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PMA Long Course Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge Syllabus

The Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge syllabus for PMA Long Course in full: 7 chapters and 22 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge flashcards with answers.

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Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge syllabus: all 7 chapters

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  1. Pakistan Movement

     4 topics
    • Two-Nation Theory
    • All India Muslim League
    • Pakistan Resolution 1940
    • Independence 1947

  2. History of Pakistan

     3 topics
    • Constitutional History
    • Wars of 1965 and 1971
    • Important Leaders

  3. Geography of Pakistan

     3 topics
    • Provinces and Capitals
    • Rivers and Mountains
    • Climate and Natural Resources

  4. Pakistan Armed Forces

     3 topics
    • Army, Navy and Air Force
    • Military Ranks and Insignia
    • Gallantry Awards

  5. Current Affairs

     3 topics
    • National Current Affairs
    • International Current Affairs
    • Defense and Strategic Affairs

  6. General Science

     3 topics
    • Everyday Physics
    • Everyday Chemistry
    • Human Biology and Health

  7. World General Knowledge

     3 topics
    • Countries, Capitals and Currencies
    • United Nations and Organizations
    • Important Days and Events

PMA Long Course Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. What is the Two-Nation Theory?

    The ideology that Muslims and Hindus of the Indian subcontinent are two distinct nations with different religions, cultures, customs, and ways of life, and therefore Muslims deserved a separate homeland.

  2. Who is regarded as the first proponent of the Two-Nation Theory in the modern era?

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

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

    In his Presidential Address at the Allahabad Session of the All India Muslim League in 1930.

  4. When and where was the All India Muslim League founded?

    It was founded on 30 December 1906 at Dhaka (Dacca).

  5. Who was the first President of the All India Muslim League?

    Nawab Sir Khwaja Salimullah of Dhaka was a key founder; Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah (Aga Khan III) served as its first President.

  6. What were the main objectives of the All India Muslim League at its founding (1906)?

    To protect and advance the political rights and interests of Muslims of India, promote loyalty to the British government, and prevent hostility toward other communities.

  7. When was the Pakistan Resolution (Lahore Resolution) passed?

    On 23 March 1940, at the Minto Park (Iqbal Park) session of the Muslim League in Lahore.

  8. Who presented the Pakistan Resolution of 1940?

    A.K. Fazlul Haq (the Sher-e-Bangla), Chief Minister of Bengal, moved the resolution.

  9. What did the Pakistan Resolution of 1940 demand?

    It demanded that areas where Muslims were in a majority (in the north-west and east of India) be grouped to constitute independent states with autonomous and sovereign constituent units.

  10. Why is 23 March celebrated in Pakistan?

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

  11. On what date did Pakistan gain independence?

    14 August 1947.

  12. Who was the founder of Pakistan and its first Governor-General?

    Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

  13. Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?

    Liaquat Ali Khan, known as Quaid-e-Millat.

  14. Which British plan/act provided for the partition and creation of Pakistan?

    The Indian Independence Act 1947, based on the 3 June 1947 (Mountbatten) Plan.

  15. Who was the last Viceroy of British India who oversaw the partition?

    Lord Louis Mountbatten.

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

    The Radcliffe Boundary Commission, headed by Sir Cyril Radcliffe.

  17. When was Pakistan's first constitution adopted, and what did it declare the country?

    On 23 March 1956; it declared Pakistan an Islamic Republic and made the country a republic, replacing the Governor-General with a President.

  18. Who was the first President of Pakistan under the 1956 Constitution?

    Major General Iskander Mirza.

  19. What legal framework governed Pakistan from 1947 until the 1956 Constitution?

    The Government of India Act 1935 (as adapted) along with the Indian Independence Act 1947.

  20. Which is the current constitution of Pakistan and when was it enacted?

    The Constitution of 1973, enforced on 14 August 1973, under Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

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  1. How many constitutions has Pakistan had, and in which years?

    Three constitutions: 1956, 1962, and 1973.

  2. What was the Objectives Resolution and when was it passed?

    Passed on 12 March 1949, it laid down the founding principles of Pakistan's constitution, declaring sovereignty belongs to Allah and that democracy, freedom, and equality would be followed; it later became part of the constitution.

  3. In which year did the 1965 India-Pakistan War take place and over which main issue?

    1965, primarily over the disputed region of Kashmir.

