Pakistan Affairs CSS 2021 MCQs
Introduction
This section contains the Pakistan Affairs MCQs asked in the CSS 2021 examination. Each question is presented with the correct answer and a short explanation so aspirants can learn the context instead of just memorizing.
Q1. Tanda Dam is located in which province of Pakistan?
(A) Punjab
(B) Sindh
(C) Balochistan
(D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ✅
Explanation: Tanda Dam is situated near Kohat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It was built in 1969 on the Tanda River and serves irrigation as well as tourism purposes.
Q2. The Chauri Chaura incident took place at Chauri Chaura in Gorakhpur on:
(A) 4 February 1923
(B) 4 February 1922 ✅
(C) 8 February 1922
(D) 6 February 1922
Explanation: On 4 February 1922, protesters clashed with police at Chauri Chaura (U.P., India). The police station was set on fire, killing 22 policemen. Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement after this incident.
Q3. Which pass connects Chitral with Dir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
(A) Shandur Pass
(B) Lowari Pass ✅
(C) Dorah Pass
(D) None of these
Explanation: Lowari Pass links Chitral with Dir. It remains snow-bound in winters and was historically the main route before the Lowari Tunnel project.
Q4. The Lucknow Pact between Congress and Muslim League was signed in:
(A) December 1911
(B) December 1912
(C) December 1915
(D) December 1916 ✅
Explanation: The Lucknow Pact (1916) was a milestone where both Congress and Muslim League agreed on separate electorates and joint demands from the British.
Q5. The East India Company was formed by Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth I on:
(A) 31 December 1600 ✅
(B) 11 December 1600
(C) 15 December 1600
(D) 25 December 1600
Explanation: The East India Company received its charter on 31 December 1600, granting trade monopoly in the East Indies. It later became a dominant political power in India.
Q6. The ruins of Harappa (discovered in 1921) are located in:
(A) Sahiwal ✅
(B) Bahawalpur
(C) Dera Ghazi Khan
(D) Bahawalnagar
Explanation: Harappa is an Indus Valley Civilization site near Sahiwal, Punjab. It revealed a 5000-year-old urban culture.
Q7. Baz Nama (Book of Falconry) was authored by:
(A) Hamza Shinwari
(B) Khan Abdul Ghani Khan
(C) Rahman Baba
(D) Khushal Khan Khattak ✅
Explanation: Khushal Khan Khattak, the great Pashto poet-warrior, wrote Baz Nama on falconry, highlighting his love for hunting and bravery.
Q8. The 18th Amendment Committee had how many members?
(A) 26 ✅
(B) 15
(C) 10
(D) 20
Explanation: The Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Reforms (2009) had 26 members. It prepared the landmark 18th Amendment, restoring parliamentary supremacy.
Q9. Which of the following is not correct about the Cabinet Mission Plan?
(A) Provincial Grouping
(B) Interim Cabinet of India
(C) Acceptance of Pakistan ✅
(D) None of these
Explanation: The Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) proposed federal grouping but did not accept Pakistan. Partition came later through the 3rd June Plan.
Q10. Simla Deputation of 35 Muslim leaders met the Viceroy under Aga Khan’s leadership on:
(A) 1 November 1906 ✅
(B) 1 October 1906
(C) 1 January 1906
(D) 1 December 1906
Explanation: On 1 November 1906, Muslim leaders met Viceroy Minto at Simla. It secured separate electorates for Muslims, later included in the Morley-Minto Reforms (1909).
Q11. The Constitution of India was framed by the Constituent Assembly under:
(A) August Offer 1940
(B) Cripps Proposal 1942
(C) Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 ✅
(D) Shimla Conference 1945
Explanation: The Indian Constituent Assembly was set up in 1946 under the Cabinet Mission Plan. It drafted the Indian Constitution, enforced in 1950.
Q12. When did China sign an air transport agreement with Pakistan?
(A) 1959
(B) 1963 ✅
(C) 1960
(D) 1949
Explanation: In 1963, Pakistan and China signed an air services agreement, strengthening early bilateral relations.
Q13. Zakat and Ushr Ordinance was promulgated in:
(A) 1980 ✅
(B) 1976
(C) 1978
(D) 1973
Explanation: General Zia-ul-Haq introduced the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance in 1980, institutionalizing Islamic taxation for welfare.
Q14. The Bogra Formula (7 October 1953) is also called:
(A) Grossi’s Formula
(B) Constitutional Formula ✅
(C) National Democratic Formula
(D) None of these
Explanation: Presented by PM Mohammad Ali Bogra, it proposed equal representation for East and West Pakistan in the upper house.
Q15. When was the second Martial Law imposed in Pakistan?
(A) 1977 ✅
(B) 1971
(C) 1985
(D) 1969
Explanation: The 2nd Martial Law came on 5 July 1977 when Gen. Zia-ul-Haq ousted PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
Q16. Pakistan officially joined SCO as a full member on:
(A) 5 June 2017 ✅
(B) 9 June 2017
(C) 7 June 2017
(D) 6 June 2017
Explanation: Pakistan and India became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) at its Astana summit on 5 June 2017.
Q17. The total area of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) was:
(A) 23,220 sq. km ✅
(B) 27,220 sq. km
(C) 21,220 sq. km
(D) 25,220 sq. km
Explanation: FATA covered about 23,220 sq. km. In 2018, it merged with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the 25th Amendment.
Q18. The first Khilafat Conference was held at Delhi in:
(A) Nov 1918
(B) Nov 1921
(C) Nov 1919 ✅
(D) None of these
Explanation: The first Khilafat Conference was held in Delhi (Nov 1919) to protect the Ottoman Caliphate and mobilize Indian Muslims.
Q19. Pakistan’s first Commander-in-Chief was:
(A) Ayub Khan
(B) Frank Messervy ✅
(C) David Gracey
(D) Muhammad Musa
Explanation: General Sir Frank Messervy, a British officer, became Pakistan’s first Commander-in-Chief (1947–1948). Later succeeded by Gen. Gracey and then Gen. Ayub Khan.
Q20. Who announced the 3rd June Plan?
(A) Lord Wavell
(B) Lord Linlithgow
(C) Lord Willingdon
(D) Lord Mountbatten ✅
Explanation: Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, announced the 3rd June Plan (1947), which laid down the partition of India and creation of Pakistan.
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Conclusion & Tips
The CSS 2021 Pakistan Affairs MCQs highlighted constitutional history, independence struggle, geography, reforms, and Pakistan’s relations with neighbors. Preparing with explanations helps candidates connect historical events with their relevance in today’s Pakistan.