Islamabad became the capital of Pakistan in which year?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Pakistan Studies MCQ checks one syllabus fact. Candidates use it for NTS GAT General, PPSC Lecturer practice.
The question is: “Islamabad became the capital of Pakistan in which year?”
The accepted answer is C. 1967. Islamabad was planned as the new capital in the early 1960s and was formally declared the capital of Pakistan in 1967, replacing Karachi.
- A. 1947
Why not A: Karachi was the capital at independence in 1947.
- B. 1959
Why not B: The decision to shift the capital was taken around 1959, but the formal shift came later.
- C. 1967 ✓
- D. 1971
Why not D: By 1971 Islamabad was already the capital.
Correct answer
C. 1967
Explanation
Islamabad was planned as the new capital in the early 1960s and was formally declared the capital of Pakistan in 1967, replacing Karachi.
Source: Capital Development Authority (CDA) historical notes
Tags: Geography
Relevant exams: NTS GAT General, PPSC Lecturer
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