Learn about the Pakistani National Anthem, its composer, and the meaning behind the anthem’s lyrics. These MCQs explore its role in national identity and patriotism.
When was the National Anthem of Pakistan adopted?
a) 1950
b) 1949
c) 1954
d) 1955
Who wrote the lyrics of the National Anthem of Pakistan?
a) Allama Iqbal
b) Hafeez Jalandhari
c) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
d) Mir Taqi Mir
What is the title of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Qaumi Tarana
b) Hum Mustafavi Hain
c) Pak Sarzamin
d) Allah-o-Akbar
What language is the National Anthem of Pakistan written in?
a) Urdu
b) Arabic
c) Persian
d) Punjabi
Who composed the music for the National Anthem of Pakistan?
a) Nisar Bazmi
b) Sohail Rana
c) Ahmad G. Chagla
d) Khurshid Anwar
What is the total duration of the National Anthem of Pakistan when played or sung?
a) 1 minute
b) 1 minute 20 seconds
c) 1 minute 30 seconds
d) 2 minutes
Which event in Pakistan led to the selection of the current National Anthem?
a) Independence Day
b) Republic Day
c) Pakistan Day
d) Islamic Summit
What inspired the lyrics of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) The natural beauty of Pakistan
b) The struggles of the independence movement
c) Islamic poetry
d) Ancient folklore
What is the significance of the word “Pak” in the National Anthem of Pakistan?
a) Strength
b) Unity
c) Purity
d) Freedom
In which month and year was the National Anthem of Pakistan first performed?
a) August 1947
b) August 1954
c) March 1956
d) March 1950
What musical instruments are predominantly used in the National Anthem of Pakistan?
a) Sitar and tabla
b) Violin and flute
c) Harmonium and tabla
d) Flute and sitar
What was the occasion for which the National Anthem of Pakistan was officially adopted?
a) Lahore Resolution Day
b) Independence Day
c) Republic Day
d) Pakistan Day
Which stanza of the National Anthem of Pakistan emphasizes the “Unity of the Muslim World?
a) First stanza
b) Second stanza
c) Third stanza
d) Fourth stanza
What does the term “Pak Sarzamin” in the National Anthem of Pakistan refer to?
a) Pure land
b) Sacred land
c) Holy land
d) Blessed land
Which stanza of the National Anthem of Pakistan is dedicated to the “Glory of Pakistan”?
a) First stanza
b) Second stanza
c) Third stanza
d) Fourth stanza
In what context was the National Anthem of Pakistan first broadcast publicly?
a) A military parade
b) A cultural festival
c) A political rally
d) A national sports event
What is the predominant emotion conveyed through the National Anthem of Pakistan?
a) Joy and celebration
b) Sadness and mourning
c) Patriotism and unity
d) Triumph and victory
Which stanza of the National Anthem of Pakistan emphasizes the “Strength of Unity”?
a) First stanza
b) Second stanza
c) Third stanza
d) Fourth stanza
Who was the first person to perform the National Anthem of Pakistan publicly?
a) Hafeez Jalandhari
b) Khurshid Anwar
c) Ahmed Rushdi
d) Noor Jehan
What was the occasion of the public performance of the National Anthem of Pakistan for the first time?
a) Independence Day
b) Republic Day
c) Pakistan Day
d) Eid-ul-Fitr
What do the opening words “Pak Sarzamin” of the National Anthem of Pakistan translate to in English?
a) Pure land
b) Sacred land
c) Holy land
d) Blessed land
What is the last word of the National Anthem of Pakistan?
a) Pakistan
b) Allah
c) Qaum
d) Azm
What does the term “Qaumi” mean in the title “Qaumi Tarana” of the National Anthem of Pakistan?
a) National
b) Sacred
c) Glorious
d) Heavenly
What does the term “Tarana” mean in the title “Qaumi Tarana” of the National Anthem of Pakistan?
a) Melody
b) Harmony
c) Unity
d) Patriotism
What is the central theme of the National Anthem of Pakistan?
