What was the biggest challenge Pakistan faced immediately after independence in 1947?
A) Economic instability
B) Political stability
C) Security threats
D) All of the above
Which issue caused a massive humanitarian crisis during the partition of India and Pakistan?
A) Natural disasters
B) Large-scale migration and communal riots
C) Economic sanctions
D) Border disputes
Which city became the first capital of Pakistan in 1947?
A) Islamabad
B) Lahore
C) Karachi
D) Rawalpindi
What was the major financial challenge faced by Pakistan at the time of independence?
A) Lack of foreign reserves
B) Economic sanctions
C) Overproduction of goods
D) High GDP
How much financial share was Pakistan supposed to receive from India’s reserves after partition?
A) Rs. 500 million
B) Rs. 750 million
C) Rs. 1000 million
D) Rs. 1500 million
What was one of the major administrative problems Pakistan faced after independence?
A) Lack of a functioning government
B) Lack of educated politicians
C) Poor climate conditions
D) Lack of international recognition
Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?
A) Liaquat Ali Khan
B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C) Khawaja Nazimuddin
D) Ayub Khan
Which major region’s annexation led to the first war between India and Pakistan?
A) Hyderabad
B) Junagadh
C) Jammu and Kashmir
D) Bhopal
Which neighboring country was the first to recognize Pakistan after independence?
A) Afghanistan
B) Iran
C) China
D) Saudi Arabia
What was the biggest refugee crisis Pakistan faced after independence?
A) Migration of 10 million people
B) Agricultural failure
C) Industrial shutdown
D) Lack of political leadership
Which economic sector suffered the most due to partition?
A) Agriculture
B) Industry
C) Trade
D) All of the above
Which agreement helped Pakistan receive its financial share from India?
A) Shimla Agreement
B) Karachi Agreement
C) Gandhi-Jinnah Pact
D) Nehru-Liaquat Agreement
What major challenge did Pakistan face in communication after 1947?
A) No telephone lines
B) No postal system
C) Lack of railway tracks and transport facilities
D) Language barrier
Which country opposed Pakistan’s entry into the United Nations in 1947?
A) Afghanistan
B) India
C) United Kingdom
D) Soviet Union
Which Pakistani province faced a strong insurgency after independence?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Balochistan
D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
What was a major defense challenge for Pakistan in 1947?
A) Lack of trained military officers
B) Outdated weapons
C) Insufficient military budget
D) All of the above
Which princely state refused to join Pakistan despite having a Muslim majority?
A) Hyderabad
B) Bhopal
C) Junagadh
D) Jammu and Kashmir
What was a major agricultural problem faced by Pakistan in 1947?
A) Lack of irrigation facilities
B) Floods
C) Droughts
D) Import restrictions
Which organization was formed in 1948 to handle the refugee crisis in Pakistan?
A) Pakistan Red Crescent
B) Refugee Rehabilitation Organization
C) United Nations Refugee Agency
D) Emergency Relief Commission
Which leader played a key role in stabilizing Pakistan’s economy in the early years?
A) Liaquat Ali Khan
B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C) Ayub Khan
D) Khawaja Nazimuddin
What was Pakistan’s first major foreign policy challenge?
A) Relations with the Soviet Union
B) Border tensions with India
C) Trade relations with the West
D) Joining the Non-Aligned Movement
Which key institution was not fully established in Pakistan after independence?
A) Central Bank
B) Military Academy
C) Judiciary System
D) All of the above
What was a key issue in establishing an education system in Pakistan?
A) Lack of trained teachers
B) Shortage of schools and colleges
C) Inadequate funding
D) All of the above
What was a major political challenge faced by Pakistan’s early leadership?
A) Absence of a proper constitution
B) Weak opposition parties
C) Interference by foreign powers
D) Lack of international support
Which sector was most underdeveloped in Pakistan at the time of independence?
A) Banking
B) Heavy industry
C) Electricity generation
D) All of the above
What was the literacy rate of Pakistan at the time of independence?
A) 50%
B) 25%
C) 16%
D) 10%
How did India initially respond to Pakistan’s creation?
A) Immediate recognition
B) Trade embargo
C) Military invasion
D) Diplomatic alliance
Which problem led to food shortages in Pakistan after independence?
A) Disruption in trade routes
B) Lack of modern technology
C) Poor government policies
D) Overpopulation
What was a major challenge in integrating tribal areas into Pakistan?
A) Opposition from tribal leaders
B) British influence
C) Economic restrictions
D) Linguistic differences
