CSS (Civil Servants) Practice Test
When did Pakistan's second martial law come into effect in its history?
Explanation:
The second instance was when the then Army Chief, General Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan, declared Martial law, dissolved
the assemblies and assumed the office of the president after Ayub Khan stepped down as President on March 25, 1969, and
handed over powers to him.
The structure of India was surrounded by the constituent Assemby beneath
Explanation:
The Constitution of India was framed by a Constituent Assembly setup under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946.
The Assembly consisted of 389 members representing Provinces (292), State (93), the Chief Commissioner’s
provinces (3) and Baluchistan (1). The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946.
In which year did Pakistan become a full member of the SCO?
Explanation:
On 9 June 2017, at the historicsummit in Astana, India, and Pakistan officially joined SCO as full-fledged members.
India was granted Observer Status at the July 2005Astana Summit and subsequently participated in all SCO forums
open to Observers.
The Chauri Chaura event occurred in Gorakhpur's Chauri Chaura on?
Explanation:
The Chauri Chaura incident took place on 4 February 1922 at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of the United
Provinces in British India, when a large group of protesters participating in the non-cooperation movement, clashed
with police who opened fire.
The entire zone of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) is
Explanation:
The correct answer is D
In which province of Pakistan is the Tanda Dam located?
Explanation:
Tanda Dam or Tanda Lake is a small dam and also a lake view park located in Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the
province of Pakistan. The dam supplies water for irrigation to Jurma, Shahpur and many villages by means of canals from
Tanda Lake.
What was the name of Pakistan's first commander-in-chief?
Explanation:
General Sir Frank Walter Messervy, KCSI, KBE, CB, DSO & Bar was a British Indian Army officer in the First and
Second World Wars. Following its independence, he was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army.
Previously, he had served as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command, India in 1946 and 1947.
The term "dyarchy" was first used in the Act of?
Explanation:
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919)
for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive
branch of the British administration of India.
Who was the first Darul Uloom Deoband principal?
Explanation:
The correct answer is Maulana Muhammad Qasim
In what year was Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi born?
Explanation:
Ahmad Sirhindi was born on 26 May 1564 in the village of Sirhind.
Which years in Pakistan's foreign policy have been aligned?
Correct Answer is 1954-62
Pakistan carried out a nuclear test on.
Explanation:
28 MAY 1998 - PAKISTAN NUCLEAR TESTS
Who wrote the pamphlet "Now or Nover"?
Explanation:
The "Pakistan Declaration" (titled Now or Never; Are We to Live or Perish Forever?) was a pamphlet written and
published by Choudhry Rahmat Ali,on 28 January 1933, in which the word Pakistan
was used for the first time and was circulated to the delegates of the Third Round Table Conference in 1932.
The Mumbai terror attacks occurred.
Explanation:
Mumbai terrorist attacks of 2008, multiple terrorist attacks that occurred on November 26–29, 2008, in
Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India.
Which article of Pakistan's constitution guarantees children between the ages of five and sixteen the right to free and compulsory education?
Explanation:
article 25a right to education April 21, 2021 (April 21, 2021) admin [25A. Right to education.—The State shall
provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of five to sixteen years in such manner as may
be determined by law.]
The overall length of Pakistan coastline is
Explanation:
Pakistan is bordered on the NE by China, on the E by Jammu and Kashmir to the Karakoram Pass, on the E and SE by India,
on the S by the Arabian Sea, on the SW by Iran, and on the W and NW by Afghanistan. The total land boundary length is 6,774 km
(4,209 mi). The coastline is 1,046 km (650 mi).
In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, which pass links Chitral with Dir?
Explanation:
Lowari Pass is also called Lowari Top is a high mountain pass that connects Chitral with Dir in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa,
Pakistan. Lowari Top / Lowari Pass is a relatively low pass, by far the lowest pass to enter Chitral, the others all being
12,000 to 15,000 feet.
The Zarb-e-Azab operation began on?
Explanation:
The Pakistan Army launched a
military operation against local and foreign militants in NWA on June 15, 2014, fully
backed by the government as well as the civil society. The operation was given a well
thought out title, ‘Zarb-e-Azb’, after the name of the sword of Prophet Muhammad
Which Mughal Emperor reigned at the same time as Queen Elizabeth?
Explanation:
Akbar the Great was the third Mughal emperor, who reigned from 1556 to 1605. So Elizabeth I is the
contemporary of Akbar.
The Holy Quran was translated into Persian for the first time by
Explanation:
The first complete translation of the Qur'an into Persian was by Shah Waliullah Muhaddith Dehlvi. This was also
the first complete translation of the Quran into another language.
After the 1937 election, which political party ruled Punjab?
Explanation:
1937 Punjab Provincial Assembly election After result Unionist Party under the leadership of Sikandar Hayat Khan formed
the Government. Khalsa National Board and Hindu Election Board also gave their support to Unionist Party. Sikandar Hayat
Khan led a coalition government till his death.
How many times has Israel held legislative elections since January 2019?
Explanation:
Since January 2019, three legislative elections have been held in Israel: (1) 9 April 2019, (2) 17 September 2019,
and (3) 2 March 2020. The next legislative elections will be held in Israel on 23 March 2021.
According to the EIA,____ holds the world's greatest natural gas reserves.
Explanation:
Russia is home to the world’s largest natural gas reserves, with a total proved resource of 38 tcm (1,341 trillion cubic feet)
according to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2020. That is equivalent to around 19% of the world’s total reserves.
Kaavan, the "world's loneliest elephant," relocated from Pakistan to which country?
Explanation:
The "world's loneliest elephant", Kaavan, has reached Cambodia- on a flight all the way from Islamabad
in Pakistan - and will now spend his days at the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary in the country's northwest.
Animal experts began the task of airlifting Kaavan on November 29, in a crate made especially for him.
To get off the Financial Action Task Force's "grey" list, Pakistan requires how many votes out of 39? (FATF)
Explanation:
12 votes The FATF currently has 39 members including two regional organizations - the European Commission
and Gulf Cooperation Council. India is a member of the FATF consultations and its Asia Pasific Group. Pakistan
needs 12 votes out of 39 to exit the 'grey' list and move to the 'white' list.