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Army Clerk Test Pakistan Studies Syllabus

The Pakistan Studies syllabus for Army Clerk Test in full: 6 chapters and 20 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 Pakistan Studies flashcards with answers.

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Pakistan Studies syllabus: all 6 chapters

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  1. Ideology of Pakistan

     3 topics
    • Two Nation Theory
    • Allama Iqbal's Concept
    • Quaid-e-Azam and the Demand for Pakistan

  2. Pakistan Movement

     4 topics
    • War of Independence 1857
    • Aligarh Movement
    • Lahore Resolution 1940
    • Independence 1947

  3. Geography of Pakistan

     4 topics
    • Provinces and Capitals
    • Rivers and Mountains
    • Climate and Natural Resources
    • Borders and Neighbouring Countries

  4. Government and Constitution

     3 topics
    • Constitution of Pakistan
    • Government Structure
    • National Institutions

  5. National Symbols and Heroes

     3 topics
    • National Symbols
    • National Heroes and Leaders
    • Military and Civil Awards

  6. Economy and Agriculture

     3 topics
    • Agriculture of Pakistan
    • Industries
    • Important Dams and Projects

Army Clerk Test Pakistan Studies flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. What is the Two Nation Theory?

    The ideology that Muslims and Hindus are two distinct nations with their own customs, religion, and traditions, and therefore Muslims should have a separate homeland. It formed the ideological basis for the creation of Pakistan.

  2. Who is regarded as the founder/originator of the Two Nation Theory?

    Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is regarded as the originator of the Two Nation Theory; he first used the word 'two nations' for Hindus and Muslims.

  3. In which famous statement did Quaid-e-Azam summarize the Two Nation Theory?

    He stated that Hindus and Muslims are two different nations who, despite living together for centuries, differ in religion, philosophy, social customs, and literature, and can never form a single nation.

  4. Where and when did Allama Iqbal present his idea of a separate Muslim state?

    In his presidential address at the Allahabad session of the All-India Muslim League in 1930.

  5. What did Allama Iqbal propose in his 1930 Allahabad Address?

    He proposed the amalgamation of Punjab, the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), Sindh, and Balochistan into a single consolidated Muslim state in the north-west of India.

  6. Why is Allama Iqbal given the titles 'Mufakkir-e-Pakistan' and 'Shair-e-Mashriq'?

    'Mufakkir-e-Pakistan' (Thinker of Pakistan) because he conceived the idea of a separate Muslim state, and 'Shair-e-Mashriq' (Poet of the East) for his inspiring poetry. He is also called the national poet of Pakistan.

  7. What is the full name of Quaid-e-Azam, and when was he born?

    Muhammad Ali Jinnah, born on 25 December 1876 in Karachi.

  8. What does the title 'Quaid-e-Azam' mean, and what other title is given to Jinnah?

    'Quaid-e-Azam' means 'The Great Leader.' He is also called 'Baba-e-Qaum' (Father of the Nation).

  9. Who invited Quaid-e-Azam to return to Indian politics and rejoin the Muslim League?

    Allama Iqbal urged Jinnah (through letters) to return from England and lead the Indian Muslims through the Muslim League.

  10. On what date did Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah pass away?

    11 September 1948, in Karachi. He was the first Governor-General of Pakistan.

  11. What was the War of Independence of 1857 also commonly known as?

    The Indian Mutiny, the Sepoy Mutiny, or the First War of Independence (Jang-e-Azadi).

  12. What immediate event sparked the War of Independence of 1857?

    The introduction of the Enfield rifle cartridges greased with cow and pig fat, which offended both Hindu and Muslim sepoys, triggering the uprising at Meerut.

  13. What were the major political consequences of the failure of the 1857 War of Independence?

    The end of the Mughal Empire (Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled to Rangoon), the end of East India Company rule, and the transfer of control of India directly to the British Crown.

  14. Who founded the Aligarh Movement, and what was its main aim?

    Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Aligarh Movement to bring about the educational, social, and economic uplift of Indian Muslims, especially through modern Western education.

  15. What educational institution founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan became the center of the Aligarh Movement?

    The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (M.A.O.) College, founded in Aligarh in 1875, which later became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920.

  16. What famous book did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan write to ease Hindu-Muslim and British relations after 1857?

    'Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind' (The Causes of the Indian Revolt), explaining the real reasons behind the 1857 uprising and defending the Muslims.

  17. When and where was the Lahore Resolution passed?

    It was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park (Iqbal Park), Lahore, during the annual session of the All-India Muslim League.

  18. Who presented the Lahore Resolution of 1940 and who presided over the session?

    It was presented by A.K. Fazlul Haq (the Premier of Bengal), and the session was presided over by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

  19. What did the Lahore Resolution of 1940 demand?

    It demanded that the areas where Muslims were in the majority (in the north-west and east of India) be grouped to form independent and autonomous Muslim states.

