Pakistan General Knowledge Quiz

This quiz covers the history, geography, culture and national facts of Pakistan, which are commonly tested in school exams and competitive tests.

What this quiz covers

Study tip: Use a map while you study; locating rivers, cities and provinces makes geography questions easier.

Questions, answers and explanations

1. What is the capital city of Pakistan?

  1. Karachi
  2. Lahore
  3. Islamabad
  4. Peshawar

Answer: Islamabad

Islamabad became the capital of Pakistan in 1963.

2. Who is known as the Founder of Pakistan?

  1. Allama Iqbal
  2. Liaquat Ali Khan
  3. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  4. Fatima Jinnah

Answer: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Muhammad Ali Jinnah is the founder of Pakistan.

3. When did Pakistan become independent?

  1. 14 August 1947
  2. 23 March 1940
  3. 15 August 1947
  4. 25 December 1948

Answer: 14 August 1947

Pakistan gained independence on 14 August 1947.

4. What is the national language of Pakistan?

  1. Punjabi
  2. Urdu
  3. Sindhi
  4. English

Answer: Urdu

Urdu is the national language of Pakistan.

5. Which is the national animal of Pakistan?

  1. Snow Leopard
  2. Markhor
  3. Lion
  4. Deer

Answer: Markhor

Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.

6. What is the national flower of Pakistan?

  1. Rose
  2. Jasmine
  3. Sunflower
  4. Tulip

Answer: Jasmine

Jasmine is the national flower of Pakistan.

7. Which city is called the City of Lights in Pakistan?

  1. Lahore
  2. Islamabad
  3. Karachi
  4. Quetta

Answer: Karachi

Karachi is popularly known as the City of Lights.

8. What is the highest mountain in Pakistan?

  1. Nanga Parbat
  2. K2
  3. Rakaposhi
  4. Broad Peak

Answer: K2

K2 is the highest mountain in Pakistan and the second-highest in the world.

9. Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area?

  1. Punjab
  2. Sindh
  3. Balochistan
  4. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Answer: Balochistan

Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan by land area.

10. Which river is the longest in Pakistan?

  1. Jhelum
  2. Chenab
  3. Indus
  4. Ravi

Answer: Indus

The Indus River is the longest river in Pakistan.

11. Which city is known as the Heart of Pakistan?

  1. Karachi
  2. Lahore
  3. Islamabad
  4. Multan

Answer: Lahore

Lahore is known as the Heart of Pakistan because of its rich culture and history.

12. What is the national sport of Pakistan?

  1. Cricket
  2. Football
  3. Hockey
  4. Squash

Answer: Hockey

Field Hockey is the national sport of Pakistan.

13. Which sea lies to the south of Pakistan?

  1. Arabian Sea
  2. Red Sea
  3. Mediterranean Sea
  4. Black Sea

Answer: Arabian Sea

Pakistan has a coastline along the Arabian Sea.

14. How many provinces does Pakistan have?

  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. 6

Answer: 4

Pakistan has four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.

15. Which is the national poet of Pakistan?

  1. Faiz Ahmed Faiz
  2. Allama Muhammad Iqbal
  3. Ahmed Faraz
  4. Habib Jalib

Answer: Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Allama Muhammad Iqbal is the national poet of Pakistan.

16. What is the national tree of Pakistan?

  1. Neem
  2. Deodar
  3. Banyan
  4. Pine

Answer: Deodar

Deodar Cedar is the national tree of Pakistan.

17. Which famous monument is located in Lahore?

  1. Minar-e-Pakistan
  2. Pakistan Monument
  3. Faisal Mosque
  4. Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum

Answer: Minar-e-Pakistan

Minar-e-Pakistan was built to commemorate the Lahore Resolution of 1940.

18. Which is the largest city of Pakistan by population?

  1. Lahore
  2. Islamabad
  3. Karachi
  4. Peshawar

Answer: Karachi

Karachi is the largest city of Pakistan by population.

19. What is the currency of Pakistan?

  1. Rupee
  2. Dollar
  3. Taka
  4. Riyal

Answer: Rupee

The official currency of Pakistan is the Pakistani Rupee (PKR).

20. Which day is celebrated as Pakistan Day?

  1. 14 August
  2. 23 March
  3. 25 December
  4. 6 September

Answer: 23 March

Pakistan Day is celebrated on 23 March every year.

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