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The national anthem of Pakistan was written by:
Correct answer: B. Hafeez Jalandhari
Hafeez Jalandhari wrote the lyrics of the Qaumi Tarana. The music was composed by Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla.
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National Symbols and Facts MCQs
Solved MCQs on Pakistan's national anthem, flag, emblem, national animal, bird, flower and tree, monuments and important national days.
24 MCQsUpdated 27 October 2026
This set covers Pakistan's national symbols and basic facts: the national anthem and flag, the national animal, bird, flower and tree, the state emblem and its motto, national monuments, and important national days.
These facts appear in almost every Pakistani competitive test. They are quick marks, so make sure you know every answer in this set confidently.
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The music of Pakistan's national anthem was composed by:
Correct answer: B. Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla
Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla composed the tune, which was approved before the lyrics were finalized.
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The national anthem of Pakistan was officially approved in:
Correct answer: C. 1954
The Government of Pakistan approved Hafeez Jalandhari's lyrics as the national anthem in August 1954.
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The national flag of Pakistan was designed by:
Correct answer: A. Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii
The flag designed by Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 11 August 1947.
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The national flag of Pakistan was adopted on:
Correct answer: A. 11 August 1947
The Constituent Assembly adopted the flag on 11 August 1947, three days before independence.
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In Pakistan's flag, the white stripe represents:
Correct answer: C. Religious minorities
The green field represents the Muslim majority and the white stripe represents religious minorities. The crescent stands for progress and the star for light and knowledge.
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What is the national animal of Pakistan?
Correct answer: B. Markhor
The markhor, a wild goat with spiral horns found in the northern mountains, is the national animal.
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What is the national bird of Pakistan?
Correct answer: B. Chukar partridge
The chukar partridge is the national bird. The Shaheen falcon is a popular symbol, often linked with Allama Iqbal's poetry.
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What is the national flower of Pakistan?
Correct answer: D. Jasmine
Jasmine (Chambeli) is the national flower, and a jasmine wreath appears on the state emblem.
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What is the national tree of Pakistan?
Correct answer: D. Deodar
The deodar cedar, found in the northern mountains, is Pakistan's national tree.
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The motto written on Pakistan's state emblem is:
Correct answer: C. Iman, Ittehad, Nazm
The scroll on the emblem reads "Iman, Ittehad, Nazm" (Faith, Unity, Discipline), the motto given by the Quaid-e-Azam. Note that "Unity, Faith, Discipline" is the English order often quoted.
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Which crops are shown on the shield of Pakistan's state emblem?
Correct answer: A. Cotton, wheat, tea and jute
The shield shows cotton, wheat, tea and jute, the major crops of Pakistan at independence.
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Who is known as the national poet of Pakistan?
Correct answer: B. Allama Muhammad Iqbal
Allama Iqbal, the "Poet of the East", is the national poet. His Allahabad Address of 1930 proposed a separate Muslim homeland.
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Faisal Mosque, the national mosque of Pakistan, is located in:
Correct answer: C. Islamabad
Faisal Mosque stands at the foot of the Margalla Hills in Islamabad and is named after King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who funded it.
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Faisal Mosque was designed by the architect:
Correct answer: A. Vedat Dalokay
Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay's tent-inspired design won the international competition for the mosque.
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Minar-e-Pakistan stands at the site where the:
Correct answer: B. Lahore Resolution was passed
Minar-e-Pakistan in Iqbal Park (formerly Minto Park), Lahore, marks the place where the Lahore Resolution was passed in March 1940.
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Mazar-e-Quaid, the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam, is located in:
Correct answer: A. Karachi
The Quaid was born and buried in Karachi. His mausoleum is one of the city's best-known landmarks.
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Pakistan Monument, shaped like a blooming flower, is located in:
Correct answer: A. Islamabad
Pakistan Monument on Shakarparian Hills, Islamabad, has four large petals representing the four provinces and three smaller ones representing the territories.
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Iqbal Day is observed in Pakistan on:
Correct answer: C. 9 November
9 November is Allama Iqbal's birthday. He died on 21 April 1938.
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Quaid-e-Azam's birthday is celebrated on:
Correct answer: D. 25 December
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born in Karachi on 25 December 1876.
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