Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

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711. What was the height of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan?

  • A. 5 feet & 8 inches
  • B. 5 feet & 10 inches
  • C. 5 feet & 3 inches
  • D. 5 feet & 2 inches

Explanation: Biographical references commonly record Muhammad Ali Jinnah's height as 5 feet 10 inches. The shorter measurements listed are sometimes repeated in informal sources but are not the standard answer used in Pakistan Studies references.

Correct answer: 5 feet & 10 inches

712. PTV started it's transmission on:___________?

  • A. November 20, 1964
  • B. April 20, 1964
  • C. December 26, 1968
  • D. November 26, 1964

Explanation: Pakistan Television began its first transmission from Lahore on 26 November 1964. The November 20 and April 20 dates are therefore incorrect, while December 1968 relates to a later development in television broadcasting.

Correct answer: November 26, 1964

713. The Police Martyrs Day is observed on __________ in Pakistan?

  • A. August 01
  • B. August 02
  • C. August 04
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan observes Police Martyrs Day on 4 August to honour police personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a memorial observance, not the 1 or 2 August dates listed.

Correct answer: August 04

714. The National Program for Family Planning and Primary Healthcare was launched in__________?

  • A. 1979
  • B. 1989
  • C. 1994
  • D. 2004

Explanation: The National Programme for Family Planning and Primary Health Care was launched in 1994. It combined family-planning services with basic healthcare delivered through community-based workers.

Correct answer: 1994

715. Who was the First female Speaker Of National Assembly of Pakistan ?

  • A. Fameda Mirza
  • B. Ayesha Mirza
  • C. Sofia Mirza
  • D. Pakeeza Mirza

Explanation: Dr Fehmida Mirza became Pakistan’s first female Speaker of the National Assembly in 2008. Option A uses a misspelled form of her name but clearly refers to her.

Correct answer: Fameda Mirza

716. Headquartered of Pakistan Railways is in Lahore it was founded in May 13,_______?

  • A. 1861
  • B. 1930
  • C. 1947
  • D. 1956

Explanation: Pakistan Railways traces its beginning to 13 May 1861, when the first railway section in the territory of present-day Pakistan was opened. Its headquarters are in Lahore.

Correct answer: 1861

717. When Pakistan won the World Hockey Cup for the 4th time ?

  • A. 1998
  • B. 1990
  • C. 1994
  • D. 2002

Explanation: Pakistan won its fourth Men’s Hockey World Cup title in 1994 in Sydney, defeating the Netherlands in the final. Its earlier titles came in 1971, 1978 and 1982.

Correct answer: 1994

718. Rawat Fort is located in the province?

  • A. Sindh
  • B. Punjab
  • C. Balochistan
  • D. KPK

Explanation: Rawat Fort is situated near Rawat in the Pothohar region of Punjab, close to Islamabad. It is a historic fort associated with the route between Kabul and Punjab.

Correct answer: Punjab

719. "Mast Tawakli" is a prominent poet of____________?

  • A. Balochi language
  • B. Sindhi language
  • C. Pushto language
  • D. Barohi language

Explanation: Mast Tawakali was a celebrated Balochi Sufi poet and is regarded as one of the major figures of Balochi literature. He is therefore associated with the Balochi language.

Correct answer: Balochi language

720. Muhammad Tughluq shifted his capital from Delhi to___________?

  • A. Lahore
  • B. Calcutta
  • C. Bombay
  • D. Daulatabad

Explanation: Muhammad bin Tughluq shifted his capital from Delhi to Devagiri, which he renamed Daulatabad, although the move was later reversed. Thus Daulatabad, rather than Lahore or another listed city, is correct.

Correct answer: Daulatabad