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Afghanistan is a landlocked country located in Central Asia and South Asia. It is the 41st largest country in the world and has been in a state of continuous war since 2001. Throughout its history, Afghanistan has been a strategically important area due to its location at the crossroads of many trade routes between East and West. It is home to a diverse population with multiple ethnic backgrounds, languages, and religions. Afghanistan is known for its agricultural products, particularly opium and its resilient spirit of the Afghan people. From the rugged terrain of the Hindu Kush mountain range to the deserts of the south, Afghanistan has been the subject of many cultural and political disputes throughout its history. Today, the country faces many challenges, including a continued war with the Taliban, poverty, and political instability. Despite these difficulties, Afghanistan remains a strong nation whose ancient cultural traditions are still alive in its art, literature, and music.


1) What is the official language of Afghanistan?

  • Sindhi
  • Dari
  • Pashto
  • Balochi

2) In which year was the first Constitution of Afghanistan drafted?

  • 1963
  • 1997
  • 1973
  • 1956

3) What is the currency of Afghanistan?

  • Euro
  • Rupee
  • Afghan Afghani
  • Pound Sterling

4) What is the capital of Afghanistan?

  • Mazar-e-Sharif
  • Jalalabad
  • Herat
  • Kabul

5) Who was the first President of Afghanistan?

  • Mohammad Najibullah
  • Habibullah Kalakani
  • Mohammad Ashraf Ghani
  • Hamid Karzai

6) How many provinces does Afghanistan have?

  • 25
  • 35
  • 10
  • 28

7) Who were the main backers of the Mujahideen during the Soviet-Afghan War?

  • Iran
  • Egypt
  • Pakistan
  • The United States

8) What is the second largest city of Afghanistan?

  • Mazar-e-Sharif
  • Herat
  • Kandahar
  • Jalalabad

9) Who is the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) Head?

  • Shafiq Stanikzai
  • Noor Mohammad Murad
  • Asadullah Khan
  • Hamidullah Khairkhah

10) What is the main religion of Afghanistan?

  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism
  • Islam

11) What is Afghanistan's primary source of income?

  • Oil
  • Agriculture
  • Trading
  • Tourism

12) What year did the Soviet Union invade Afghanistan?

  • 1950
  • 1979
  • 1973
  • 1987

13) What is the highest mountain peak in Afghanistan?

  • Noshaq Peak
  • Nowshak Peak
  • Koh-e-Baba
  • Band-e Amir

14) How many sides does the Afghan flag have?

  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • 4

15) Who was the last king of Afghanistan?

  • Zahir Shah
  • Mohammad Zahir
  • Amanullah Khan
  • Ahmad Shah Durrani

16) What is the estimated population of Afghanistan (2019)?

  • 37 million
  • 21 million
  • 35 million
  • 18 million

17) What colour is the vertical stripe at the centre of the Afghan flag?

  • Yellow
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White

18) Who was the first Prime Minister of Afghanistan?

  • Sultan Ali Keshtmand
  • Shah Mahmood Khan
  • Qazi Muhammad Amin Waqad
  • Gulbuddin Hekmatyar

19) What is the native name of Afghanistan?

  • Afghani
  • Afghana
  • Afghar
  • Afghaniyan

20) What is the official name of the Afghan government?

  • Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
  • Islamic State of Afghanistan
  • Federal Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
  • Democratic Republic of Afghanistan

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