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Pakistan’s Cultural Heritage & Tourism MCQs with Answer

Which of the following is a famous historical site in Pakistan?
a) Louvre Museum
b) Badshahi Mosque
c) Taj Mahal
d) Great Wall of China

Answer
Badshahi Mosque

Which city is known as the cultural capital of Pakistan?
a) Karachi
b) Islamabad
c) Lahore
d) Quetta

Answer
Lahore

What is the significance of Mohenjo-Daro in Pakistan’s cultural heritage?
a) It is a colonial-era building
b) It is an ancient Indus Valley civilization site
c) It is a museum in Islamabad
d) It is a modern cultural center

Answer
It is an ancient Indus Valley civilization site

Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Pakistan?
a) Mount Everest
b) Lahore Fort
c) Eiffel Tower
d) The Pyramids of Giza

Answer
Lahore Fort

What is the traditional Pakistani dish famous worldwide?
a) Pizza
b) Biryani
c) Sushi
d) Hamburger

Answer
Biryani

Which national park in Pakistan is known for its rich biodiversity?
a) Gilgit Baltistan Park
b) Khunjerab National Park
c) K2 National Park
d) Swat Valley Park

Answer
Khunjerab National Park

Which Pakistani city is known for its traditional handicrafts, particularly its carpets and shawls?
a) Karachi
b) Lahore
c) Multan
d) Peshawar

Answer
Multan

Which festival is celebrated to honor Pakistan’s cultural diversity and is marked by traditional music, dance, and cuisine?
a) Diwali
b) Eid-ul-Fitr
c) Basant
d) Christmas

Answer
Basant

Which famous Pakistani mountain range attracts tourists for trekking and mountaineering?
a) Karakoram Range
b) Himalayas
c) Atlas Mountains
d) Andes

Answer
Karakoram Range

Which of the following is a popular tourist destination in the northern areas of Pakistan?
a) Hunza Valley
b) Thar Desert
c) Indus River
d) Coastal Beaches of Karachi

Answer
Hunza Valley

Which Pakistani city is known for its historical significance and the famous Tomb of Jahangir?
a) Islamabad
b) Lahore
c) Karachi
d) Rawalpindi

Answer
Lahore

What is the traditional art form from the Swat Valley in Pakistan, known for its intricate patterns?
a) Pottery
b) Carpet weaving
c) Wood carving
d) Embroidery

Answer
Wood carving

Which of these is a major cultural event that showcases Pakistan’s diverse heritage?
a) Lahore Fashion Week
b) Pakistan International Film Festival
c) Pakistan Day Parade
d) All of the above

Answer
All of the above

What is the main feature of the ancient city of Taxila in Pakistan?
a) A site for agricultural research
b) An ancient center for Buddhist learning
c) A modern business hub
d) A historical royal palace

Answer
An ancient center for Buddhist learning

Which famous mosque in Pakistan is known for its impressive Mughal architecture and grand design?
a) Faisal Mosque
b) Badshahi Mosque
c) Masjid al-Haram
d) Sultan Ahmed Mosque

Answer
Badshahi Mosque

In which city is the Pakistan Monument, a symbol of national unity, located?
a) Peshawar
b) Quetta
c) Islamabad
d) Karachi

Answer
Islamabad

Which Pakistani festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and marks the arrival of spring?
a) Eid al-Adha
b) Basant
c) Christmas
d) Diwali

Answer
Basant

Which of the following is a popular cultural and historical site in the city of Karachi?
a) Mohatta Palace
b) Mount Everest
c) The Colosseum
d) Great Wall of China

Answer
Mohatta Palace

Which province in Pakistan is home to the cultural heritage of the Pashtun people?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Balochistan

Answer
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

What is the significance of the Gandhara civilization in Pakistan’s cultural heritage?
a) It was a center for Islamic learning
b) It was a center for Buddhist art and culture
c) It was a major military kingdom
d) It was known for its agricultural innovations

Answer
It was a center for Buddhist art and culture

Which region in Pakistan is famous for its forts and archaeological sites?
a) Azad Kashmir
b) Balochistan
c) Punjab
d) Gilgit-Baltistan

Answer
Balochistan

What does the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) promote?
a) Promoting international tourism only
b) Cultural and heritage tourism within Pakistan
c) International trade relations
d) Sports tourism only

Answer
Cultural and heritage tourism within Pakistan

Which popular tourist spot in Pakistan is known for its beautiful lakes and serene environment?
a) Murree
b) Skardu
c) Karachi
d) Multan

Answer
Skardu

Which of the following is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site for its historical significance in Pakistan?
a) Khyber Pass
b) Faisal Mosque
c) Mohenjo-Daro
d) Swat Valley

Answer
Mohenjo-Daro

Which of these natural landscapes is a major part of Pakistan’s cultural heritage and tourism?
a) Thar Desert
b) Balochistan Highlands
c) Coastal regions of Karachi
d) The northern mountain ranges

Answer
The northern mountain ranges

Which of the following cities in Pakistan is renowned for its historic and cultural monuments?
a) Karachi
b) Islamabad
c) Lahore
d) Sialkot

Answer
Lahore

Which traditional Pakistani craft involves the intricate stitching of fabric to create decorative patterns?
a) Handloom weaving
b) Phulkari embroidery
c) Leatherwork
d) Stone carving

Answer
Phulkari embroidery

Which cultural festival in Pakistan is celebrated with traditional music, dance, and fashion in Lahore?
a) Shandur Polo Festival
b) Lahore Music Meet
c) Islamabad Literary Festival
d) Karakoram Festival

Answer
Lahore Music Meet

What is the main focus of the promotion of Pakistan’s cultural heritage?
a) Encouraging international corporate investment
b) Preserving historical sites and traditions
c) Promoting new digital technologies
d) Building modern cities

Answer
Preserving historical sites and traditions

Which of these festivals is celebrated in Pakistan to mark the harvest season?
a) Eid al-Fitr
b) Mela Chiraghan
c) Lohri
d) Mela Tanoli

Answer
Mela Chiraghan

Which cultural heritage site in Pakistan is known for its iconic Buddhist stupas and monasteries?
a) Taxila
b) Lahore Fort
c) Rawalpindi
d) Gawadar

Answer
Taxila

What is the most important aspect of Pakistan’s tourism strategy?
a) Promoting modern urban development
b) Preserving natural landscapes and cultural traditions
c) Expanding the country’s industrial base
d) Creating new military bases

Answer
Preserving natural landscapes and cultural traditions

Which of the following is the key focus of the Pakistan Cultural Heritage Foundation?
a) Economic development
b) Environmental sustainability
c) Preservation of cultural landmarks and traditions
d) Technological advancements

Answer
Preservation of cultural landmarks and traditions

Which traditional event in Pakistan celebrates the annual arrival of spring, featuring kite flying and music?
a) Eid
b) Basant
c) Christmas
d) Diwali

Answer
Basant

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