Pakistan’s cultural history is rich with legendary heroes and folk figures. This MCQ set examines notable personalities and their contributions to society, literature, and culture. Study the cultural heroes and figures that shaped Pakistan’s identity.
Who is known as the national poet of Pakistan?
a) Allama Iqbal
b) Mir Taqi Mir
c) Mirza Ghalib
d) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Which of the following leaders played a significant role in the independence movement of Pakistan?
a) Liaquat Ali Khan
b) Benazir Bhutto
c) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
d) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Which Pakistani philanthropist is known for establishing the Edhi Foundation, one of the world’s largest volunteer ambulance networks?
a) Abdul Sattar Edhi
b) Malala Yousafzai
c) Imran Khan
d) Asma Jahangir
Who is known as the “Father of the Nation” in Pakistan for his pivotal role in the country’s independence movement?
a) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
b) Liaquat Ali Khan
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan
Which female Pakistani activist became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate for her advocacy of girls’ education?
a) Malala Yousafzai
b) Asma Jahangir
c) Benazir Bhutto
d) Hina Jilani
Who is known for his contributions to the field of physics and for being the first Nobel laureate in science from Pakistan?
a) Abdus Salam
b) Abdul Qadeer Khan
c) Atta-ur-Rahman
d) Pervez Hoodbhoy
Which Pakistani cricket star is renowned for his exceptional batting skills and leadership as the captain of the national team?
a) Imran Khan
b) Wasim Akram
c) Shahid Afridi
d) Inzamam-ul-Haq
Which of the following historical figures is celebrated for his poetry and contributions to the Sindhi literature?
a) Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai
b) Sachal Sarmast
c) Bulleh Shah
d) Waris Shah
Which Pakistani humanitarian and activist received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for her efforts in advocating children’s rights and education?
a) Malala Yousafzai
b) Abdul Sattar Edhi
c) Asma Jahangir
d) Hina Jilani
Who is known as the “Lion of the Punjab” for his contributions to the Pakistan Movement and his role in the creation of Pakistan?
a) Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan
b) Chaudhry Rehmat Ali
c) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
d) Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan
Which Sufi poet and philosopher is renowned for his verses that promote peace, tolerance, and unity among people?
a) Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai
b) Bulleh Shah
c) Sachal Sarmast
d) Khwaja Fariduddin Ganjshakar
Which legendary field hockey player from Pakistan is considered one of the greatest hockey players of all time?
a) Shahbaz Ahmed
b) Hasan Sardar
c) Samiullah Khan
d) Sohail Abbas
Who is known for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, and for his literary works that reflect the socio-political environment of the Indian subcontinent?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Which Pakistani musician is celebrated for his contributions to classical music and his mastery of the sitar?
a) Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Ustad Ghulam Ali
c) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
d) Ustad Rais Khan
Who is known as the “Queen of Melody” in Pakistan for her contributions to classical and semi-classical music?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Farida Khanum
c) Noor Jehan
d) Reshma
Which Pakistani writer and playwright is known for his significant contributions to Urdu literature and drama?
a) Saadat Hasan Manto
b) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
c) Ahmad Faraz
d) Munir Niazi
Which of the following figures played a crucial role in the development of the national language, Urdu, and worked for its promotion and preservation?
a) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
b) Liaquat Ali Khan
c) Ziauddin Ahmed
d) Maulana Shaukat Ali
Which Pakistani squash player is celebrated for his remarkable achievements and dominance in the sport, winning multiple British Open titles and World Open championships?
a) Jahangir Khan
b) Jansher Khan
c) Hashim Khan
d) Qamar Zaman
Who is known for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, and for his literary works that reflect the socio-political environment of the Indian subcontinent?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Which Pakistani musician is celebrated for his contributions to classical music and his mastery of the sitar?
a) Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Ustad Ghulam Ali
c) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
d) Ustad Rais Khan
Who is known as the “Queen of Melody” in Pakistan for her contributions to classical and semi-classical music?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Farida Khanum
c) Noor Jehan
d) Reshma
Which Pakistani writer and playwright is known for his significant contributions to Urdu literature and drama?
a) Saadat Hasan Manto
b) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
c) Ahmad Faraz
d) Munir Niazi
Which of the following figures played a crucial role in the development of the national language, Urdu, and worked for its promotion and preservation?
a) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
b) Liaquat Ali Khan
c) Ziauddin Ahmed
d) Maulana Shaukat Ali
Which Pakistani squash player is celebrated for his remarkable achievements and dominance in the sport, winning multiple British Open titles and World Open championships?
a) Jahangir Khan
b) Jansher Khan
c) Hashim Khan
d) Qamar Zaman
Who is known for his contributions to the field of literature, particularly for his poetry that reflects the struggles and aspirations of the common people?
a) Ahmad Faraz
b) Mir Taqi Mir
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Which Pakistani singer is known for his contributions to Qawwali music and is celebrated for his powerful and soulful performances?
a) Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Ghulam Ali
c) Mehdi Hassan
d) Atif Aslam
Who is known for his significant contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, and for his promotion of the Urdu dictionary, “Farhang-e-Asifia”?
a) Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
b) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
c) Shibli Nomani
d) Maulana Shaukat Ali
Which Pakistani humanitarian and activist is known for her relentless efforts in advocating human rights and for co-founding the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan?
a) Asma Jahangir
b) Malala Yousafzai
c) Hina Jilani
d) Benazir Bhutto
Who is celebrated as one of the most prominent Urdu poets, known for his ghazals and poems that reflect themes of love, beauty, and spirituality?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Ahmed Faraz
d) Allama Iqbal
Which Pakistani musician is celebrated for his contributions to classical music and his mastery of the flute?
a) Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Ustad Ghulam Ali
c) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
d) Ustad Pervaiz Paras
Who is known for her contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for her work in promoting Urdu literature and education?
a) Ismat Chughtai
b) Parveen Shakir
c) Bano Qudsia
d) Fahmida Riaz
Which of the following political leaders of Pakistan served as the country’s first Prime Minister and played a crucial role in the early years of the nation’s history?
a) Liaquat Ali Khan
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
c) Benazir Bhutto
d) Nawaz Sharif
Who is celebrated for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, and for his efforts in promoting the language through his literary works and publications?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Mirza Kalich Beg
d) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Which Pakistani musician is known for his contributions to classical music and his mastery of the tabla?
a) Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Ustad Ghulam Ali
c) Ustad Shaukat Hussain
d) Ustad Rais Khan
Who is known for her contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for her work in promoting Urdu literature and education?
a) Ismat Chughtai
b) Parveen Shakir
c) Bano Qudsia
d) Fahmida Riaz
Which of the following political leaders of Pakistan served as the country’s first Prime Minister and played a crucial role in the early years of the nation’s history?
a) Liaquat Ali Khan
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
c) Benazir Bhutto
d) Nawaz Sharif
Who is celebrated for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, and for his efforts in promoting the language through his literary works and publications?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Mirza Kalich Beg
d) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Which Pakistani musician is known for his contributions to classical music and his mastery of the tabla?
a) Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Ustad Ghulam Ali
c) Ustad Shaukat Hussain
d) Ustad Rais Khan
Who is known for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetic works that reflect the struggles and aspirations of the common people?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
d) Mirza Ghalib
Which Pakistani singer is known for his contributions to classical and Sufi music, enchanting audiences with his powerful and soulful performances?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Farida Khanum
c) Atif Aslam
d) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Which Pakistani poet is known for his revolutionary poetry that advocates for social justice and equality?
a) Habib Jalib
b) Sahir Ludhianvi
c) Jaun Elia
d) Wasi Shah
Who is known for her contributions to Pakistani literature, particularly for her novels that explore themes of social issues and women’s rights?
a) Ismat Chughtai
b) Bapsi Sidhwa
c) Fahmida Riaz
d) Kishwar Naheed
Which Pakistani singer is known for his soulful renditions of classical and Sufi music, captivating audiences worldwide?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Farida Khanum
c) Atif Aslam
d) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Who is celebrated for his significant contributions to Urdu literature, particularly for his poetry that reflects themes of love, mysticism, and social issues?
a) Jaun Elia
b) Mir Taqi Mir
c) Ahmed Faraz
d) Wasi Shah
Which Pakistani politician and statesman is known for his significant contributions to the country’s politics and governance, serving as Prime Minister and President?
