First in Pakistan – Top 70+ MCQs for Competitive
1. The first Adam Jee Literary Prize was awarded to:
Correct Answer: B. Shaukat Siddiqui
Explanation: The Adamjee Literary Award was first given to Shaukat Siddiqui for his contribution to Urdu literature.
2. The first AIDS patient in Pakistan was reported in _____.
Correct Answer: C. 1987
Explanation: A migrant worker was the first Pakistani to be reported HIV positive back in 1987.
3. The first ambassador of Pakistan to the USA was:
Correct Answer: C. M. A. H. Isfahani
Explanation: Mirza Abul Hassan Isfahani was Pakistan’s first ambassador to the United States. He served from 1948 to 1951.
4. The first announcement of Radio Pakistan was made on:
Correct Answer: C. August 13, 1947
Explanation: The first announcement of Radio Pakistan was broadcast on August 13, 1947, from Lahore. It was made by Mustafa Ali Hamdani in Urdu from Lahore.
5. The first atomic reactor of Pakistan is located at:
Correct Answer: B. Nilore, Islamabad
Explanation: The first nuclear reactor of Pakistan was set up in Nilore, Islamabad. PARR-1 (1965).
6. The first Baloch Chief Justice of Supreme Court was:
Correct Answer: B. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
Explanation: Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, born in Quetta, became the first Baloch Chief Justice of Pakistan in 2005. He served from 2005-2007 then 2009 to 2013.
7. The first government-owned bank in Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: C. State Bank of Pakistan
Explanation: The State Bank of Pakistan, founded on 1, July 1948, was the first government-owned bank. It was inaugurated by Quad e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
8. The first bank of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: A. Habib Bank
Explanation: Habib Bank, originally founded in Bombay in 1941. Its Headquarters was shifted to Karachi in 1947 and was opened on 07 August 1947 on Jinnah’s request to facilitate the transfer of Muslims assets to Pakistan. This transfer of HQ made this bank as Pakistan’s first bank.
9. The first bio-gas plant in Pakistan was installed in:
Correct Answer: C. 1974
Explanation: Pakistan’s first bio-gas plant was installed in 1974 to promote renewable energy use in rural areas.
10. The first biography of Quaid-e-Azam was written by:
Correct Answer: B. Hector Bolitho
Explanation: Hector Bolitho wrote the first biography of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1954. The name of his book was Jinnah, Creator of Pakistan.
11. The first book of Allama Iqbal was:
Correct Answer: D. Ilm ul Iqtasad
Explanation: Ilm ul Iqtasad (1903), meaning “Knowledge of Economics”, was Allama Iqbal’s first published book.
12. The first Governor General of India was:
Correct Answer: B. Lord Willium Bentinck
Explanation: Lord William Bentinck served as the first Governor General of India from 1834 to 1835.
13. The first Viceroy of India was:
Correct Answer: C. Charles Canning
Explanation: Charles Canning became the first Viceroy of India after the Revolt of 1857, serving from 1858–1862.
14. The last Governor General of India was:
Correct Answer: C. Charles Canning
Explanation: Charles Canning was the last Governor General of India (1856–1858) before the post was replaced by the Viceroy.
15. The first broadcasting of Pakistan’s national anthem was on:
Correct Answer: C. 1954
Explanation: Pakistan’s national anthem, written by Hafeez Jullundhri and composed by Ahmed G. Chagla, was first broadcast on 13th August 1954.
16. The first capital of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: A. Karachi
Explanation: Karachi was Pakistan’s first capital (1947–1959). Rawalpindi served as interim capital until Islamabad officially became the capital in 1967.
17. The first capital of Sindh was ______.
Correct Answer: A. Hyderabad
Explanation: Hyderabad was the first capital of Sindh. After One Unit was dissolved in 1970, Karachi became the provincial capital.
18. The first captain of Pakistan’s hockey team was:
Correct Answer: C. Iqtidar Ali Shah Dara
Explanation: Iqtidar Ali Shah Dara led Pakistan’s hockey team in the 1948 London Olympics as the first captain.
19. The first Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: A. Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi
Explanation: Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi was Pakistan’s first Caretaker Prime Minister, serving from 6 August to 6 November 1990.
20. The first full-length animated film of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: C. 3 Bahadur
Explanation: “3 Bahadur” (2015), directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, was Pakistan’s first full-length animated feature film.
21. The first hand-drawn animated film of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: C. The Glassworker
Explanation: “The Glassworker” (2024) is Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated film, produced by Mano Animation Studios.
22. The first census in Pakistan was conducted on:
Correct Answer: B. 1951
Explanation: Pakistan’s first census was held on 9 February 1951. The population was 34.8 million in West Pakistan and 42 million in East Pakistan, totaling 75.7 million.
23. The first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was:
Correct Answer: C. Gen. Muhammad Sharif
Explanation: General Muhammad Sharif served as Pakistan’s first Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee from 1976–1977, resigning in July 1977.
24. The first Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: B. Habib-ullah Khan
Explanation: Habib-ullah Khan was the first Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, serving from 6 August 1973 to 5 August 1977 (two consecutive terms).
