General Knowledge Pakistan Solved Questions- Part 2
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Q. Into how many provinces and administrative units/ autonomous territories has Pakistan been divided?
Ans. 4 provinces, one federal territory, two states.
Q. Name the capital cities of all the provinces ?
Ans. (Punjab: Lahore, Sindh: Karachi, KPK: Peshawar, Baluchistan: Quetta .and administrative/ autonomous territories (Kashmir: Muzaffabad, Gilgit Baltistan: Gilgit) .
Q. What does the Federal Territory mean?
Ans. (Capital city: Islamabad that is administered by the federal government and not a part of any province).
Q. What does AJK stand for?
Ans. Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
Q. How many divisions are there in provinces and territories?
Ans.Punjab (9) , Sindh (7), KPK (7), Balochistan (8), GB (3), and AJK(3).
Q. What are the levels of local government in Pakistan?
Ans. These are province/ division / district / tehsil and union council.
21. When was Urdu declared as the national language of Pakistan?
Ans. March 3 1948
Q. Who wrote the national anthem of Pakistan and when? And. Hafeez Jhalandri 1952.
Q. How many songs were submitted for selection as the national anthem of Pakistan?
Ans.723
Q. Who composed the national anthem of Pakistan and when? Ans. Ghulam Ahmed Ali Chagla, 21st August 1949.
Q.Which language Pakistan’s National Anthem is written in? Ans. Persian.
Q. Which only Urdu word is used in the national anthem?
Ans. Ka.
Q. When was the national anthem first released?
Ans.13th August 1954 on radio Pakistan.
Q.What is the duration of the National Anthem of Pakistan? Ans. 80 seconds,/ 1 minute 20 seconds.
Q. How many music instruments and different tones were used while composing the tune of the National anthem?
Instruments used: 21, tones used: 38
Q.When was the first colour film with Pakistani flag and national anthem produced and where? Ans. January 1955, USA
Q. What was prize money for selected anthem?
Ans. PkR 10, 000
Q. Who is the national poet of Pakistan? Ans. Allama Iqbal
23. Name of national bird, (Chakur) game (hockey), flower (Jasmine), animal (Markhor), dress,(Shalwar Qameez) currency (Pakistani rupees), tree (deodar), sport of Pakistan(hockey).
Q.Name the five main rivers of Pakistan.
Answer. Chenab, Ravi, Indus, Jhelum, Sutlej
Q. Name famous resorts of Pakistan (at least five).
Answer:
Ranikot resort, Margalla Resort, bhurban resort, Arcadian resort, Dreamland resort.
Q. At which point/ place of Pakistan, three mighty mountain ranges (Korakorum, Himalayas and Hindukash) meet?
Answer: Three mountains meet at Jaglot in Gilgit Balitistan.
Q. Name at least five famous landmarks of Pakistan.
Answer:Faisal mosque, Badshahi mosque, Shalimar Garden, Rohtas fort, Makli,
Q. What do you know about Pakistan
Monument Islamabad?
Ans. Opened on March 23 2007, The Pakistan monument was constructed to symbolize the unity of the Pakistani people. It is dedicated to the people of Pakistan who sacrificed their "today" for a better "tomorrow.
Q. Which monument was erected to mark the Pakistan Resolution?
Añs. Minar e Pakistan.
Q.Which local languages are spoken in Pakistan?
Añswer: Punjabi (38.78%); Pashto (18.24%); Sindhi (14.57%); Saraiki (12.19%); Urdu (7.08%); Balochi (3.02%); Baravhi, pothohari, shina etc
Q. In which part of Pakistan, Barahvi is spoken?
Answer: Central Balochistan
Q . In which part of Pakistan Shina is spoken?
Answer: Gilgit Baltistan.
Q. In which part of the country Saraiki is spoken? Souhtern Punjab & parts of Sindh province.
Q.In which part of country Kashmiri is spoken? Azad Kashmir.
Q. Which province of Pakistan is Ajrak associated to? Sindh
Q. To which province of Pakistan, Khattak dance is associated to? KPK
Q.Which province has the privilege of having Quaid-e-Azam’s residency and where? Ziarat, Quetta.
Q. What is the famous folk dance of Punjab called? Bhangra.
Q. Where is Kalash valley located? Chitral. Why is it famous? For its unique culture, beliefs and traditions.
Q. Which part of Pakistan is the famous Neelum valley located? Kashmir
Q. What are some famous touring places in Pakistan? Sakurdo, Kaghan, Naran, Murree, Manora beach, Shahlimar Garden.
Q. Which department has been set up to promote tourism in Pakistan? PTDC Pakistan tourism development corporation.
Q.Name at least 3 touring places in each province/GB and AJK.
Q. Which religious communities live in Pakistan in addition to the Muslims?
Hindus: 1,414,527.Christians: 1,270,051.Ahmadis: 125,681.Baha'is: 33,734.Sikhs: 6,146.Parsis: 4,020.Buddhists: 1,492.Others: 66,898.
31. When was the East Pakistan separated from Pakistan? 16December 1971
32. Name at least 10 war heroes of Pakistan.
Q. What is the highest military award of Pakistan? Nishan e Haider
Q. How many awards have been given so far? 11
Q. What are other gallantry awards of Pakistan?
Answer: Nishan-i-Haider Medal (Sign of the Lion; 1st highest award), Hilal-i-Jur'at Medal (Cresent of Courage; 2nd highest award), Sitara-i-Jur'at Medal (Star of Courage; 3rd highest award),Tamgha-i-Jur'at (Medal of Courage; 4th highest award), Imtiazi Sanad Medal (Mention in Despatches; 5th highest award)
Q. When is each gallantry award awarded?
Q. What are the civil awards of Pakistan?
1. Nishan e Pakistan 2. Hilal e Pakistan 3. Sitara e Pakistan, Tamgha Pakistan.
Which is the highest civil award of Pakistan? Nishan e Pakistan
30. Name 11 war heroes of Pakistan who received Nishan e Haider?.
- Naik Saif Ali Janjua
· Major Tufail Mohammad.
· Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas. ...
· Sowar Mohammad Hussain. ...
· Lance Naik Mohammad Mahfuz. ...
· Captain Karnal Sher Khan
· Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed
· Major Shabir Sharif
· Major Muhammad Akram
· Havaldar Lalak Jan
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