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 Jatoi1042. 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 Ali1043. 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 19521044. 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: 5th1045. 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, 19991046. 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, 19721047. 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, 19671048. 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: 19511049. 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 Doxiadis1050. 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