All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

1651. FPSC is governed by__________?

• A. FPSC Ordinance 1977
• B. FPSC Parliamentary Act 1977
• C. FPSC Ordinance 1947
• D. FPSC Act 1926Government

Explanation: The Federal Public Service Commission functions under the Federal Public Service Commission Ordinance, 1977. This ordinance provides the legal framework for the commission’s recruitment and advisory functions.

1652. How many got Nishan-e-Haider in 1971 war?

• A. 5
• B. 7
• C. 3
• D. 2

Explanation: Five Pakistan Army and Air Force personnel received the Nishan-e-Haider for their actions in the 1971 war, including Rashid Minhas, Shabbir Sharif, Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Mahfuz and Sawar Muhammad Hussain. Therefore, the count is five.

1653. Who is the author of the book "Tareekh-o-Irtiqa," which traces the history and evolution of documentaries in Pakistan?

• A. Mirza Aslam Baig
• B. Nazimuddin
• C. Gulzar Ahmed
• D. Imtiaz Hussain

Explanation: Tareekh-o-Irtiqa, a work tracing the development of documentaries in Pakistan, is attributed to Nazimuddin. The other names listed are associated with military or other literary fields rather than this work.

1654. Zinda Rood is a/an___________?

• A. Biography of Javed Iqbal
• B. Autobiography of Iqbal
• C. Biography of Iqbal
• D. None of these

Explanation: Zinda Rood is a biography of Allama Iqbal written by Javed Iqbal. It traces Iqbal’s life, intellectual development and contribution to Muslim political thought, so it is not an autobiography by Iqbal himself.

1655. Abdus Salam was awarded Sitara-e-Pakistan in___________?

• A. 1958
• B. 1959
• C. 1969
• D. 1979

Explanation: Abdus Salam received the Sitara-i-Pakistan in 1959, before his Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979. The 1979 date is therefore associated with his Nobel achievement, not this Pakistani honour.

1656. What is the real name of famous comedian and actor of Pakistan "Lehri"?

• A. Irfan khoosat
• B. Safirullah Saddiqui
• C. Athar Shah Khan Jaidi
• D. None of these

Explanation: Lehri was the screen name of Safirullah Siddiqui, a celebrated Pakistani comedian and actor. Athar Shah Khan Jaidi was another famous Pakistani comedian, which makes him the likely trap.

1657. Pakistan's first labour policy was devised in________, in which May 1 was declared an official holiday.

• A. 1970
• B. 1971
• C. 1972
• D. 1973

Explanation: Pakistan devised its first labour policy in 1972, and the policy declared 1 May an official holiday. This is why Labour Day in Pakistan is observed on 1 May.

1658. First cabinet of pakistan consisited of ________ members including Prime Minister?

• A. 7
• B. 8
• C. 9
• D. 10

Explanation: The first federal cabinet had seven members in total, including Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan. The small cabinet reflected the administrative conditions of the newly established state.

1659. "You can guide or misguide the people. You can make or mar the biggest personality. The power of _______ is really great. The power is ,however,a trust. At the same time, I expect you to be fearless." -M.A. Jinnah

• A. Political Masses
• B. Pen
• C. Books
• D. Media

Explanation: Jinnah's quotation refers to the power of the press, represented here by “media.” The press can shape public opinion and reputations, while “pen” is a tempting but less precise option because it is not the wording of the quotation.

1660. Who became the first president of Anjumaan-I- Himayat-i-Islam?

• A. Mufti Bhar Ata
• B. Qazi Khalifa Hameed ud din
• C. Muhammad Qasim Nantavi
• D. None of these

Explanation: Qazi Khalifa Hamid-ud-Din is generally identified as the first president of Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam. The organisation was founded in Lahore in 1884 for Muslim educational and social welfare work.