51. The first Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan to resign was:
Correct Answer: A. General Jahangir Karamat
Explanation: General Jahangir Karamat became the first COAS to resign on 6 October 1998, setting a rare precedent in Pakistan’s military history.
52. The first Chief of Army Staff to suspend the Constitution twice was:
Correct Answer: C. General Pervez Musharraf
Explanation: General Pervez Musharraf suspended the Constitution twice: first in October 1999 when he assumed power as Chief Executive, and again on 3 November 2007 during emergency rule.
53. The first Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: C. Hassan Hafeez Ahmed
Explanation: Vice Admiral Hassan Hafeez Ahmed became Pakistan’s first Chief of Naval Staff, serving from 1972 to 1975.
54. The first Civilian Chief Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: A. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Explanation: On 20 December 1971, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto took charge as President of Pakistan and became the first civilian Chief Martial Law Administrator.
55. The first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force was:
Correct Answer: B. Air Vice Marshal Perry Keene
Explanation: Air Vice Marshal Perry Keene was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Pakistan Air Force from 1947 to 1949.
56. The first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army was:
Correct Answer: A. General Frank Messervy
Explanation: General Sir Frank Messervy, a British officer, was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army, serving from 15 August 1947 to 10 February 1948.
57. The first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Navy was:
Correct Answer: A. Rear Admiral James Wilfred Jefford
Explanation: Rear Admiral James Wilfred Jefford, a British officer, was Pakistan’s first Naval Commander-in-Chief, serving until 1953.
58. The first coin of Pakistan was issued in:
Correct Answer: B. 1948
Explanation: Pakistan’s first coin was issued in 1948, featuring inscriptions in English and Urdu.
59. The first colour film of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: D. Sangam
Explanation: Pakistan’s first colour film was Sangam, released on 23 April 1964. Directed by Zahir Rehan and produced by Iftekhar-ul-Alam, it was in Urdu.
60. The first coloured program of PTV was:
Correct Answer: B. Parchhain
Explanation: PTV aired its first coloured program Parchhain in 1976, written by Haseena Moin and directed by Mohsin Ali and Shirin Khan.
61. The first Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on:
Correct Answer: B. 23 March 1956
Explanation: Pakistan’s first Constitution came into effect on 23 March 1956. It had 234 articles, 13 parts, and 6 schedules. It lasted until 7 October 1958 when martial law was imposed.
62. The first country to recognize Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: B. Iran
Explanation: Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan on 22 August 1947. Later, Pakistan was among the first to recognize the Islamic Republic of Iran after the 1979 Revolution.
63. The first cricket captain of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: B. Abdul Hafeez Kardar
Explanation: Abdul Hafeez Kardar, known as the “Father of Pakistan Cricket,” captained Pakistan in its first 23 Test matches between 1952 and 1958.
64. Pakistan played its first Test cricket match in:
Correct Answer: C. 1952 against India
Explanation: Pakistan played its first Test match in Delhi in 1952 against India. Pakistan lost the match but soon established itself in world cricket.
65. The first Pakistani cricketer to score 4000 Test runs was:
Correct Answer: D. Zaheer Abbas
Explanation: Zaheer Abbas, nicknamed the “Asian Bradman,” was the first Pakistani cricketer to score 4000 and later 5000 Test runs.
66. The first Cricket World Cup hosted in Pakistan was in:
Correct Answer: D. 1987
Explanation: The 1987 Cricket World Cup, the 4th edition of the tournament, was co-hosted by Pakistan and India.
67. The first deep-water port of Pakistan is:
Correct Answer: A. Gwadar Port
Explanation: Gwadar Port is Pakistan’s first deep-water port. With depths of 30+ feet, it can handle large commercial vessels that smaller ports cannot.
68. The first Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: B. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Explanation: Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto served as Pakistan’s first Deputy Prime Minister from 7 December 1971 to 20 December 1971.
69. The first Director General of Radio Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: D. Z. A. Bukhari
Explanation: Z. A. Bukhari became the first Director General of Radio Pakistan in 1947, shaping the nation’s broadcasting foundation.
70. The first educational conference of Pakistan was held in:
Correct Answer: B. Karachi, 1947
Explanation: The first All Pakistan Educational Conference was held in Karachi from 27 November to 1 December 1947, setting the foundation of Pakistan’s education policy.
71. The first elected Prime Minister of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: B. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Explanation: Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (1928–1979) became Pakistan’s first elected Prime Minister in 1973 after the 1970 general elections and the separation of East Pakistan.
72. The first Embassy established in Pakistan was from:
Correct Answer: B. Egypt
Explanation: Egypt was the first country to establish its embassy in Pakistan in October 1947, showing early diplomatic ties.
73. The first embassy of Pakistan was established in:
Correct Answer: B. Iran (Tehran)
Explanation: Pakistan’s first embassy was opened in Tehran, Iran in 1947, highlighting the close relations between the two countries.
74. The first English film of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: C. Beyond the Last Mountain
Explanation: “Beyond the Last Mountain” (1976), written and directed by Javed Jabbar, was the first Pakistani English-language film.
75. The first expedition of Pakistan landed in Antarctica in:
Correct Answer: C. 1991
Explanation: On 15 January 1991, Pakistan’s first Antarctic expedition established the Jinnah Antarctic Station, marking its entry into polar research.
76. The first film of Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: D. Teri Yaad
Explanation: Pakistan’s first feature film was “Teri Yaad,” released on 7 August 1948 in Urdu.
77. The first film to celebrate Diamond Jubilee in Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: C. Dosti
Explanation: The Urdu film “Dosti” (1971) was Pakistan’s first Diamond Jubilee film, completing 101 weeks at the box office.
78. The first film to celebrate Golden Jubilee in Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: C. Sassi
Explanation: “Sassi” (1954) was the first Pakistani film to achieve Golden Jubilee status, running for 51 weeks in cinemas.
79. The first film to celebrate Silver Jubilee in Pakistan was:
Correct Answer: A. Do Ansoo
Explanation: “Do Ansoo” (1950) was Pakistan’s first Silver Jubilee film, running for 25 weeks in cinemas.
80. The first Five-Year Plan of Pakistan covered the years:
Correct Answer: C. 1955–1960
Explanation: Pakistan’s first Five-Year Plan was from 1955 to 1960, though it was published in 1956 and focused on economic development and industrialization.