51. What does IRA stand for?
Correct Answer: A. Irish Republic Army
Explanation: IRA is a paramilitary organization that sought to end British rule in Northern Ireland.
52. What is the full form of PCO?
Correct Answer: B. Provincial Constitution Order
Explanation: PCO refers to a legal order issued in Pakistan affecting the constitution, especially during emergency periods.
53. What does RCD stand for?
Correct Answer: B. Regional Committee for Development
Explanation: RCD was a regional organization of Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey to promote socio-economic development.
54. The R2P doctrine stands for?
Correct Answer: B. Responsibility to Protect
Explanation: R2P is a global commitment to prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity.
55. OIC stands for?
Correct Answer: A. Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Explanation: OIC is an international organization of Muslim-majority countries that promotes solidarity and cooperation.
56. What is the full form of IOC?
Correct Answer: C. International Olympic Committee
Explanation: IOC is the governing body responsible for organizing the modern Olympic Games.
57. CIA stands for?
Correct Answer: A. Central Intelligence Agency
Explanation: CIA is the US federal agency responsible for foreign intelligence and national security.
58. What does IRSA stand for?
Correct Answer: C. Indus River System Authority
Explanation: IRSA manages the distribution of water from the Indus River among provinces of Pakistan.
59. NLC stands for?
Correct Answer: B. National Logistics Cell
Explanation: NLC is a state-owned enterprise in Pakistan providing logistics, transportation, and construction services.
60. UNESCO is the abbreviation of _______.
Correct Answer: A. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization
Explanation: UNESCO promotes global collaboration in education, science, and culture to foster peace and development.
61. UNICEF stands for?
Correct Answer: B. United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Explanation: UNICEF was created in 1946 to provide emergency aid to children after WWII.
62. NAM stands for?
Correct Answer: C. Non-Aligned Movement
Explanation: NAM is a group of states not formally aligned with any major power bloc.
63. GCC stands for?
Correct Answer: B. Gulf Cooperation Council
Explanation: GCC is a political and economic alliance of six Middle Eastern countries.
64. What does ICJ stand for?
Correct Answer: A. International Court of Justice
Explanation: ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
65. What does MAO stand for?
Correct Answer: C. Mohammad and Anglo Oriented College
Explanation: MAO College (India) was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan as an educational institution.
66. FAO stands for _________.
Correct Answer: C. Food and Agriculture Organization
Explanation: FAO is a UN agency that focuses on global food security and agriculture development.
67. FATA stands for __________.
Correct Answer: A. Federally Administered Tribal Areas
Explanation: FATA was a semi-autonomous tribal region of Pakistan, merged with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2018.
68. What does FANA stand for?
Correct Answer: A. Federally Administered Northern Areas
Explanation: FANA was the former administrative name for the region now known as Gilgit-Baltistan.
69. PATA stands for:
Correct Answer: A. Provincially Administered Tribal Areas
Explanation: PATA were special tribal areas under provincial administration in Pakistan.
70. AIDS stands for _________.
Correct Answer: A. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Explanation: AIDS is a chronic, life-threatening condition caused by HIV that weakens the immune system.
71. APNS stands for _________.
Correct Answer: C. All Pakistan Newspaper Society
Explanation: APNS is the main body representing newspaper publishers in Pakistan.
72. AIML stands for _________.
Correct Answer: A. All India Muslim League
Explanation: AIML was the political party that played a key role in the creation of Pakistan in 1947.
73. HBFC stands for _________.
Correct Answer: C. Housing and Building Finance Corporation
Explanation: HBFC provides housing finance and mortgage services in Pakistan.
74. USAID stands for ___________.
Correct Answer: A. United States Agency for International Development
Explanation: USAID is a U.S. government agency responsible for foreign aid and development programs worldwide.
75. What is IWT?
Correct Answer: A. Indus Water Treaty
Explanation: IWT is a treaty signed between India and Pakistan in 1960 to share the waters of the Indus River system.
76. ADB stands for ________.
Correct Answer: A. Asian Development Bank
Explanation: ADB is a regional development bank focused on economic growth and cooperation in Asia.
