Batch 11: PDM / Coalition Government (2022–2024)
1. Who became Prime Minister of Pakistan after the removal of Imran Khan in April 2022?
(A) Nawaz Sharif
(B) Shehbaz Sharif
(C) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
(D) Asif Ali Zardari
✅ Correct Answer: B. Shehbaz Sharif
🔹 Explanation: Mian Shehbaz Sharif, President of PML-N, took oath as PM on 11 April 2022 after Imran Khan’s ouster.
2. Which political alliance formed the government after PTI’s removal in 2022?
(A) MMA
(B) PNA
(C) PDM
(D) APDM
✅ Correct Answer: C. PDM (Pakistan Democratic Movement)
🔹 Explanation: The PDM alliance, comprising PML-N, PPP, JUI-F, and others, formed a coalition government.
3. Who became the Foreign Minister of Pakistan under Shehbaz Sharif?
(A) Shah Mahmood Qureshi
(B) Khawaja Asif
(C) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
(D) Hina Rabbani Khar
✅ Correct Answer: C. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
🔹 Explanation: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari became the youngest FM of Pakistan in 2022.
4. Who was Pakistan’s Finance Minister in 2022 after PTI’s removal?
(A) Hafeez Shaikh
(B) Asad Umar
(C) Ishaq Dar
(D) Shaukat Tarin
✅ Correct Answer: C. Ishaq Dar
🔹 Explanation: Ishaq Dar returned as Finance Minister in late 2022, replacing Miftah Ismail.
5. Which natural disaster devastated Pakistan in mid-2022?
(A) Drought
(B) Earthquake
(C) Floods
(D) Cyclone
✅ Correct Answer: C. Floods
🔹 Explanation: The 2022 floods submerged one-third of Pakistan, displacing millions and causing massive economic losses.
6. In 2022, which country mediated talks between Pakistan and IMF?
(A) Saudi Arabia
(B) China
(C) Qatar
(D) USA
✅ Correct Answer: B. China
🔹 Explanation: China played a supportive role in helping Pakistan secure IMF deals by rolling over loans.
7. Which international organization pledged $10 billion aid for Pakistan’s flood recovery in 2023?
(A) IMF
(B) World Bank
(C) United Nations
(D) International Donors Conference (Geneva)
✅ Correct Answer: D. International Donors Conference (Geneva)
🔹 Explanation: In January 2023, donors at Geneva Conference pledged $10 billion for flood recovery projects.
8. Who succeeded Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa as Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff in November 2022?
(A) Gen. Faiz Hameed
(B) Gen. Asim Munir
(C) Gen. Raheel Sharif
(D) Gen. Nadeem Raza
✅ Correct Answer: B. Gen. Asim Munir
🔹 Explanation: Gen. Syed Asim Munir was appointed as COAS on 29 November 2022.
9. Which country became Pakistan’s largest foreign direct investor during PDM’s tenure?
(A) USA
(B) UAE
(C) China
(D) Saudi Arabia
✅ Correct Answer: C. China
🔹 Explanation: China, through CPEC projects, remained the largest investor in Pakistan.
10. Which regional organization held its summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in 2022 attended by Pakistan?
(A) SAARC
(B) SCO
(C) OIC
(D) ECO
✅ Correct Answer: B. SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization)
🔹 Explanation: Pakistan attended the SCO Summit in September 2022 in Samarkand.
11. Pakistan signed an agreement with IMF in July 2023 worth?
(A) $1 billion
(B) $3 billion
(C) $6 billion
(D) $7 billion
✅ Correct Answer: B. $3 billion
🔹 Explanation: In July 2023, Pakistan signed a $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement with IMF to stabilize its economy.
12. Which country pledged the largest aid package for Pakistan’s flood relief in 2022–23?
(A) USA
(B) Saudi Arabia
(C) China
(D) EU
✅ Correct Answer: B. Saudi Arabia
🔹 Explanation: Saudi Arabia gave significant financial aid and oil facility on deferred payment.
13. Which Pakistani leader represented the country at COP27 in 2022?
(A) Shehbaz Sharif
(B) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
(C) Hina Rabbani Khar
(D) Both A & B
✅ Correct Answer: D. Both A & B
🔹 Explanation: PM Shehbaz Sharif and FM Bilawal Bhutto jointly represented Pakistan at COP27 (Egypt), where Pakistan played a key role in climate justice debates.
14. Which major political event took place in 2023?
(A) PTI’s dissolution of Punjab & KP assemblies
(B) Return of Musharraf
(C) New NFC Award
(D) Revival of SAARC
✅ Correct Answer: A. PTI’s dissolution of Punjab & KP assemblies
🔹 Explanation: In early 2023, Imran Khan dissolved Punjab and KP assemblies, intensifying political instability.
15. Which coalition led the government until August 2023?
(A) PPP only
(B) PML-N only
(C) PDM coalition
(D) Technocratic setup
✅ Correct Answer: C. PDM coalition
🔹 Explanation: The PDM coalition governed Pakistan until the caretaker setup took charge in August 2023.
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