Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

791. When Al-Biruni came to India?

• A. 1005
• B. 1016
• C. 1017
• D. 1018

Explanation: Al-Biruni came to India around 1017 AD during the period of Mahmud of Ghazni’s incursions. He later recorded Indian society, religions, sciences, and geography in his work Kitab al-Hind.

792. Mohatta Palace Museum is located in ______?

• A. Bahawalpur
• B. Karachi
• C. Rawalpindi
• D. Lahore

Explanation: Mohatta Palace, built by Shivratan Chandraratan Mohatta, is located in Karachi near Clifton. It now operates as a museum and cultural heritage site.

793. Name the tallest building in karachi?

• A. HBL
• B. MCB Tower
• C. Bahria Icon Tower
• D. Bakt Tower

Explanation: Bahria Icon Tower is Karachi's tallest building, rising prominently in the Clifton area. HBL Plaza and MCB Tower are well-known Karachi landmarks but are not as tall.

794. Where is the shrine of khawaja ghulam freed is located?

• A. Pakpattan
• B. Muzaffargarh
• C. Mithankot
• D. Multan

Explanation: The shrine of Khwaja Ghulam Farid is at Mithankot in Rajanpur District, Punjab. He is especially associated with the Saraiki region of southern Punjab.

795. Pakistan's first Test match was played in_________?

• A. England
• B. India
• C. Australia
• D. Sri Lanka

Explanation: Pakistan played its first Test match against India at Delhi in 1952, after gaining Test status in 1952. England, Australia and Sri Lanka were not the venue for Pakistan's first Test.

796. Highest National Award of bravery in the Police Service of Pakistan is__________?

• A. Allama Iqbal Police Medal
• B. Imtyaz Police Medal
• C. Haider Police Medal
• D. Quaid-i-Azam Police Medal

Explanation: The Quaid-i-Azam Police Medal was regarded as Pakistan's highest police award for exceptional bravery and sacrifice. The other listed medals are not the standard highest bravery award in the police service.

797. What was the old name of Quetta ?

• A. Karatshi
• B. Shalamar
• C. Shalkot
• D. Quetta

Explanation: Quetta was historically known as Shalkot, a name linked with its earlier regional history. Shalimar and Karachi are unrelated place names.

798. Capital of Pakistan is_________?

• A. Lahore
• B. Islamabad
• C. Kabul
• D. Karachi

Explanation: Islamabad has been Pakistan's capital since the capital was shifted from Karachi in the 1960s. Lahore and Karachi are major cities, while Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan.

799. Who was Pakistan's first female commercial pilot?

• A. Aysha Farooq
• B. Shukriya Khanum
• C. Maryam Mukhtar
• D. Sana Aziz

Explanation: Shukriya Khanum is widely recognized as Pakistan's first female commercial pilot. Aysha Farooq and Maryam Mukhtar became prominent later in military aviation, not as the first commercial pilot.

800. Original name of Sachal Sarmast (Sufi poet) is___________?

• A. Abdul Ghani
• B. Abdullah
• C. Abdul Wahab Faruqi
• D. Abdul Haque

Explanation: Sachal Sarmast's original name was Abdul Wahab Farooqui; “Sachal” was his literary and spiritual identity. He was a major Sindhi Sufi poet associated with the message of religious tolerance.