77. IMO stands for ___.
Correct Answer: B. International Maritime Organization
Explanation: IMO is a specialized UN agency responsible for regulating shipping and maritime safety worldwide.
78. CrPC stands for:
Correct Answer: D. Criminal Procedure Code
Explanation: CrPC is the legal code governing criminal procedure in Pakistan and India.
79. PPC stands for:
Correct Answer: C. Pakistan Penal Code
Explanation: PPC is the official law defining crimes and punishments in Pakistan.
80. CFC stands for:
Correct Answer: B. Chlorofluorocarbon
Explanation: CFCs are compounds once used in refrigerants and aerosols, now restricted due to ozone depletion.
81. IBRD stands for _______.
Correct Answer: A. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Explanation: IBRD is part of the World Bank Group, providing loans and financial services for development projects in member countries.
82. FBR stands for _______.
Correct Answer: A. Federal Board of Revenue
Explanation: FBR is the government body responsible for tax collection and revenue management in Pakistan.
83. NAB stands for _____.
Correct Answer: A. National Accountability Bureau
Explanation: NAB is Pakistan’s anti-corruption agency tasked with investigating and preventing corruption.
84. UNCAC stands for _______.
Correct Answer: A. United Nations Convention Against Corruption
Explanation: UNCAC is a global treaty aiming to combat corruption through preventive measures and international cooperation.
85. CCI stands for ______.
Correct Answer: C. Council of Common Interest
Explanation: CCI is a constitutional body in Pakistan that resolves disputes and coordinates policies between the federal and provincial governments.
86. SITE stands for _______.
Correct Answer: C. Sindh Industrial Trading Estate
Explanation: SITE is one of the largest industrial estates in Pakistan, established to promote manufacturing and trade.
87. KANUPP stands for ________.
Correct Answer: B. Karachi Nuclear Power Plant
Explanation: KANUPP is Pakistan’s first nuclear power plant, supplying electricity to Karachi and surrounding areas.
88. SAFTA stands for _______.
Correct Answer: C. South Asian Free Trade Area
Explanation: SAFTA is a trade agreement among South Asian countries to promote regional economic cooperation and reduce trade barriers.
89. NAFTA stands for ______.
Correct Answer: A. North American Free Trade Agreement
Explanation: NAFTA is a trade pact between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to reduce tariffs and facilitate cross-border trade.
90. MFN stands for ________.
Correct Answer: D. Most Favoured Nation
Explanation: MFN status in trade ensures that a country receives the same trade advantages as the “most favored” trading partner.
91. GATT stands for ________.
Correct Answer: B. General Association on Tariff and Trade
Explanation: GATT is an international trade treaty established in 1947 to promote trade by reducing tariffs and other trade barriers.
92. (In Pakistan) ADC stands for ________.
Correct Answer: B. Agricultural Development Corporation
Explanation: ADC is an organization that promotes and manages agricultural development projects and support services in Pakistan.
93. (In Pakistan) RTC stands for _________.
Correct Answer: B. Road Transport Corporation
Explanation: RTC manages public and commercial road transport services in various countries.
94. GNP stands for __________
Correct Answer: A. Gross National Product
Explanation: GNP measures the total economic output produced by a country’s residents, including income from abroad.
95. (In Pakistan) WAPDA stands for ______.
Correct Answer: B. Water and Power Development Authority
Explanation: WAPDA is responsible for water and power management, including hydroelectric projects in Pakistan.
96. (In Pakistan) PCSIR stands for ______.
Correct Answer: A. Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Explanation: PCSIR promotes scientific research and industrial development in Pakistan.
97. (In Pakistan) ECP stands for ______.
Correct Answer: D. Election Commission of Pakistan
Explanation: ECP is the constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in Pakistan.
98. (In Pakistan) PAEC stands for _________.
Correct Answer: A. Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
Explanation: PAEC oversees nuclear energy research, development, and safety in Pakistan.
99. IBM stands for ________.
Correct Answer: C. International Business Machines
Explanation: IBM is a multinational technology company known for computer hardware, software, and IT services.
100. ESPN stands for _____
Correct Answer: C. Entertainment and Sports Programming Network
Explanation: ESPN is a global cable and satellite sports television network providing live sports coverage and related content.