  4. Which agreement ended the 1965 India-Pakistan War?

    The Tashkent Declaration, signed in January 1966 in Tashkent (USSR).

  5. What major Pakistani military operation preceded the 1965 war?

    Operation Gibraltar, an attempt to infiltrate forces into Indian-administered Kashmir.

  6. On which date is Defence Day of Pakistan observed, commemorating the 1965 war?

    6 September.

  7. In which year did the 1971 war occur and what was its major outcome?

    1971; it resulted in the secession of East Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh.

  8. Which agreement was signed after the 1971 war between India and Pakistan?

    The Simla (Shimla) Agreement, signed on 2 July 1972 by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.

  9. Compare the 1965 and 1971 wars in terms of outcome.

    The 1965 war ended in a stalemate/ceasefire (Tashkent Declaration), while the 1971 war ended in Pakistan's defeat and the loss of East Pakistan, which became Bangladesh.

  10. Who was Pakistan's first Commander-in-Chief who was a Pakistani (not British)?

    General Muhammad Ayub Khan, who became the first native Commander-in-Chief in 1951.

  11. Who imposed the first martial law in Pakistan and in which year?

    General Ayub Khan imposed martial law in 1958 (declared by President Iskander Mirza, then taken over by Ayub Khan).

  12. Who was Pakistan's first elected Prime Minister to also frame the 1973 Constitution?

    Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, founder of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

  13. Who was Fatima Jinnah and what is her honorific title?

    The sister of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, a leading figure in the Pakistan Movement, titled Madar-e-Millat (Mother of the Nation).

  14. How many provinces does Pakistan currently have, and name them.

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

  15. What is the capital of Punjab province?

    Lahore.

  16. What is the capital of Sindh province?

    Karachi.

  17. What is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)?

    Peshawar.

  18. What is the capital of Balochistan and which is Pakistan's largest province by area?

    Quetta is the capital; Balochistan is the largest province by area.

  19. What is the national capital of Pakistan?

    Islamabad.

  20. Which is the largest river of Pakistan and the country's main water source?

    The Indus River (Sindh River).

  21. Name the five major rivers of Punjab (the 'land of five rivers').

    Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas (with the Indus, they form the Indus river system).

  22. What is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan and the second highest in the world?

    K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen), at 8,611 metres, located in the Karakoram Range.

  23. Name the three great mountain ranges that meet in northern Pakistan.

    The Himalayas, the Karakoram, and the Hindu Kush.

  24. Which type of climate dominates most of Pakistan?

    An arid to semi-arid (mostly hot, dry) climate, with extremes of temperature; the country has four seasons.

  25. Name two major natural resources/minerals found in Pakistan.

    Natural gas (e.g., Sui gas field in Balochistan) and coal (e.g., Thar coalfield in Sindh); others include copper, gold, rock salt (Khewra), and chromite.

  26. What are the three branches of the Pakistan Armed Forces?

    The Pakistan Army, the Pakistan Navy, and the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

  27. What is the highest gallantry award of Pakistan, and to whom is it awarded?

    The Nishan-e-Haider, the highest military gallantry award, given for the most outstanding acts of bravery (usually posthumously).

  28. What is the rank insignia of a General in the Pakistan Army?

    A crossed sword and baton, a star (pip), and the national crest (crescent and star) above the eagle; a full General wears the crossed baton-and-sword with star and crescent-and-star.

  29. Match the equivalent top ranks across the three services: Army General, Navy ___, and Air Force ___.

    Army General = Navy Admiral = Air Force Air Chief Marshal.

  30. In ascending order, what are the commissioned junior officer ranks in the Pakistan Army from Second Lieutenant?

    Second Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, then Lieutenant Colonel (rising to Colonel, Brigadier, Major General, Lieutenant General, and General).

PMA Long Course Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge FAQ

What is in the PMA Long Course Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge syllabus?

PMA Long Course Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge is split into 7 chapters: Pakistan Movement, History of Pakistan, Geography of Pakistan, Pakistan Armed Forces, Current Affairs, General Science and World General Knowledge. Together they contain 22 topics.

How many chapters are in PMA Long Course Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge?

7 chapters, containing 22 topics. The largest chapter is Pakistan Movement, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for PMA Long Course Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge?

Yes — a 50-card Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge 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.