The 2021 Pakistan Affairs paper strongly emphasizes contemporary geopolitical and security issues. Questions focus on Kashmir after August 2019, the Afghanistan peace process, CPEC Phase II, renewable energy, and fifth-generation warfare. Alongside these modern themes, the paper retains ideological grounding through Muslim separate identity. Overall, it reflects a trend toward linking historical foundations with current regional security and economic challenges.
1. Who served as Pakistan’s first Commander-in-Chief?
A. Ayub Khan | B. Frank Messervy | C. David Gracey | D. Tikka khan
2. Who announced the partition plan of the sub-continent, commonly known as the "3rd June Plan"?
A. Lord Wavell | B. Lord Linlithgow | C. Lord Willingdon | D. Lord Mountbatten
3. In which year did Pakistan officially join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a full member?
A. 5 June 2017 | B. 9 June 2017 | C. 7 June 2017 | D. 6 June 2017
4. Tanda Dam, a significant irrigation structure, is located in which province of Pakistan?
A. Punjab | B. Balochistan | C. Sindh | D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
5. The total land area of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), prior to its merger, was:
A. 23220 sq km | B. 27220 sq km | C. 21220 sq km | D. 25220 sq km
6. The Chauri Chaura incident, which led to the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement, took place on:
A. 4 February 1923 | B. 4 February 1922 | C. 8 February 1923 | D. 8 February 1924
7. The first All-India Khilafat Conference was held in Delhi in:
A. Nov 1918 | B. Nov 1921 | C. Nov 1919 | D. None of these
8. Which mountain pass connects the districts of Chitral and Dir in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa?
A. Shandur Pass | B. Lowari Pass | C. Dorah Pass | D. None of these
9. The Lucknow Pact, which established the principle of separate electorates between the Congress and the League, was signed in:
A. Dec 1911 | B. Dec 1912 | C. Dec 1915 | D. Dec 1916
10. The East India Company was established via a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I on:
A. December 31, 1600 AD | B. December 11, 1600 AD | C. December 15, 1600 AD | D. December 25, 1600 AD
11. The ancient ruins of Harappa (Indus Valley Civilization) are located in the modern-day district of:
A. Sahiwal | B. Bahawalpur | C. Dera Ghazi Khan | D. Bahawalnagar
12. "Baz Nama," a classic work on the art of falconry, was authored by the warrior-poet:
A. Hamza Shinwari | B. Khan Abdul Ghani Khan | C. Rahman Baba | D. Khushal Khan Khattak
13. The 18th Constitutional Amendment committee consisted of how many members representing both houses of Parliament?
A. 26 | B. 15 | C. 10 | D. 20
14. Regarding the Cabinet Mission Plan (1946), which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A. Provincial grouping | B. Interim Cabinet of Indians | C. Acceptance of Pakistan | D. None of these
15. The Simla Deputation, led by Sir Aga Khan, met the Viceroy to advocate for Muslim rights on:
A. 1st January 1906 | B. 1st October 1906 | C. 1st November 1906 | D. 1st December 1906
16. The framing of the Constitution of India was initiated by the Constituent Assembly under the provisions of the:
A. August offer of 1940 | B. Cripps proposal of 1942 | C. Cabinet mission plan of 1946 | D. Shimla Conference of 1945
17. In which year did China and Pakistan sign their first major air transport agreement?
A. 1959 | B. 1963 | C. 1960 | D. 1949
18. In which year was the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance promulgated in Pakistan?
A. 1980 | B. 1976 | C. 1978 | D. 1973
19. The "Bogra Formula," presented in Oct 1953 to resolve constitutional deadlock, is also known as the:
A. Grossi’s Formula | B. Constitutional Formula | C. National Democratic Formula | D. None of these
20. When was the second Martial Law in the history of Pakistan imposed (by Yahya Khan)?
A. 1977 | B. 1971 | C. 1985 | D. 1969