Government & Politics — Part 3: 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
Who had the shortest tenure as Governor – General of Pakistan __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Iskendar Mirza
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Who had the shortest tenure as Governor – General of Pakistan Iskendar Mirza .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q2 of 40
The interim Government was formed in 1946. Who was the Prime Minister__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — None of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The interim Government was formed in 1946. Who was the Prime Minister None of the above .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q3 of 40
The elections should be held on the basis of general adult franchise. This demand was made in____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Lucknow pact
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The elections should be held on the basis of general adult franchise. This demand was made in Lucknow pact .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q4 of 40
When was the local government system under the devolution of power plan, 2001, inaugurated_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Aug 14, 2001
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When was the local government system under the devolution of power plan, 2001, inaugurated Aug 14, 2001 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q5 of 40
By how many member(s) the Executive Council of the Governor General was enlarged under the Indian Council Act of 1861 ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Four
Detailed Academic Explanation:
By how many member(s) the Executive Council of the Governor General was enlarged under the Indian Council Act of 1861 Four .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q6 of 40
Who was the governor of Sindh after Muhammad Bin Qasim___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Habib bin Muhallab
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Who was the governor of Sindh after Muhammad Bin Qasim Habib bin Muhallab .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q7 of 40
Number of Prime Ministers till 1958______________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 7
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Number of Prime Ministers till 1958 7 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q8 of 40
The politician who served as both Governor General and Prime Minister of Pakistan was________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Khawja Nazimuddin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The politician who served as both Governor General and Prime Minister of Pakistan was Khawja Nazimuddin .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q9 of 40
What percentage of total polled votes in East Pakistan was secured by Awami League in 1970 elections_____?
Correct Answer: Option B — 75
Detailed Academic Explanation:
What percentage of total polled votes in East Pakistan was secured by Awami League in 1970 elections 75 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q10 of 40
Which provincial Chief Minister was dismissed on the issue of One Unit__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Chief Minister Sindh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Which provincial Chief Minister was dismissed on the issue of One Unit Chief Minister Sindh .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q11 of 40
How many Muslim seats were secured by All India Moslim League in 1945-46 Election of Provincial assemblies__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 425
Detailed Academic Explanation:
How many Muslim seats were secured by All India Moslim League in 1945-46 Election of Provincial assemblies 425 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q12 of 40
Zakir Hussain was the______________ president of India.
Correct Answer: Option C — Third
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zakir Hussain was the Third president of India.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q13 of 40
Narendra Modi is the_________________ prime minister of India (excluding Acting PMs).
Correct Answer: Option D — 14th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Narendra Modi is the 14th prime minister of India (excluding Acting PMs).
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q14 of 40
Who was the second Governor-General of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — Khawaja Nazim-ud-Din
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Khawaja Nazim-ud-Din is the correct answer to “Who was the second Governor-General of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q15 of 40
First elected president of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ayub Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ayub Khan is the correct answer to “First elected president of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q16 of 40
The National Assembly has?
Correct Answer: Option D — 272 general seats, 60 women seats and 10 non-Muslim seats
Detailed Academic Explanation:
272 general seats, 60 women seats and 10 non-Muslim seats is the correct answer to “The National Assembly has”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q17 of 40
Who was the acting President of Gilgit Baltistan before joining Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Shah Raees khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shah Raees khan is the correct answer to “Who was the acting President of Gilgit Baltistan before joining Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q18 of 40
Muhammad Rafiq Tarar was ________ president before Pervaiz Musharaf?
Correct Answer: Option B — 9th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Muhammad Rafiq Tarar was 9th president before Pervaiz Musharaf.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q19 of 40
Who was the Third Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Muhammad Ali Bogra
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Muhammad Ali Bogra is the correct answer to “Who was the Third Prime Minister of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q20 of 40
Who was Prime Minister of Pakistan for the shortest time period?
Correct Answer: Option A — Nurul Amin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nurul Amin is the correct answer to “Who was Prime Minister of Pakistan for the shortest time period”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q21 of 40
During the period of One unit who was the first governor of West Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — Mushtaq Ahmad Gormani
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mushtaq Ahmad Gormani is the correct answer to “During the period of One unit who was the first governor of West Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q22 of 40
Former President Iskander Mirza was buried in_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Former President Iskander Mirza was buried in Iran .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q23 of 40
Benazir Bhutto first sworn in as Prime Minister of Pakistan on______________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 2 December 1988
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Benazir Bhutto first sworn in as Prime Minister of Pakistan on 2 December 1988 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q24 of 40
Benazir Bhutto was the __________ ever female Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — First
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Benazir Bhutto was the First ever female Prime Minister of Pakistan.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q25 of 40
Benazir Bhutto served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan ____________times.
Correct Answer: Option A — Two
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Benazir Bhutto served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan Two times.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q26 of 40
Name the Chief Election Commissioner who conducted two Presidential Elections?
Correct Answer: Option D — Qazi Muhammad Farooq
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Qazi Muhammad Farooq is the correct answer to “Name the Chief Election Commissioner who conducted two Presidential Elections”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q27 of 40
Who was the first democratic President to complete his 5 years tenure?
Correct Answer: Option D — Asif Ali Zardari
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Asif Ali Zardari is the correct answer to “Who was the first democratic President to complete his 5 years tenure”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q28 of 40
Women seats in Senate?
Correct Answer: Option C — 17
Detailed Academic Explanation:
17 is the correct answer to “Women seats in Senate”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q29 of 40
Who is the first Chief Minister of Gilgit Balitistan?
Correct Answer: Option D — Syed Mehdi Shah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Syed Mehdi Shah is the correct answer to “Who is the first Chief Minister of Gilgit Balitistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q30 of 40
Who was the first Women Governor of Gilgit Balitistan?
Correct Answer: Option D — Begum Shama Khalid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Begum Shama Khalid is the correct answer to “Who was the first Women Governor of Gilgit Balitistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q31 of 40
Who was the first Governor of Gilgit Balitistan?
Correct Answer: Option D — Qamar-u-Zaman Kaira
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Qamar-u-Zaman Kaira is the correct answer to “Who was the first Governor of Gilgit Balitistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q32 of 40
Who was the first Chief Minister of KPK?
Correct Answer: Option D — Khan Abdul Qayyum Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Khan Abdul Qayyum Khan is the correct answer to “Who was the first Chief Minister of KPK”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q33 of 40
Sardar Abdur Rub Nishtar was the Governor of?
Correct Answer: Option A — Punjab
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Punjab is the correct answer to “Sardar Abdur Rub Nishtar was the Governor of”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q34 of 40
Number of houses of Pakistan’s Majlis-e-Shura (Parliament) is?
Correct Answer: Option A — Two
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Number of houses of Pakistan’s Majlis-e-Shura (Parliament) is Two.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q35 of 40
Who was the second Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — Kh. Nazim-ud-Din
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kh. Nazim-ud-Din is the correct answer to “Who was the second Prime Minister of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q36 of 40
Who Appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option A — President
Detailed Academic Explanation:
President is the correct answer to “Who Appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q37 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
Q38 of 40
The Council of Common Interests (CCI) is worked under which Ministry?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination is the correct answer to “The Council of Common Interests (CCI) is worked under which Ministry”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q39 of 40
Senate of Pakistan comprises of how many members?
Correct Answer: Option A — 104
Detailed Academic Explanation:
104 is the correct answer to “Senate of Pakistan comprises of how many members”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
Q40 of 40
Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option A — FM Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
FM Khan is the correct answer to “Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Government & Politics — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Government & Politics
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