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1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
What do the crescent and star above the shield in Pakistan's national emblem represent?
Medium 1 Mark
These symbols carry consistent meaning across both the flag and the emblem.
A The Muslim majority of Pakistan
B Light, progress, and guidance
C Independence and freedom
D Unity and discipline
13
What does 'Faith' (Iman) refer to in Pakistan's national motto?
Medium 1 Mark
Faith here has both a religious and a national dimension.
A Only religious worship
B Strong belief in Allah and confidence in the country's ideals and future
C Only political loyalty
D Obedience to the government
14
What does 'Discipline' (Nazm) emphasize in Pakistan's national motto?
Medium 1 Mark
Discipline is about national responsibility and organized conduct.
A Military training and strength
B Order, responsibility, and commitment in building a strong nation
C Following religious rituals strictly
D Academic excellence only
15
What is the Urdu equivalent of 'Discipline' in Pakistan's national motto?
Medium 1 Mark
Remember the three Urdu words: Iman, Ittehad, Nazm — in order.
A Iman
B Ittehad
C Nazm
D Watan
16
Who is Muhammad Iqbal and why is Iqbal Day observed?
Medium 1 Mark
Iqbal provided the philosophical foundation for Pakistan's creation.
A A military general who won the 1965 war
B The founder of Pakistan who created the state
C The national poet and philosopher who inspired the idea of a separate Muslim state
D The composer of the national anthem
17
Which war does Defence Day (6 September) honor Pakistan's armed forces for?
Medium 1 Mark
6 September 1965 is when India launched attacks — Pakistan celebrated its defence.
A The 1971 war
B The 1948 Kashmir war
C The Indo-Pakistan War of 1965
D World War II
18
How is Pakistan Day (23 March) observed?
Medium 1 Mark
Military parades are the most visible feature of Pakistan Day celebrations.
A With fireworks and concerts only
B With military parades, national ceremonies, and speeches on unity and national strength
C Only with flag hoisting at schools
D Only with government holidays
19
What is the purpose of national holidays in Pakistan?
Medium 1 Mark
Beyond rest, these days carry deeper historical and patriotic meaning.
A Only to give citizens a day off work
B To commemorate historical events, honor national leaders, and encourage patriotism and national unity
C Only for military demonstrations
D Only for international guests
20
How is Quaid-e-Azam Day observed across Pakistan?
Medium 1 Mark
It is primarily a day of remembrance and tribute, not major public events.
A With military parades only
B Paying tribute to Jinnah's leadership, vision, and struggle through events at institutions and public organizations
C Only with a national holiday
D With sports competitions
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