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
1
In the 2024 elections, which party won the second-highest number of seats in the National Assembly after the independents?
Answer:
PML-N
The PML-N emerged as the single largest party in terms of party-affiliated members after the 2024 elections, followed by the PPP.
2
Which political party is associated with the 'Book' as its election symbol in certain local or smaller elections?
Answer:
MMA (historical)
The 'Book' was the unified symbol of the MMA alliance in the 2002 elections, which was very successful in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
3
The 'Majlis-e-Ahrar-ul-Islam' was a prominent religious party in which era?
Answer:
Pre-partition and early post-partition
The Ahrars were an anti-colonial religious-political party that was very influential in the 1930s and 40s in the Punjab region.
4
Which party was founded by Pervez Khattak in 2023 after he left the PTI?
Answer:
PTI-Parliamentarians (PTI-P)
Pervez Khattak, a former CM of KP and Defense Minister, formed PTI-P after parting ways with Imran Khan in the aftermath of May 9.
5
Which party's founding document is known as the 'Founding Document of 1967'?
Answer:
PPP
The PPP's founding document laid out its pillars: 'Islam is our Faith; Democracy is our Politics; Socialism is our Economy; All Power to the People.'
6
The 'Baloch National Party (Awami)' is a faction that split from the main BNP and is often seen as more:
Answer:
Pro-establishment/Moderate
BNP-Awami is a moderate nationalist faction that has often participated in provincial governments and is seen as being closer to the center than the Mengal faction.
7
Who is the leader of 'Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan' following the death of its founder?
Answer:
Saad Hussain Rizvi
Saad Hussain Rizvi took over the leadership of TLP after his father, Khadim Hussain Rizvi, passed away in 2020.
8
Which party is associated with the 'Lantern' election symbol?
Answer:
ANP
The Lantern (Laltain) is the election symbol of the Awami National Party (ANP).
9
The 'Republican Party' was a dominant political force in Pakistan during which decade?
Answer:
1950s
The Republican Party was formed in 1956 by Dr. Khan Sahib and served as a vehicle for President Iskander Mirza. It was a major player in the parliamentary instability of the mid-1950s.
10
Which party's slogan is 'Do Nahin, Ek Pakistan' (One Pakistan, not two)?
Answer:
PTI
This slogan was used by PTI during the 2018 campaign to highlight its goal of ending the divide between the rich and the poor and providing equal opportunities to all.