Urdu poetry collection 'Bang-e-Dara' literally mean?
ExplanationBang-e-Dara, meaning 'The Call of the Marching Bell', was Iqbal's first Urdu poetry collection.
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Question 26 of 51
What is the name of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai's famous poetic compilation?
ExplanationShah Jo Risalo is the renowned collection of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai's mystical Sindhi poetry.
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Question 27 of 51
The Jhumar dance, performed to express joy at festive occasions, is traditionally linked with which region?
ExplanationJhumar is a graceful folk dance popular in Sindh and the Saraiki belt of southern Punjab.
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Question 28 of 51
Manto's famous short story 'Toba Tek Singh' deals with the aftermath of which event?
Explanation'Toba Tek Singh' uses the setting of a mental asylum to satirize the madness of Partition.
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Question 29 of 51
Eid Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated in Pakistan to mark which occasion?
ExplanationEid Milad-un-Nabi commemorates the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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Question 30 of 51
Allama Iqbal's Persian poetry collection 'Asrar-e-Khudi' deals mainly with which theme?
ExplanationAsrar-e-Khudi (Secrets of the Self) expounds Iqbal's philosophy of self-realization, or 'Khudi'.
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Question 31 of 51
Rahman Baba is a revered classical poet in which language?
ExplanationRahman Baba was a Sufi poet whose devotional verse remains highly popular among Pashto speakers.
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Question 32 of 51
Basant, historically celebrated with kite flying, is a spring festival most associated with which city?
ExplanationBasant is a traditional spring festival long associated with kite flying in Lahore.
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Question 33 of 51
How many cultural sites in Pakistan are currently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List?
ExplanationPakistan has six UNESCO cultural World Heritage Sites, including Mohenjo-daro, Taxila, and Lahore Fort.
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Question 34 of 51
Along with Urdu, which language is also used officially for legislative and court business in Pakistan?
ExplanationEnglish continues to be used officially in Pakistan's courts, legislature, and higher education.
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Question 35 of 51
Waris Shah is best remembered for writing which classic Punjabi romantic tale?
ExplanationWaris Shah's rendition of 'Heer Ranjha' is considered a masterpiece of Punjabi literature.
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Question 36 of 51
Bhangra and Luddi are traditional folk dances most associated with which province?
ExplanationBhangra and Luddi are energetic folk dances performed during harvest and celebrations in Punjab.
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Question 37 of 51
Which language is spoken by most of the population of Balochistan, alongside Brahui and Pashto?
ExplanationBalochi is one of the principal languages of Balochistan province.
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Question 38 of 51
Rohtas Fort is located near which city in Punjab?
ExplanationRohtas Fort stands near the city of Jhelum in northern Punjab.
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Question 39 of 51
Mehrgarh, located in Balochistan, is significant as one of the earliest known sites of which activity in South Asia?
ExplanationMehrgarh, dating back to around 7000 BCE, provides evidence of some of the earliest farming communities in South Asia.
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Question 40 of 51
The Khattak dance, performed with swords, is a traditional folk dance of which region?
ExplanationThe Khattak dance is a martial folk dance performed by Pashtun men in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Question 41 of 51
Khussa, a traditional handmade leather footwear, is most closely associated with which province?
ExplanationThe Khussa is a traditional embroidered leather shoe strongly linked to Punjabi craftsmanship.
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Question 42 of 51
Sindhi Biryani and Sindhi Kadhi are examples of the distinctive cuisine of which province?
ExplanationSindhi Biryani and Sindhi Kadhi are well-known dishes representing Sindh's regional cuisine.
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Question 43 of 51
Which language is the main provincial language of Sindh?
ExplanationSindhi is the principal language of Sindh province and has a rich literary tradition.
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Question 44 of 51
The Makli Necropolis, one of the largest funerary sites in the world, is located near which city?
ExplanationMakli, near Thatta in Sindh, contains hundreds of thousands of tombs spanning several centuries.
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Question 45 of 51
Taxila is situated close to which twin cities of Pakistan?
ExplanationTaxila lies near the Islamabad-Rawalpindi region in Punjab.
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Question 46 of 51
Rohtas Fort, a massive 16th-century fortification, was built on the orders of which ruler?
ExplanationRohtas Fort was constructed by Sher Shah Suri to guard the route against Mughal resurgence.
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Question 47 of 51
Saadat Hasan Manto is best known as a master of which literary form?
ExplanationManto is celebrated as one of the greatest Urdu short story writers of the 20th century.
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Question 48 of 51
Faiz Ahmed Faiz's poem 'Subh-e-Azadi' reflects on which historical event?
Explanation'Subh-e-Azadi' (Freedom's Dawn) expresses Faiz's disappointment with the realities that followed independence in 1947.
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Question 49 of 51
The Shalimar Gardens in Lahore were laid out under the patronage of which Mughal emperor?
ExplanationEmperor Shah Jahan ordered the construction of the Shalimar Gardens in 1641.
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Question 50 of 51
Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, a revered Sufi poet, composed his verses in which language?
ExplanationShah Abdul Latif Bhittai is the most celebrated Sufi poet of Sindh.
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Question 51 of 51
The Buddhist monastic ruins of Takht-i-Bahi are located in which province?
ExplanationTakht-i-Bahi, a well-preserved Buddhist monastery complex, lies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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