Government & Politics — Part 1: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level government & politics MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, CSS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
Muhammad khan Junejo was elected as _______ Prime Minister of Pakistan on 24 March 1985?
Correct Answer: Option C — 10th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Muhammad khan Junejo was elected as 10th Prime Minister of Pakistan on 24 March 1985.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q2 of 40
Lord Canning was the Governor General of India from?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1856 to 1862
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1856 to 1862 is the correct answer to “Lord Canning was the Governor General of India from”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q3 of 40
When did Musharraf took oath as President of Pakistan for his second term?
Correct Answer: Option C — 16 Nov 2002
Detailed Academic Explanation:
16 Nov 2002 is the correct answer to “When did Musharraf took oath as President of Pakistan for his second term”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q4 of 40
Which Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan’s Army also concurrently served as Defense Minister in the Cabinet?
Correct Answer: Option B — Gen Ayub Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gen Ayub Khan is the correct answer to “Which Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan’s Army also concurrently served as Defense Minister in the Cabinet”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q5 of 40
Anthony MacDonnel was the lieutenant governor of _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — United provinces
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anthony MacDonnel was the lieutenant governor of United provinces .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q6 of 40
Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
Correct Answer: Option D — Lord William Bentick
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lord William Bentick is the correct answer to “Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q7 of 40
Who is the 3rd Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Khalid Khurshid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Khalid Khurshid is the correct answer to “Who is the 3rd Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q8 of 40
Who was first Minister for Ministry of Religious Affairs, Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Maulana Kausar Niazi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maulana Kausar Niazi is the correct answer to “Who was first Minister for Ministry of Religious Affairs, Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q9 of 40
Gwadar became part of Pakistan in 1958 by negotiations led by Prime Minister?
Correct Answer: Option C — Feroz Khan Noon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Feroz Khan Noon is the correct answer to “Gwadar became part of Pakistan in 1958 by negotiations led by Prime Minister”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q10 of 40
Ranjit Singh built the first building of Lahore Civil Secretariat as a Palace for which of his Governor?
Correct Answer: Option C — Jean Baptiste Ventura
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jean Baptiste Ventura is the correct answer to “Ranjit Singh built the first building of Lahore Civil Secretariat as a Palace for which of his Governor”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q11 of 40
Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan after Chaudhry Muhammad Ali?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy is the correct answer to “Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan after Chaudhry Muhammad Ali”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q12 of 40
The parliament of Pakistan is known as_______?
Correct Answer: Option D — Majlis-e-Shoora
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The parliament of Pakistan is known as Majlis-e-Shoora .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q13 of 40
Major General Iskander Mirza the 1st President of Pakistan belongs to which party?
Correct Answer: Option A — Republican Party
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Republican Party is the correct answer to “Major General Iskander Mirza the 1st President of Pakistan belongs to which party”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q14 of 40
In the National assembly of Pakistan, minorities are allocated ______ seats?
Correct Answer: Option D — 10
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In the National assembly of Pakistan, minorities are allocated 10 seats.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q15 of 40
First Deputy President of the National Assembly?
Correct Answer: Option D — Mr. Muhammad Tamizuddin Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mr. Muhammad Tamizuddin Khan is the correct answer to “First Deputy President of the National Assembly”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q16 of 40
Before becoming the Prime Minister, Feroz khan Noon has served as a Governor of?
Correct Answer: Option D — Punjab
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Punjab is the correct answer to “Before becoming the Prime Minister, Feroz khan Noon has served as a Governor of”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q17 of 40
Name the presidential candidate of 1965 election against Ayub khan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Fatima Jinnah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fatima Jinnah is the correct answer to “Name the presidential candidate of 1965 election against Ayub khan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q18 of 40
Which party formed government in Punjab after 1937 elections?
Correct Answer: Option D — Unionist Party
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Unionist Party is the correct answer to “Which party formed government in Punjab after 1937 elections”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q19 of 40
After the General Election of 1988, Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — BENZIR BHUTTO
Detailed Academic Explanation:
BENZIR BHUTTO is the correct answer to “After the General Election of 1988, Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q20 of 40
Quaid remained President of AIML for the period of ________ years?
