#1381

Which of the following 'Other Crops' showed an 11.5% growth in production in FY 2024-25?

(a) Tobacco

(b) Potato

(c) Sunflower

(d) Canola

Explanation: Potato production grew significantly by 11.5 percent in FY 2024-25. It has become an essential cash crop for farmers in central Punjab, helping to diversify the crop sector away from traditional staples.

#1382

Which sub-sector of 'Other Crops' grew by 4.78% in FY 2024-25, helping the overall agricultural growth?

(a) Major Crops

(b) Minor Crops

(c) Industrial Crops

(d) Fiber Crops

Explanation: Minor crops (or 'Other Crops') like vegetables, pulses, and fruits grew by 4.78 percent. This growth was vital in supporting the sector while major crops like cotton and wheat faced production challenges.

#1383

What is the approximate share of the services sector in Pakistan's total GDP as of the fiscal year 2024-25?

(a) 45.5%

(b) 52.1%

(c) 58.3%

(d) 62.5%

Explanation: The services sector continues to be the largest contributor to Pakistan's economy. According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25, its share in the national GDP is approximately 58.3 percent, reflecting the structural shift of the economy from agriculture toward services over the past few decades.

#1384

What was the recorded growth rate of the Information and Communication sub-sector in Pakistan during FY 2024-25?

(a) 2.1%

(b) 4.5%

(c) 6.8%

(d) 8.4%

Explanation: The Information and Communication sub-sector has shown resilient growth, recording 6.8 percent in FY 2024-25. This growth is driven by increasing internet penetration, digital transformation across industries, and the rising global demand for Pakistani IT services.

#1385

In the fiscal year 2024-25, Pakistan's IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS) exports reached approximately how much?

(a) $1.5 Billion

(b) $2.2 Billion

(c) $3.2 Billion

(d) $4.5 Billion

Explanation: Pakistan's IT exports have surged in recent years, reaching a milestone of over $3.2 billion in FY 2024-25. The government has focused on promoting the IT industry through tax incentives and the development of Special Technology Zones (STZs) to boost foreign exchange earnings.

#1386

As of 2024, approximately how many mobile phone subscribers are there in Pakistan?

(a) 150 Million

(b) 175 Million

(c) 194 Million

(d) 210 Million

Explanation: According to PTA data for 2024-25, mobile phone subscriptions in Pakistan have exceeded 194 million. This high penetration rate is fundamental to the growth of mobile banking, e-commerce, and digital government services.

#1387

Which service sub-sector showed a decline in growth during the pandemic but rebounded strongly in FY 2024-25?

(a) Information Technology

(b) Hospitality and Tourism

(c) Public Administration

(d) Education

Explanation: The Hospitality and Tourism sector was severely impacted by travel restrictions during the pandemic. However, it has seen a robust recovery in FY 2024-25, driven by a surge in domestic tourism and the reopening of international trekking and religious tourism circuits.

#1388

Who was selected as the Caretaker Prime Minister to oversee the 2024 General Elections after the PDM government's dissolution?

(a) Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk

(b) Anwaarul Haq Kakar

(c) Mohsin Naqvi

(d) Raja Riaz

Explanation: Anwaarul Haq Kakar, a senator from Balochistan, was appointed as the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan on August 14, 2023. He was selected after consensus between the outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Leader of the Opposition Raja Riaz to lead the country through the interim period until the next elected government took charge.

#1389

Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan, serving his second term after the 2024 General Elections?

(a) Nawaz Sharif

(b) Shehbaz Sharif

(c) Imran Khan

(d) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

Explanation: Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was elected as the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan on March 3, 2024. He leads a multi-party coalition government. His leadership in 2024 and 2025 has been focused on economic stabilization through an IMF program and the facilitation of foreign investment via the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).

#1390

Who was elected as the 14th President of Pakistan in March 2024, becoming the first civilian to hold the office twice?

(a) Arif Alvi

(b) Asif Ali Zardari

(c) Mahmood Khan Achakzai

(d) Fazal-ur-Rehman

Explanation: Asif Ali Zardari, the co-chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was sworn in as the President of Pakistan for a second time on March 10, 2024. He previously served as President from 2008 to 2013. His second term is characterized by a role as a mediator between the various coalition partners in the federal government.

#1391

In February 2024, who became the first woman in the history of Pakistan to be elected as a Provincial Chief Minister?

