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How Much Do You Know About Pakistan?

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Pakistan celebrated its 70th Independence Day this August, so here’s a quiz to see how much you know about my homeland.

I hope you enjoy the quiz. Share your score and have fun!

  • Question of

    Pakistan celebrated the 70th anniversary of independence from British rule and partition from India. When did Pakistan gain independence?

    • 14th August, 1945
    • 14th August, 1947
    • 14th August, 1949
  • Question of

    What is the capital city of Pakistan? (Hint: This famous mosque is located there)

    • Karachi
    • Lahore
    • Islamabad
  • Question of

    Who is the founder of Pakistan?

    • Khan Liaqat Ali Khan
    • Muhammad Ali Jinnah
    • Abdul Sattar Edhi
  • Question of

    Pakistan is a major producer and exporter of this fruit. Over 150 varieties are produced out of which Chaunsa, Daseri and Anwar Ratol are most in demand. Name the fruit.

    • Mangoes
    • Strawberries
    • Peaches
  • Question of

    Outside of Scotland, Pakistan is perhaps the biggest manufacturer and exporter of this musical instrument.

    • Flutes
    • Trumpets
    • Bagpipes
  • Question of

    One of the biggest sports festival is Pakistan is held at Shandur, some 3,700 meters above sea level. Which game is played here?

    • Cricket
    • Hockey
    • Polo
  • Question of

    One of the world’s largest and oldest salt mines are located at Khewra. Which animals are accredited to have discovered them?

    • Horses in Alexander the Great’s Army
    • Cows of local village
    • Elephants in Mughal Army
  • Question of

    Is Pakistan a nuclear state?

    • Yes
    • No
  • Question of

    Pakistan exported almost 60 million soccer balls manufactured in the city of Sialkot ahead of FIFA World Cup 2014. What is the name of this famous football?

    • Bazzuka
    • Bazooka
    • Brazuca
  • Question of

    Pakistan is Home To 4 Out Of The Top 14 Highest Peaks In The World including The 2nd Highest Mountain In The World. Can you name it?

    • Mount Everest
    • Nanga Parbat
    • K2 /Godwin Austen
    • Nanda Devi
  • Question of

    One of the largest man-made (hand-planted) forests in the world, Changa Manga owes its name to two brothers who were famous during the British Rule. The brothers were…?

    • Princes
    • Robbers
    • Soldiers
  • Question of

    This landmark commemorates the first official call in 1940 for a separate and independent homeland for the Muslims of British India. Can you name the city?

    • Karachi
    • Lahore
    • Islamabad
  • Question of

    A very famous lake in Pakistan owes its name to its shape. Can you guess it?

    • Teardrop Lake
    • Lake Saiful Muluk
    • Ratti Gali Lake
  • Question of

    Pakistan has the one of the world’s largest ambulance networks named after this philanthropist. Can you name him?

    • Imran Khan
    • Abdul Sattar Edhi
    • Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • Question of

    How many people from Pakistan have won Nobel prizes?

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
  • Question of

    There is a place called Shangrila in Pakistan

    • True
    • False
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    There is a very famous place of worship at Nankana Sahib. Followers of which religion come here every year for a pilgrimage?

    • Christains
    • Sikhs
    • Hindus

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  12. I got 11 out of 17, which I’m not too unhappy with! Lots of good info here. More like this please!

    [PS #7: the verb in the first sentence should be ‘is’, as the subject is singular (‘one’) although this is a common error among native speakers, due to the adjacency of the plural noun (‘mines’) to the verb in the sentence.]

    • Thanks Norman. I am glad you enjoyed the quiz. If you enjoy traveling, Google the words Shandur Polo Festival, Ansoo Jheel and Lake Saif ul Malook. Amazingly beautiful places.

      And thank you for pointing out the error. I sometimes feel I am not as careful with my English while making quizzes as I am while writing articles. But I hate badly presented stuff so I will be more careful in future, iA. If you find any errors, do point them out. We can all learn from our mistakes.

      • I agree about us all learning from our mistakes. That applies to me too! I coined the phrase, “The only real mistake is the one you don’t learn from” 🙂

        I remember well the vivid descriptions I read long ago about the polo in Gilgit, when I first found the travel writings of Irish writer Dervla Murphy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dervla_Murphy

        I’m right now enjoying the views of those high altitude lakes! You seem to know what I enjoy – thank you 🙂