Explore the lives of Pakistan’s famous personalities, from political leaders to cultural icons. These MCQs highlight their impact on the nation’s history and development.
Who is known as the “Father of the Nation” in Pakistan?
a) Liaquat Ali Khan
b) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Benazir Bhutto
Which Pakistani physicist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the identification of the subatomic particle W and Z bosons?
a) Abdus Salam
b) Malala Yousafzai
c) Abdul Qadeer Khan
d) Imran Khan
Who is the Pakistani education activist known for her advocacy for girls’ education, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014?
a) Abdus Salam
b) Malala Yousafzai
c) Abdul Qadeer Khan
d) Imran Khan
Which Pakistani cricketer led the national team to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup and later served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan?
a) Shahid Afridi
b) Wasim Akram
c) Imran Khan
d) Shoaib Akhtar
Who is known as the national poet of Pakistan, renowned for his literary work in Urdu and Persian, including the composition of “Saare Jahan se Achha”?
a) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
b) Mir Taqi Mir
c) Allama Iqbal
d) Ahmed Faraz
Which Pakistani activist and lawyer, known for her efforts in promoting human rights and democracy, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018?
a) Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
b) Asma Jahangir
c) Hina Jilani
d) Malala Yousafzai
Who is the Pakistani philanthropist and humanitarian, known for his establishment of the Edhi Foundation, which provides social services across Pakistan?
a) Malala Yousafzai
b) Abdul Sattar Edhi
c) Imran Khan
d) Shahid Afridi
Which Pakistani musician is known as the “King of Ghazal,” renowned for his contributions to the classical music genre of ghazal in South Asia?
a) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Abida Parveen
c) Mehdi Hassan
d) Jagjit Singh
Who is the renowned Pakistani philanthropist and the founder of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre?
a) Abdul Sattar Edhi
b) Shaukat Khanum
c) Imran Khan
d) Asma Jahangir
Which Pakistani social activist and lawyer is known for her work in promoting women’s rights and human rights in the country and globally?
a) Hina Jilani
b) Asma Jahangir
c) Malala Yousafzai
d) Benazir Bhutto
Who is the Pakistani musician and singer, known for his Qawwali music and acclaimed internationally for his contributions to world music?
a) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Abida Parveen
c) Mehdi Hassan
d) Atif Aslam
Which Pakistani squash player is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, with multiple British Open and World Open titles?
a) Jahangir Khan
b) Jansher Khan
c) Hashim Khan
d) Azam Khan
Who is the Pakistani singer known for her soulful renditions of Sufi music, earning recognition for her contributions to the genre globally?
a) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Abida Parveen
c) Noor Jehan
d) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Which Pakistani cricketer, known as the “Sultan of Swing,” is considered one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of cricket?
a) Shahid Afridi
b) Wasim Akram
c) Imran Khan
d) Shoaib Akhtar
Who is the Pakistani musician known for his contributions to Qawwali music and Sufi devotional music, gaining international acclaim for his work?
a) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Abida Parveen
c) Noor Jehan
d) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Which Pakistani cricketer, known for his aggressive batting style and philanthropic work, established the Shahid Afridi Foundation for humanitarian causes?
a) Shahid Afridi
b) Wasim Akram
c) Imran Khan
d) Shoaib Akhtar
Who is the Pakistani singer and actress known as the “Melody Queen” for her contributions to the Pakistani music industry and film industry?
a) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Abida Parveen
c) Noor Jehan
d) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Which Pakistani cricketer, known for his remarkable pace and aggressive style, earned the nickname “Rawalpindi Express” during his career?
a) Shahid Afridi
b) Wasim Akram
c) Imran Khan
d) Shoaib Akhtar
Who is the Pakistani musician known for his contributions to Sufi and devotional music, with a focus on Qawwali and ghazals in his repertoire?
a) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Abida Parveen
c) Noor Jehan
d) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Which Pakistani cricket legend, known for his exceptional skills and sportsmanship, is considered one of the finest all-rounders in the history of the sport?
a) Shahid Afridi
b) Wasim Akram
c) Imran Khan
d) Inzamam-ul-Haq
Who is the Pakistani singer and actress known for her contributions to the Pakistani music industry and film industry, earning the title “Malika-e-Tarannum?
a) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Abida Parveen
c) Noor Jehan
d) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Which Pakistani cricketer, known for his exceptional batting skills and contributions to the national team, served as the captain of the Pakistani cricket team?
a) Shahid Afridi
b) Wasim Akram
c) Imran Khan
d) Inzamam-ul-Haq
Who is the Pakistani singer known for his soulful renditions of Qawwali and devotional music, carrying on the legacy of his uncle, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan?
a) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Abida Parveen
c) Noor Jehan
d) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Which Pakistani cricket legend, known for his exceptional left-arm fast bowling, served as the captain of the national team and led them to several victories?
a) Shahid Afridi
b) Wasim Akram
c) Imran Khan
d) Inzamam-ul-Haq
Who is the Pakistani musician known for his contributions to the classical music genre, earning recognition for his mastery of the tabla instrument?
a) Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Ustad Zakir Hussain
c) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
d) Ustad Bismillah Khan
Which Pakistani cricket legend, known for his explosive batting style and record-breaking performances, served as the captain of the national team?
a) Shahid Afridi
b) Wasim Akram
c) Imran Khan
d) Inzamam-ul-Haq
Who is the Pakistani musician known for his contributions to classical Indian music, specifically for his mastery of the sarod instrument?
a) Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Ustad Zakir Hussain
c) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
d) Ustad Bismillah Khan
Which Pakistani cricket legend, known for his remarkable batting performances and sportsmanship, served as the captain of the national team?
a) Shahid Afridi
b) Wasim Akram
c) Imran Khan
d) Inzamam-ul-Haq
Who is the Pakistani musician known for his contributions to the classical music genre, particularly for his mastery of the shehnai instrument?
a) Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Ustad Zakir Hussain
c) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
d) Ustad Bismillah Khan
Which Pakistani cricket legend, known for his exceptional skills and contributions to the national team, served as the captain of the Pakistani cricket team?
a) Shahid Afridi
b) Wasim Akram
c) Imran Khan
d) Inzamam-ul-Haq
Who is the Pakistani singer known for her melodious voice and contributions to the classical and semi-classical music genres in the country?
a) Farida Khanum
b) Abida Parveen
c) Hadiqa Kiani
d) Meesha Shafi
Which Pakistani cricket legend, known for his remarkable left-arm fast bowling, earned recognition for his outstanding performances in international cricket?
a) Shahid Afridi
b) Wasim Akram
c) Imran Khan
d) Waqar Younis
Who is the Pakistani singer known for his contributions to the classical music genre, specifically for his mastery of the sitar instrument?
a) Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Ustad Zakir Hussain
c) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
d) Ustad Rais Khan
Which Pakistani cricket legend, known for his explosive batting style and record-breaking performances, established himself as one of the finest batsmen in the world?
a) Shahid Afridi
b) Saeed Anwar
c) Imran Khan
d) Javed Miandad
Who is the Pakistani singer known for her contributions to the Sufi music genre, captivating audiences with her powerful and soulful performances?
a) Farida Khanum
b) Abida Parveen
c) Hadiqa Kiani
d) Meesha Shafi
Who is known as the founder of Pakistan?
a) Liaquat Ali Khan
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
d) Benazir Bhutto
Which Pakistani physicist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the discovery of the unified theory of weak and electromagnetic interactions?
a) Abdus Salam
b) Malala Yousafzai
c) Pervez Hoodbhoy
d) Atta-ur-Rahman
Who is known as the “Father of the Pakistani Bomb” for his crucial role in Pakistan’s atomic bomb project?
a) Pervez Musharraf
b) A.Q. Khan
c) Abdul Sattar Edhi
d) Imran Khan
Which Pakistani activist became the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate for her advocacy of education, especially for girls, in her native Swat Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan?
a) Malala Yousafzai
b) Benazir Bhutto
c) Asma Jahangir
d) Hina Rabbani Khar
Who is known as the “Angel of Mercy” for her philanthropic work and humanitarian efforts, particularly in the areas of health and education in Pakistan?
a) Abdul Sattar Edhi
b) Imran Khan
c) Bilquis Edhi
d) Hina Rabbani Khar
Which Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician became the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan in August 2018?
a) Nawaz Sharif
b) Asif Ali Zardari
c) Shahid Afridi
d) Imran Khan
Who is known as the “Iron Lady” of Pakistan and was the first woman to lead a Muslim state, serving as the 11th Prime Minister of Pakistan?
