Educational System in Pakistan MCQs
The education system in Pakistan is divided into— levels
A) 2
B) 3
C) 5
D) 6
Who controls the education system in Pakistan at both the federal and provincial levels?
A) Federal Ministry of Education
B) Higher Education Commission
C) Private educational institutions
D) Pakistan Bar Council
What is the role of the federal government in the education system of Pakistan?
A) Controlling curriculum development
B) Managing province governments
C) Overseeing private schools
D) Providing healthcare services
What aspect of education does the federal government assist with in Pakistan?
A) Student transportation
B) School construction
C) Curriculum advancement
D) Agricultural development
What is the primary objective of Article 25-A of the Pakistani Constitution?
A) Encouraging private education
B) Promoting vocational training
C) Ensuring quality healthcare
D) Offering free and compulsory education
What is the specific age range of children that the state is obligated to provide free and compulsory education for?
A) 3 to 18 years
B) 5 to 16 years
C) 6 to 14 years
D) 10 to 21 years
What does Article 25-A of the Pakistani Constitution emphasize?
A) Promotion of private education
B) Access to higher education
C) Provision of quality education
D) Establishment of vocational schools
What is the main aim of the provision for free and obligatory quality education under Article 25-A?
A) Ensuring access to tertiary education
B) Encouraging vocational training
C) Promoting cultural activities
D) Providing education for children aged 5 to 16
What is the minimum age for preschool education in Pakistan?
A) 2 to 4 years
B) 3 to 5 years
C) 4 to 6 years
D) 5 to 7 years
Which stage of education in Pakistan follows preschool and includes grades one through five?
A) High school
B) University program
C) Primary education
D) Tertiary education
Who is responsible for overseeing universities and degree awarding institutes in Pakistan?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Higher Education Commission
C) Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
D) Pakistan Engineering Council
Which grades constitute the “Intermediate” level of education in Pakistan?
Grades 6 to 8
Grades 9 and 10
Grades 11 and 12
University program
What is the term used for the educational level known as fsc/FA/ICS in Pakistan?
Tertiary education
Primary education
Secondary education
Intermediate
What percentage of Pakistani children complete primary school education?
A) 5%
B) 5%
C) 5%
D) 5%
Which subject is NOT one of the eight most often studied disciplines in primary education?
A) Arts
B) Mathematics
C) Computer Science and IT
D) Business Administration
What certification is awarded to students after completing grade 10 exams in Pakistan?
A) Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)
B) Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
C) Master’s degree
D) Bachelor’s degree
In Pakistan, what is O-Level considered equivalent to?
A) Bachelor’s degree
B) Master’s degree
C) Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)
D) Matriculation
What is the main focus of Islamic seminaries known as madrassas?
A) Science and Mathematics
B) Religious education
C) Vocational training
D) Engineering and technology
Which organization is responsible for accrediting professional degrees in Pakistan?
A) Higher Education Commission
B) Pakistan Bar Council
C) Pakistan Medical Commission
D) Pakistan Engineering Council
What is the average duration of a Master’s degree program in Pakistan?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
What is the estimated number of madrassas in Pakistan?
A) 5,000 to 10,000
B) 12,000 to 40,000
C) 50,000 to 60,000
D) 70,000 to 100,000
What is the literacy rate of Pakistan in 2023?
A) 05%
B) 13%
C) 50%
D) 70%
Which organization was responsible for establishing the Higher Education Commission in Pakistan?
A) Atta-ur-Rahman FRS
B) Pakistan Engineering Council
C) Ministry of Education
D) Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
What is the term used for the educational level that includes grades 9 and 10?
A) Tertiary education
B) Secondary education
C) Quaternary education
D) Primary education
What is the focus of the non formal education system in Pakistan?
A) Professional degrees
B) Religious studies
C) vocational training
D) Traditional arts and crafts
How many years does it usually take to complete a Ph.D. Degree in Pakistan?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 4 years
D) 6 years
What is the primary reason that madrassas are popular among Pakistan’s poorest families?
A) High-quality education
B) Focus on vocational skills
C) Availability of food and shelter
D) Emphasis on science and technology
What is the common term used for the educational levels FSC, FA, and ICS in Pakistan?
A) Primary education
B) Main education
C) Tertiary education
D) Intermediate education
Which term refers to the stage of education that includes undergraduate and graduate degrees?
A) Primary education
B) Secondary education
C) Tertiary education
D) Quaternary education
In Pakistan, which educational level is known as “Matriculation”?
A) Primary education
B) Secondary education
C) Tertiary education
D) Quaternary education
What is the purpose of the apprenticeship program established in Pakistan?
A) To provide vocational training to university students
B) To offer formal education to school dropouts
C) To support artisans in traditional crafts
D) To train professionals in legal studies
Which type of education primarily serves school dropouts and low-skilled workers in Pakistan?
A) University education
B) Informal education
C) Technical training
D) Medical education
What is the estimated number of computer science graduates generated by Pakistan each year?
A) 10,000-15,000
B) 25,000-30,000
C) 40,000-45,000
D) 50,000-55,000
What term is used to describe the situation where children are not enrolled in any formal education system?
A) Illiteracy
B) Dropout
C) Out-of-school population
D) Vocational training
What subject is NOT typically taught in Islamic madrassas in Pakistan?
A) Tafseer (Quran interpretation)
B) Mathematics
C) Fiqh (Islamic Law)
D) Hadith (Muhammad’s sayings)
What is the estimated number of out-of-school children in Pakistan, making it the second-largest in the world after Nigeria?
A) 5 million
B) 8 million
C) 3 million
D) 8 million
What is the main focus of the tertiary education stage in Pakistan?
A) Vocational training
B) Primary education
C) Undergraduate and graduate degrees
D) School dropout programs
Which subject is NOT one of the eight most often studied disciplines in primary education?
A) Computer Science and IT
B) General Science
C) Social Sciences
D) Architecture
What is the main role of the Higher Education Commission in Pakistan?
A) Accrediting vocational institutions
B) Overseeing primary schools
C) Managing primary curriculum
D) Regulating universities and degree awarding institutes
What is the primary focus of the non formal education system in Pakistan?
A) Religious studies
B) Formal academic subjects
C) Vocational training
D) Science and technology
