Punjab (PTB) · Last checked 30 October 2026
10th Class Pakistan Studies pairing scheme 2026
100 marks · Check your date sheet · 20 MCQs, 25 short questions, 3 long questions.
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Question wise paper pattern
| Question | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Objective | 20 MCQs from all chapters (20 marks). |
| Q2 | Short questions | Chapters 1, 2 and 6. Attempt 8 of 12 (16 marks). |
| Q3 | Short questions | Chapters 4 and 7. Attempt 8 of 12 (16 marks). |
| Q4 | Short questions | Chapters 3, 5 and 8. Attempt 9 of 13 (18 marks). |
| Q5 to Q9 | Long questions | Attempt any 3 of 5, 10 marks each (30 marks). |
Marks summary
| Section | Given | Attempt | Marks each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 20 | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Short questions | 37 | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Long questions | 5 | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Chapter wise distribution
Where each chapter appears in the paper. Short and long question numbers show the question that draws from that chapter.
| Chapter | MCQs | Short questions | Long question |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. IDEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF PAKISTAN | 2 | Q2 | Q5 |
| 2. PAKISTAN MOVEMENT | 2 | Q2 | Q5 |
| 3. HISTORY OF PAKISTAN (1947 TO PRESENT) AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTAN | 4 | Q4 | Q6 |
| 4. GEOGRAPHY OF PAKISTAN | 3 | Q3 | Q7 |
| 5. PAKISTAN AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | 2 | Q4 | Q8 |
| 6. PAKISTAN'S RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 2 | Q2 | Q8 |
| 7. POPULATION, SOCIETY, AND CULTURAL HARMONY IN PAKISTAN | 3 | Q3 | Q9 |
| 8. EMPOWERING WOMEN IN PAKISTAN | 2 | Q4 | Q9 |
Smart syllabus
No smart syllabus was notified for this class. The full textbook applies.
Notes and sources
- The source says short questions come from the exercise questions of each chapter.
Sources: Hira Academy: Class 10 Pakistan Studies pairing scheme · PECTAA Curriculum & Compliance (official smart syllabus notifications)
Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree. Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
Practice paper formats
| Paper | Pattern | Marks | Time | Free paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter test | 10 MCQs, 6 short questions, 2 long questions | 30 | 40 minutes | Open |
| Quarter book | 12 MCQs, 8 short questions, 3 long questions | 40 | 1 hour | Open |
| Half book (board pattern) | 20 MCQs, 25 short questions, 3 long questions | 100 | Check your date sheet | Open |
| Full book (board pattern) | 20 MCQs, 25 short questions, 3 long questions | 100 | Check your date sheet | Open |
Pakistan Studies chapters
- CHAP 1: IDEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF PAKISTAN
- CHAP 2: PAKISTAN MOVEMENT
- CHAP 3: HISTORY OF PAKISTAN (1947 TO PRESENT) AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTAN
- CHAP 4: GEOGRAPHY OF PAKISTAN
- CHAP 5: PAKISTAN AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
- CHAP 6:PAKISTAN'S RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- CHAP 7: POPULATION, SOCIETY, AND CULTURAL HARMONY IN PAKISTAN
- CHAP 8: EMPOWERING WOMEN IN PAKISTAN
Questions teachers ask
What is the 10th Class Pakistan Studies paper scheme?
Punjab (PTB): 100 marks: 20 MCQs, 25 short questions, 3 long questions. Time: Check your date sheet. Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
How many MCQs are in the 10th Class Pakistan Studies paper?
20 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 10th Class Pakistan Studies?
No smart syllabus was notified for this class. The full textbook applies.
Is there a free 10th Class Pakistan Studies board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.