NTS - National Testing Service General Knowledge: Pakistan Affairs Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, passed in 2010, is most renowned for which of the following changes?
- Establishing special courts for trying terrorists.
- Granting the President the power to dissolve the National Assembly.
- Changing the official language from English to Urdu.
- Devolving significant powers from the federal government to the provinces. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Devolving significant powers from the federal government to the provinces.
The 18th Amendment is a landmark piece of legislation that significantly strengthened Pakistan's parliamentary democracy by removing the presidential power to unilaterally dissolve assemblies (repealing Article 58-2b) and transferring numerous legislative subjects to provincial governments, enhancing provincial autonomy.
Question 2: K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, is located in which mountain range?
- Himalayas
- Karakoram (Correct answer)
- Hindu Kush
- Sulaiman
Correct answer: Karakoram
K2 is the highest peak of the Karakoram mountain range, which is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The Himalayas are a separate, albeit nearby, major mountain range.
Question 3: In which city was the All-India Muslim League founded on December 30, 1906?
- Lahore
- Karachi
- Dhaka (Correct answer)
- Aligarh
Correct answer: Dhaka
The All-India Muslim League was founded at the All India Muhammadan Educational Conference in Dhaka (now the capital of Bangladesh). This was a pivotal moment in the movement for Muslim political representation in British India.
Question 4: Which of the following is officially recognized as the national animal of Pakistan?
- Markhor (Correct answer)
- Snow Leopard
- Indus River Dolphin
- Chukar Partridge
Correct answer: Markhor
The Markhor, a large species of wild goat known for its distinctive, spiraling horns, is the national animal of Pakistan. It is found in the mountainous regions of the country. The Chukar Partridge is the national bird.
Question 5: Members of the Senate of Pakistan, the upper house of Parliament, are elected for a term of how many years?
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 3 years
- 6 years (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 6 years
Senators in Pakistan are elected for a six-year term. Elections are held every three years for one-half of the Senate seats, which ensures that it is a continuous body and not subject to dissolution like the National Assembly.
Question 6: The Gwadar Port, a crucial component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is located in which province?
- Sindh
- Balochistan (Correct answer)
- Punjab
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Correct answer: Balochistan
Gwadar Port is a deep-sea port situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan province. Its strategic location is central to CPEC, providing China with direct access to the Arabian Sea.
NTS - National Testing Service General Knowledge: Pakistan Affairs Questions and Answers 1
The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, passed in 2010, is most renowned for which of the following changes?