Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

381. Pakistan celebrates __________ years of independence on 14 August 2023?

• A. 74 years
• B. 76 years
• C. 75 years
• D. 77 years

Explanation: Pakistan marked 76 years of independence on 14 August 2023 because independence came in 1947 and 2023 minus 1947 equals 76. The celebration was therefore not the 75th or 77th anniversary.

382. Who signed the summary to dissolve the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 12th August 2023?

• A. President Arif Alvi
• B. Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan
• C. Governor Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar
• D. None of these

Explanation: Balochistan Governor Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar approved and signed the dissolution summary after it was sent by the provincial government. President Arif Alvi and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan had no role in this provincial constitutional step.

383. Under which article Governor Wali Kakar approved the dissolution of provincial assembly of Balochsitan?

• A. Article 116(1)
• B. Article 115(1)
• C. Article 112(1)
• D. None of These

Explanation: Article 112(1) empowers a provincial governor to dissolve the assembly on the advice of the chief minister. Article 116 concerns assent to provincial bills, while Article 115 relates to provincial financial procedure.

384. Which provincial assembly has been dissolved on 12th August 2023?

• A. Sindh
• B. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• C. Balochistan
• D. None of These

Explanation: The provincial assembly dissolved on 12 August 2023 was the Balochistan Assembly. The Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies were not the assembly referred to in this event.

385. Provincial Assembly of Balochistan has been dissolved on ____________?

• A. August 12th 2023
• B. August 10th 2023
• C. August 8th 2023
• D. None of These

Explanation: The Balochistan Assembly was dissolved on 12 August 2023, following the governor’s approval of the chief minister’s advice. The dates of 10 and 8 August refer to earlier political developments, not the dissolution date.

386. What is the name of the train departing from Karachi has got an accident in Nawabshah district Sindh on 06-Aug-2023?

• A. Hazara Express
• B. Karachi Express
• C. Awam Express
• D. Karakoram

Explanation: The train involved in the Nawabshah derailment on 6 August 2023 was the Hazara Express, which was travelling from Karachi toward Havelian. Karachi Express, Awam Express and Karakoram were different services.

387. On 5th Aug 2023, under section 174 of Election Act Pakistan court sentences ex-PM Imran Khan to ___________ in Toshakhana case:

• A. 3 years in prison
• B. 1 lac fine
• C. Barred from politics for 5 years
• D. All of these

Explanation: In the Toshakhana case, Imran Khan received a three-year prison sentence and a Rs100,000 fine, while the conviction also triggered a five-year disqualification from contesting elections. Since all three listed consequences are included, “All of these” fits.

388. Vice PM of which country has arrived pakistan for official visit on 30th July 2023?

• A. USA
• B. CHINA
• C. INDIA
• D. AFGHANISTAN

Explanation: China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng arrived in Pakistan on 30 July 2023 for an official visit linked to the CPEC and BRI anniversary events. The other listed countries did not send the vice-premier referred to here.

389. Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan is _________?

• A. Khalid khurshid
• B. Haji Gulbar Khan
• C. Mir Afzal
• D. Mr. Muhammad Ali Akhtar

Explanation: Haji Gulbar Khan became Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan in 2023 after being elected by the GB Assembly. Khalid Khurshid was the former chief minister before his disqualification.

390. Who is the leader of the opposition in Gilgit Baltistan Assembly?

• A. Haji Jahanzeb
• B. Muhammad Kazim Maisam
• C. Capt (R) Muhammad Shafi
• D. Capt (R) Sikandar Ali

Explanation: Muhammad Kazim Maisam served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly. The other names listed held different legislative or political positions.