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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
On which national days is the national flag of Pakistan hoisted on government buildings?
Medium 1 Mark
Flags are raised on all major national occasions, not just one.
A Only on Independence Day
B Only on Defence Day
C On Independence Day, Pakistan Day, and other national days
D Only on Quaid-e-Azam Day
3
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
4
Where is the crescent and star positioned on Pakistan's national flag?
Medium 1 Mark
The symbols appear on the green part, not the white stripe.
A On the white stripe
B In the top left corner
C In the center of the green area
D At the bottom of the flag
5
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
6
Who composed the music of Pakistan's national anthem?
Medium 1 Mark
The music composer and the lyricist are two different people.
A Hafeez Jalandhari
B Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii
C Faiz Ahmad Faiz
D Ahmad Ghulam Ali Chagla
7
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
8
In which year was Pakistan's national anthem officially adopted?
Medium 1 Mark
Music composed in 1949, but officially adopted in 1954 — five years later.
A 1947
B 1949
C 1954
D 1956
9
What is the primary language of Pakistan's national anthem?
Medium 1 Mark
It is not pure Urdu — it has a heavy Persian and Arabic influence.
A Pure Urdu
B Arabic
C Persianized Urdu with many Persian and Arabic words
D Persian only
10
What ideals does Pakistan's national anthem highlight?
Medium 1 Mark
These three ideals are also found in the national motto.
A Democracy, equality, and freedom
B Unity, faith, and discipline
C Progress, prosperity, and peace
D Justice, courage, and loyalty
11
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
12
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
13
In which year was the music of Pakistan's national anthem composed?
Hard 1 Mark
Music composed: 1949. Officially adopted: 1954. Two different years.
A 1947
B 1949
C 1952
D 1954
14
In which year was Pakistan's national emblem officially adopted?
Medium 1 Mark
Both the national anthem and national emblem were adopted in the same year.
A 1947
B 1949
C 1954
D 1956
15
What is at the center of Pakistan's national emblem?
Medium 1 Mark
The shield is the central element, surrounded by the wreath.
A A crescent and star
B A floral wreath
C A shield
D A banner with the motto
16
Which four crops are represented in the shield of Pakistan's national emblem?
Medium 1 Mark
The four crops are: cotton, wheat, tea, and jute — not rice or sugarcane.
A Wheat, rice, sugarcane, maize
B Cotton, wheat, tea, jute
C Rice, cotton, mango, dates
D Wheat, cotton, sugarcane, rice
17
What does the floral wreath around the shield in Pakistan's national emblem represent?
Medium 1 Mark
The wreath symbolizes culture, not agriculture (that is represented by the shield crops).
A The agricultural economy
B The Islamic heritage
C The cultural heritage of Pakistan
D The four provinces
18
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
19
What appears above the shield in Pakistan's national emblem?
Medium 1 Mark
Islamic symbols crown the shield from above.
A The name of Pakistan
B A floral wreath
C A crescent and star
D An eagle
20
Why were cotton, wheat, tea, and jute chosen for Pakistan's national emblem shield?
Hard 1 Mark
The choice reflects the economic importance of farming in Pakistan.
A They are the most expensive crops
B Agriculture has historically played a vital role in Pakistan's economy
C They are grown in all four provinces
D They were Jinnah's favorite crops
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