Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

41. Where is Holmstead Hall located?

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

Explanation: Holmstead Hall is a historic building in Hyderabad, Sindh. It is associated with the city’s colonial-era heritage and civic architecture.

42. Who was the 'Supreme Commander' of both Indian and Pakistan armies after independence?

• A. Field Marshal Claude Auchinleck
• B. Gen. Frank Messervy
• C. Lord Mountbatten
• D. Gen. KM Cariappa

Explanation: Field Marshal Claude Auchinleck served as Supreme Commander of the armed forces of both India and Pakistan immediately after independence. Frank Messervy later became the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army.

43. What is the national game of Pakistan?

• A. hockey
• B. Tennis
• C. Cricket
• D. Archery

Explanation: Field hockey is traditionally recognised as Pakistan’s national game, reflecting the country’s major international successes in Olympic and World Cup hockey. Cricket is highly popular but is not the officially recognised national game.

44. Who wrote the book 'Ayub, Bhutto, and Zia'?

• A. Atif Ali chuahan
• B. Sayad Shabbir Hussain
• C. Ayesha jalal
• D. none of these

Explanation: The book “Ayub, Bhutto, and Zia” was written by Sayyid Shabbir Hussain. Ayesha Jalal is a well-known historian, but she is not the author of this title.

45. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro was appointed as chief minister of Sindh, for how many time?

• A. One time
• B. two times
• C. Three time
• D. None of These

Explanation: Muhammad Ayub Khuhro served as Chief Minister of Sindh three times. His repeated terms reflected the political instability of Sindh during the early years of Pakistan.

46. What does PRA stand for in Pakistan?

• A. Pakistan Revenue Authority
• B. Punjab Revenue Authority
• C. Public Revenue Authority
• D. None of these

Explanation: PRA stands for Punjab Revenue Authority, the provincial body responsible for administering and collecting certain Punjab sales and service taxes. “Pakistan Revenue Authority” is not the official expansion in this context.

47. Which country did Pakistan beat in the final of the 1971 Hockey World Cup?

• A. India
• B. Spain
• C. Italy
• D. Australia

Explanation: Pakistan defeated Spain 1–0 in the final of the 1971 Hockey World Cup in Barcelona. This victory gave Pakistan its first Hockey World Cup title.

48. Churna Island is located in which city of Pakistan?

• A. Hyderabad
• B. Karachi
• C. Thatta
• D. None of these

Explanation: Churna Island lies off the coast of Karachi near Mubarak Village and is part of the Karachi coastal area. It is known for marine life, diving and snorkelling.

49. In which year Kashmir was annexed into Mughal Empire by Akbar?

• A. 1596
• B. 1592
• C. 1586
• D. 1580

Explanation: Akbar incorporated Kashmir into the Mughal Empire in 1586 after the Mughal campaign against the Kashmiri ruler. The other dates do not correspond to the Mughal annexation of Kashmir.

50. After Failure in War of Independence 1857. Bahadur Shah Zafar exiled and prisioned to __________?

• A. Kabul
• B. Rangoon
• C. Baghdad
• D. None of These

Explanation: After the 1857 uprising, Bahadur Shah Zafar was captured by the British and exiled to Rangoon, present-day Yangon in Myanmar. He died there in 1862, rather than in Kabul or Baghdad.