General Knowledge Test 29

Total Questions: 28

1 - The first general elections in Pakistan were held on ______________?

A ) Dec 5, 1970
B ) Dec 9, 1970
C ) Dec 7, 1970 ✅
D ) Dec 8, 1970

Explanation: The first-ever general elections were held on 7th December 1970. Voting took place in 300 general constituencies, of which 162 were in East Pakistan and 138 in West Pakistan.The result was a victory for the Awami League, which gained an absolute majority, winning 160. The PPP won only 81.

2 - Moenjodaro is in which province of Pakistan?

A ) Sindh ✅
B ) KPK
C ) Balochistan
D ) Punjab

Explanation: Mohenjo Daro means Mound of the Dead Ø Mohenjo-Daro was first recognized in 1922, one year after the discovery of Harappa. Ø Mohenjo-daro was discovered by R. D. Banerji, Ø Mohenjo-Daro Located in Larkana upper Sindh Ø Main reasons End of the Indus Valley Civilization are Invasion of Aryans, Recurrent Floods, Earthquakes,

3 - When Pakistan officially joined United Nations Organisations (UNO)?

A ) 20 September 1947
B ) 30 September 1947 ✅
C ) 23 September 1947
D ) 3 September 1947

Explanation:
  1.   Pakistan officially became a member(57th  Member) of the United Nations on September 30, 1947.
  2. First ambassador of Pakistan to UNO was: Ahmed Shah Patras Bokhari 
  3. Afghanistan opposed Pakistani's membership in UNO.    
  4. First ambassador of Pakistan to UNO was: Ahmed Shah Patras Bokhari.
  5. Begum Salma Tasadduq women was part of the delegation first sent to UNO after that creation of Pakistan. 
  6.  Pakistan's current Permanent Representative to the UN is Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, who assumed the position on April 1, 2025. He is also the President of the UN Security Council for the month of July 2025.
  7. Founded UNO: October 24, 1945, San Francisco, California, United States , Headquater :New York ,Members 193 member states, Permanent member is 05 which are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States   Not members of the United Nations (UN) are Taiwan, Kosovo, and Vatican City. President Roosevelt (32nd U.S. President)as the "Father of the United Nations.
  8.   António Guterres(he is from Portugal) is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations. He is the ninth Secretary-General, his term began 1 January 2017.
  9.  The highest office of UNO is General Assembly,The United Nations has six(6) main organs,The six(6) official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

4 - The first Prime Minister of Pakistan was:

A ) Quaid e Azam
B ) Liaqat Ali Khan ✅
C ) Allama Iqbal
D ) Skindar Mirza

Explanation: 2nd PM of Pakistan was Khawaja Nazimuddin, 3rd PM of Pakistan was Mohammad Ali Bogra

5 - In official communication DO stands for __

A ) Demi official ✅
B ) Don't obey
C ) Dummy official
D ) Do Open

Explanation: In general word demi official letter explanation is a letter that communicates official e-mail along with personal news is called a demi-official, it is also known as Demi government letter.

6 - Department of Explosives is the part of which Ministry of ____________-

A ) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
B ) Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) ✅
C ) Ministry of Planning, Development
D ) Ministry of Commerce

Explanation: Department of Explosives is part of which Ministry of Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division).

7 - Who Imposed first Martial Law In Pakistan ?

A ) Iskandar Mirza ✅
B ) General Zia-ul-Haq
C ) General Ayub Khan
D ) General Pervez Musharraf

Explanation: Iskandar Ali Mirza who was the first President of Pakistan abrogated the constitution of 1956 on 07-October-1958. Ayoub Khan was made Chief Martial Law after this abrogation. Feroz Khan Noun was the Prime Minister at the time of the first Martial Law in Pakistan.

8 - There are verses in Surah Al Ahzab?

A ) 76
B ) 73 ✅
C ) 75
D ) 80

Explanation: Al-Ahzab means the confederates, or "the clans", "the coalition", or "the combined forces" Al-Ahzab is the 33rd chapter (surah) of the Quran Al-Ahzab 73 verses (Ayat).

9 - Al Mumtaḥanah means ______

A ) The Ranks
B ) The Pleading Woman
C ) The Beneficent
D ) The Examining ✅

Explanation: Al Mumtaḥanah means She that is to be Examined. Al-Mumtaḥanah is the 60th chapter (sura) of the Quran, a Medinan sura. Position Juzʼ 28 No. of Rukus 2 No. of verses 13

10 - In 1947, which two provinces were divided?

A ) Bengal and KPK
B ) Bengal and Punjab ✅
C ) Bengal and Sindh
D ) Sindh and Punjab

Explanation: The partition involved the division of two provinces, Bengal and Punjab, based on district-wise non-Muslim and Muslim majorities.

11 - The sun ____ in the west

A ) Sets ✅
B ) Set
C ) is Seting
D ) has set

12 - Who introduced Islamization in Pakistan?

A ) Liaquat Ali Khan
B ) Imran Khan
C ) General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq ✅
D ) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

Explanation: General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq introduced Islamization in Pakistan. Islamization has a long history in Pakistan since the 1950s, but it became the primary policy, or "centerpiece" of the government of General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, the ruler of Pakistan from 1977 until his death in 1988.

13 - How many Ministers are there in Cabinet Mission ?

A ) 9
B ) 3 ✅
C ) 5
D ) 7

Explanation: Sir Pethick Lawrence, Secretary of State for India. Sir Stafford Cripps, President of the Board of Trade, Alexander, the First Lord of the Admiralty The Cabinet Mission took place in 1946.

