Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

11. Who is the author of "Pakistan: A Modern History"?

• 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. Anatol Lieven wrote *Pakistan: A Hard Country*, while Lawrence Ziring authored other works on Pakistan.

12. Who was the first Governor of East Pakistan?

• 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. Since his name is absent from the listed choices, “None of these” is correct.

13. The first attack of Mehmud Ghaznvi on India was __________?

• 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. Panipat is associated with much later Mughal and Afghan battles, not his first attack.

14. Who was governing the Multan city when Mehmud Ghaznvi conquered in 1006?

• 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. Raja Dahir and the other listed Rajput rulers were associated with different regions or periods.

15. How many times Mehmud Ghaznvi attacked on India?

• 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. The figure 17 is the standard answer used in Pakistan Studies references.

16. Who was the First woman Governor of State Bank of Pakistan?

• 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. The other women listed held political or administrative offices but not this position.

17. Which is the largest city of Pakistan?

• A. Sukkar
• B. Karachi
• C. Lahore
• D. Hyderabad

Explanation: Karachi is Pakistan's largest city by population and its principal seaport and commercial centre. Lahore is the second-largest major city, while Sukkur and Hyderabad are considerably smaller.

18. Mother of democracy in Pakistan is the title of __________?

• 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 democratic struggle. Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan is more closely associated with women's political and welfare movements.

19. Which famous political family is associated with Larkana?

• 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. The other families are not the standard answer to this association.

20. What is Larkana widely known as _________?

• 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. The City of Saints is associated with Multan, while the other titles do not fit Larkana.