Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

2241. Pakistan thrashed India by 180 runs to clinch the Champions Trophy title in a thrilling competition at London's ___________ ground on 18 June 2017?

• A. EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM
• B. THE OVAL, LONDON
• C. SOPHIA GARDENS, CARDIFF
• D. None of These

Explanation: Pakistan defeated India by 180 runs in the 2017 Champions Trophy final at The Oval in London. Edgbaston hosted Pakistan’s semi-final against England, while Sophia Gardens hosted the other semi-final.

2242. PM Nawaz Sharif became the first sitting prime minister to record a statement before a joint investigation team (JIT) probing his family's alleged corruption on _____________?

• A. 13-june-2017
• B. 14-june-2017
• C. 15-june-2017
• D. 16-june-2017

Explanation: Nawaz Sharif appeared before the Panama Papers Joint Investigation Team on 15 June 2017, becoming the first sitting Pakistani prime minister to record a statement before such a JIT. The appearance occurred during the Supreme Court-ordered investigation.

2243. Which two countries become full members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation during the 17th SCO summit held in June 2017?

• A. Pakistan & India
• B. Afghanistan & Iran
• C. India & Mongolia
• D. Pakistan & Afghanistan

Explanation: At the 2017 Astana summit, Pakistan and India were admitted as full SCO members, expanding the organisation beyond its original core membership.

2244. Pakistan was an observer at the SCO since__________?

• A. 2002
• B. 2003
• C. 2004
• D. 2005

Explanation: Pakistan held observer status in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation from 2005 before becoming a full member in 2017.

2245. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation SCO 17th summit was held in ____________?

• A. Shanghai, China
• B. Tashkent, Uzbekistan
• C. Astana, Kazakhstan
• D. Moscow, Russia

Explanation: The 17th SCO summit took place in Astana, Kazakhstan, in June 2017. Astana was later renamed Nur-Sultan and subsequently restored to its original name.

2246. Which banned outfit's group was destroyed by Pak Army in 3-day Mastung operation, which was carried out from June 1 to 3 - 2017?

• A. Lashkar-e-Taiba
• B. Lashkar-i-Jhangvi Al-Almi
• C. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Pakistan Army reported eliminating a group of Lashkar-i-Jhangvi Al-Alami during the three-day operation in Mastung from 1 to 3 June 2017.

2247. Which High court orders drug tests of students studying in educational institutions across the Province ?

• A. Peshawar High Court
• B. Lahore High Court
• C. Sindh High Court
• D. Balochistan High Court

Explanation: The Balochistan High Court ordered drug testing for students in educational institutions across the province, linking the order to concerns about drug use among youth.

2248. Who is lawyer in case of Kalbhushan Yadave in ICJ followed by arguments from the Pakistan team led by Attorney General Ashtar Ausaf ?

• A. Khawar Qurashi
• B. Babar Awan
• C. Aitzaz Ehsan
• D. Asma Jahngir

Explanation: Khawar Qureshi represented Pakistan before the International Court of Justice in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case, while Attorney General Ashtar Ausaf led Pakistan’s legal team domestically.

2249. Due to which militant group, Iran threatened Pakistan that they would hit bases of Militants inside Pakistan?

• A. ISIS
• B. Lashkar-e-Taiba
• C. Jaish-al-Adl
• D. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan

Explanation: Iran’s threat followed attacks attributed to Jaish-al-Adl, an anti-Iran militant group operating near the Pakistan-Iran border. It was not the same organisation as ISIS or the TTP.

2250. How many members joint investigation team (JIT) formed by Sup­reme Court?

• A. 4 members (JIT) team
• B. 6 members (JIT) team
• C. 7 members (JIT) team
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Panama Papers Joint Investigation Team consisted of six members drawn from institutions including the FIA, NAB, State Bank, SECP, ISI and MI.