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National symbols include Pakistan’s flag, national anthem, emblem, language, animal, bird, flower, tree, sport and other officially recognised identities, along with their designers and meanings. National firsts cover notable earliest holders of offices, institutions, achievements and milestones in Pakistan’s political, scientific, military and social history.
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- A. Ahmed Ishaq Jahangir
- B. Syed Khurram Ali
- C. Waqar-ud-Din Syed
- D. None of These
Explanation: Syed Khurram Ali was appointed Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency.
Correct answer: Syed Khurram Ali- A. Cambell Pur
- B. Lava-Pura
- C. Lyall Pur
- D. None of These
Explanation: Lahore is traditionally linked with the ancient name Lavapura, meaning the city of Lava.
Correct answer: Lava-Pura- A. Montgomery
- B. Pepri
- C. Rowdayana
- D. None of These
Explanation: Sahiwal was called Montgomery during British rule, after Sir Robert Montgomery.
Correct answer: Montgomery- A. Salwan Kot
- B. Neroon Kot
- C. Shal Kot
- D. None of These
Explanation: Hyderabad was historically known as Neroon Kot before its development under the Kalhora ruler Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro.
Correct answer: Neroon Kot- A. Khan Garh
- B. Kalanchi
- C. Shal Kot
- D. None of These
Explanation: Quetta’s old name was Shal Kot, a name connected with the surrounding fort and region.
Correct answer: Shal Kot- A. 'Black List'
- B. 'Grey List'
- C. 'Red List'
- D. None of These
Explanation: Pakistan’s Passport Control List is commonly called the Black List because it contains people restricted from travelling abroad.
Correct answer: 'Black List'- A. Sakrand
- B. Nasrat
- C. Benazirabad
- D. Shahdadkot
Explanation: Nawabshah was historically known as Nasrat, while Benazirabad is the later name associated with Nawabshah District.
Correct answer: Nasrat- A. 2017
- B. 2020
- C. 2023
- D. 2022
Explanation: The 7th Population and Housing Census, conducted in 2023, was Pakistan’s first digital census.
Correct answer: 2023- A. 23 March 2024
- B. 1 April 2024
- C. 3 May 2024
- D. 14 August 2024
Explanation: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency was established on 3 May 2024 under the government’s revised cybercrime investigation…
Correct answer: 3 May 2024- A. Civil Secretariat
- B. Badshahi Mosque
- C. Iqbal Park
- D. Shalamar Gardens
Explanation: Hafeez Jalandhari’s tomb is located in Iqbal Park, Lahore, near the Minar-e-Pakistan area.
Correct answer: Iqbal Park- A. Anatol Lieven
- B. Ian Talbot
- C. Lawrence Ziring
- D. None of these
Explanation: Ian Talbot wrote *Pakistan: A Modern History*, a widely used modern political history of Pakistan.
Correct answer: Ian Talbot- A. Noor ul Amin
- B. A. K. Fazlul Haq
- C. Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman
- D. None of these
Explanation: The first Governor of East Pakistan was Sir Frederick Chalmers Bourne, who served from 1947 to 1950.
Correct answer: None of these- A. Battle of Panjgore
- B. Battle of Panipat
- C. Battle of Peshawar
- D. Battle of Lahore
Explanation: Mahmud of Ghazni’s first major invasion of the Indian subcontinent led to the Battle of Peshawar against Raja Jayapala in 1001.
Correct answer: Battle of Peshawar- A. Abu-al-Fateh
- B. Raja Dahir
- C. Raja Jaypal
- D. Raja Anandpal
Explanation: Multan was ruled by Abu al-Fateh Daud, an Ismaili ruler, when Mahmud of Ghazni conquered the city in 1006.
Correct answer: Abu-al-Fateh- A. 15
- B. 17
- C. 13
- D. 29
Explanation: Mahmud of Ghazni is traditionally recorded as having invaded the Indian subcontinent 17 times between 1000 and 1027 CE.
Correct answer: 17- A. Noor Jahan
- B. Dr Shamshad Akhter
- C. Farzana Raja
- D. Dr Ashraf Abbasi
Explanation: Dr Shamshad Akhtar became the first woman Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, serving from 2006 to 2009.
Correct answer: Dr Shamshad Akhter- A. Sukkar
- B. Karachi
- C. Lahore
- D. Hyderabad
Explanation: Karachi is Pakistan's largest city by population and its principal seaport and commercial centre.
Correct answer: Karachi- A. Jahanara Shahnawaz
- B. Begum Rana Liaqat Ali Khan
- C. Begum Nusrat Bhutto
- D. Begum Viqar-u-Nisa Noon
Explanation: Begum Nusrat Bhutto is widely known in Pakistan as the Mother of Democracy because of her opposition to military rule and her role in the…
Correct answer: Begum Nusrat Bhutto- A. Bhutto Family
- B. Makhdoom Family
- C. Khuhro Family
- D. Talpur Family
Explanation: Larkana is strongly associated with the Bhutto family, whose political base and ancestral connections are centred in Sindh.
Correct answer: Bhutto Family- A. The City of Saints
- B. The City of Gardens
- C. The Eden of Sindh
- D. The Land of Moenjodaro
Explanation: Larkana is popularly called the Eden of Sindh because of its fertile land and agricultural importance.
Correct answer: The Eden of SindhNational Symbols and Firsts MCQs: common questions
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