Correct Answer: Option B — 34
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Quaid remained President of AIML for the period of 34 years.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q21 of 40
When Khuwaja Nazimuddin became the 2nd Governor-General of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option A — 14 September 1948
Detailed Academic Explanation:
14 September 1948 is the correct answer to “When Khuwaja Nazimuddin became the 2nd Governor-General of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q22 of 40
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy had served as Pakistan’s fifth prime minister, he belonged to which party?
Correct Answer: Option B — Awami League
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Awami League is the correct answer to “Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy had served as Pakistan’s fifth prime minister, he belonged to which party”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q23 of 40
In India the first Portuguese governor was?
Correct Answer: Option B — Fransico de Almeida
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In India the first Portuguese governor was Fransico de Almeida.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q24 of 40
Who became President of Pakistan after Ayub Khan?
Correct Answer: Option D — Gen. Yahya Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gen. Yahya Khan is the correct answer to “Who became President of Pakistan after Ayub Khan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q25 of 40
When Gen. Ayub Khan resigned from his President ship?
Correct Answer: Option B — 25th March 1969
Detailed Academic Explanation:
25th March 1969 is the correct answer to “When Gen. Ayub Khan resigned from his President ship”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q26 of 40
During 1965 war with India who was the President of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ayub Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ayub Khan is the correct answer to “During 1965 war with India who was the President of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q27 of 40
In 1970 election main political parties were?
Correct Answer: Option A — Awami league and PPP
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In 1970 election main political parties were Awami league and PPP.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q28 of 40
The only female Speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan was__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Fahmida Mirza
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The only female Speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan was Fahmida Mirza .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q29 of 40
Nawab Sir Salimullah Khan was President of Bengal Musilm Leage in_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1907
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nawab Sir Salimullah Khan was President of Bengal Musilm Leage in 1907 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q30 of 40
Who serves as the acting president in the absence of the President of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option A — Chairman Senate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chairman Senate is the correct answer to “Who serves as the acting president in the absence of the President of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q31 of 40
Muhammad Ali Bogra, 3rd Prime minister of Pakistan was an ambassador of Pakistan to which country?
Correct Answer: Option D — USA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
USA is the correct answer to “Muhammad Ali Bogra, 3rd Prime minister of Pakistan was an ambassador of Pakistan to which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q32 of 40
What was the real name of Sir Agha Khan, the first president of AIML?
Correct Answer: Option B — Agha Salimullah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Agha Salimullah is the correct answer to “What was the real name of Sir Agha Khan, the first president of AIML”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q33 of 40
Under which Chapter of election Act 2017 political parties have been mentioned?
Correct Answer: Option A — Chapter 11
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chapter 11 is the correct answer to “Under which Chapter of election Act 2017 political parties have been mentioned”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q34 of 40
The term of the Office of Election Commissioner of Pakistan is_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 5 Years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The term of the Office of Election Commissioner of Pakistan is 5 Years .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q35 of 40
The only Vice President of Pakistan was____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Noor Ul Amin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The only Vice President of Pakistan was Noor Ul Amin .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q36 of 40
Quaid-e-Azam worked as Governor General of Pakistan for _________ Months?
Correct Answer: Option C — 13 months
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Quaid-e-Azam worked as Governor General of Pakistan for 13 months Months.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q37 of 40
Name the Indian Prime minister, who was awarded Nisan-e- Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option A — Morarji Ranchhodji Desai
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Morarji Ranchhodji Desai is the correct answer to “Name the Indian Prime minister, who was awarded Nisan-e- Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q38 of 40
First president of Pakistan went to Bosnia Herzegorina?
Correct Answer: Option A — General Pervaiz Mushraf
Detailed Academic Explanation:
General Pervaiz Mushraf is the correct answer to “First president of Pakistan went to Bosnia Herzegorina”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q39 of 40
Who was the First female Speaker Of National Assembly of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option D — Fameda Mirza
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fameda Mirza is the correct answer to “Who was the First female Speaker Of National Assembly of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q40 of 40
Which famous personality of Pakistan who served as only Pakistani and also first Asian to preside over International court of Justice and also served as President of UN General Assembly?
Correct Answer: Option D — M.Zafarullah Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
M.Zafarullah Khan is the correct answer to “Which famous personality of Pakistan who served as only Pakistani and also first Asian to preside over International court of Justice and also served as President of UN General Assembly”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
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