Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

1314 National Symbols and Firsts MCQs from Pakistan Studies, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

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1111. The voter turnout was _______ percent in the 1997 general elections?

  • A. 30
  • B. 35
  • C. 40
  • D. 45
  • E. 50

Explanation: The 1997 general elections had a voter turnout of about 35 percent. The low participation was notable even though the election produced a clear parliamentary majority for the PML-N.

Correct answer: 35

1112. The Punjab Tianjin University of Technical Education is in__________?

  • A. Rawalpindi
  • B. Faisalabad
  • C. Lahore
  • D. Multan

Explanation: Punjab Tianjin University of Technical Education is located in Lahore. Its name reflects cooperation between Punjab and China's Tianjin University.

Correct answer: Lahore

1113. The saint who is also known as "Great Traveler" was____________?

  • A. Rukn uddin Alam
  • B. Jalal uddin Bukhari
  • C. Jahanian Jahangasht
  • D. Data Ganj Bakhash

Explanation: Jahanian Jahangasht is known as the “Great Traveler” because of his extensive journeys for religious learning and preaching. His title Jahangasht itself conveys the idea of travelling widely.

Correct answer: Jahanian Jahangasht

1114. National animal of Pakistan is __________?

  • A. Goat
  • B. Markhor
  • C. Cow
  • D. Buffalo

Explanation: The markhor, a wild mountain goat with distinctive spiral horns, is Pakistan's national animal. The goat is a general animal category, not the official national symbol.

Correct answer: Markhor

1115. Pakistan came into being 27 Ramadan_________A.H?

  • A. 1361 A.H
  • B. 1362 A.H
  • C. 1365 A.H
  • D. 1366 A.H

Explanation: Pakistan became independent on 27 Ramadan 1366 AH, corresponding to 14 August 1947. The Hijri year is therefore 1366, not 1361, 1362 or 1365.

Correct answer: 1366 A.H

1116. National mosque of Pakistan is _______?

  • A. Shah Jahan Mosque
  • B. Badshahi Mosque
  • C. Faisal Mosque
  • D. Mosque Tooba

Explanation: Islamabad's Faisal Mosque is generally described in Pakistan Studies as the national mosque of Pakistan. Badshahi Mosque and Shah Jahan Mosque are major historic mosques but are not the national mosque.

Correct answer: Faisal Mosque

1117. The Nation's Motto of Pakistan is?

  • A. Faith, Struggle, Unity
  • B. Unity, Power, Discipline
  • C. Unity, Discipline, Sacrifice
  • D. Faith, Unity, Discipline

Explanation: Pakistan's national motto is “Faith, Unity, Discipline,” reflecting principles associated with Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. “Struggle,” “power” and “sacrifice” are not part of the official wording.

Correct answer: Faith, Unity, Discipline

1118. National Dress of Pakistan is?

  • A. Nicker Shirt
  • B. Pent Shirt
  • C. Shalwar kameez
  • D. Dhoti Kurta

Explanation: Shalwar kameez is Pakistan's national dress, consisting of a loose tunic worn with trousers. The other options are regional or Western clothing combinations rather than the national dress.

Correct answer: Shalwar kameez

1119. Liaqat Ali Khan Joined Muslim League in which year?

  • A. 1913
  • B. 1916
  • C. 1920
  • D. 1923

Explanation: Liaquat Ali Khan joined the All-India Muslim League in 1923 and later became its prominent leader and Pakistan's first prime minister. The earlier dates in the options do not match his recorded entry into the League.

Correct answer: 1923

1120. National insignia of Pakistan is__________?

  • A. Deodar
  • B. Indus dolphin
  • C. Crescent and star
  • D. None of above

Explanation: The crescent and star are the prominent national insignia of Pakistan and appear on the national flag and state emblem. Deodar, the Indus dolphin and other listed items are separate national symbols.

Correct answer: Crescent and star