(a) Fatima Jinnah

(b) Maryam Nawaz Sharif

(c) Fahmida Mirza

(d) Hina Rabbani Khar

Explanation: Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), made history by being elected as the Chief Minister of Punjab on February 26, 2024. Her tenure has seen a heavy focus on administrative reforms, digitalizing land records, and launching various social welfare schemes like the 'Himmat Card' and solar panel distributions.

#1392

Who was elected as the Chief Minister of Balochistan in March 2024, leading a coalition government in the province?

(a) Jam Kamal Khan

(b) Sarfraz Bugti

(c) Abdul Quddus Bizenjo

(d) Nawab Aslam Raisani

Explanation: Mir Sarfraz Bugti, formerly the caretaker Interior Minister, was elected as the Chief Minister of Balochistan in March 2024 as a candidate for the PPP. His government is focused on addressing the province's complex security situation, promoting reconciliation with disgruntled elements, and overseeing mineral extraction projects like Reko Diq.

#1393

Who is the 'Supremo' of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and was recently re-elected as the party president in 2024?

(a) Shehbaz Sharif

(b) Nawaz Sharif

(c) Hamza Shahbaz

(d) Chaudhry Nisar

Explanation: Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the three-time former Prime Minister, remains the paramount leader of the PML-N. After returning from the UK and being cleared of various legal charges, he was re-elected unopposed as the President of PML-N in May 2024, consolidating his grip on the party's strategic decision-making.

#1394

Who is the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and remains its most influential figure despite being in detention through 2024 and 2025?

(a) Gohar Ali Khan

(b) Imran Khan

(c) Omar Ayub Khan

(d) Shibli Faraz

Explanation: Imran Khan, the former cricket star and 22nd Prime Minister, is the founder of PTI. Despite his incarceration since August 2023 and various legal challenges, he remains the central figure of the opposition politics in Pakistan, with his party candidates winning the largest number of seats in the 2024 elections as independents.

#1395

Who was elected as the Chairman of the PTI in December 2023, succeeding Imran Khan due to legal requirements?

(a) Asad Umar

(b) Barrister Gohar Ali Khan

(c) Shah Mahmood Qureshi

(d) Fawad Chaudhry

Explanation: Barrister Gohar Ali Khan was elected as the Chairman of PTI in an internal party election after Imran Khan was disqualified from holding party office due to the Toshakhana case. He represents the legal and organizational face of the party in the absence of the founder.

#1396

Who is the current Emir of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), elected in 2024 to lead the party?

(a) Siraj-ul-Haq

(b) Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman

(c) Munawar Hasan

(d) Liaqat Baloch

Explanation: Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman was elected as the Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami in April 2024, succeeding Siraj-ul-Haq. Previously the head of the party in Karachi, he is known for his 'Rights of Karachi' campaign and has brought a more aggressive and proactive style of leadership to the national level.

#1397

If 3rd December 1990 is Sunday, what day is 3rd January 1991?

(a) Tuesday

(b) Wednesday

(c) Thursday

(d) Friday

Explanation: December has 31 days. From 3rd Dec to 31st Dec there are 28 days. Then 3 days in January. Total days = 31. Dividing 31 by 7 leaves a remainder of 3 odd days. Sunday + 3 days = Wednesday.

#1398

If 1st January 2016 was Friday, what day was 31st December 2016?

(a) Thursday

(b) Friday

(c) Saturday

(d) Sunday

Explanation: 2016 is a leap year, containing 366 days. While an ordinary year starts and ends on the same day, a leap year ends exactly one day later than it started. Thus, if it begins on a Friday, it will end on a Saturday.

#1399

Find the day of the week on 25th December 1995.

(a) Sunday

(b) Monday

(c) Tuesday

(d) Wednesday

Explanation: 1900 has 1 odd day. Next 94 years = 23 LY + 71 NY = 46 + 71 = 117 days = 5 odd days. Total to 1994 = 6 odd days. Days in 1995 to Dec 25: Jan(3) + Feb(0) + Mar(3) + Apr(2) + May(3) + Jun(2) + Jul(3) + Aug(3) + Sep(2) + Oct(3) + Nov(2) + Dec(25=4) = 30 = 2 odd days. Total odd days = 6 + 2 = 8 = 1. Day 1 is Monday.

#1400

Find the day of the week on 31st December 1999.