25. The first Chief Executive of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: A. General Pervez Musharraf
Explanation: General Pervez Musharraf assumed the title of Chief Executive of Pakistan on 12 October 1999. He held this office until 21 June 2001, and he was also the last to hold this title.
26. The first Chief Justice of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: D. Justice Mian Abdul Rasheed
Explanation: Justice Mian Abdul Rasheed served as the first Chief Justice of Pakistan from 27 June 1949 to 29 June 1954. He was appointed by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
27. The first Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court was:
Correct Answer: B. Justice Khuda Bux Murree
Explanation: Justice Khuda Bux Murree served as the first Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court from 1976 to 1977.
28. The first cabinet of Pakistan was formed on:
Correct Answer: B. 15 August 1947
Explanation: The first cabinet of Pakistan was sworn in on 15 August 1947.
29. The first Governor General of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: C. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as the first Governor General of Pakistan from 14 August 1947 until his death on 11 September 1948.
30. The first Prime Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: B. Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation: Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan’s first Prime Minister, also served as the Defence Minister until his assassination on 16 October 1951.
31. The first Defence Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: B. Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation: Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan’s first Prime Minister, also served as the Defence Minister until his assassination on 16 October 1951.
32. The first Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: B. Sir Zafarullah Khan
Explanation: Liaquat Ali Khan was the first PM + caretaker of Foreign Affairs initially → some books mention him as the “first in charge of Foreign Affairs.” Zafarullah Khan was the first official, full-time Foreign Minister (internationally recognized).
33. The first Minister of Commerce and Trade of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: C. Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar
Explanation: Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar was Pakistan’s first Minister of Commerce and Trade. He was retained as commerce minister in Liaquat Ali Khan’s cabinet on 15 August 1947.
34. The first Finance Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: D. Ghulam Muhammad
Explanation: Malik Ghulam Muhammad was Pakistan’s first Finance Minister, serving from 15 August 1947 to 19 October 1951.
35. The first Transport and Communication Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: B. Sardar Abdul Rab Nishtar
Explanation: Sardar Abdul Rab Nishtar was the first Minister of Transport and Communication, serving from 15 August 1947 to 1 August 1949.
36. The first Agriculture Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: A. Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan
Explanation: Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan was Pakistan’s first Agriculture Minister, serving from 1947 to 1948.
37. The first Health Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: A. Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan
Explanation: Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan also served as the first Health Minister of Pakistan from 1947 to 1948.
38. The first Food Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: A. Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan
Explanation: Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan also served as Pakistan’s first Food Minister from 1947 to 1948.
39. The first Law and Justice Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: B. Jogendranath Mandal
Explanation: Jogendranath Mandal was Pakistan’s first Minister of Law and Justice, serving from 15 August 1947 until 8 October 1950. He later migrated to India.
40. The first Labour Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: B. Jogendranath Mandal
Explanation: Jogendranath Mandal also served as Pakistan’s first Labour Minister (1947–1950). In 1950, he migrated to India due to political and legal pressures.
41. The first Interior, Commerce, and Industries Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: A. Fazal-ur-Rehman (Bengali)
Explanation: Fazal-ur-Rehman, a Bengali leader, was Pakistan’s first Interior, Commerce, and Industries Minister (1947–1953).
42. The first Information and Rehabilitation Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: A. Fazal-ur-Rehman (Bengali)
Explanation: Fazal-ur-Rehman also held the portfolio of Information and Rehabilitation Minister from 1947 to 1953.
43. The first Education Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: A. Fazal-ur-Rehman (Bengali)
Explanation: Fazal-ur-Rehman (Bengali) also served as the first Education Minister of Pakistan (1947–1953).
44. The first Chief Minister of Balochistan was:
Correct Answer: D. Sardar Ata Ullah Khan Mengal
Explanation: Sardar Ata Ullah Khan Mengal was the first Chief Minister of Balochistan, serving from 1 May 1972 to 13 February 1973.
45. The first Chief Minister of NWFP (now KPK) was:
Correct Answer: B. Khan Abdul Qayyoom Khan
Explanation: Khan Abdul Qayyoom Khan was the first Chief Minister of NWFP, serving from 23 August 1947 to 23 April 1953.
46. The first Chief Minister of Punjab was:
Correct Answer: C. Mian Iftikhar Hussain Mamdot
Explanation: Mian Iftikhar Hussain Mamdot was the first Chief Minister of Punjab, serving from 15 August 1947 to 25 January 1949.
47. The first Chief Minister of Sindh was:
Correct Answer: D. Muhammad Ayub Khoro
Explanation: Muhammad Ayub Khoro was the first Chief Minister of Sindh, serving from 16 August 1947 to 28 April 1948.
48. The first Chief Minister of West Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: C. Dr. Khan Abdul Sattar Khan
Explanation: Dr. Khan Abdul Sattar Khan was the first Chief Minister of West Pakistan, serving from 14 October 1955 to 27 August 1957.
49. The first Chief of Air Staff of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: B. Air Marshal Zafar Ahmed Chaudry
Explanation: Air Marshal Zafar Ahmed Chaudry was Pakistan’s first Chief of Air Staff, serving from 3 March 1972 to 15 April 1974.
50. The first Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: C. General Tikka Khan
Explanation: General Tikka Khan was Pakistan’s first Chief of Army Staff, serving from 1972 to 1976.