Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

1231. When Pakistan NH&MP Motorway Police was established?

• A. 1987
• B. 1990
• C. 1997
• D. 2000

Explanation: The National Highways and Motorway Police was established in 1997, initially for the newly developed motorway network. The 1987 and 1990 dates precede its creation.

1232. Which city is Called the Heart Of Pakistan?

• A. Islamabad
• B. Lahore
• C. Karachi
• D. Faisalabad

Explanation: Lahore is commonly called the Heart of Pakistan because of its central role in the country’s culture, history and Pakistan Movement. Islamabad is the capital, while Karachi is the largest city.

1233. The first Urdu newspaper in Indian subcontinent was ____________?

• A. Jam-e-Jahan Numa
• B. Nawai-e-waqt
• C. Imroz
• D. Indian Gazette

Explanation: Jam-e-Jahan Numa, launched in Calcutta in 1822, is generally regarded as the first Urdu newspaper of the Indian subcontinent. Nawa-i-Waqt and Imroz appeared much later.

1234. The Top Five most Populous Cities of Pakistan are _______ ?

• A. Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Hyderabad, Rawalpindi
• B. Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala
• C. Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Lahore, Karachi
• D. Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Gujranwala, Dera Ghazi Khan

Explanation: Pakistan's five most populous cities are Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala according to the commonly used census-based ranking. Islamabad, Hyderabad and Peshawar fall below these cities in population.

1235. When did Quaid-e-Azam start his legal practice in Bombay (Mumbai) ?

• A. 1796
• B. 1996
• C. 1896
• D. 1895

Explanation: Jinnah enrolled as a barrister in England in 1895 and began his legal practice in Bombay in 1896. The other dates are therefore incorrect.

1236. What is the old name of Faisalabad?

• A. Faizabad
• B. Debal
• C. Lailpur
• D. Lahore

Explanation: Faisalabad was founded during British rule as Lyallpur, named after Sir Charles Lyall. It was renamed Faisalabad in 1977 in honour of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia.

1237. Largest District of Pakistan by population is ____________?

• A. Chaghi
• B. Lahore
• C. Karachi Central
• D. Peshawar

Explanation: Lahore District has traditionally been regarded as Pakistan's most populous district in general-knowledge questions. Chagai is the largest by area, while Karachi Central is populous but smaller by total population than Lahore District.

1238. The biggest District of Pakistan by area is ___________?

• A. Mastung
• B. Chaghi
• C. Kalat
• D. Noski

Explanation: Chagai District of Balochistan is Pakistan's largest district by area. Mastung, Kalat and Noshki are also in Balochistan but cover smaller areas.

1239. Which city of Pakistan once known as "City of Maple Trees"?

• A. Lahore
• B. Abbottabad
• C. Hyderabad
• D. Multan

Explanation: Abbottabad is known as the City of Maple Trees because maple trees line many of its roads and surroundings. This nickname is especially associated with the city's cooler climate and hill-station character.

1240. The State Bank of Pakistan was established on____________?

• A. 30 june 1948
• B. 29 june 1948
• C. 28 june 1948
• D. 1st july 1948

Explanation: The State Bank of Pakistan commenced operations on 1 July 1948, with Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah inaugurating it. The June dates are therefore incorrect.