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CSS and PMS level Pakistan GK — Taxila, Harappa, Liaquat Ali Khan and rare historical facts.
1. In what year was Islamabad officially declared the capital of Pakistan?
💡 Islamabad was officially inaugurated as the capital of Pakistan on 14 August 1967.
2. Taxila (Takshashila) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near which city?
💡 Taxila is located 32 km from Rawalpindi and was an ancient center of learning dating to 6th century BCE.
3. Which year saw the birth of the Pakistan Movement with the formation of the Muslim League?
💡 The All India Muslim League was founded in Dhaka in 1906 marking the formal start of the Pakistan Movement.
4. The Harappa archaeological site is located in which district?
💡 Harappa is located in Sahiwal district of Punjab — one of the two main cities of the Indus Valley Civilization.
5. What is the total length of Pakistan Iran border?
💡 The Pakistan-Iran border (Goldsmid Line) is approximately 959 km long.
6. Which Greek king conquered parts of present-day Pakistan in 326 BCE?
💡 Alexander the Great crossed the Indus River and conquered parts of Punjab in 326 BCE.
7. What is the name of the famous Buddhist stupa near Peshawar?
💡 The Stupa of Kanishka (Kanishka Stupa) near Peshawar was once one of the tallest structures in the world.
8. Pakistan first census after independence was conducted in?
💡 Pakistan first census was conducted in 1951 recording a population of 33.74 million.
9. Pakistan literacy rate is approximately?
💡 Pakistan literacy rate is approximately 58-60% according to recent surveys.
10. The Kalash people are a minority group living in which valley?
💡 The Kalash people live in the Chitral district of KPK in three small valleys.
11. In which year was the CSS examination introduced in Pakistan?
💡 The Central Superior Services (CSS) examination system was introduced in Pakistan in 1948.
12. The Rohtas Fort was built by which ruler?
💡 Rohtas Fort was built by Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri in 1541 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
13. Which ancient city in Pakistan was the capital of the Gandhara civilization?
💡 Taxila was the capital of the ancient Gandhara civilization and a major Buddhist learning center.
14. Pakistan China border (Karakoram) is how long?
💡 The Pakistan-China border runs approximately 523 km along the Karakoram mountain range.
15. The Mehran Gate in Mohenjo-daro is also called?
💡 The Mehran Gate in Mohenjo-daro is also called the Eastern Gate.
16. How many Tehsils does Pakistan have approximately?
💡 Pakistan has approximately 400 tehsils/talukas as administrative subdivisions of districts.
17. The Pakistan-Afghanistan border (Durand Line) is how long?
💡 The Durand Line (Pakistan-Afghanistan border) is approximately 2,640 km long.
18. Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated in which city?
💡 Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated on 16 October 1951 at Company Bagh (Liaquat Bagh) in Rawalpindi.
19. Pakistan PPSC stands for?
💡 PPSC stands for Punjab Public Service Commission — the body that conducts provincial civil service exams.
20. Pakistan established diplomatic relations with China in which year?
💡 Pakistan was among the first countries to recognize the People Republic of China in January 1950 and established formal diplomatic relations in 1951.