CSS Pakistan Affairs 2024 – Solved MCQs (with Explanations)
Introduction
Here are the solved MCQs from the CSS Pakistan Affairs 2024 examination. Each question has been answered with explanations so students not only memorize but also understand the context.
Q1. Sindh River has been mentioned in:
- (A) Yajur Ved
- (B) Saam Ved
- (C) Rig Ved ✅
- (D) Arath Ved
Explanation: The Rig Veda, one of the oldest Hindu scriptures (c. 1500 BCE), mentions the Indus River (Sindhu) several times, highlighting its cultural and historical importance.
Q2. Pakistan was re-elected for the seventh time to the UN Committee on NGOs on:
- (A) 11 Feb 2022
- (B) 19 March 2022
- (C) 17 April 2021
- (D) 13 April 2022 ✅
Explanation: On 13 April 2022, Pakistan was elected for the seventh time to the UN Committee on NGOs, reflecting its active diplomacy at the UN.
Q3. Who wrote the book Kitab-ul-Hind?
- (A) Mujadid Alf Sani
- (B) Shah Waliullah
- (C) Al-Biruni ✅
- (D) None of these
Explanation: Al-Biruni, a Persian scholar, wrote Kitab-ul-Hind in the 11th century, providing detailed insights into Indian society, culture, and religion.
Q4. Which is the greatest monument of Pakistan-China collaboration?
- (A) Karachi–Gwadar Highway
- (B) Karakoram Highway ✅
- (C) Lahore Orange Line
- (D) K2 Base Camp
Explanation: The Karakoram Highway, completed in 1978, is called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” and symbolizes deep Pakistan-China friendship.
Q5. Which mountain range separates Pakistan and Afghanistan?
- (A) Karakoram
- (B) Pamirs
- (C) Hindu Kush ✅
- (D) Kirthar
Explanation: The Hindu Kush mountains form a natural boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the northwest.
Q6. Who was the first leader of opposition in the National Assembly under the 1962 Constitution?
- (A) Sardar Bahadur Khan ✅
- (B) Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy
- (C) Syed Fakhar Imam
- (D) Ghulam Haider Wain
Explanation: Sardar Bahadur Khan, brother of Ayub Khan, became the first opposition leader in 1962 after the Basic Democracies system.
Q7. What was the official language declared in 1956 Constitution?
- (A) Urdu
- (B) Bengali
- (C) Hindi
- (D) Both (A) & (B) ✅
Explanation: The 1956 Constitution declared Urdu and Bengali as Pakistan’s national languages to respect both wings.
Q8. Pakistan conducted its first successful test of a Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile (Babur-3) on:
- (A) 9 January 2017 ✅
- (B) 11 January 2017
- (C) 13 January 2017
- (D) 15 January 2017
Explanation: On 9 January 2017, Pakistan tested Babur-3, enhancing its second-strike nuclear capability from submarines.
Q9. Abdul Rab Nishtar was the first _____ of Pakistan.
- (A) Interior Minister
- (B) Defense Minister
- (C) Communication Minister ✅
- (D) None of these
Explanation: Abdul Rab Nishtar served as the first Minister for Communications of Pakistan, later also becoming Governor of Punjab.
Q10. Pakistan is one of the largest contributors to UN Peacekeeping missions, constituting about:
- (A) 7%
- (B) 9% ✅
- (C) 11%
- (D) 13%
Explanation: Pakistan consistently ranks among the top troop contributors to UN Peacekeeping, providing nearly 9% of total forces.
Q11. What is the total cost of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)?
- (A) $72 billion
- (B) $62 billion ✅
- (C) $26 billion
- (D) $32 billion
Explanation: Initially launched at $46 billion in 2015, the CPEC portfolio expanded to around $62 billion, covering energy and infrastructure.
Q12. Operation “Swift Retort” was launched by:
- (A) USA against Afghanistan
- (B) Pakistan against India ✅
- (C) India against Pakistan
- (D) None of these
Explanation: Operation Swift Retort was Pakistan Air Force’s response to India’s Balakot airstrike, carried out on 27 Feb 2019.
Q13. In which country did Pakistan open its first embassy?
- (A) China
- (B) Afghanistan
- (C) India
- (D) Iran ✅
Explanation: Pakistan’s first embassy was established in Tehran, Iran (1947), reflecting strong early ties.
Q14. Pakistan is NOT a member of which organization?
- (A) D-8
- (B) G-20 ✅
- (C) SCO
- (D) United Nations
Explanation: Pakistan is a member of the UN, SCO, and D-8, but not the G-20, which includes major global economies.
Q15. The name of the first Pakistani aircraft is:
- (A) JF-17 Thunder ✅
- (B) JF-8 Thunder
- (C) JF-9 Thunder
- (D) JF-11 Thunder
Explanation: The JF-17 Thunder, jointly developed by Pakistan and China, is Pakistan’s first indigenously co-produced fighter jet.
Q16. In which district is the shrine of Shah Abdul Latif located?
- (A) Hyderabad
- (B) Matiari ✅
- (C) Dadu
- (D) Thatta
Explanation: The shrine of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is in Bhit Shah, Matiari district (Sindh).
Q17. An agreement on border demarcation between Pakistan and China was concluded in:
- (A) 1961 ✅
- (B) 1962
- (C) 1963
- (D) 1964
Explanation: The Sino-Pakistan Boundary Agreement was signed in 1961–63, finalizing the Karakoram boundary (Karakoram Highway region).
Q18. Who was the Prime Minister of India at the time of Tashkent Agreement?
- (A) Lal Bahadur Shastri ✅
- (B) Indira Gandhi
- (C) Rajiv Gandhi
- (D) None of these
Explanation: After the 1965 war, Lal Bahadur Shastri signed the Tashkent Agreement with Ayub Khan on 10 Jan 1966.
Q19. No person shall be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan unless he has been a High Court judge for at least:
- (A) Five years ✅
- (B) Six years
- (C) Nine years
- (D) Fifteen years
Explanation: Article 177 of the 1973 Constitution requires a person to have been a High Court judge for at least 5 years or an advocate for 15 years.
Q20. Who is Pakistan’s first female mountaineer to climb Mount Everest?
- (A) Nazia Parveen
- (B) Samina Baig ✅
- (C) Mahoor Shahzad
- (D) Benazir Bhutto
Explanation: Samina Baig, in May 2013, became the first Pakistani woman to climb Mount Everest, symbolizing women’s empowerment.
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Conclusion & Tips
The CSS 2024 Pakistan Affairs MCQs tested a wide range of knowledge, from ancient history (Rig Veda) to modern defense (JF-17, Babur missile, Operation Swift Retort). Preparing with explanations gives candidates both memorization and analytical ability, which is key for CSS success.
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