Pakistan faced an immediate refugee crisis after independence due to:
A) Natural disasters
B) Religious riots and partition
C) Industrialization
D) Economic growth
Which major economic challenge did Pakistan face after independence?
A) Surplus of industries
B) Lack of banking institutions
C) Overpopulation
D) Excessive foreign reserves
Which Indian action worsened Pakistan’s economic situation in 1947?
A) Refusal to give Pakistan its due share of assets
B) Trade agreements
C) Infrastructure development in Pakistan
D) Financial aid
Who helped Pakistan establish its first banking system?
A) United Nations
B) State Bank of Pakistan
C) Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan
D) World Bank
The Kashmir issue arose after independence because:
A) It was allocated to Pakistan
B) It was given to India despite a Muslim majority
C) It was an independent state
D) It was occupied by British forces
Which was a major administrative challenge for Pakistan in 1947?
A) Shortage of qualified personnel
B) Political stability
C) Expansion of military
D) Agricultural surplus
Pakistan’s first capital was:
A) Karachi
B) Islamabad
C) Lahore
D) Peshawar
Why was the distribution of water a major issue after partition?
A) The British cut off water supplies
B) India controlled the main rivers
C) Pakistan had excessive rainfall
D) There was no demand for irrigation
The first war between India and Pakistan was fought over:
A) Kashmir
B) Punjab
C) Sindh
D) Baluchistan
Which sector was underdeveloped in Pakistan at the time of independence?
A) Banking
B) Agriculture
C) Industrial sector
D) All of the above
What was one of Pakistan’s early political challenges?
A) Frequent military takeovers
B) Formation of a constitution
C) Economic prosperity
D) Lack of education
Which event led to the delay in framing Pakistan’s constitution?
A) Linguistic and regional disputes
B) Economic stability
C) International pressure
D) Military support
The Objective Resolution, which shaped Pakistan’s ideology, was passed in:
A) 1948
B) 1949
C) 1950
D) 1956
Which country was the first to recognize Pakistan?
A) India
B) Iran
C) Afghanistan
D) USA
What was the main issue between East and West Pakistan after independence?
A) Ethnic tensions
B) Unequal resource distribution
C) Military conflicts
D) Population decline
Pakistan signed its first water-sharing agreement with India under the:
A) Indus Waters Treaty
B) Simla Agreement
C) Tashkent Agreement
D) Delhi Pact
Why was the first decade after independence politically unstable?
A) Weak leadership
B) Frequent changes in government
C) Lack of constitution
D) All of the above
Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
A) Liaquat Ali Khan
B) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
C) Ayub Khan
D) Iskander Mirza
Which country refused to accept Pakistan’s independence initially?
A) Afghanistan
B) China
C) Iran
D) Turkey
What economic problem did Pakistan face in the early years?
A) Lack of skilled labor
B) Absence of industrial infrastructure
C) Weak financial system
D) All of the above
Which organization did Pakistan join in 1950 to strengthen its international relations?
A) United Nations
B) NATO
C) SEATO
D) OIC
Which agreement solved the refugee problem between India and Pakistan?
A) Nehru-Liaquat Pact
B) Tashkent Agreement
C) Indus Waters Treaty
D) Karachi Agreement
Pakistan faced food shortages after independence because:
A) Limited cultivable land
B) Lack of agricultural policies
C) Population increase
D) All of the above
What major social issue emerged after independence?
A) Urbanization
B) Refugee crisis
C) Women’s empowerment
D) Globalization
Which institution was formed to strengthen Pakistan’s defense after independence?
A) Pakistan Army
B) ISI
C) Ministry of Defense
D) National Security Council
Which year did Pakistan become a Republic with its first constitution?
A) 1956
B) 1958
C) 1962
D) 1973
Pakistan’s first economic policy was introduced by:
A) Ayub Khan
B) Liaquat Ali Khan
C) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
D) Benazir Bhutto
Which of the following was a major geopolitical challenge for Pakistan after independence?
A) Border disputes with India
B) Lack of diplomatic recognition
C) No trade agreements
D) None of the above
Which war occurred soon after Pakistan’s independence?
A) 1947-48 Kashmir War
B) 1965 Indo-Pak War
C) 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War
D) Kargil War
Which country helped Pakistan establish its first steel mill?
A) China
B) Soviet Union
C) USA
D) Germany