a) Benazir Bhutto
b) Hina Rabbani Khar
c) Fatima Jinnah
d) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Which Pakistani social worker and philanthropist is known for his significant contributions to the Edhi Foundation, one of Pakistan’s largest and most active welfare organizations?
a) Bilquis Edhi
b) Pervez Musharraf
c) Abdus Salam
d) Abdul Sattar Edhi
Who is known as the “The Poet of the East” and played a significant role in the Pakistan movement, inspiring Muslims through his poetry?
a) Liaquat Ali Khan
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
d) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Which Pakistani philanthropist and humanitarian is known for her activism and efforts in promoting human rights, particularly women’s rights in Pakistan?
a) Hina Rabbani Khar
b) Benazir Bhutto
c) Asma Jahangir
d) Bilquis Edhi
Who is known as the “Queen of Sufi Music” and is recognized for her contributions to the world of Sufi music and ghazals in Pakistan?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Atif Aslam
c) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
d) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Which Pakistani cricketer is known for his exceptional left-arm fast bowling and is often regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of cricket?
a) Wasim Akram
b) Shahid Afridi
c) Shoaib Akhtar
d) Inzamam-ul-Haq
Who is known as the “King of Ghazal” and was a prominent Pakistani ghazal and playback singer, as well as a composer, with a career spanning over five decades?
a) Mehdi Hassan
b) Ghulam Ali
c) Jagjit Singh
d) Talat Aziz
Which Pakistani squash player is widely regarded as one of the greatest squash players in history, with a record eight World Open titles and six British Open titles?
a) Jahangir Khan
b) Jansher Khan
c) Hashim Khan
d) Gogi Alauddin
Who is known as the “King of Qawwali” and gained international acclaim for his contributions to the world of Qawwali music?
a) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Abida Parveen
c) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
d) Atif Aslam
Which Pakistani cricketer is known for his aggressive batting style and has been one of the most popular and beloved cricketers in Pakistan’s history?
a) Wasim Akram
b) Shahid Afridi
c) Shoaib Akhtar
d) Inzamam-ul-Haq
Who is known as the “The Maverick” and is a renowned Pakistani journalist, economist, and political commentator, known for his critical and thought-provoking analysis?
a) Cyril Almeida
b) Moeed Yusuf
c) Najam Sethi
d) Raza Rumi
Which Pakistani hockey player is widely regarded as one of the best field hockey players of all time, having won three Olympic gold medals for field hockey in 1960, 1968, and 1984?
a) Samiullah Khan
b) Islahuddin Siddique
c) Shahbaz Ahmed
d) Hasan Sardar
Who is known as the “Nightingale of East” and was one of the most popular and influential singers in the Indian subcontinent, with a career spanning over seven decades?
a) Noor Jehan
b) Lata Mangeshkar
c) Asha Bhosle
d) Suraiya
Which Pakistani cricketer is known for his exceptional speed and is often regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the history of cricket?
a) Wasim Akram
b) Shahid Afridi
c) Shoaib Akhtar
d) Inzamam-ul-Haq
Who is known as the “Lion of Punjab” and played a crucial role in the Pakistan movement, serving as the country’s first Prime Minister?
a) Liaquat Ali Khan
b) Allama Iqbal
c) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
d) Nawaz Sharif
Which Pakistani scientist and scholar is known for his significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry and is a leading authority in the field of natural product chemistry?
a) Pervez Hoodbhoy
b) Atta-ur-Rahman
c) Abdus Salam
d) Samar Mubarakmand
Who is known as the “The People’s Lawyer” and was a prominent Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist, known for his significant contributions to the field of human rights in Pakistan?
a) Hina Rabbani Khar
b) Asma Jahangir
c) Malala Yousafzai
d) Benazir Bhutto
Which Pakistani social activist is known for her contributions to the field of human rights and is the founder of the first-ever legal aid center in Pakistan, known as the AGHS Legal Aid Cell?
a) Hina Rabbani Khar
b) Benazir Bhutto
c) Asma Jahangir
d) Malala Yousafzai
Who is known as the “Duke of Mic” and is a prominent Pakistani musician, known for his significant contributions to the Pakistani music industry as a rapper and music producer?
