Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

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731. National poet of Pakistan is__________?

  • A. Hafeez jalandhri
  • B. Allama Iqbal
  • C. Josh malih Abadi
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Allama Muhammad Iqbal is officially recognised as Pakistan's national poet because of his Urdu and Persian poetry and his philosophical contribution to the Pakistan Movement. Hafeez Jalandhari is best known as the author of Pakistan's national anthem.

Correct answer: Allama Iqbal

732. Who among the following Mughal rulers has been called as the Prince of Builders?

  • A. Babar
  • B. Akbar
  • C. Jehangir
  • D. Shahjehan

Explanation: Shah Jahan is called the Prince of Builders because of his extensive architectural programme, including the Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Akbar also built major monuments, but this title is especially associated with Shah Jahan.

Correct answer: Shahjehan

733. The capital of the Mughal Empire was shifted from Agra to Delhi by__________?

  • A. Jehangir
  • B. Aurangzeb
  • C. Humayun
  • D. Shahjehan

Explanation: Shah Jahan shifted the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi and developed Shahjahanabad as the imperial city. Humayun temporarily used Delhi, but he was not responsible for this major permanent capital shift.

Correct answer: Shahjehan

734. Who among the following was the first Mughal emperor to allow Britishers to establish trade links with India ?

  • A. Akbar
  • B. Jehangir
  • C. Shahjehan
  • D. Aurangzeb

Explanation: Jahangir permitted the English East India Company to establish trading relations after receiving Sir Thomas Roe. Akbar ruled earlier, but the Company’s formal trade links developed during Jahangir’s reign.

Correct answer: Jehangir

735. Which of the following rulers belonged to Slave Dynasty ?

  • A. Akbar
  • B. Humayun
  • C. Iltumish
  • D. Ahmad Shah Abdali

Explanation: Iltutmish was a prominent ruler of the Mamluk, or Slave, Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. Akbar and Humayun belonged to the Mughal dynasty, while Ahmad Shah Abdali founded the Durrani Empire.

Correct answer: Iltumish

736. Which Mughal emperor gave land for the construction of the Golden Temple at Amristsar ?

  • A. Akbar
  • B. Jehangir
  • C. Shahjehan
  • D. Aurangzeb

Explanation: Akbar granted land near Amritsar to Guru Ram Das, on which the Harmandir Sahib, commonly called the Golden Temple, was later developed. The other listed Mughal emperors ruled after this grant.

Correct answer: Akbar

737. Author of 'With the Quaid-i-Azam During His Last Days' is__________?

  • A. G. Allana
  • B. Sir Muhammad shafi
  • C. Col. Elahi Bakash
  • D. Hector Balitho

Explanation: Colonel Ilahi Bakhsh, Quaid-i-Azam’s physician during his final illness, wrote this account of the Quaid’s last days. G. Allana and Hector Bolitho wrote other works on Jinnah’s life.

Correct answer: Col. Elahi Bakash

738. Author of 'In the line of fire' is____________?

  • A. Ayub khan
  • B. Yahya khan
  • C. Pervaiz Musharaf
  • D. Z.A Bhutto

Explanation: In the Line of Fire is the memoir of General Pervez Musharraf, who served as Pakistan’s president and army chief. Ayub Khan, Yahya Khan and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto authored different political or military memoirs.

Correct answer: Pervaiz Musharaf

739. After the creation of Pakistan, first movie was released on 07 August 1948 was named___________?

  • A. Hum Aik Hyn
  • B. Teri Yad
  • C. Hijrat
  • D. Jinnah

Explanation: Teri Yaad, released on 7 August 1948, is generally regarded as Pakistan’s first locally produced feature film after independence. Hum Aik Hyn was released later.

Correct answer: Teri Yad

740. 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.

Correct answer: FPSC Ordinance 1977