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Army Soldier Test Pakistan Studies and Urdu Syllabus

The Pakistan Studies and Urdu syllabus for Army Soldier Test in full: 6 chapters and 18 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 Pakistan Studies and Urdu flashcards with answers.

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Pakistan Studies and Urdu syllabus: all 6 chapters

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  1. Pakistan Movement

     3 topics
    • Two Nation Theory
    • Pakistan Resolution 1940
    • Independence Movement Leaders

  2. History of Pakistan

     3 topics
    • Creation of Pakistan 1947
    • Constitutional Development
    • Important National Events

  3. National Heroes and Symbols

     3 topics
    • Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal
    • National Symbols and Days
    • National Heroes of Defence

  4. Geography and Economy of Pakistan

     3 topics
    • Natural Resources
    • Agriculture and Industry
    • Climate and Regions

  5. Urdu Grammar

     3 topics
    • Ism, Fail aur Harf
    • Wahid Jama
    • Muzakkar Muannas

  6. Urdu Literature and Composition

     3 topics
    • Famous Poets and Writers
    • Muhavare aur Zarb-ul-Amsal
    • Essay and Letter Writing

Army Soldier Test Pakistan Studies and Urdu flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. What is the Two Nation Theory?

    The ideology that Hindus and Muslims are two distinct nations with their own religion, culture, customs, and way of life, and therefore Muslims needed a separate homeland.

  2. Who is regarded as the first exponent of the Two Nation Theory among Muslim reformers?

    Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, who first articulated that Muslims and Hindus were two separate nations.

  3. In which famous speech did Allama Iqbal present the idea of a separate Muslim state?

    His presidential address at the Allahabad Session of the All-India Muslim League in 1930.

  4. In which year and city was the Pakistan Resolution passed?

    It was passed on 23 March 1940 in Lahore (at Minto Park, now Iqbal Park).

  5. What was the original name of the Pakistan Resolution?

    The Lahore Resolution; it later became popularly known as the Pakistan Resolution (Qarardad-e-Pakistan).

  6. Who moved (presented) the Pakistan Resolution of 1940?

    A. K. Fazlul Haq, the Chief Minister of Bengal, moved the resolution.

  7. Who presided over the 1940 Lahore session where the Pakistan Resolution was passed?

    Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

  8. What did the Pakistan Resolution of 1940 demand?

    That the Muslim-majority regions in the north-western and eastern zones of India be grouped to constitute independent states with autonomous and sovereign constituent units.

  9. Who is given the title 'Father of the Nation' (Quaid-e-Azam) of Pakistan?

    Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

  10. Who is known as the 'Mother of the Nation' (Madar-e-Millat)?

    Fatima Jinnah, the sister of Quaid-e-Azam.

  11. On what date did Pakistan gain independence?

    14 August 1947.

  12. Who became the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

    Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

  13. Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?

    Liaquat Ali Khan.

  14. What was the title given to Liaquat Ali Khan?

    Quaid-e-Millat (Leader of the Nation); he was also called Shaheed-e-Millat after his assassination.

  15. Which commission demarcated the boundary between India and Pakistan in 1947?

    The Radcliffe Commission, headed by Sir Cyril Radcliffe (the Radcliffe Award/Line).

  16. Under which Act was Pakistan created in 1947?

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

  17. When did Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah die?

    11 September 1948.

  18. What is the full name and birth date of Allama Iqbal?

    Allama Muhammad Iqbal, born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot.

  19. What is the popular title of Allama Iqbal?

    Shair-e-Mashriq (Poet of the East); he is also called Mufakkir-e-Pakistan (Thinker of Pakistan).

  20. Name two famous poetry collections written by Allama Iqbal.

    Bang-e-Dra and Bal-e-Jibril (others include Asrar-e-Khudi and Zarb-e-Kalim).

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  1. Why is 9 November observed in Pakistan?

    It is Iqbal Day, marking the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

  2. When was Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah born?

    25 December 1876, in Karachi.

  3. When was the first Constitution of Pakistan enforced and what did it declare Pakistan?

    The 1956 Constitution was enforced on 23 March 1956, declaring Pakistan an Islamic Republic.

  4. When was the second Constitution of Pakistan promulgated and by whom?

    The 1962 Constitution, introduced by President Ayub Khan, establishing a presidential system.

  5. When was the current Constitution of Pakistan enforced?

    The 1973 Constitution was enforced on 14 August 1973.

