Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

31. Which of the following books by G.M. Syed is a commentary on the poetry of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai?

• A. Shah Latif's Message
• B. Religion and Reality
• C. Struggle for New Sindh
• D. Sindh Speaks

Explanation: “Shah Latif's Message” interprets the poetry and spiritual message of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, Sindh's celebrated Sufi poet. The remaining options are not primarily a commentary on Shah Latif's poetry.

32. "Jesa Maine Dekha" is a work by G.M. Syed written in which language?

• A. Sindhi
• B. Urdu
• C. English
• D. Arabic

Explanation: “Jesa Maine Dekha” is an Urdu work by G.M. Syed, as indicated by its Urdu title and its place among his Urdu writings. Sindhi and English titles are separate works in his bibliography.

33. On 1986, Which book by G.M. Syed discusses the relationship between religion and reality?

• A. A Nation in Chains
• B. Sindh Speaks
• C. Religion and Reality
• D. Dayar Dil Dastan-e-Muhabt

Explanation: “Religion and Reality” is the G.M. Syed book associated with the relationship between religious belief and lived reality; the question's 1986 date identifies its publication context. The other options address Sindh, imprisonment or literary themes.

34. Who gave the title Rehbar-e-Sindh (Leader of Sindh) to Sain Ghulam Muhammad Syed?

• A. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• B. Mirza Qaleech Baig
• C. Ghulam Ali Allana
• D. Abdul Sattar Edhi

Explanation: Mirza Qaleech Baig, a major Sindhi scholar and writer, is credited in this question with giving G.M. Syed the honorific “Rehbar-e-Sindh.” Jinnah, Allana and Edhi are not associated with conferring this title.

35. Which city is called 'Brasilia of Pakistan' ?

• A. Karachi
• B. Islamabad
• C. Lahore
• D. Faisalabad

Explanation: Islamabad is called the “Brasilia of Pakistan” because, like Brasília, it was a purpose-built planned capital established away from the country's older commercial centres. Karachi and Lahore are historic cities, while Faisalabad is an industrial city.

36. Which is the Oldest Medical University of Pakistan?

• A. University of the Punjab, Lahore
• B. King Edward Medical University, Lahore
• C. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
• D. Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi

Explanation: King Edward Medical College, now King Edward Medical University, was established in Lahore in 1860 and is generally regarded as Pakistan's oldest medical institution of university status. The University of the Punjab is older overall, but it is not primarily a medical university.

37. Who constructed Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore?

• A. Hakeem Ilam-ud-din Ansari
• B. Akbar
• C. Humayun
• D. Jahangir

Explanation: Wazir Khan Mosque was commissioned in Lahore during Shah Jahan's reign by Hakim Ilmuddin, known as Wazir Khan, who served as a Mughal governor. Akbar, Humayun and Jahangir were emperors but did not construct this mosque.

38. 1st Woman anchor of PTV news was _____________?

• A. Aliya Akram
• B. Kanwal Nasir
• C. Tehzeeb durrani
• D. Maimoona Aftab

Explanation: Kanwal Naseer is widely remembered as PTV's first woman news anchor. The question uses “anchor” in the television-news sense, not simply as a female broadcaster or presenter.

39. Which is the Oldest University of Pakistan?

• A. University of the Punjab, Lahore
• B. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
• C. Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi
• D. None of These

Explanation: The University of the Punjab was established in 1882 and is generally regarded as Pakistan’s oldest modern university. The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad and Sindh Madressatul Islam University were established later.

40. In 1997, _______ was the first country to be certified free of dracunculiasis (Guineaworm disease) transmission.

• A. China
• B. Pakistan
• C. France
• D. Germany

Explanation: Pakistan became the first country certified free of dracunculiasis transmission in 1997. Dracunculiasis is also known as Guinea-worm disease.