Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

1491. Pakistan has proposed to open the _________ border crossing with India for Sikh pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib without visa?

• A. Longewala
• B. Kartarpur
• C. Rann of Kutch
• D. Wagah

Explanation: The proposed Kartarpur crossing was intended to connect pilgrims in India with Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Narowal without requiring a visa. Wagah is the well-known India-Pakistan crossing, but it was not the crossing meant in this proposal.

1492. The Punjab government has extended the parole period of jailed Sharif family for _______ more days to attend the funeral of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz after initially releasing them for 12 hours?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Explanation: The parole granted to Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Captain Safdar was extended by three more days so they could attend Begum Kulsoom Nawaz's funeral and related rites. The initial release had been for only 12 hours.

1493. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Capt (retd) Safdar were initially released on ________ hours parole for the funeral of Begum Kulsoom?

• A. 10
• B. 14
• C. 12
• D. 16Fun & Trivia

Explanation: The Sharif family members were initially released on 12 hours' parole for the funeral. The period was later extended because the funeral arrangements and burial required more time.

1494. Which political leader has apologized publicly for his earlier statements regarding illness of ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif's wife Begum Kulsoom Nawaz on 11th sep 2018?

• A. Amir liaquat
• B. Aitzaz Ahsan
• C. Sheikh Rasheed
• D. Fawad Chaudhry

Explanation: PPP leader Aitzaz Ahsan apologized for his earlier remarks about Begum Kulsoom Nawaz's illness. Amir Liaquat, Sheikh Rasheed and Fawad Chaudhry were not the politician identified in this report.

1495. Chief justice of Pakistan has decided to employ _________ transgender individuals at the Supreme Court (SC)?

• A. 6
• B. 10
• C. 2
• D. 12

Explanation: Chief Justice Saqib Nisar announced that the Supreme Court would employ two transgender people, reflecting an institutional step toward inclusion. The reported number was two, not six, ten or twelve.

1496. Begum Kulsoom was under treatment at ________ since June 2017 has passed away on 11th sep 2018?

• A. Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital
• B. London's Harley Street Clinic
• C. The Royal london hospital
• D. London bridge hospital

Explanation: Begum Kulsoom Nawaz had been receiving treatment at London's Harley Street Clinic since June 2017. Shaukat Khanum is in Pakistan, while the other London hospitals listed were not the clinic reported in this case.

1497. Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's wife, Begum Kulsoom has passed away on _______?

• A. 8th sep 2018
• B. 9th sep 2018
• C. 10th sep 2018
• D. 11th sep 2018

Explanation: Begum Kulsoom Nawaz died on 11 September 2018 in London after prolonged treatment. Her death led to the temporary release of her imprisoned family members for the funeral.

1498. Arif Alvi took oath as 13th president of Pakistan on:

• A. 2nd September 2018
• B. 5th September 2018
• C. 9th September 2018
• D. 12 September 2018

Explanation: Arif Alvi took the presidential oath on 9 September 2018, two days after winning the election. Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar administered the oath.

1499. Dr Arif Alvi is a ________ by profession?

• A. Radiologist
• B. Orthopedic surgeons
• C. Cardiologist
• D. Dentist

Explanation: Arif Alvi trained and practised as a dentist before entering politics, including serving as a member of the National Assembly. He was not a radiologist, orthopaedic surgeon or cardiologist.

1500. Dr Arif Alvi becomes Pakistan's 13th president by securing ________votes?

• A. 283
• B. 352
• C. 363
• D. 393

Explanation: Arif Alvi won the 2018 presidential election with 352 electoral votes, ahead of Fazlur Rehman and Aitzaz Ahsan. The vote total refers to the weighted electoral-college result rather than a simple headcount of legislators.