Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

2201. Name the first Hindu in Pakistan federal cabinet in 20 years?

• A. Rajeev Shankar
• B. Darshan Lal
• C. Ravaan Nali
• D. Ranjeet Singh

Explanation: Darshan Lal became a federal minister in 2017 and was described as the first Hindu to join Pakistan's federal cabinet in about two decades. The other names were not the officeholder referred to in the question.

2202. The highest temperature ever recorded in Pakistan is 53.5 °C which was recorded in___________?

• A. Chagi
• B. Sibbi
• C. Turbat
• D. Mangora

Explanation: A temperature of 53.5°C was recorded at Turbat in Balochistan, making it one of Pakistan's highest recorded temperatures. Sibi is also known for extreme heat, but it was not the location cited for this record.

2203. According to the Global Travel and Tourism Report 2017 by the World Economic Forum, Pakistan ranked _______most unsafe country for tourists?

• A. 1st
• B. 2nd
• C. 3rd
• D. 4th

Explanation: The World Economic Forum's 2017 travel and tourism report placed Pakistan as the fourth-most unsafe country for tourists on its safety and security measure. This was a comparative ranking, not a statement that every area of Pakistan had the same security level.

2204. Which country recently introduces Visa on Arrival Facility to Pakistani travellers?

• A. Saudi Arabia
• B. Qatar
• C. Dubai
• D. Canada

Explanation: Qatar introduced visa-on-arrival or simplified entry arrangements for Pakistani travellers in 2017, subject to eligibility conditions. Dubai is a city and part of the UAE, while Canada and Saudi Arabia were not the answer to this reported announcement.

2205. Pakistan's new Cabinet took oath on ______________ after Nawaz Sharif's removal.

• A. 28 July 2017
• B. 01 August 2017
• C. 02 August 2017
• D. 04 August 2017

Explanation: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s federal cabinet took oath on 4 August 2017 after Nawaz Sharif was disqualified and removed as prime minister. The earlier dates relate to the removal and the election of the new prime minister, not the cabinet oath.

2206. According to Provisional results of sixth population census, Total Population of ISLAMABAD is __________?

• A. 0.34 million
• B. 0.81 million
• C. 1.08 million
• D. 2.00 million

Explanation: The provisional 2017 census recorded Islamabad’s population at about 2.00 million. The figures below one million do not reflect the full Islamabad Capital Territory population reported in the census.

2207. According to Provisional results of sixth population census, Total Population of PUNJAB is __________?

• A. 105.01 million
• B. 110.01 million
• C. 115.01 million
• D. 125.01 million

Explanation: Punjab was recorded as Pakistan’s largest province by population, with approximately 110.01 million people in the provisional 2017 census results. The other figures are not the reported Punjab total.

2208. According to Provisional results of sixth population census, Total Population of BALOCHISTAN is __________?

• A. 4.33 million
• B. 6.57 million
• C. 12.34 million
• D. 15.13 million

Explanation: The provisional census figure for Balochistan was approximately 12.34 million. Its population was higher than the older estimates of 4.33 and 6.57 million but far below 15.13 million.

2209. According to Provisional results of sixth population census, Total Population of SINDH is __________?

• A. 43.32 million
• B. 47.89 million
• C. 48.75 million
• D. 51.49 million

Explanation: Sindh’s provisional 2017 census population was about 47.85 million, represented here by 47.89 million. Karachi’s population is included in this provincial total, so the figure should not be confused with Karachi alone.

2210. According to Provisional results of sixth population census, Total Population of FATA is __________?

• A. 3.00 million
• B. 4.00 million
• C. 5.00 million
• D. 8.00 million

Explanation: The provisional census placed the population of FATA at approximately 5.00 million. This was the pre-merger census figure, before FATA’s administrative merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.