Government & Politics — Part 2: 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
In the interim government of 1946 the Ministry of Finance was placed under:___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Laiquat Ali Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In the interim government of 1946 the Ministry of Finance was placed under: Laiquat Ali Khan .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q2 of 40
For how many days the National Assembly of Pakistan has to essentially meet in year?
Correct Answer: Option D — 130 days
Detailed Academic Explanation:
130 days is the correct answer to “For how many days the National Assembly of Pakistan has to essentially meet in year”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q3 of 40
Which one of the following leader was elected as President of the All India Khilafat Conference held in Delhi in 1919?
Correct Answer: Option A — C. M. Jinnah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
C. M. Jinnah is the correct answer to “Which one of the following leader was elected as President of the All India Khilafat Conference held in Delhi in 1919”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q4 of 40
Bhutto stepped in as the president and civilian CMLA of Pakistan on___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 20th Dec 1971
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bhutto stepped in as the president and civilian CMLA of Pakistan on 20th Dec 1971 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q5 of 40
First cabinet of pakistan consisited of ________ members including Prime Minister?
Correct Answer: Option C — 7
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First cabinet of pakistan consisited of 7 members including Prime Minister.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q6 of 40
Who became the first president of Anjumaan-I- Himayat-i-Islam?
Correct Answer: Option B — Qazi Khalifa Hameed ud din
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Qazi Khalifa Hameed ud din is the correct answer to “Who became the first president of Anjumaan-I- Himayat-i-Islam”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q7 of 40
“The Parliament of Pakistan: A History of Institution-Building and (Un)Democratic Practices” is authored by__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Mahboob Hussain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“The Parliament of Pakistan: A History of Institution-Building and (Un)Democratic Practices” is authored by Mahboob Hussain .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q8 of 40
The only National Election held on non party basis were in?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1985
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1985 is the correct answer to “The only National Election held on non party basis were in”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q9 of 40
The Head Of The Cabinet is__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — The Prime Minister
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Head Of The Cabinet is The Prime Minister .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q10 of 40
In presidential election of 1965, Ayub khan got which Election symbol?
Correct Answer: Option D — Rose
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rose is the correct answer to “In presidential election of 1965, Ayub khan got which Election symbol”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q11 of 40
When Ayub Khan took overpower in 1958, the prime minister of Pakistan was____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Malik Feroz Khan Noon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When Ayub Khan took overpower in 1958, the prime minister of Pakistan was Malik Feroz Khan Noon .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q12 of 40
Who was Prime Minister of Pakistan after Zafarullah Khan Jamali in 2004?
Correct Answer: Option B — Chaudhry Shujaat Hussan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chaudhry Shujaat Hussan is the correct answer to “Who was Prime Minister of Pakistan after Zafarullah Khan Jamali in 2004”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q13 of 40
NEPRA was created when the Parliament of Pakistan passed the NEPRA Act______?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1997
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NEPRA was created when the Parliament of Pakistan passed the NEPRA Act 1997 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q14 of 40
US Ambassador who died with President Zia ul Haque in plane crash was?
Correct Answer: Option C — Arnold Lewis Raphel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
US Ambassador who died with President Zia ul Haque in plane crash was Arnold Lewis Raphel.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q15 of 40
Who was the First Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi is the correct answer to “Who was the First Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q16 of 40
Prime Minister of Pakistan is entitled to hold his/her office for a term of_______ Years?
Correct Answer: Option A — Five Years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prime Minister of Pakistan is entitled to hold his/her office for a term of Five Years Years.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q17 of 40
How President of Pakistan is elected?
Correct Answer: Option D — National Assembly, Senate and Provincial Assemblies
Detailed Academic Explanation:
National Assembly, Senate and Provincial Assemblies is the correct answer to “How President of Pakistan is elected”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q18 of 40
Who works as acting president of Pakistan in abscense of president?
