Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

821. Elections (Amendment) Act, 2017 was altered mistakenly which could allow:

• A. Ahmadi doesn't run for office
• B. Muslims doesn't run for office
• C. Muslims and Ahmadis run for office
• D. None of the above

Explanation: The mistaken alteration of the election-law declaration was criticised because it could have allowed both Muslim and Ahmadi candidates to contest without the intended separate religious-status safeguards. The wording was later restored after public controversy.

822. Which article of the constitution of Pakistan 1973 deals with Elections by secret ballot?

• A. Article 217
• B. Article 224
• C. Article 226
• D. None of these

Explanation: Article 226 of the Constitution requires elections under the Constitution, except those of the Prime Minister and Chief Minister, to be conducted by secret ballot. Articles 217 and 224 concern election administration and timing rather than the general secret-ballot rule.

823. Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari inaugurated 'Labour City' in____________?

• A. Karachi
• B. Hyderabad
• C. Larkana
• D. Sukkur

Explanation: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari inaugurated Labour City in Sukkur. The project was intended to provide housing and welfare support for labourers and their families.

824. First confirmed cases of new variant COVID-19 in Pakistan were reported on________?

• A. 29 December 2020
• B. 31 December 2020
• C. 2 January 2021
• D. None of These

Explanation: Pakistan confirmed its first cases of the UK variant of COVID-19 on 29 December 2020. The date is associated with Sindh’s confirmation of three cases detected among returnees from the United Kingdom.

825. The second trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan held in which city?

• A. Istanbul
• B. Islamabad
• C. Baku
• D. None of these

Explanation: The second Pakistan-Turkey-Azerbaijan trilateral foreign-ministers’ meeting was held in Islamabad. The forum brings together the three countries for consultation on regional and international issues.

826. Which country Women cricket team will visit Pakistan in October 2021 for the first time for ODI, T20 series?

• A. Australia
• B. England
• C. South Africa
• D. None of these

Explanation: England Women’s cricket team was scheduled to tour Pakistan in October 2021 for ODI and T20I matches, marking its first women’s tour of Pakistan. Australia and South Africa were not the team identified in this announcement.

827. Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on 8th January 2021 sentenced _______ men to death for sharing blasphemous content on social media?

• A. One
• B. two
• C. three
• D. None of these

Explanation: An Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore sentenced three men to death for sharing blasphemous content on social media. The number three is the key detail distinguishing the ruling from the one- and two-man options.

828. Who is the Current Opposition Leader of Sindh Assembly?

• A. Sardar Dost Muhammad
• B. Haleem Adil Sheikh
• C. Firdous Shamim Naqvi
• D. Zahoor Zadi

Explanation: Haleem Adil Sheikh became the Opposition Leader in the Sindh Assembly. Firdous Shamim Naqvi had previously held the post, making him the most likely historical distractor.

829. Multinational AMAN-2021 naval drills to be hosted by __________?

• A. Pakistan
• B. India
• C. Russia
• D. China

Explanation: Pakistan hosted the multinational AMAN-2021 naval exercises. The AMAN series is organised by the Pakistan Navy and brings participating and observer navies together for maritime cooperation and interoperability.

830. Pakistan Ranked as The ________ Worst Passport for International Travel in 2021?

• A. 2nd
• B. 3rd
• C. 4th
• D. 7th

Explanation: Pakistan was ranked the fourth-worst passport for international travel in the 2021 Henley Passport Index. Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria occupied the lower positions, which helps anchor Pakistan’s fourth-place ranking.