Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

21. The interior ministry on May 24, 2025, has decided that Pakistanis deported for committing crimes overseas would face travel bans for _________, and criminal cases.

• A. Three Years
• B. Five Years
• C. Seven Years
• D. None of These

Explanation: Deported Pakistanis convicted of crimes overseas were to face a five-year travel ban as well as possible criminal proceedings in Pakistan. The stated period was five years, not three or seven.

22. What does Pakistan's "Operation Bunyan al-Marsus" mean?

• A. Operation Secure Borders
• B. Operation Strong Fortress
• C. Operation Peace Mission
• D. Operation Humanity

Explanation: Bunyan al Marsoos literally conveys the idea of a firmly joined or strong structure, commonly rendered in this MCQ as ‘Strong Fortress.’ It symbolises unity and defensive strength rather than a peace or humanitarian mission.

23. Which new department has been created in Punjab Police to control crime?

• A. Crime Task Force
• B. Crime Control Department
• C. Crime Investigation Unit
• D. Rapid Response Force

Explanation: Punjab Police created the Crime Control Department to focus on organised and serious crime through a dedicated structure. The other options are not the department’s official name.

24. In March 2025, which country completed the second of eight contracted submarines for Pakistan, enhancing their military relationship?

• A. Russia
• B. United States
• C. China
• D. France

Explanation: China completed the second Hangor-class submarine built for Pakistan under the eight-submarine agreement. The project is a major symbol of Pakistan-China defence cooperation, making China the relevant country rather than Russia or France.

25. Which satellite internet provider received a no-objection certificate (NOC) to launch its services in Pakistan in March 2025?

• A. OneWeb
• B. Starlink
• C. Amazon's Kuiper
• D. HughesNet

Explanation: Starlink received the NOC that allowed it to begin the regulatory process for satellite internet services in Pakistan. The approval was not granted to Amazon Kuiper or HughesNet.

26. Which border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan was reopened in March 2025 after being closed for nearly a month due to clashes?

• A. Chaman
• B. Torkham
• C. Ghulam Khan
• D. Angoor Adda

Explanation: The Torkham crossing, a major Pakistan-Afghanistan trade and travel route in Khyber District, was reopened after the clashes. Chaman is another important crossing but was not the one referred to here.

27. Which international sporting event was held in the UK for the first time, featuring teams from Pakistan among other nations in March 2025?

• A. Cricket World Cup
• B. Kabaddi World Cup
• C. Hockey World Cup
• D. Squash World Championship

Explanation: The Kabaddi World Cup was held in the United Kingdom for the first time, with Pakistan among the participating teams. The other options are different sporting events and do not match the reported UK-hosted competition.

28. On March 11, 2025, a passenger train in Balochistan was hijacked by militants. What was the name of this train?

• A. Tezgam Express
• B. Karakoram Express
• C. Jaffar Express
• D. Shalimar Express

Explanation: The hijacked train was the Jaffar Express, which runs between Quetta and Peshawar. Tezgam, Karakoram and Shalimar are also Pakistani train names, making them plausible but incorrect distractors.

29. Who Hijacked the passenger train in Balochistan in March 2025?

• A. Pakistan military
• B. Taliban fighter
• C. Balochistan liberation Army (BLA)
• D. World terrorist group

Explanation: The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack and hostage-taking involving the Jaffar Express. The Taliban and Pakistan’s military were not identified as the hijacking group.

30. What is Pakistan's rank in the "Global Terrorism Index 2025"?

• A. 1st Rank
• B. 2nd Rank
• C. 3rd Rank
• D. 4th Rank

Explanation: Pakistan was ranked second in the Global Terrorism Index 2025, reflecting the severe impact of terrorism-related violence in the country. The ranking is not Pakistan’s general security or military ranking.