Correct Answer: Option C — Senate chairman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Senate chairman is the correct answer to “Who works as acting president of Pakistan in abscense of president”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q19 of 40
Who leads the sessions of national assembly of Pakistan under the president ship of the speaker?
Correct Answer: Option B — PM
Detailed Academic Explanation:
PM is the correct answer to “Who leads the sessions of national assembly of Pakistan under the president ship of the speaker”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q20 of 40
All bills passed by the parliament of Pakistan are not approved until signed by _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — President
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All bills passed by the parliament of Pakistan are not approved until signed by President .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q21 of 40
Designation of Governor-General abolished and changed to President on___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 23rd March 1956
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Designation of Governor-General abolished and changed to President on 23rd March 1956 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q22 of 40
Former president Pervaiz Musharraf resigned in _______?
Correct Answer: Option D — Aug 2008
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Former president Pervaiz Musharraf resigned in Aug 2008 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q23 of 40
Independent candidates got ________ votes in the 2013 general elections?
Correct Answer: Option D — 5.8 million
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Independent candidates got 5.8 million votes in the 2013 general elections.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q24 of 40
The PPP got _______ votes in the 2013 general elections?
Correct Answer: Option C — 6.8 million
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The PPP got 6.8 million votes in the 2013 general elections.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q25 of 40
The PTI got _______ votes in the 2013 general elections?
Correct Answer: Option C — 7.5 million
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The PTI got 7.5 million votes in the 2013 general elections.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q26 of 40
The PML-N got _______ votes in the 2013 general elections?
Correct Answer: Option B — 14.8 million
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The PML-N got 14.8 million votes in the 2013 general elections.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q27 of 40
Over ______ million people exercised their right to vote in the 2013 general elections?
Correct Answer: Option A — 46.2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Over 46.2 million people exercised their right to vote in the 2013 general elections.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q28 of 40
The voter turnout was _______ percent in the 1990 general elections?
Correct Answer: Option C — 45
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The voter turnout was 45 percent in the 1990 general elections.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q29 of 40
The first general elections in pakistan were held under President ___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Yahya Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first general elections in pakistan were held under President Yahya Khan .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q30 of 40
Benazir Bhutto became the first female prime minister of Pakistan in ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1988
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Benazir Bhutto became the first female prime minister of Pakistan in 1988 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q31 of 40
The 2008 elections were boycotted by ________?
Correct Answer: Option A — PTI
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The 2008 elections were boycotted by PTI .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q32 of 40
The first general elections in Pakistan were held on ______________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Dec 7, 1970
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first general elections in Pakistan were held on Dec 7, 1970 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q33 of 40
Which general elections saw the lowest voter turnout in Pakistan’s history?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1997
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1997 is the correct answer to “Which general elections saw the lowest voter turnout in Pakistan’s history”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q34 of 40
When did the first general elections in pakistan take place?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1970
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1970 is the correct answer to “When did the first general elections in pakistan take place”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q35 of 40
The second party which got majority of votes in the 2013 general elections was_______?
Correct Answer: Option D — PTI
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The second party which got majority of votes in the 2013 general elections was PTI .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q36 of 40
Which party got majority of votes in the 2013 general elections?
Correct Answer: Option B — PML-N
Detailed Academic Explanation:
PML-N is the correct answer to “Which party got majority of votes in the 2013 general elections”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q37 of 40
How many prime ministers of Pakistan have completed a full five-year tenure after winning the general elections?
Correct Answer: Option C — None
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None is the correct answer to “How many prime ministers of Pakistan have completed a full five-year tenure after winning the general elections”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q38 of 40
Member of National Assembly is called ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — MNA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Member of National Assembly is called MNA .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q39 of 40
Who was the 1st Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi is the correct answer to “Who was the 1st Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q40 of 40
Which Person remained Chairman Wapda, chairman Sindh, Governor, SBP, and President of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ghulam Ishaq Khan is the correct answer to “Which Person remained Chairman Wapda, chairman Sindh, Governor, SBP, and President of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
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