Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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The 'Gojri' language is spoken by which nomadic or semi-nomadic ethnic group?
Answer:
Gujjars
Gojri is the language of the Gujjar ethnic group, who are found across Pakistan, especially in the northern mountains of AJK, KPK, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Many Gujjars are traditionally pastoralists.
22
What is the primary language of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) region?
Answer:
Pahari-Pothohari
While Kashmiri is the language of the valley (Indian-held), the most widely spoken native language in Azad Kashmir is Pahari-Pothohari (often called Mirpuri in some areas). Urdu is used as the official and educational language.
23
The 'Memons' are an ethnic subgroup primarily known for their dominance in which sector of Pakistan's economy?
Answer:
Business and Trade
Memons are a business-oriented ethnic subgroup originating from the Kutch and Gujarat regions. In Pakistan, they are primarily settled in Karachi and are renowned for their massive contributions to the textile, banking, and philanthropic sectors.
24
The 'Kohistani' group of languages is primarily found in which river valley?
Answer:
Indus Valley (Upper regions)
Kohistani languages, such as Indus Kohistani and Torwali, are spoken in the rugged mountainous terrain of the upper Indus and Swat river valleys in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
25
Which of the following is a major dialect of the Balochi language?
Answer:
Rakhshani
Balochi is primarily divided into two main dialects: Eastern Balochi and Western Balochi (Rakhshani). Rakhshani is widely spoken in the western and central parts of Balochistan and among the Baloch diaspora in Iran and Afghanistan.
26
The 'Wakhi' language is spoken in the high-altitude regions bordering which country?
Answer:
China and Tajikistan
Wakhi is spoken in the Upper Hunza (Gojal) region and parts of Chitral. It is an Eastern Iranian language spoken by communities living near the Wakhan Corridor that connects Pakistan with Tajikistan and China.
27
Which ethnic group is majority in the Tharparkar district of Sindh?
Answer:
Sindhi (including a large Hindu population)
Tharparkar is unique for having a very high concentration of the Sindhi Hindu population. The ethnic Sindhis in this desert region have a distinct culture influenced by the Thar desert and share many traditions across the religious divide.
28
The 'Khowar' language is the predominant mother tongue in which district?
Answer:
Chitral
Khowar (also known as Chitrali) is the primary language spoken in the Chitral district of KPK and parts of the Ghizer district in Gilgit-Baltistan. It belongs to the Dardic branch of the Indo-Aryan languages.
29
Which language is primarily used in the superior courts (High Courts and Supreme Court) of Pakistan as the official medium of proceedings?
Answer:
English
Despite Urdu being the national language, English remains the official language of the superior judiciary in Pakistan. Most judgments, legal arguments, and official documentation in high courts and the Supreme Court are conducted in English.
30
The 'Meo' ethnic group, found in parts of Punjab and Sindh, originally migrated from which region of India?
Answer:
Mewat (near Delhi/Rajasthan)
The Meo people migrated from the Mewat region of India during partition. They have a distinct cultural identity and are primarily settled in the Narowal, Okara, and Kasur districts of Punjab.