Cooperative Movement in Pakistan MCQs – A Historical Overview

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1. The first cooperative society in Pakistan was established in which province?
(A) Punjab
(B) Sindh
(C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(D) Balochistan

2. Which of the following was one of the main objectives of the cooperative movement in Pakistan?
(A) To promote individual profit-making
(B) To provide financial support to private banks
(C) To help improve the economic conditions of farmers and rural communities
(D) To create large-scale urban cooperatives

3. The establishment of the Pakistan National Cooperative Union (PNCU) occurred in which year?
(A) 1948
(B) 1950
(C) 1960
(D) 1972

4. The cooperative movement in Pakistan gained momentum after the establishment of which organization?
(A) State Bank of Pakistan
(B) Pakistan Cooperative Society
(C) Pakistan National Cooperative Union (PNCU)
(D) Pakistan Farmers Association

5. Which of the following was a major objective of the early cooperative movement in Pakistan?
(A) Development of urban real estate
(B) Providing cheap loans to small traders
(C) Promoting rural agricultural development through cooperative farming
(D) Encouraging foreign investments in cooperatives

6. In the early years, which sector benefitted most from the cooperative movement in Pakistan?
(A) Urban housing
(B) Agriculture
(C) Industrial workers
(D) Education

7. Which international body’s influence helped shape the early cooperative movement in Pakistan?
(A) United Nations
(B) World Bank
(C) International Labour Organization (ILO)
(D) International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)

8. The Pakistan Cooperative Societies Act, 1925 was primarily based on which model?
(A) The British model
(B) The Soviet Union model
(C) The Chinese cooperative model
(D) The Japanese cooperative model

9. During the 1960s and 1970s, which sector of the cooperative movement in Pakistan was emphasized the most?
(A) Cooperative banking
(B) Consumer cooperatives
(C) Agricultural cooperatives
(D) Industrial cooperatives

10. In which year did Pakistan become a member of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)?
(A) 1950
(B) 1953
(C) 1961
(D) 1972

11. Which of the following was a significant challenge faced by the cooperative movement in Pakistan in its early years?
(A) Lack of interest from international donors
(B) Insufficient government support and poor governance of cooperatives
(C) Competition from multinational corporations
(D) High demand for urban cooperatives

12. Which type of cooperative society saw the largest growth in Pakistan in the 1970s?
(A) Credit cooperatives
(B) Consumer cooperatives
(C) Agricultural cooperatives
(D) Housing cooperatives

13. The Pakistan Cooperative Societies Act, 1965 was significant because it:
(A) Focused on urban cooperatives
(B) Established cooperative banks
(C) Provided a framework for the organization and management of cooperatives across the country
(D) Was only applicable in Sindh

14. The cooperative movement in Pakistan faced a setback during the 1980s due to:
(A) Political instability and lack of government interest
(B) Increased foreign competition
(C) Agricultural reforms by the government
(D) Over-regulation of cooperatives

15. In recent years, the cooperative movement in Pakistan has focused primarily on:
(A) Consumer cooperatives
(B) Agricultural and dairy cooperatives
(C) Industrial cooperatives
(D) Urban housing cooperatives

Module 1: Introduction to Cooperatives MCQs

Definition and Principles of Cooperatives (ICA principles) MCQs
Types of Cooperatives: Agricultural, Consumer, Credit, Housing, Marketing, Industrial MCQs
Objectives and Functions of Cooperatives MCQs

Module 2: History of the Cooperative Movement MCQs

Origin of the Cooperative Movement (Globally and in British India) MCQs
Rochdale Pioneers and Early Models MCQs
Cooperative Movement in British India and Post-Partition Pakistan MCQs

Module 3: Legal Framework MCQs

Cooperative Societies Act (1925) MCQs
Provincial Cooperative Laws and Acts MCQs
Registration, Regulation, and Supervision of Cooperatives in Pakistan MCQs

Module 4: Cooperative Movement in Pakistan MCQs – A Historical Overview

Early Development (1947–1970) MCQs
Nationalization Era and its Impact (1970s) MCQs
Revival and Policy Shifts (1980s–2000s) MCQs
Modern-Day Cooperative Trends (2000–present) MCQs

Module 5: Structure and Organization of Cooperatives MCQs

Governance and Management of Cooperatives MCQs
Membership and Voting Rights MCQs
Sources of Capital and Financing MCQs
Auditing and Accountability in Cooperatives MCQs

Module 6: Sector-wise Analysis of Cooperatives in Pakistan MCQs

Agricultural Cooperatives MCQs
Credit and Saving Cooperatives (Cooperative Banks) MCQs
Industrial and Artisan Cooperatives MCQs
Women and Youth Cooperatives MCQs
Housing and Urban Cooperatives MCQs

Module 7: Role of Cooperatives in Rural Development MCQs

Poverty Alleviation MCQs
Employment Generation MCQs
Access to Credit and Resources MCQs
Women Empowerment MCQs

Module 8: Challenges Facing Cooperatives Today MCQs

Corruption and Mismanagement MCQs
Political Interference MCQs
Lack of Awareness and Education MCQs
Inadequate Policy Support MCQs

Module 9: Case Studies and Field Reports MCQs

Successful Cooperative Models in Pakistan MCQs
Comparative Case Studies (India, Bangladesh, etc.) MCQs
Student Field Visit Report / Research Assignment MCQs

Module 10: Future of Cooperatives in Pakistan MCQs

Policy Recommendations MCQs
Digitalization and Modernization MCQs
Integration with Microfinance and SMEs MCQs
Sustainable Development and Cooperatives MCQs