a) Nawaz Sharif
b) Asif Ali Zardari
c) Pervez Musharraf
d) Ayub Khan
Who is known for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetry that reflects themes of love, beauty, and spirituality?
a) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Ahmed Faraz
Which Pakistani singer is celebrated for her melodious voice and contributions to classical and Sufi music?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Hadiqa Kiani
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is known for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetic works that reflect the struggles and aspirations of the common people?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
d) Mirza Ghalib
Which Pakistani singer is known for his melodious voice and contributions to the pop and playback singing industry?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Ali Zafar
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is celebrated for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetry that reflects themes of love, beauty, and spirituality?
a) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Ahmed Faraz
Which Pakistani singer is celebrated for her melodious voice and contributions to classical and Sufi music?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Hadiqa Kiani
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is known for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetic works that reflect the struggles and aspirations of the common people?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
d) Mirza Ghalib
Which Pakistani singer is known for his melodious voice and contributions to the pop and playback singing industry?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Ali Zafar
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is celebrated for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetry that reflects themes of love, beauty, and spirituality?
a) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Ahmed Faraz
Which Pakistani singer is celebrated for her melodious voice and contributions to classical and Sufi music?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Hadiqa Kiani
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is known for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetic works that reflect the struggles and aspirations of the common people?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
d) Mirza Ghalib
Which Pakistani singer is known for his melodious voice and contributions to the pop and playback singing industry?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Ali Zafar
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is celebrated for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetry that reflects themes of love, beauty, and spirituality?
a) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Ahmed Faraz
Which Pakistani singer is celebrated for her melodious voice and contributions to classical and Sufi music?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Hadiqa Kiani
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is known for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetic works that reflect the struggles and aspirations of the common people?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
d) Mirza Ghalib
Which Pakistani singer is known for his melodious voice and contributions to the pop and playback singing industry?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Ali Zafar
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is celebrated for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetry that reflects themes of love, beauty, and spirituality?
a) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Ahmed Faraz
Which Pakistani singer is celebrated for her melodious voice and contributions to classical and Sufi music?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Hadiqa Kiani
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is known for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetic works that reflect the struggles and aspirations of the common people?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
d) Mirza Ghalib
Which Pakistani singer is known for his melodious voice and contributions to the pop and playback singing industry?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Ali Zafar
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is celebrated for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetry that reflects themes of love, beauty, and spirituality?
a) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Ahmed Faraz
Which Pakistani singer is celebrated for her melodious voice and contributions to classical and Sufi music?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Hadiqa Kiani
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is known for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetic works that reflect the struggles and aspirations of the common people?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
d) Mirza Ghalib
Which Pakistani singer is known for his melodious voice and contributions to the pop and playback singing industry?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Ali Zafar
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is celebrated for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetry that reflects themes of love, beauty, and spirituality?
a) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Ahmed Faraz
Which Pakistani singer is celebrated for her melodious voice and contributions to classical and Sufi music?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Hadiqa Kiani
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is known for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetic works that reflect the struggles and aspirations of the common people?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
d) Mirza Ghalib
Which Pakistani singer is known for his melodious voice and contributions to the pop and playback singing industry?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Ali Zafar
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is celebrated for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetry that reflects themes of love, beauty, and spirituality?
a) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Ahmed Faraz
Which Pakistani singer is celebrated for her melodious voice and contributions to classical and Sufi music?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Hadiqa Kiani
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is known for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetic works that reflect the struggles and aspirations of the common people?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
d) Mirza Ghalib
Which Pakistani singer is known for his melodious voice and contributions to the pop and playback singing industry?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Ali Zafar
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Who is celebrated for his contributions to the development of the national language, Urdu, particularly for his poetry that reflects themes of love, beauty, and spirituality?
a) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Ahmed Faraz
Which Pakistani singer is celebrated for her melodious voice and contributions to classical and Sufi music?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Hadiqa Kiani
c) Atif Aslam
d) Nazia Hassan
Which Pakistani poet is known for his romantic and revolutionary poetry that portrays the struggles and aspirations of the common people?
a) Habib Jalib
b) Sahir Ludhianvi
c) Jaun Elia
d) Wasi Shah
