Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

131. What was Pakistan's score in the 2024 Freedom on the Net report, which classified the country as 'not free'?

• A. 27
• B. 50
• C. 35
• D. 21

Explanation: Pakistan scored 27 out of 100 in Freedom House’s 2024 Freedom on the Net report, placing it in the ‘not free’ category. The score measures internet freedom rather than overall political freedom.

132. When the Senate of Pakistan passed the "Establishment of Special Courts Bill" to decide property-related cases of overseas Pakistanis?

• A. October 1, 2023
• B. October 1, 2024
• C. October 17, 2024
• D. September 17, 2024

Explanation: The Senate passed the Establishment of Special Courts Bill on October 17, 2024, to provide a dedicated mechanism for property disputes involving overseas Pakistanis. October 1 refers to an earlier date in the legislative process, not the Senate’s passage.

133. The heads of delegations at SCO Summit 2024 in Islamabad proposed the establishment of which institution?

• A. SCO Development Bank
• B. SCO Development Fund (Special Account)
• C. SCO Investment Fund
• D. All of Above

Explanation: The SCO heads proposed a development bank, a development fund or special account, and an investment fund to strengthen economic cooperation among member states. Since all three institutions were included, ‘All of the above’ is correct.

134. It was the first time in nearly ____ years that India's foreign minister travelled to Pakistan on October 15, 2024.

• A. 9
• B. 11
• C. 13
• D. 15

Explanation: Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar’s October 2024 visit was the first visit by India’s foreign minister to Pakistan in nine years. His previous visit took place in 2015.

135. The last visit to Pakistan by Indian foreign minister was in: _____________?

• A. 2015
• B. 2012
• C. 2010
• D. 2018

Explanation: The previous visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan was in 2015, when Sushma Swaraj attended the Heart of Asia conference in Islamabad. This is why the 2024 visit was described as the first in nine years.

136. Li Qiang, the first Chinese PM to visit Pakistan in _______ years, arrived for a four-day official trip on October 14, 2024.

• A. 8
• B. 11
• C. 15
• D. 17

Explanation: Li Qiang was the first Chinese premier to visit Pakistan in 11 years, following the previous visit by a Chinese premier in 2013. The four-day trip began on October 14, 2024.

137. Sindh Rawadari March was demonstrated in Karachi ,Pakistani on ___________?

• A. 10 October,2024
• B. 11 October ,2024
• C. 12 October ,2024
• D. 13 October ,2024

Explanation: The Sindh Rawadari March was held in Karachi on October 13, 2024, promoting tolerance and opposition to extremism. The nearby dates in the options are the main source of confusion.

138. The Council of Heads of Government is the _________ decision-making body in the SCO?

• A. First-highest
• B. Second-highest
• C. Third-highest
• D. Supreme

Explanation: The SCO Council of Heads of Government is the organization’s second-highest decision-making body, below the Council of Heads of State. It mainly deals with economic, financial, and administrative cooperation.

139. PM Shehbaz Sharif, as the current Chair of the Council of Heads of Government, will preside over the SCO Summit, which will be held at the ________.

• A. National Assembly
• B. Senate
• C. Jinnah Convention Centre
• D. None of Above

Explanation: The SCO Summit in Islamabad was held at the Jinnah Convention Centre. The National Assembly and Senate are legislative institutions, not the venue identified for this summit.

140. According to the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) bill who shall be the 'Chairperson' of the PERA?

• A. Chief Minister
• B. Chief Secretary
• C. Interior Minister
• D. IG Punjab Police

Explanation: Under the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority law, the Chief Minister of Punjab serves as the authority’s chairperson. The Chief Secretary and IG Punjab may have administrative roles but are not the chairperson under this provision.