All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

1531. The first female finance minister of Pakistan who presented annual budget?

• A. begum salma
• B. Hina Rabbani
• C. Shamshad Akhtar
• D. None of these

Explanation: Hina Rabbani Khar became the first Pakistani woman to present the federal budget, doing so in 2011 as Minister of State for Finance. Shamshad Akhtar was a prominent economist and central banker, but she did not present that annual budget.

1532. Mukhi Mahal is famous place in________?

• A. Hyderabad
• B. Khairpur
• C. Dadu
• D. None of these

Explanation: Mukhi Mahal, also known as Mukhi House, is a historic building in Hyderabad, Sindh. It was built by Mukhi family members and is noted for its heritage architecture.

1533. Nerunkot was changed to Hyderabad in:_________?

• A. 1765
• B. 1768
• C. 1775
• D. None of these

Explanation: Nerunkot, the old settlement associated with present-day Hyderabad, was renamed Hyderabad in 1768 during the Talpur period. The other dates listed do not match this renaming.

1534. How many years khilji dynasty ruled India?

• A. 25 years
• B. 30 years
• C. 35 years
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Khilji dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1290 to 1320, a period of about 30 years. Its principal rulers included Jalaluddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji.

1535. How many years Lodhi dynasty ruled India?

• A. 46
• B. 55
• C. 75
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Lodi dynasty ruled Delhi from 1451 until Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in 1526, giving it a duration of 75 years. It was the last ruling dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate before the Mughal Empire.

1536. D- Chowk is a famous area in Islamabad. Here D stands for________?

• A. Directorate
• B. Democracy
• C. Discussion
• D. Dictatorships

Explanation: D-Chowk is commonly expanded as Democracy Chowk, a prominent public gathering area near Pakistan's Parliament and other state buildings in Islamabad. The other expansions are not the established name.

1537. Who is the Current Chief of Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force (PAF)?

• A. Sohail Aman
• B. Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu
• C. Mujahid Anwar Khan
• D. None of these

Explanation: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu succeeded Mujahid Anwar Khan as Chief of Air Staff in 2021. Sohail Aman and Mujahid Anwar Khan are former air chiefs.

1538. Shalimar Bagh was constructed by Shahjehan in____________?

• A. 1640
• B. 1642
• C. 1644
• D. None of these

Explanation: Shalimar Bagh in Lahore was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in 1642. The dates 1640 and 1644 are therefore common distractors.

1539. How many years Aurangzeb Aalmgir ruled India?

• A. 40
• B. 49
• C. 52
• D. None of these

Explanation: Aurangzeb became emperor in 1658 and ruled until his death in 1707, a reign of about 49 years. His long reign makes him the longest-ruling Mughal emperor.

1540. How many years suri dynasty ruled India?

• A. 12
• B. 16
• C. 17
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Sur dynasty ruled northern India from Sher Shah Suri’s accession in 1540 until Humayun’s restoration in 1555, commonly counted as about 16 years. Its short rule separates it from the much longer Mughal period.