a) Love for the nation
b) Sacrifice for freedom
c) Unity and faith
d) Cultural diversity
What event marked the formal adoption of the National Anthem of Pakistan?
a) Its first performance at a military parade
b) Its performance at a political rally
c) Its performance at an international conference
d) Its performance at a cultural festival
What is the literal meaning of the word “Qaumi” in the title “Qaumi Tarana” of the National Anthem of Pakistan?
a) National
b) Beloved
c) Sacred
d) Glorious
What is the significance of the phrase “Chirag-e-Rah” in the National Anthem of Pakistan?
a) Light of guidance
b) Flame of hope
c) Torch of freedom
d) Beacon of unity
Which stanza of the National Anthem of Pakistan emphasizes the “Unity, faith, and discipline” of the nation?
a) First stanza
b) Second stanza
c) Third stanza
d) Fourth stanza
What is the central emotion expressed in the National Anthem of Pakistan?
a) Love for the homeland
b) Devotion to the religion
c) Courage in the face of adversity
d) Hope for a better future
What is the official name of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Qaumi Tarana
b) Hamara Pakistan
c) Pak Fauj Ka Tarana
d) Pakistan Zindabad
Who wrote the lyrics of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Allama Iqbal
b) Hafeez Jalandhari
c) Mir Taqi Mir
d) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
In which year was the national anthem of Pakistan adopted?
a) 1948
b) 1954
c) 1950
d) 1956
What is the language of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Urdu
b) Punjabi
c) Pashto
d) Sindhi
What is the title of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) “Naghma-e-Pakistan”
b) “Pak Sar Zameen”
c) “Sohni Dharti”
d) “Pak Fauj Ka Sathi”
Who composed the music for the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla
b) Nisar Bazmi
c) Khawaja Khurshid Anwar
d) Sohail Rana
What is the total number of stanzas in the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
What is the first line of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) “Pak sarzameen shad bad”
b) “Chand meri zameen phool mera watan”
c) “Aey watan pyare watan”
d) “Hum zinda qaum hain”
What is the literal meaning of the phrase “Pak Sar Zameen”?
a) Sacred Land
b) Beautiful Land
c) Pure Land
d) Beloved Land
What is the central theme of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Unity
b) Faith
c) Progress
d) Patriotism
The Pakistani National Anthem was first broadcast on radio in which year?
a) 1950
b) 1952
c) 1954
d) 1956
What is the meaning of the term “Qaumi” in Qaumi Tarana?
a) National
b) Beautiful
c) Sacred
d) Beloved
Which event led to the adoption of the national anthem of Pakistan?
a) Independence Day
b) Republic Day
c) Lahore Resolution Day
d) Islamic Republic Day
Which musical instrument was primarily used in the original composition of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Flute
b) Sitar
c) Rabab
d) Harmonium
The composition of the Pakistani National Anthem is based on which traditional music mode?
a) Qawwali
b) Ghazal
c) Sufi
d) Kafi
Which stanza of the Pakistani National Anthem pays tribute to the creator?
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) All stanzas
In which city was the Pakistani National Anthem first performed?
a) Karachi
b) Lahore
c) Rawalpindi
d) Peshawar
Who was the first to perform the Pakistani National Anthem in public?
a) Hafeez Jalandhari
b) Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla
c) A student choir
d) Allama Iqbal
The Pakistani National Anthem was officially adopted under which regime?
a) Ayub Khan
b) Liaquat Ali Khan
c) Iskander Mirza
d) Khawaja Nazimuddin
What is the title of the book in which the national anthem of Pakistan was first published?
a) Bang-e-Dra
b) Armaghan-e-Hijaz
c) Kulyat-e-Iqbal
d) Ab-e-Hayat
Which stanza of the Pakistani National Anthem encourages unity and brotherhood?
