Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

471. Islamabad High Court has overturned a corruption conviction against Maryam Nawaz in which case?

• A. Ramzan Sugar Mills
• B. Ashina Housing
• C. Avenfield
• D. None

Explanation: The Islamabad High Court overturned Maryam Nawaz’s conviction in the Avenfield reference, a case involving London properties. Ramzan Sugar Mills concerned a separate case involving the Sharif family.

472. Which Humanitarian, activist and Hollywood actress arrived in Pakistan to help flood victims.

• A. Angelina Jolie
• B. Scarlett Johansson
• C. Emma Watson
• D. None of These

Explanation: Angelina Jolie, a UNHCR goodwill ambassador and humanitarian activist, visited flood-affected areas of Pakistan in September 2022. The other actresses listed did not make that visit.

473. 10 year old Musa Tanveer became the First Pakistani YouTuber to earn:

• A. Gold Play button.
• B. Silver Play Button.
• C. Diamond Play Button.
• D. Red Diamond Play Button.

Explanation: Musa Tanveer reportedly became the first Pakistani YouTuber to receive YouTube's Diamond Play Button, awarded for reaching 10 million subscribers. Gold and Silver buttons require 1 million and 100,000 subscribers respectively.

474. How many districts of Balochistan are declared as `Calamity-hit` ?

• A. 32
• B. 34
• C. 30
• D. 25

Explanation: During the 2022 floods, 32 districts of Balochistan were officially declared calamity-hit. The figure refers to districts, not the number of affected people or tehsils.

475. Hub` becomes _____ district of Balochistan?

• A. 32th
• B. 35th
• C. 30th
• D. 36

Explanation: The creation of Hub district increased Balochistan's district count to 35. Therefore, Hub was described as the province's 35th district.

476. How many districts in KPK are declared as `calamity-hit`?

• A. 10
• B. 5
• C. 12
• D. 13

Explanation: Thirteen districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were declared calamity-hit during the 2022 floods. The options 10 and 12 are lower figures reported in some earlier assessments, not the stated final count.

477. According to World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) annual report, surface ozone levels can increase by ____% across Pakistan, India and Bangladesh by the middle of the century.

• A. 20%
• B. 30%
• C. 10%
• D. 5%

Explanation: The WMO assessment projected a 20 percent rise in surface ozone across Pakistan, India and Bangladesh by mid-century. This is a climate and air-quality projection, not a measurement of present ozone levels.

478. When UN chief Antonio Guterres arrived on a two-day visit at expressing his solidarity with Pakistan over climate-induced floods?

• A. 2 September 2022
• B. 9 September 2022
• C. 10 September 2022
• D. None of These

Explanation: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Pakistan on 9 September 2022 for a solidarity visit after the climate-induced floods. His visit included appeals for international support for flood victims.

479. Who has been appointed as the Pakistan team's Mentor for the next month's T20 World Cup?

• A. Matthew Hayden
• B. Mickey Arthur
• C. Dav Whatmore
• D. None of These

Explanation: Matthew Hayden was appointed Pakistan's mentor for the 2022 T20 World Cup, having previously worked with the team at the 2021 tournament. Mickey Arthur and Dav Whatmore held coaching roles rather than this appointment.

480. According to official data, the number of affected districts by floods now stands at:

• A. 100 districts
• B. 105 districts
• C. 110 districts
• D. None of These

Explanation: Official flood assessments reported that the number of affected districts had reached 110. The total rose as damage assessments expanded beyond the initially reported districts.