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1
How many points does the star on Pakistan's national flag have?
Easy 1 Mark
Count the points — it is a standard five-pointed star.
A Four
B Five
C Six
D Eight
2
What is the background (field) color of Pakistan's national flag?
Easy 1 Mark
Dark green, not light green — an important distinction.
A White
B Light green
C Dark green
D Blue
3
What is the official name of Pakistan's national anthem?
Easy 1 Mark
Qaumi means national, Taranah means anthem or tune.
A Pakistan Zindabad
B Sohni Dharti
C Qaumi Taranah
D Aye Watan
4
Who wrote the lyrics of Pakistan's national anthem?
Easy 1 Mark
The lyricist's last name starts with 'J' — Jalandhari.
A Ahmad Ghulam Ali Chagla
B Muhammad Iqbal
C Hafeez Jalandhari
D Liaquat Ali Khan
5
What do citizens do when the national anthem is played to show respect?
Easy 1 Mark
The standard respectful gesture is to stand at attention.
A Salute with their right hand
B Bow their heads
C Stand respectfully
D Sing along loudly
6
On which occasions is Pakistan's national anthem played?
Easy 1 Mark
It is played wherever Pakistan is officially represented or honored.
A Only at cricket matches
B Important national occasions, official ceremonies, and international events
C Only in schools daily
D Only on Independence Day
7
What is written on the banner at the bottom of Pakistan's national emblem?
Easy 1 Mark
The banner carries the three-word motto of Pakistan.
A Pakistan Zindabad
B 14 August 1947
C The national motto in Urdu script
D The name of Pakistan
8
What is the national motto of Pakistan?
Easy 1 Mark
Three words: Faith (Iman), Unity (Ittehad), Discipline (Nazm).
A Unity, Faith, Democracy
B Iman, Ittehad, Nazm (Faith, Unity, Discipline)
C Peace, Justice, Progress
D Islam, Pakistan, Jinnah
9
Who gave Pakistan its national motto 'Faith, Unity, Discipline'?
Easy 1 Mark
The founder of Pakistan gave the nation its guiding motto.
A Liaquat Ali Khan
B Allama Iqbal
C Hafeez Jalandhari
D Muhammad Ali Jinnah
10
What does 'Ittehad' mean in Pakistan's national motto?
Easy 1 Mark
Iman=Faith, Ittehad=Unity, Nazm=Discipline — remember the order.
A Faith
B Discipline
C Unity
D Progress
11
On which date is Pakistan's Independence Day celebrated?
Easy 1 Mark
This is Pakistan's birthday — 14th August 1947.
A 23 March
B 6 September
C 25 December
D 14 August
12
What historical event does Pakistan Day (23 March) commemorate?
Easy 1 Mark
This resolution set the direction for the creation of Pakistan.
A Pakistan's independence from Britain
B The birth of Quaid-e-Azam
C The Lahore Resolution of 1940
D Defence of Pakistan in 1965
13
In which year was the Lahore Resolution passed?
Easy 1 Mark
The resolution was passed seven years before Pakistan's actual independence.
A 1930
B 1935
C 1940
D 1945
14
What does Defence Day (6 September) commemorate?
Easy 1 Mark
6 September = Defence Day = 1965 war with India.
A The Lahore Resolution of 1940
B The creation of Pakistan in 1947
C The bravery of Pakistani armed forces in the 1965 war with India
D The birth of Quaid-e-Azam
15
On which date is Quaid-e-Azam Day celebrated?
Easy 1 Mark
25 December is the birthday of the founder of Pakistan.
A 9 November
B 23 March
C 6 September
D 25 December
16
On which date is Iqbal Day observed in Pakistan?
Easy 1 Mark
Remember: Iqbal Day = 9 November; Quaid Day = 25 December.
A 25 December
B 23 March
C 9 November
D 14 August
17
How is Independence Day celebrated in Pakistan?
Easy 1 Mark
It is a full national celebration combining military, cultural, and civic events.
A Only with military parades
B With flag hoisting, parades, national songs, cultural programs, and decorations
C Only with government speeches
D Only with lighting of buildings
18
Which national day specifically honors the role of Pakistan's armed forces?
Easy 1 Mark
The very name 'Defence Day' indicates it is about military service.
A Independence Day
B Pakistan Day
C Iqbal Day
D Defence Day
19
Which personality is commemorated on 9 November in Pakistan?
Easy 1 Mark
9 November is the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
A Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B Liaquat Ali Khan
C Muhammad Iqbal
D Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
20
When was the national flag of Pakistan officially adopted?
Easy 1 Mark
It was adopted a few days BEFORE independence, not on independence day itself.
A 14 August 1947
B 23 March 1940
C 11 August 1947
D 11 August 1954
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