  20. By what other name is the Lahore Resolution known, and why?

    It is known as the 'Pakistan Resolution' because it laid the formal foundation for the demand for a separate Muslim homeland, Pakistan. 23 March is celebrated as Pakistan Day.

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  1. On what date did Pakistan gain independence?

    14 August 1947 (27th Ramadan, 1366 AH).

  2. Under which act did Pakistan and India gain independence in 1947?

    The Indian Independence Act of 1947, passed by the British Parliament.

  3. Who was the last British Viceroy of India who oversaw the partition and independence?

    Lord Louis Mountbatten.

  4. Which commission drew the boundary line between India and Pakistan at partition, and what was the line called?

    The Boundary Commission headed by Sir Cyril Radcliffe; the boundary is called the Radcliffe Line / Radcliffe Award.

  5. How many provinces does Pakistan currently have, and what are they?

    Four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), and Balochistan.

  6. What is the capital of the province of Punjab?

    Lahore.

  7. What is the capital of the province of Sindh?

    Karachi.

  8. What is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)?

    Peshawar.

  9. What is the capital of the province of Balochistan?

    Quetta.

  10. What is the capital city of Pakistan, and what was the former capital?

    The capital is Islamabad. The former capital was Karachi (Islamabad became the capital in the 1960s).

  11. Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area, and which is largest by population?

    Balochistan is the largest by area; Punjab is the largest by population.

  12. What are the two administrative territories of Pakistan besides the four provinces?

    Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Islamabad is the Federal Capital Territory.

  13. Which river is the longest and most important river of Pakistan?

    The Indus River (Darya-e-Sindh), about 2,900 km long, originating in Tibet and flowing into the Arabian Sea.

  14. Name the five major rivers of Punjab (the 'five waters').

    Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas. (Punjab means 'land of five rivers.')

  15. What is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan, and where is it located?

    K-2 (Mount Godwin-Austen), 8,611 meters high, located in the Karakoram Range; it is the second-highest peak in the world.

  16. Name the three major mountain ranges of northern Pakistan.

    The Himalayas, the Karakoram, and the Hindu Kush ranges.

  17. Under which 1960 treaty were the waters of the Indus river system divided between India and Pakistan?

    The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, signed between India and Pakistan with the World Bank as mediator. Pakistan got the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) and India the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej).

  18. What type of climate does most of Pakistan have?

    Mostly a hot, dry (arid and semi-arid) continental climate, with hot summers and cool/cold winters, and a monsoon rainy season in summer.

  19. What are the four main seasons of Pakistan?

    Winter (December-February), Spring (March-May), Summer/Monsoon (June-September), and Autumn (October-November).

  20. Name some of the major natural resources/minerals of Pakistan.

    Natural gas, coal, salt, copper, gold, iron ore, limestone, gypsum, chromite, and petroleum. The Sui gas field and the Reko Diq (copper-gold) and Saindak deposits are notable.

  21. Where is the famous Khewra Salt Mine located, and what is its significance?

    In the Punjab province; it is the second-largest salt mine in the world and one of the oldest, a major source of rock salt for Pakistan.

  22. How many countries share a land border with Pakistan, and which are they?

    Four countries: India (east), Afghanistan (north-west), Iran (south-west), and China (north-east).

  23. What is the name of the border line between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

    The Durand Line, demarcated in 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand.

  24. Which body of water lies to the south of Pakistan?

    The Arabian Sea (part of the Indian Ocean).

  25. Which famous mountain pass connects Pakistan with Afghanistan?

    The Khyber Pass, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, historically a major route into the subcontinent.

  26. How many constitutions has Pakistan had, and in which years were they enacted?

    Three constitutions: 1956, 1962, and 1973.

  27. When did the current Constitution of Pakistan come into effect, and who was the Prime Minister?

    The 1973 Constitution came into effect on 14 August 1973; Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was the Prime Minister at the time.

  28. What form of government does the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan establish?

    A federal parliamentary form of government with Islam as the state religion, declaring Pakistan an Islamic Republic.

  29. What are the two houses of Pakistan's bicameral Parliament (Majlis-e-Shoora)?

    The National Assembly (lower house) and the Senate (upper house).

  30. Who is the head of state and who is the head of government under the 1973 Constitution?

    The President is the head of state (a ceremonial figurehead), and the Prime Minister is the head of government (the chief executive).

Army Clerk Test Pakistan Studies FAQ

What is in the Army Clerk Test Pakistan Studies syllabus?

Army Clerk Test Pakistan Studies is split into 6 chapters: Ideology of Pakistan, Pakistan Movement, Geography of Pakistan, Government and Constitution, National Symbols and Heroes and Economy and Agriculture. Together they contain 20 topics.

How many chapters are in Army Clerk Test Pakistan Studies?

6 chapters, containing 20 topics. The largest chapter is Pakistan Movement, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for Army Clerk Test Pakistan Studies?

Yes — a 50-card Pakistan Studies deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.