Hard Pakistan GK — exact nuclear test dates, Indus Waters Treaty, 1965 war operations and key facts.
1. The Simla Agreement was signed between India and Pakistan in which year?
💡 The Simla Agreement was signed on 2 July 1972 between PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and PM Indira Gandhi.
2. How long is the coastline of Pakistan?
💡 Pakistan has a coastline of approximately 1,046 km along the Arabian Sea.
3. How many workers died during the construction of KKH?
💡 Approximately 810 Pakistani and 82 Chinese workers died during the construction of the Karakoram Highway.
4. How many Pakistanis have won the Nishan-e-Haider (highest military honor)?
💡 Six Pakistani soldiers have been awarded the Nishan-e-Haider — the highest military honor of Pakistan.
5. The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan in which year?
💡 The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on 19 September 1960 in Karachi with World Bank mediation.
6. Who was the last Viceroy of India and first Governor-General of independent India?
💡 Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India and oversaw partition — then became first GG of India.
7. In which year did Pakistan launch its first satellite Badr-1?
💡 Badr-1 was launched on 16 July 1990 by China Long March 2E rocket for Pakistan SUPARCO.
8. The Karakoram Highway took how many years to build?
💡 The Karakoram Highway took approximately 20 years to build (1959-1979) by Pakistan and China.
9. Operation Zarb-e-Azb was launched in which year?
💡 Operation Zarb-e-Azb was launched on 15 June 2014 in North Waziristan against militant groups.
10. Pakistan conducted nuclear tests at Chagai on what exact date?
💡 Pakistan conducted 6 nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 (Youm-e-Takbeer) at Ras Koh Hills, Chagai.
11. In which year was the All India Muslim League founded?
💡 The All India Muslim League was founded on 30 December 1906 in Dhaka (present-day Bangladesh).
12. What is the total length of the Grand Trunk Road in Pakistan?
💡 The Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) runs approximately 700 km through Pakistan from Peshawar to Lahore.
13. Pakistan first constitution was adopted in which year?
💡 Pakistan first constitution was adopted on 23 March 1956 declaring Pakistan an Islamic Republic.
14. Which article of the Pakistani Constitution defines Pakistan as an Islamic Republic?
💡 Article 1 defines Pakistan as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan with Islamabad as federal capital.
15. Which article of the Pakistani Constitution deals with Islamic provisions?
💡 Articles 227-231 of the Constitution form the Islamic Provisions making laws conform to Quran and Sunnah.
16. The Radcliffe Line divides Pakistan from which country?
💡 The Radcliffe Line drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe in August 1947 forms the Pakistan-India border.
17. The Durand Line was established in which year?
💡 The Durand Line was established on 12 November 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand and Afghan Amir Abdur Rahman Khan.
18. Pakistan became a member of SAARC in which year?
💡 Pakistan was a founding member of SAARC when it was established on 8 December 1985 in Dhaka.
19. What is the exact elevation of Nanga Parbat?
💡 Nanga Parbat stands at exactly 8,126 meters (26,660 ft) making it the 9th highest mountain.
20. What was the name of the operation during the 1965 war in which Pakistan attacked India?
💡 Operation Gibraltar was Pakistan plan to infiltrate Kashmir in 1965 which triggered the Indo-Pakistani War.