Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

1. Who is the Current Director General of the newly-established National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA)?

• A. Ahmed Ishaq Jahangir
• B. Syed Khurram Ali
• C. Waqar-ud-Din Syed
• D. None of These

Explanation: Syed Khurram Ali was appointed Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency. Ahmed Ishaq Jahangir is associated with the Federal Investigation Agency rather than being the intended NCCIA answer.

2. Old name of Lahore was ________________?

• A. Cambell Pur
• B. Lava-Pura
• C. Lyall Pur
• D. None of These

Explanation: Lahore is traditionally linked with the ancient name Lavapura, meaning the city of Lava. Lyallpur was the former name of Faisalabad, while Campbellpur was the former name of Attock.

3. Old name of Sahiwal was ________________?

• A. Montgomery
• B. Pepri
• C. Rowdayana
• D. None of These

Explanation: Sahiwal was called Montgomery during British rule, after Sir Robert Montgomery. Pepri and Rowdayana are not the former official name of Sahiwal.

4. Old name of Hyderabad was _____________?

• A. Salwan Kot
• B. Neroon Kot
• C. Shal Kot
• D. None of These

Explanation: Hyderabad was historically known as Neroon Kot before its development under the Kalhora ruler Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro. Shal Kot is associated with Quetta, not Hyderabad.

5. Old name of Quetta was ____________?

• A. Khan Garh
• B. Kalanchi
• C. Shal Kot
• D. None of These

Explanation: Quetta’s old name was Shal Kot, a name connected with the surrounding fort and region. Khan Garh and Kalanchi refer to other places or historical names.

6. The Passport Control List (PCL) of Pakistan is commonly known as the ___________?

• A. 'Black List'
• B. 'Grey List'
• C. 'Red List'
• D. None of These

Explanation: Pakistan’s Passport Control List is commonly called the Black List because it contains people restricted from travelling abroad. It should not be confused with the FATF Grey List.

7. What was the old name of Nawabshah?

• A. Sakrand
• B. Nasrat
• C. Benazirabad
• D. Shahdadkot

Explanation: Nawabshah was historically known as Nasrat, while Benazirabad is the later name associated with Nawabshah District. Sakrand is a separate town in Sindh.

8. Which is the first digital census held in Pakistan?

• A. 2017
• B. 2020
• C. 2023
• D. 2022

Explanation: The 7th Population and Housing Census, conducted in 2023, was Pakistan’s first digital census. The 2017 census was conducted through conventional methods.

9. When was the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA), established by the Government of Pakistan?

• A. 23 March 2024
• B. 1 April 2024
• C. 3 May 2024
• D. 14 August 2024

Explanation: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency was established on 3 May 2024 under the government’s revised cybercrime investigation framework. The March and August dates are national or public-holiday dates, not the agency’s establishment date.

10. The tomb of Hafeez Jalandhar is situated in __________?

• A. Civil Secretariat
• B. Badshahi Mosque
• C. Iqbal Park
• D. Shalamar Gardens

Explanation: Hafeez Jalandhari’s tomb is located in Iqbal Park, Lahore, near the Minar-e-Pakistan area. It is not within Badshahi Mosque or Shalimar Gardens.