Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

601. Height of Minar-e-Pakistan is___________?

• A. 70 m
• B. 80 m
• C. 85 m
• D. 100 m

Explanation: Minar-e-Pakistan is approximately 70 metres high, including its base. Its height commemorates the significance of the Lahore Resolution passed at the site in 1940.

602. Who was the first speaker of Provincial Assembly of Punjab?

• A. Fazal Ilahi Choudhary
• B. Dewan Bahudar Singha
• C. Dr.Khalifa Shuj-ud-Din
• D. Manzoor Watto

Explanation: Dr Khalifa Shuja-ud-Din was the first Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly. Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry later became President of Pakistan, while Manzoor Wattoo was a much later Punjab Assembly Speaker.

603. The first F-16 fighter jets were delivered to Pakistan in 1983 at PAF Base__________?

• A. Karachi
• B. Quetta
• C. Bholari Jamshoro
• D. Sargodha

Explanation: Pakistan’s first F-16 fighter jets were delivered in 1983 and operated from PAF Base Sargodha. The acquisition was part of Pakistan’s close strategic and defence relationship with the United States.

604. Which of the following English player faced Shoaib Akhter's fastest delivery in 2003 in Cape Town?

• A. Kevin Pietersen
• B. Ian Bell
• C. Paul Collingwood
• D. Nick Knight

Explanation: Nick Knight faced Shoaib Akhtar’s record pace delivery at Newlands, Cape Town, in 2003. The other listed English players were not the batsman associated with that delivery.

605. KIng Edward Medical college was established in the year?

• A. 1860
• B. 1861
• C. 1864
• D. 1866

Explanation: King Edward Medical College began as Lahore Medical School in 1860 and was later renamed King Edward Medical College. The year 1860 is therefore the institution’s founding year.

606. Other than Abdul Razak which Pakistani players to have batted in 10 different batting positions in ODIs.

• A. Shahid Afridi
• B. Shoaib Malik
• C. Fawad Alam
• D. Imran Khan

Explanation: Shoaib Malik is the other Pakistani cricketer credited with batting in ten different positions in ODIs, alongside Abdul Razzaq. The question’s grammar is faulty, but its intended comparison is clear.

607. Raja Man Singh was a trusted general of which Mughal Emperor ?

• A. Babur
• B. Akbar
• C. Shah Jahan
• D. None of these

Explanation: Raja Man Singh was one of Akbar’s most trusted Rajput generals and served prominently in Mughal campaigns. He was not a leading general of Babur or Shah Jahan in the sense intended here.

608. Mullah Do Piyaza____________ is best known in the history of Mughal emperor Akbar as?

• A. Advisor
• B. Commander
• C. Warrior
• D. Scholar

Explanation: Mullah Do Piyaza is traditionally presented as a witty adviser in Akbar’s court, although much of the popular account is legendary. His standard association is therefore adviser rather than commander or warrior.

609. which of the following name is best known in Akbar's court as religious scholar?

• A. Mir Shah
• B. Fakir Aziao Din
• C. Man Singh
• D. Abdul Rahim

Explanation: Fakir Aziao Din is traditionally listed among Akbar’s religious advisers or scholars. Man Singh was a military commander, while Abdul Rahim was chiefly known as a poet, scholar and general.

610. Raja Birbal, a famous minister of Akbar era is best known for his?

• A. Wisdom
• B. Voice
• C. Dance
• D. None of these

Explanation: Raja Birbal became famous in popular accounts for his wisdom, wit and clever replies at Akbar’s court. Voice and dance are not his recognised historical associations.