Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

781. Who lost to former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in recent Senat election?

• A. Hammad Azhar
• B. Faiz Hameed
• C. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh
• D. None of these

Explanation: Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, the PTI-backed candidate for the Islamabad Senate seat, lost to former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in the March 2021 election. Hammad Azhar and Faiz Hameed were not Gilani’s opponents in that contest.

782. Pakistan PM imran khan to Seek vote of confidence on ____ March 2021.

• A. 6 March
• B. 8 March
• C. 10 March
• D. None of these

Explanation: Imran Khan sought the National Assembly’s vote of confidence on 6 March 2021 after the government suffered a major setback in the Senate election. The vote was held to reaffirm his majority as prime minister.

783. Who cast first vote of Senate election 2021 in National assembly of Pakistan?

• A. Faisal Vawda
• B. Shafiq Arain
• C. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
• D. Atta-ur-Rahman

Explanation: PTI MNA Shafiq Arain cast the first vote during the 2021 Senate election polling in the National Assembly. The other listed figures were not recorded as casting the opening vote.

784. How many seats of Punjab assembly were elected unopposed for Senate election 2021?

• A. 11 seats
• B. 14 seats
• C. 13 seats
• D. 10 seats

Explanation: All 11 Punjab Senate candidates were elected unopposed because the number of valid candidates matched the available seats. This made Punjab the province with 11 uncontested Senate seats in 2021.

785. From which province of Pakistan all 11 senate candidates for senate election 2021 elected unopposed?

• A. Sindh
• B. Balochistan
• C. KPK
• D. Punjab

Explanation: Punjab had 11 Senate candidates elected without a contest in 2021. The question refers to the province, not the total number of seats across Pakistan.

786. Pakistan observed_______ anniversary of Terror attack on shrine of Lal shahbaz Qalandar on 16 February 2021

• A. 3rd
• B. 4th
• C. 5th
• D. 6th

Explanation: The Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine attack occurred on 16 February 2017, so 16 February 2021 marked its fourth anniversary. The third and fifth anniversaries would correspond to 2020 and 2022.

787. How many foreign teams participating in Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS )2021 competition ?

• A. 6 teams
• B. 8 teams
• C. 10 teams
• D. None of these

Explanation: Eight foreign teams took part in the Pakistan Army Team Spirit competition in 2021, alongside Pakistani teams. PATS is a military endurance and skills competition.

788. Pakistan and China virtually celebrated their ___________ anniversary of diplomatic ties on 2nd March 2021:

• A. 70th
• B. 71st
• C. 72nd
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan and China established diplomatic relations in 1951, making 2 March 2021 the 70th anniversary of their ties. This anniversary is counted from 1951, not from the start of CPEC.

789. On 1st March 2021, The Supreme Court announced that Senate elections would be held under ____________ of the Constitution:

• A. Article 213
• B. Article 226
• C. Article 224
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Supreme Court held that Senate elections would be conducted under Article 226, which requires elections by secret ballot. Articles 213 and 224 deal with other constitutional matters, including the Election Commission and election schedules.

790. Who is the chairman of FATF coordination committee (also minister for industries)?

• A. Hammad Azhar
• B. Shafqat Mahmood
• C. Tariq Bashir Cheema
• D. None of these

Explanation: Hammad Azhar chaired Pakistan’s FATF coordination committee while serving as federal minister for industries and production. The committee coordinates the country’s response to FATF-related requirements.