Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

1481. Pakistan PM has pledged to grant citizenship to 1.5 million Afghan refugees who ________?

• A. Are married to a Pakistani.
• B. Are born & raised in Pakistan
• C. Are refugees
• D. All of the above

Explanation: The pledge concerned Afghan refugees who were born and raised in Pakistan, rather than every Afghan refugee or only those married to Pakistanis. This qualification was central to the citizenship proposal.

1482. PM of Pakistan has pledged to grant citizenship to ________ Afghan refugees who have lived on the margins of Pakistan's society for decades?

• A. 1 Million
• B. 2 Million
• C. 1.5 Million
• D. 2.5 Million

Explanation: The figure cited for Afghan refugees born and raised in Pakistan was approximately 1.5 million. The announcement was about citizenship eligibility for this group, not the entire refugee population without qualification.

1483. The Namaz-e-Janaza (Funeral prayer) of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz was offered on 13th September 2018 in_________?

• A. Badshahi Mosque
• B. Regent Park Mosque
• C. Jati Umra
• D. Faisal Mosque

Explanation: Begum Kulsoom Nawaz's funeral prayer was offered at Regent Park Mosque in London on 13 September 2018. Her burial later took place at Jati Umra near Lahore.

1484. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi made his first visit to which country after assuming the office?

• A. Srilanka
• B. China
• C. Afghanistan
• D. Russia

Explanation: Shah Mahmood Qureshi made Afghanistan his first foreign destination after taking charge as Pakistan's Foreign Minister in 2018. The visit reflected the importance of the neighbouring country's security and peace process.

1485. Begum Kulsoom Nawaz served as the President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) from _____ to 2002?

• A. 1997
• B. 1998
• C. 1999
• D. 2000

Explanation: Kulsoom Nawaz became PML-N president in 1999 after Nawaz Sharif's government was overthrown, and she held the position until 2002. Thus, the starting year was 1999.

1486. Which country's Foreign Minister visited Pakistan on 14 September 2018 ?

• A. USA
• B. Turkey
• C. China
• D. India

Explanation: Turkey's Foreign Minister visited Pakistan on 14 September 2018. The visit was made by Mevlut Cavusoglu, not by the foreign ministers of the United States, China or India.

1487. How Many Times Kalsoom Nawaz Become First Lady of Pakistan?

• A. One Time
• B. Two Time
• C. Three Time
• D. Four Times

Explanation: Kulsoom Nawaz was First Lady during each of Nawaz Sharif's three periods as Prime Minister, although the third period ended before his full five-year term. Hence, she held the status three times.

1488. Which country has defeated Pakistan by 3-1 in the semifinal of SAFF championships?

• A. India
• B. Bhutan
• C. Malaysia
• D. Bangladesh

Explanation: India defeated Pakistan 3-1 in the semifinal of the 2018 SAFF Championship. India subsequently went on to win the tournament.

1489. Which county's IT & Telecommunication minister has announced to introduce 5G in 2019?

• A. Pakistan
• B. China
• C. S.Korea
• D. Japan

Explanation: Pakistan's Information Technology and Telecommunication Ministry announced plans to introduce 5G services in 2019. South Korea, Japan and China had their own separate 5G development schedules.

1490. How many new ministers has been inducted to the Punjab Cabinet on 12th September 2018, raising the total number of ministers in the province to 35?

• A. 6
• B. 9
• C. 12
• D. 15

Explanation: Twelve ministers were added to the Punjab Cabinet on 12 September 2018, bringing its total strength to 35. The figure can be reconstructed by noting that the cabinet had 23 ministers before the expansion.