Free National Symbols and Firsts MCQs with Answers

951. Indus civilisation developed around ____________?

• A. 2800BC
• B. 2900BC
• C. 3000BC
• D. 3100BC

Explanation: The Indus Civilisation began developing around 3000 BC, while its mature urban phase is usually dated roughly to 2600–1900 BC. The question asks about development rather than the later mature phase.

952. Who bestowed 'NRO' for the first time in political history of Pakistan?

• A. Zia ul Haq
• B. Pervez Musharraf
• C. Ayub Khan
• D. Yahya Khan

Explanation: The National Reconciliation Ordinance was issued by President General Pervez Musharraf in 2007 to grant amnesty in certain politically motivated cases. Zia-ul-Haq’s amnesties were separate measures and were not the NRO.

953. The folk Wisdom and famous Person of Sindh "Watayo Faqeer's" tomb is in__________?

• A. Sakrand
• B. Tando Allahyar
• C. Mehrabpur
• D. Badin

Explanation: The tomb of the celebrated Sindhi folk wit Watayo Faqeer is located in Tando Allahyar district. His stories are remembered for their folk wisdom and pointed social commentary.

954. Mir Shahdad Jo Qubo (Tomb of Mir Shahdad Talpur) is in____________?

• A. Mithi
• B. Khipro
• C. Shahpur Chakar
• D. Matiari

Explanation: Mir Shahdad Jo Qubo, the tomb of Mir Shahdad Talpur, is situated at Shahpur Chakar in Sindh. The name Shahdadpur can be confusing, but it is not the location given in this question.

955. First Capital of Soomra Dynasty was___________?

• A. Mehrabpur
• B. Mansura
• C. Mirpur Khas
• D. Thatta

Explanation: Mansura is traditionally identified as the first capital of the Soomra dynasty in Sindh. That city had already been an important Arab administrative centre before the Soomras ruled the region.

956. Muhammad Bin Qasim built the city ________ as his capital.

• A. Thatta
• B. Mansura
• C. Sehwan
• D. Mehrabpur
• E. None of these

Explanation: Mansura is identified in standard Pakistan Studies texts as the capital established by the Arab rulers after the conquest of Sindh, and it is conventionally associated with Muhammad bin Qasim. Historically, its actual urban development involved later governors, so the wording simplifies the chronology.

957. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah fixed his salary as the Governor General of Pakistan at:

• A. Rs 1
• B. Rs 3
• C. Rs 4
• D. None of these

Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam fixed his official salary as Governor-General at one rupee, symbolising personal austerity and public service. This is why the answer is Rs 1 rather than the higher nominal amounts.

958. 'Lakh Baksh' was a title given to the ruler?

• A. Iltutmish
• B. Balban
• C. Raziya
• D. Qutub-ud-din Aibak

Explanation: Qutub-ud-din Aibak was called Lakh Baksh, meaning giver of lakhs, because of his reputation for generosity. Iltutmish succeeded him but is associated with the consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate rather than this title.

959. Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq was proficient in____________?

• A. Art
• B. Music
• C. Calligraphy
• D. Philosophy

Explanation: Muhammad bin Tughlaq was known for his learning in philosophy, logic, mathematics and other scholarly subjects. His interest in philosophy is the standard answer, while calligraphy is more closely associated with other learned rulers and officials.

960. Shah Jahan built the Moti Masjid at___________?

• A. Delhi
• B. Jaipur
• C. Agra
• D. Amarkot

Explanation: Shah Jahan built the white-marble Moti Masjid inside Agra Fort. Delhi's Moti Masjid is associated with Aurangzeb, making Agra the relevant distinction here.