  6. Who was the Prime Minister when the 1973 Constitution was adopted?

    Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

  7. What is the Objectives Resolution and when was it passed?

    A foundational document passed on 12 March 1949 that laid down principles for Pakistan's constitution, declaring that sovereignty belongs to Allah; it later became a substantive part of the 1973 Constitution.

  8. Why is 23 March celebrated as a national day in Pakistan?

    It is Pakistan Day (Pakistan Resolution Day), commemorating the Lahore Resolution of 1940 and the enforcement of the first constitution in 1956.

  9. What is the national flag of Pakistan and what do its parts symbolize?

    A dark green field with a white crescent and five-pointed star, plus a vertical white stripe at the hoist. Green represents Muslims, white represents religious minorities, the crescent symbolizes progress, and the star symbolizes light and knowledge.

  10. Who designed the national flag of Pakistan?

    Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii (based on the Muslim League flag); it was adopted on 11 August 1947.

  11. What is the national anthem of Pakistan called and who wrote its lyrics?

    The Qaumi Taranah; lyrics by Hafeez Jalandhari and music composed by Ahmad G. Chagla.

  12. What are the national flower, national tree, and national animal of Pakistan?

    National flower: Jasmine (Chambeli); national tree: Deodar (Cedar); national animal: Markhor.

  13. What is the national bird and national fruit of Pakistan?

    National bird: Chukar (partridge); national fruit: Mango.

  14. What is the national language of Pakistan?

    Urdu (English is the official language alongside it).

  15. Who was the first Pakistani soldier to receive the Nishan-e-Haider?

    Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed (in the 1948 Kashmir war).

  16. What is the Nishan-e-Haider?

    Pakistan's highest military gallantry award, given for the greatest acts of bravery, usually posthumously.

  17. Name the pilot awarded Nishan-e-Haider for his role in the 1965 war.

    Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed (PAF), awarded for sacrificing his life to prevent his aircraft being flown to India in 1971.

  18. Which Major received the Nishan-e-Haider in the 1965 war for the defence of Lahore?

    Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed.

  19. For which war was Captain Karnal Sher Khan awarded the Nishan-e-Haider?

    The Kargil conflict of 1999.

  20. How many soldiers have been awarded the Nishan-e-Haider (as commonly cited)?

    Eleven recipients (commonly cited figure for Pakistan's highest gallantry award).

  21. Which is the largest coal reserve in Pakistan?

    The Thar Coalfield in Sindh, one of the largest lignite coal deposits in the world.

  22. Name a major natural gas field in Pakistan.

    The Sui gas field in Balochistan (discovered in 1952).

  23. Which mineral salt mine in Pakistan is the second largest in the world?

    The Khewra Salt Mine in Punjab.

  24. Name the major rivers of Pakistan that form the Indus River System.

    The Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej.

  25. Which crops are Pakistan's major food (cash) crops?

    Wheat, rice, cotton, and sugarcane (wheat is the staple food crop and cotton is the main cash crop).

  26. Which industry is the largest in Pakistan and a major export earner?

    The textile industry, based largely on cotton.

  27. What is the largest dam in Pakistan and on which river is it built?

    Tarbela Dam, built on the Indus River (Mangla Dam is on the Jhelum River).

  28. How many seasons does Pakistan generally experience?

    Four seasons: winter (Dec-Feb), spring (Mar-Apr), summer/monsoon (May-Sept), and autumn (Oct-Nov).

  29. What are the main geographical regions of Pakistan?

    The Northern Highlands (mountains), the Western Mountains/Balochistan Plateau, the Indus (Punjab-Sindh) Plains, and the deserts (Thar and Cholistan).

  30. Which is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan and the second highest in the world?

    K-2 (Mount Godwin-Austen) at 8,611 metres, located in the Karakoram Range.

Army Soldier Test Pakistan Studies and Urdu FAQ

What is in the Army Soldier Test Pakistan Studies and Urdu syllabus?

Army Soldier Test Pakistan Studies and Urdu is split into 6 chapters: Pakistan Movement, History of Pakistan, National Heroes and Symbols, Geography and Economy of Pakistan, Urdu Grammar and Urdu Literature and Composition. Together they contain 18 topics.

How many chapters are in Army Soldier Test Pakistan Studies and Urdu?

6 chapters, containing 18 topics. The largest chapter is Pakistan Movement, with 3 topics.

Are there flashcards for Army Soldier Test Pakistan Studies and Urdu?

Yes — a 50-card Pakistan Studies and Urdu 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.