Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

421. Which one is the National Musical Instrument of Pakistan?

• A. Dhool
• B. Dafli
• C. Bansoori
• D. Shehnai

Explanation: Dafli is commonly listed in Pakistani general-knowledge sources as the national musical instrument. Dhol, bansoori and shehnai are also traditional instruments, but they are not the conventional answer to this national-symbol question.

422. Which is the largest District of FATA by population?

• A. Bajaur
• B. Mohmand
• C. Kurram
• D. None of these

Explanation: Among the former FATA agencies listed, Bajaur had the largest population, exceeding Mohmand and Kurram. The answer can vary in newer administrative classifications after the FATA merger, but in the former FATA framework Bajaur is correct.

423. Who is the 3rd Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan?

• A. Syed Mehdi Shah
• B. Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman
• C. Khalid Khurshid
• D. None of these

Explanation: Khalid Khurshid became the third Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan in 2020, following Syed Mehdi Shah and Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman. This sequence makes option c correct.

424. Who was Prime Minister of Pakistan for the shortest time period?

• A. I.I.Chundrigar
• B. Nurul Amin
• C. M.Feroz Khan Noon
• D. M.Ali Bogra

Explanation: Nurul Amin was Prime Minister for only 13 days, from 7 to 20 December 1971, making him Pakistan’s shortest-serving prime minister. I. I. Chundrigar served for about two months, so he is the usual distractor.

425. What is the new name of Debal?

• A. Gawadar
• B. Makran
• C. Banbhore
• D. Port Qasim

Explanation: Debal, the historic port near Thatta where Muhammad bin Qasim landed, is identified with present-day Banbhore. Gwadar and Port Qasim are modern ports in different locations.

426. Lahore Mall Road underpass has been named after: _________?

• A. Warish Shah
• B. Justice Carnelious
• C. Faiz Ahmad Faiz
• D. Hiba Khatoon

Explanation: The Lahore Mall Road underpass was named after Faiz Ahmad Faiz, the renowned Urdu poet and progressive writer. Waris Shah and Hiba Khatoon are associated with Punjabi literary and cultural traditions but were not the namesake here.

427. Who erected two modern monoments in Larkana?

• A. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
• B. Ghanwa Bhutto
• C. Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto
• D. Nusrat Bhutto

Explanation: Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto is credited in this context with erecting two modern monuments in Larkana. The other Bhutto family members listed are not identified with that specific development.

428. How many Stanzas are there in the National Anthem of Pakistan?

• A. Two
• B. Three
• C. Four
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan’s national anthem is commonly described as having three stanzas, although it is sung continuously without separate musical breaks. This makes “three” the standard examination answer.

429. Liaqat Ali Khan was born in which year ?

• A. 1893
• B. 1894
• C. 1895
• D. None of these

Explanation: Liaquat Ali Khan was born on 1 October 1895 in Karnal, British India. Thus 1895, rather than the nearby 1893 or 1894 dates, is correct.

430. How many Olympic Gold medals won by Pakistan Hockey team?

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan’s men’s hockey team has won three Olympic gold medals, in 1960, 1968 and 1984. It also won three silver and four bronze Olympic medals.