Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

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881. Which city of Sindh is called 'Paris of Sindh' ?

  • A. Shikarpur
  • B. Larkana
  • C. Jamshoro
  • D. Karachi

Explanation: Shikarpur is known as the “Paris of Sindh” because of its historic urban character, bazaars and cultural importance. Larkana, Jamshoro and Karachi have different commonly used titles.

Correct answer: Shikarpur

882. 'The Heros of Sindh' & 'Struggle for New Sindh' are written by_________?

  • A. Dr Hamida Khuhro
  • B. GM Syed
  • C. Rasool Bux Paleejo
  • D. None of above

Explanation: G.M. Syed wrote both *The Heroes of Sindh* and *Struggle for New Sindh*. He was a prominent Sindhi nationalist and political thinker, not to be confused with Dr Hamida Khuhro or Rasool Bux Palijo.

Correct answer: GM Syed

883. "My leader "is a biography which is written by_________?

  • A. M.Al
  • B. Ameer Ali
  • C. Ziauddin Ahmad Suleri
  • D. k.k Aziz

Explanation: Ziauddin Ahmad Suleri wrote *My Leader*, a biographical work on Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Ameer Ali and K.K. Aziz were also notable Muslim and Pakistani writers, but they did not write this book.

Correct answer: Ziauddin Ahmad Suleri

884. Name the biggest Public Library of Pakistan?

  • A. Quaid-e-Azam Library
  • B. Liaquat Memorial Library
  • C. Allama Iqbal Library
  • D. Punjab Public Library

Explanation: The Quaid-e-Azam Library in Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore, is generally recognised in general-knowledge sources as Pakistan’s largest public library. Liaquat Memorial Library is a major library in Karachi but is not usually given this distinction.

Correct answer: Quaid-e-Azam Library

885. Sindh annual Culture day is celebrated every year on __________?

  • A. 1st December
  • B. 2nd December
  • C. 3rd December
  • D. 1st Sunday of December

Explanation: Sindh Culture Day is observed on the first Sunday of December, so its date changes from year to year. It celebrates Sindhi language, dress, music and cultural heritage.

Correct answer: 1st Sunday of December

886. Which Regiment of Pakistan Army has awarded maximum number of Nishan-e-Haider?

  • A. Balochistan Regiment
  • B. Punjab Regiment
  • C. Sindh Regiment
  • D. Pakhtunkhuwah Regiment

Explanation: The Punjab Regiment has produced the highest number of Nishan-e-Haider recipients among Pakistan Army regiments. The award is Pakistan’s highest military decoration for exceptional bravery.

Correct answer: Punjab Regiment

887. Cultural Capital of Sindh is called to__________?

  • A. Umerkot
  • B. Matiari
  • C. Hyderabad
  • D. Moro

Explanation: Matiari is widely known as the cultural capital of Sindh because of its strong traditions of handicrafts, ajrak, ralli and Sindhi cultural arts. Hyderabad is an important cultural centre, but this particular title is associated with Matiari.

Correct answer: Matiari

888. City of Universities is called to________?

  • A. Mirpurkhas
  • B. Larkana
  • C. Hyderabad
  • D. Jamshoro

Explanation: Jamshoro is called the City of Universities because several major institutions, including the University of Sindh, Mehran University and Liaquat University, are located there. Hyderabad is a nearby major city but does not carry this title.

Correct answer: Jamshoro

889. Which city is called the Gateway of Pakistan?

  • A. Gawadar
  • B. Keti Bander
  • C. Kashmor
  • D. Karachi

Explanation: Karachi is called the Gateway of Pakistan because of its historic position as the country’s principal seaport, commercial centre and international entry point. Gwadar is an important newer deep-sea port but is not the traditional answer to this title.

Correct answer: Karachi

890. Paris of Sindh is called to_______?

  • A. Shikarpur
  • B. Dadu
  • C. Ghotki
  • D. Tharparker

Explanation: Shikarpur is known as the Paris of Sindh because of its historic urban planning, commercial importance and cultural heritage. The title is not associated with Dadu, Ghotki or Tharparkar.

Correct answer: Shikarpur