Lahore City | MCQs

Explanation

 Karachi is the most populous city in Pakistan

Lahore is the second most populous city in Pakistan and the most populous city of Punjab.

Punjab is the most populous province of Pakistan,

containing more than half the country’s total population as well as several of its major cities: Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multān, and Gujranwala.

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IMPORTANT QUESTION RELATED TO "PUNJAB"

Explanation

The Old Walled City of Lahore had 13 gates built by Mughal emperor Akbar:

1. Akbari Gate
2. Bhati Gate
3. Delhi Gate
4. Kashmiri Gate
5. Lohari Gate
6. Masti Gate
7. Mochi Gate
8. Mori Gate
9. Roshnai Gate
10. Shahalmi Gate
11. Sheranwala Gate
12. Taxali Gate
13. Yakki Gate

Explanation

Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built Shalimar Gardens in Lahore.

Its construction was started in the year 1647 and completed in 1959

It is included in World Heritage Site: 1981

Its also known as the Jamia Masjid of Thatta

Explanation

Established 17 August 1947

Creation of the Radcliffe Line by Sir Cyril Radcliffe due to the Partition of Indiapak

Explanation

Akbar the Great held his Court In Lahore for 14 years from 1584 to 1598, and built the Lahore Fort, as well as the city walls which had 12 gates. 

Explanation

Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab.

It is the country's 2nd largest city after Karachi.

 26th largest city in the world.