14 - Which city is also known as the CITY OF GARDENS ?

A ) Islamabad
B ) Karachi
C ) Lahore ✅
D ) Peshawar

Explanation: Lahore was called “CITY OF GARDENS” on the basis of having more area as gardens as compared to the developed land. Gardens were built by different rulers at different times

15 - In which year was the Pakistan resolution passed?

A ) 1940 ✅
B ) 1943
C ) 1946
D ) 1947

Explanation: Lahore Resolution was passed in the 27th Annual Session of the All India Muslim League. Presented 22 March ,1940 Ratified 23 March ,1940 Location Lahore Author(s) Muhammad Zafarullah Khan Presented BY A.K Fazlulhaq.

16 - The Quit India Movement started at:

A ) Bombay on Aug 8, 1942 ✅
B ) Delhi on Aug 15, 1942
C ) Lahore on July 7, 1942
D ) Wardha on Aug 7, 1942

Explanation: Know everything about Quit India Movement Started in : Aug 8, 1942 Started from: Bombay Launched by: Gandhi Also known as: August Movement Demand: to end British rule Jinnah changed the slogan "Divide and Quit India" Started by party: Congress Quaid e Azam said about the Quit India Movement an Anti-Muslim action of Congress.

17 - How many times Nawaz Sharif became the Prime Minister of Pakistan?

A ) 1
B ) 2
C ) 3 ✅
D ) 5

Explanation: Nawaz Sharif served 3 times as Prime Minister of Pakistan: (1st Time ) November 1990-July 1993(2nd time) February 1997-October 1999 (3rd time )5 June 2013 – 28 July 2017

18 - Which animal is the national animal of Pakistan ?

A ) Tiger
B ) Arabian horse
C ) Markhor ✅
D ) Cow

Explanation: Pakistan’s National Animal, “Markhor” is the symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence. The markhor is a large Capra species native to Central Asia, Karakoram, and the Himalayas. The National Flower of Pakistan is the Jasmine The National Tree of Pakistan is the Himalayan cedar Mango (summer) and Guava (winter) are National fruits.

19 - GPU stand for _______ ?

A ) Grouped Processing Unit
B ) Graphics Processing Unit ✅
C ) Graphical Performance Utility
D ) Graphical Portable Unit

Explanation: GPU is a chip dedicated to performing 3D calculations. Graphics processing unit, a specialized processor originally designed to accelerate graphics rendering. GPUs can process many pieces of data simultaneously, making them useful for machine learning, video editing, and gaming applications.

20 - Who is the National poet of Pakistan?

A ) Amjad Islam
B ) Ghalib
C ) Allama Iqbal ✅
D ) Meer

Explanation: Allama Iqbal Born: November 9, 1877, Sialkot Allama Iqbal Died: April 21, 1938, Lahore Allama Iqbal Children: Javed Iqbal, Aftab Iqbal, Muneera Bano, Miraj Begum Allama Iqbal Spouse: Sardar Begum

21 - What is the difference between P.U.C and F.R

A ) Huge Difference
B ) Both are Same ✅
C ) Little Difference
D ) Not Equal

Explanation: P.U.C and F.R both are same nature.

22 - Pakistan shares longest border with ___

A ) China
B ) India
C ) Afghanistan ✅
D ) Iran

Explanation: The length of the common border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is 2611 km .The common border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called Durand Line .The Durand line is drawn in 1893 between Mortimer Durand and Abdul Rahman

23 - Correct Speeling of prioraty, preorety, praority, priority

A ) Prioraty
B ) Praority
C ) Preorety
D ) Priority ✅

24 - Correct spelling of curtain, certeain, certain

A ) Certain ✅
B ) Curtain
C ) Certeain
D ) Cartin

25 - What is the name of Punjab dance?

A ) Garba
B ) Bhangra ✅
C ) Kathak
D ) Baul

Explanation: Bhangra is a folk dance of Punjab. Khattak dance is also the National dance of Pakistan. Khattak Dance is a swift martial dance usually performed by the tribesmen from the agile Khattak tribe of Pashtuns Dhamal is one of the most popular folk dances in Sindh Attan is a famous Pakistani folk dance performed in the areas of KPK and Baluchistan. Luddi is also one of the most popular folk dances in Punjab. Jhumar is also one of the many popular traditional dances of Punjab

26 - The first governor general of Pakistan was:

A ) Quaid e Azam ✅
B ) Sikandar Ali Mirza
C ) Khan Liaquat Ali Khan
D ) Muhammad Ayoub Khan

Explanation: Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Sikandar Mirza was the last Governor-General of Pakistan and the First President

27 - When Pervez Musharraf overthrew Nawaz Sharif Government which designation did he take?

A ) Chief Executive ✅
B ) President
C ) Prime Minister
D ) Chief Minister

Explanation: Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif arrested and later exiled, as a result of an agreement, on 10/11 December 2000. General Musharraf became Chief Executive and reformed National Security Council to run the state affairs of the country. The writ of Constitution provisionally suspended.

28 - Zakat is given on Camels?

A ) 4 camels
B ) 6 camels
C ) 5 camels ✅
D ) 9 camels

Explanation: The amount of Zakat paid on Capital Assets (e.g. Money) and stock-in-trade and jewelry is customarily 2.5% How many camels render are to par Zakat? 5 How many goats render are to pay zakat? 40 How many sheep render are to pay zakat? 40 Zakat is payable on Gold of 7.5 tolas Zakat is payable on Silver 52.5 tolas