a) Ali Azmat
b) Adnan Sami
c) Bohemia
d) Atif Aslam
Which Pakistani singer is known for her melodious voice and has been one of the most prominent and beloved playback singers in the Pakistani music industry?
a) Hadiqa Kiani
b) Nazia Hassan
c) Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch
d) Tina Sani
Who is known as the “King of Pop” in Pakistan and is one of the most popular and influential singers in the history of Pakistani music?
a) Alamgir
b) Ali Zafar
c) Junaid Jamshed
d) Shehzad Roy
Which Pakistani musician is known for his fusion of classical and contemporary music and has been one of the most influential figures in the Pakistani music industry?
a) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
c) Adnan Sami
d) Atif Aslam
Who is known as the “Melody Queen” and is a renowned Pakistani playback singer, often regarded as one of the greatest and most influential singers in the history of Pakistani music?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Farida Khanum
c) Iqbal Bano
d) Noor Jehan
Which Pakistani musician is known for his significant contributions to the Pakistani music industry as a singer, musician, and composer, with a diverse range of popular songs and compositions?
a) Ali Zafar
b) Strings
c) Atif Aslam
d) Shehzad Roy
Who is known as the “Empress of Pop” and has been one of the most popular and influential singers in the history of Pakistani music, with numerous chart-topping hits and albums?
a) Nazia Hassan
b) Hadiqa Kiani
c) Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch
d) Tina Sani
Which Pakistani musician is known for his significant contributions to the field of Sufi music and has been one of the most prominent and influential Sufi singers in Pakistan?
a) Abida Parveen
b) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
c) Atif Aslam
d) Shehzad Roy
Who is known as the “Sufi Queen” and is recognized for her exceptional contributions to the world of Sufi music, with a unique and soulful singing style that has garnered international acclaim?
a) Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch
b) Hadiqa Kiani
c) Abida Parveen
d) Tina Sani
Which Pakistani musician is known for his significant contributions to the Pakistani music industry as a vocalist and musician, with numerous popular songs and albums to his name?
a) Ali Zafar
b) Strings
c) Atif Aslam
d) Shehzad Roy
Who is known as the “Pop Sensation” and is one of the most popular and influential pop singers in the history of Pakistani music, with a string of hit singles and albums?
a) Nazia Hassan
b) Hadiqa Kiani
c) Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch
d) Tina Sani
Who is often regarded 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) Benazir Bhutto
Which Pakistani Nobel laureate is known for her activism in promoting girls’ education and women’s rights globally?
a) Malala Yousafzai
b) Abdul Sattar Edhi
c) Imran Khan
d) Abdus Salam
Who is the famous cricketer turned politician who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022?
a) Shahid Afridi
b) Wasim Akram
c) Imran Khan
d) Shoaib Akhtar
Which Pakistani physicist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contribution to electroweak unification, making significant advancements in the field of theoretical physics?
a) Abdus Salam
b) Pervez Hoodbhoy
c) Atta-ur-Rahman
d) Riazuddin
Which legendary Sufi poet, known for his profound and spiritually rich poetry, is often considered one of the greatest mystic poets of the Urdu language?
a) Bulleh Shah
b) Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai
c) Baba Farid
d) Khwaja Fariduddin Ganjshakar
Which Pakistani philanthropist and humanitarian is known for establishing the Edhi Foundation, one of the largest and most organized social welfare systems in Pakistan?
a) Abdul Sattar Edhi
b) Malala Yousafzai
c) Bilquis Edhi
d) Abdul Razzaq
Who is the renowned Pakistani singer and musician, often referred to as the “King of Ghazal” for his contribution to the classical music genre of Ghazal?
a) Mehdi Hassan
b) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
c) Abida Parveen
d) Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Which prominent Pakistani politician and statesman was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, serving from 1947 to 1951?
a) Liaquat Ali Khan
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
c) Benazir Bhutto
d) Nawaz Sharif
Who is the renowned Pakistani musician and singer who is known for his qawwali performances and is credited with introducing qawwali music to international audiences?
a) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
b) Mehdi Hassan
c) Ghulam Ali
d) Abida Parveen
Which Pakistani social activist and lawyer co-founded the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and is known for her relentless advocacy for human rights and democracy?
a) Asma Jahangir
b) Hina Jilani
c) Malala Yousafzai
d) Benazir Bhutto