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) All stanzas
The Pakistani National Anthem was composed in which musical rhythm?
a) Raga Kafi
b) Raga Bhairavi
c) Raga Yaman
d) Raga Darbari
What is the total duration of the complete version of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) 1 minute
b) 1 minute 20 seconds
c) 1 minute 30 seconds
d) 1 minute 40 seconds
The Pakistani National Anthem was first played by a military band during which occasion?
a) Pakistan Day Parade
b) Independence Day
c) Republic Day
d) Defence Day
Which stanza of the Pakistani National Anthem signifies the strength and spirit of the nation?
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) All stanzas
What was the profession of Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla, the composer of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Musician
b) Poet
c) Politician
d) Scholar
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the historical background of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) It was inspired by a Sufi poem.
b) It was commissioned by the British government.
c) It was written to celebrate Pakistan’s independence.
d) It was composed during the Mughal era.
The Pakistani National Anthem has been translated into which regional languages of Pakistan?
a) Urdu and Punjabi
b) Sindhi and Balochi
c) Pashto and Saraiki
d) All regional languages
Who is considered the “Hakeem” in the Pakistani National Anthem, meaning the wise leader?
a) Allama Iqbal
b) Quaid-e-Azam
c) Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla
d) Hafeez Jalandhari
The composition of the Pakistani National Anthem reflects the influence of which musical traditions?
a) Persian and Turkish
b) Arabic and Indian
c) Afghan and Central Asian
d) Indian and Western
What is the theme of the first stanza of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Faith
b) Unity
c) Progress
d) Patriotism
The opening line of the Pakistani National Anthem is a Persian verse that translates to:
a) “Blessed be the sacred land”
b) “The land of the pure”
c) “May the nation thrive”
d) “Long live Pakistan”
The Pakistani National Anthem was first sung at an international sports event in which year?
a) 1956
b) 1958
c) 1960
d) 1962
In the context of the Pakistani National Anthem, what does “Pak” signify?
a) Peace
b) Purity
c) Prosperity
d) Patriotism
What is the meaning of the word “Sar” in the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Head
b) Crown
c) Flag
d) Land
The Pakistani National Anthem was officially adopted during which month of the year?
a) August
b) September
c) March
d) July
Which of the following is a line from the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) “Hai jazba junoon”
b) “Saare jahan se achha”
c) “Kadam mila ke chal”
d) “Zameen arz-e-Pakistan”
What is the literal translation of the phrase “Shad Bad” in the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Blessed
b) Happy
c) Prosperous
d) Joyful
The Pakistani National Anthem was first played at the United Nations in which year?
a) 1950
b) 1952
c) 1954
d) 1956
Which of the following is the primary emotion conveyed in the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Joy
b) Sorrow
c) Hope
d) Pride
The music of the Pakistani National Anthem has a strong influence from which classical music tradition?
a) Persian
b) Turkish
c) Indian
d) Western
What is the meaning of the phrase “Pak Fauj Ka Tarana” in the options?
a) Anthem of the Pakistan Army
b) Song of the Pakistani people
c) Military anthem of Pakistan
d) Melody of the Pure Land
The Pakistani National Anthem is traditionally sung at the beginning of which type of events?
a) Cultural festivals
b) Sports events
c) Religious gatherings
d) Political rallies
What is the primary message of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Love for the nation
b) Unity among diverse cultures
c) Sacrifice for freedom
d) Faith in the future
The Pakistani National Anthem is a symbol of which of the following values?
a) Religious tolerance
b) Cultural diversity
c) National unity
d) Global peace
Which of the following is the last line of the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) “Hai jazba junoon”
b) “Pak sarzameen ka nizaam”
c) “Zameen arz-e-Pakistan”
d) “Pakistan Zindabad”
What is the traditional attire worn by performers while singing the Pakistani National Anthem?
a) Sherwani
b) Kurta Pajama
c) Shalwar Kameez
d) Western Suit
The Pakistani National Anthem is a source of inspiration for which of the following groups?
a) Youth
b) Women
c) Minorities
d) Elderly
The Pakistani National Anthem was originally written in which literary form?
a) Ghazal
b) Naat
c) Rubai
d) Nazm
Which stanza of the Pakistani National Anthem emphasizes the glory and prosperity of the nation?
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) All stanzas
