General Knowledge of Pakistan

WRITTEN TESTS/INTERVIEWS
QUESTION WITH ANSWERS
a. Q: What is the total area of Pakistan?
b. A: 796096 square kilometers (307374 sq miles).
c. Q: Give the population of Pakistan?
d. A: According to the 1998 census (P) the total population of Pakistan is 130.58 million.of which
e. 72.5million belongs to Punjab,29.9 million to Sindh 17.5 million to N.W.F.P and 6.5 million
f. To Baluchistan.
g. Q: Give the percentage of Rural and Urban population of Pakistan?
h. A: Rural 67.5% Urban 32.5%.
i. Q: What is length of Pakistan s’ common borders with its neighbors?
j. A: Pak-Afghan border
k. (Durand line) = 2252 km
l. Pak-Iran border =805 km
m. Pak-India border =1610 km
n. Pak-China border = 595 km
o. Q: Give the number of divisions and districts in Pakistan?
p. A: There are 27 divisions`117 districts.
q. Q: Name the five Hydal dams of Pakistan?
2. A: 1.Tarbela dam 2. Mangla dam 3. Warsak dam 4 khanpur dam 5. Rawal dam.
a. Q: Give the name of the source of river Indus?
b. A: Lake Mansorowar (Tibet).
c. Q: When was the first postage stamp of Pakistan issued?
d. A: 9th July, 1948.
e. Q: On which date the first census of Pakistan was conducted?
f. A: 9TH February, 1951.
g. Q: On which date the 2nd constituent Assembly of Pakistan approved the first constitution of Pakistan?
h. A: 29th February.
i. Q: Give the dates on which Gen. Ayub khan and Gen.A.M.Yahya khan took over as the President of Pakistan?
j. A: Gen.Ayub khan (17 February, 1960), Gen.A.M Yahya khan (31st March, 1969).
k. Q: Identify LFO?
l. A; The term LFO stands for “legal framework order” which was issued by Gen. Yahya khan on 30th March, 1970.
m. Q: Give the name of the Pakistani scientist who has won the noble peace prize?
n. A: Dr: Abdul Slam was awarded Noble Peace prize in Physics on 15th October 1979.