Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

141. According to the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) bill the headquarters of the authority shall be at ______.

• A. Lahore
• B. Multan
• C. Faisalabad
• D. Rahim Yar Khan

Explanation: The headquarters of the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority is located in Lahore, the provincial capital. Multan, Faisalabad, and Rahim Yar Khan are not designated as its headquarters.

142. When Punjab Assembly passed "Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) bill"?

• A. October 1, 2024.
• B. October 4, 2024
• C. October 8, 2024
• D. October 11, 2024Journalism & News Industry

Explanation: The Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority Bill on October 11, 2024. The extra ‘Journalism & News Industry’ text appears to be a scraping artifact and does not alter the question.

143. The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) after the October 6, 2024, attack in Karachi revealed the secret behind its renewed violent strength the 'intelligence and analysis' wing. What is its name?

• A. Ababeel
• B. Zirab
• C. Muqabil
• D. Ráz

Explanation: Zirab is reported to be the BLA's intelligence and analysis wing, which helped strengthen its operational planning. Ababeel and Muqabil are not the name of this wing.

144. Which Province recently in launched Online Driving License Services ?

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

Explanation: Sindh introduced online driving-licence services, allowing applicants to access selected licensing facilities digitally. Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also have digital traffic services, which makes the provincial reference important.

145. Which Pakistani leader addressed the international forum in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan?

• A. Khawaja Asif
• B. Shehbaz Sharif
• C. Bilawal Bhutto
• D. Asif Ali Zardari

Explanation: President Asif Ali Zardari represented Pakistan at the international forum in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The other listed politicians did not address that forum as Pakistan's head of state.

146. What recent change has been made by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) regarding vehicles used for smuggling?

• A. Vehicles used in smuggling can be redeemed with a fine.
• B. Vehicles used in smuggling are subject to immediate confiscation without the option of payment.
• C. Vehicles used for smuggling will be returned after a warning.
• D. Vehicles used in smuggling will only be confiscated if they are valued over a certain amount.

Explanation: Under the revised FBR treatment, vehicles used in smuggling are to be confiscated immediately rather than released merely against payment of a fine. This removed the earlier redemption route for such vehicles.

147. Which country's high-powered delegation, led by its Minister for Investment, arrived in Pakistan on 9th October 2024 for a three-day official visit?

• A. United Arab Emirates
• B. Qatar
• C. Saudi Arabia
• D. Kuwait

Explanation: The three-day delegation was from Saudi Arabia and was led by Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih. Its visit focused on strengthening investment and economic cooperation with Pakistan.

148. Which female elephant has been in solitary confinement at Karachi Zoo since April 2023 and is now being shifted to a sanctuary in Safari Park to join two other elephants?

• A. Noor Jehan
• B. Madhubala
• C. Sundari
• D. Lakshmi

Explanation: Madhubala was kept alone at Karachi Zoo after Noor Jehan's death and was scheduled to move to Safari Park, where two other elephants were housed. Noor Jehan is the tempting alternative because she was the better-known Karachi Zoo elephant, but she died in 2023.

149. October 8, 2024, the 19th anniversary of the devastating 2005 earthquake is commemorated as: __________?

• A. National Earthquake Awareness Day
• B. National Disaster Awareness Day
• C. National Earthquake and Floods Awareness Day
• D. National Solidarity Day with Victims of Disasters

Explanation: The anniversary of the October 8, 2005 earthquake is observed as National Disaster Awareness Day, linking remembrance with preparedness for future disasters. It is not officially limited to earthquake awareness alone.

150. The Punjab government has created a Punjab Price Control and Commodities Management Department, abolishing the _______ and bringing various relevant bodies from different departments under one umbrella.

• A. Food Department
• B. Agriculture Department
• C. Commodities Department
• D. None of Above

Explanation: Punjab abolished its Food Department while creating a single department to coordinate price control and commodities management. This brought related functions from several bodies under one administrative umbrella.