Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

471. Political system in Pakistan Book was written by_________?

• A. Aristotle
• B. Khalid B.Saeed
• C. Ayesha Jalal
• D. M. Ali Johar

Explanation: Khalid B. Sayeed wrote Political System in Pakistan, a recognised study of Pakistan’s political institutions and development. Aristotle and Muhammad Ali Jauhar wrote on very different historical and political contexts.

472. Flying Horse is title of which legendary field hockey player?

• A. Kaleemullah
• B. Sabiullah
• C. Samiullah
• D. None of these

Explanation: Samiullah Khan earned the nickname “Flying Horse” for his speed and attacking play as a Pakistani hockey winger. Kaleemullah and Sabiullah were also hockey players, making the names a likely trap.

473. Higher Education Commission (HEC) was established in__________?

• A. September 2002
• B. September 2004
• C. September 2006
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Higher Education Commission was established in September 2002 after the earlier University Grants Commission was reconstituted. The 2004 and 2006 dates do not mark its establishment.

474. Industrial Dispute Ordinance was passed by_________?

• A. Ayub Khan
• B. Liaqat Ali khan
• C. Feroz Khan Noon
• D. Z.A.Bhutto

Explanation: The Industrial Disputes Ordinance was introduced during Ayub Khan’s rule as part of the labour and industrial framework of the period. The other leaders were not responsible for this ordinance.

475. A Book "Concise History of Pakistan" was written by________?

• A. Muhammad Reza Kazimi
• B. Z.A.Bhutto
• C. Allama Iqbal
• D. Ayesha Jalal

Explanation: Muhammad Reza Kazimi authored Concise History of Pakistan, a modern historical overview. Bhutto and Iqbal were major political and literary figures, but they did not write this title.

476. Pakistan won gold medal at the Rome Olympics in _________?

• A. 1948
• B. 1952
• C. 1956
• D. 1960

Explanation: Pakistan won its first Olympic hockey gold medal at Rome in 1960. Its earlier Olympic appearances in 1948 and 1952 did not produce gold, while Melbourne 1956 brought a silver medal.

477. Where is the headquarter of PGGA (Pakistan Girl Guides Association) ?

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

Explanation: The national headquarters of the Pakistan Girl Guides Association is in Islamabad. Its location is therefore different from the major provincial centres such as Karachi and Lahore.

478. Who got Nishan e Haider from Gilgit Baltistan?

• A. Hav. Sher khan
• B. Capt. Rashid Minhas
• C. Hav. Lalak Jan
• D. None of these

Explanation: Havaldar Lalak Jan, from Ghizar in Gilgit-Baltistan, received the Nishan-e-Haider for extraordinary bravery in the Kargil conflict. Captain Rashid Minhas was from Karachi, while Havaldar Sher Khan was from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

479. Jinnah mausoleum also mausoleum of which personality?

• A. Fatima Jinnah
• B. Dena Wadiya
• C. Both of these
• D. None of these

Explanation: The mausoleum complex at Karachi also contains the tomb of Fatima Jinnah, the Quaid-e-Azam's sister. Dena Wadia was buried in Mumbai, not at Mazar-e-Quaid.

480. When did the Name of district Nawabshah changed after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto?

• A. September 2008
• B. September 2009
• C. September 2010
• D. September 2011

Explanation: Nawabshah district was renamed Shaheed Benazirabad in September 2008 in honour of Benazir Bhutto. The new name commemorated her assassination in December 2007.