Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

541. Which one of the following kingdoms was annexed to the Mughal empire during the reign of Shahjahan?

• A. Ahmadnagar
• B. Golkonda
• C. Khandesh
• D. Bijapur

Explanation: Ahmadnagar was annexed by Shahjahan in 1636 after Mughal campaigns in the Deccan. Golkonda and Bijapur were annexed later under Aurangzeb, while Khandesh had been annexed under Akbar.

542. The title of Hazrat-i-Ala related to which one of the following rulers?

• A. Balban
• B. Alauddin Khilji
• C. Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
• D. Sher Shah Suri

Explanation: Hazrat-i-Ala was a title associated with Sher Shah Suri, whose personal name was Farid Khan. Balban, Alauddin Khilji and Muhammad bin Tughlaq belonged to other ruling houses.

543. The war of independence was started in?

• A. 1858
• B. 1857
• C. 1867
• D. 1859

Explanation: The War of Independence began in 1857, with the uprising at Meerut on 10 May spreading to Delhi and other areas. The year 1858 marks the end of the Mughal Empire and the transfer of power to the British Crown.

544. Tomb of Shah Waliullah is located in?

• A. Mehdiyan
• B. New dehli
• C. Bengal
• D. Farid pur

Explanation: Shah Waliullah’s tomb is in Mehdiyan, a locality associated with Delhi. The other options name regions or cities that are not the reported location of his tomb.

545. Shahbaz Sharif park, which was renamed as Rawal Park is located in__________?

• A. Karachi
• B. Lahore
• C. Rawalpindi
• D. None of these

Explanation: Rawal Park is located in Rawalpindi, and it was formerly known as Shahbaz Sharif Park. The name Rawal also provides a useful clue to its association with Rawalpindi.

546. Gojra is the city of which District of Punjab?

• A. Sahiwal
• B. Faisalabad
• C. Toba Tak Singh
• D. None of these

Explanation: Gojra is a city in Toba Tek Singh District of Punjab. Faisalabad is the neighbouring major district and is therefore an easy distractor.

547. Moomal Ji Maari is located in __________?

• A. Umerkot
• B. Ghotki
• C. Badin
• D. Thatta

Explanation: Moomal Ji Maari is a historical site in Ghotki District of Sindh. It is linked with the Sindhi folk tradition of Moomal and Rano.

548. Quaid remained President of AIML for the period of ________ years?

• A. 15
• B. 34
• C. 25
• D. 38

Explanation: Jinnah became president of the All-India Muslim League in 1913 and continued in that leadership until independence in 1947, conventionally counted as 34 years. The figure is obtained by subtracting 1913 from 1947.

549. UGC was changed into HEC in year _______?

• A. 2000
• B. 2002
• C. 2004
• D. 2006

Explanation: The University Grants Commission was replaced by the Higher Education Commission in 2002. HEC was established through the HEC Ordinance of that year.

550. When Khuwaja Nazimuddin became the 2nd Governor-General of Pakistan?

• A. 4 September 1948
• B. 14 August 1948
• C. 15 August 1948
• D. 14 September 1948

Explanation: Khawaja Nazimuddin succeeded Muhammad Ali Jinnah as Governor-General on 14 September 1948, shortly after Jinnah’s death on 11 September. The other dates do not match his assumption of office.