Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

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1041. Who was the First Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan?

  • A. Ghulam Haider
  • B. Chaudary Rehmat Ali
  • C. Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi became Pakistan's first caretaker prime minister in 1990 after the dismissal of Benazir Bhutto's government. Ghulam Haider is not the name associated with this office.

Correct answer: Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi

1042. Who Presented Poor Men's budget in 1946?

  • A. Raja Ahmed
  • B. Liaquat Ali
  • C. Ch. Muhammad Ali.
  • D. Non of above

Explanation: Liaquat Ali Khan presented the 1946 budget, popularly known as the Poor Man’s Budget, because it focused on relief for ordinary people and increased taxation on the wealthy.

Correct answer: Liaquat Ali

1043. When PCB Pakistan Cricket Board affiliated to ICC?

  • A. 28 July 1948
  • B. 28 July 1950
  • C. 28 July 1952
  • D. 28 July 1954

Explanation: Pakistan became an associate member of the International Cricket Conference, now the ICC, in 1952. The question uses the older name of the international cricket body.

Correct answer: 28 July 1952

1044. Pakistan won the ICC World Cup (One Day) in 1992. It was___________in a row of ICC World Cup.

  • A. 5th
  • B. 6th
  • C. 7th
  • D. 8TH

Explanation: The 1992 tournament was the fifth men’s Cricket World Cup, following the editions held in 1975, 1979, 1983 and 1987.

Correct answer: 5th

1045. When was The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan founded?

  • A. January 1, 1997
  • B. January 1, 1999
  • C. January 1, 2001
  • D. January 1, 2002Downloading Interactive Geographic Maps

Explanation: Although the SECP was created under the 1997 ordinance, it became operational on 1 January 1999. This operational date explains option b.

Correct answer: January 1, 1999

1046. When was Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation founded headquartered in Islamabad?

  • A. Dec 20, 1970
  • B. Dec 20, 1972
  • C. Dec 20, 1974
  • D. Dec 20, 1976

Explanation: Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation was established on 20 December 1972 under the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Ordinance. It later became the organization commonly known as Radio Pakistan/PBC.

Correct answer: Dec 20, 1972

1047. Madar-i-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah died in Karachi on _______ ?

  • A. July 6, 1967
  • B. July 7, 1967
  • C. July 8, 1967
  • D. July 9, 1967

Explanation: Fatima Jinnah died in Karachi on 9 July 1967 and was buried near the Mazar-e-Quaid. The date is often tested alongside her title Madar-i-Millat.

Correct answer: July 9, 1967

1048. Pakistan's citizenship act of ________ guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the country?

  • A. 1948
  • B. 1949
  • C. 1951
  • D. 1955

Explanation: The Pakistan Citizenship Act was enacted in 1951 and sets out citizenship by birth, descent, migration and naturalization. Therefore, 1951 is the relevant statutory anchor.

Correct answer: 1951

1049. Who was the architect and town planner of Islamabad?

  • A. Vedat Dalokay
  • B. Dr. Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis
  • C. Yahya Merchant
  • D. Abdur Rab Nishtar

Explanation: Greek architect and planner Dr. Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis prepared the master plan for Islamabad. Vedat Dalokay designed the Faisal Mosque, so he is the tempting alternative.

Correct answer: Dr. Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis

1050. Who was First President of Pakistan Muslim League in 1949?

  • A. Ch Pervaiz Elahi
  • B. Yaha Khan
  • C. Ch. Khaliquzzaman
  • D. None of them

Explanation: Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman became the first president of the reorganized Pakistan Muslim League in 1949. The other named figures do not fit this post and date.

Correct answer: Ch. Khaliquzzaman