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Government Policies and Reforms in Pakistan MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 3)
Practice verified Government Policies and Reforms in Pakistan MCQs with Answers & Explanations for Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj/ Nazims for Hajj (OTS 2027 - Includes All NTS Past Papers) preparation. Featuring solved questions, detailed explanations, and past paper answers (Page 3).
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41
The 'Nawaz Sharif IT City' is a major infrastructure project being developed in:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Nawaz Sharif IT City is being developed in Lahore to provide a tax-free zone and infrastructure for IT companies.
42
The 'School Meal Program' was reintroduced in 2024 in Islamabad and Punjab to:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The program provides free meals to primary school students to improve nutritional health (stunting) and encourage school attendance.
43
Which reform was introduced for the 'Central Superior Services' (CSS) exam in recent years?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The FPSC introduced a mandatory Screening Test (MPT) based on MCQs before the written CSS exam to filter serious candidates.
44
The 'National Minimum Wage' was raised in the 2024-25 budget to:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The federal government increased the minimum wage for unskilled laborers to Rs. 37,000 per month.
45
Which authority was established to attract investment specifically in the 'Reko Diq' and mining sectors?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
While specific boards exist, the SIFC's Mining Division is the primary federal body facilitating large-scale mining investments like Reko Diq.
46
The 'E-Office' implementation in federal ministries is mandatory to achieve:
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The government has mandated the shift to E-Office (electronic filing) to reduce paper usage, increase transparency, and speed up decision-making.
47
The 'Solar Panel Financing Scheme' in Sindh and Punjab is designed to provide:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Both provinces launched schemes to provide solar systems to low-consumption households (e.g., up to 200 units) to reduce electricity bills.
48
Under the new 'Hajj Policy 2025', what new facility is prioritized?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The policy introduced an option to pay Hajj dues in installments to make it easier for pilgrims to manage the cost.
49
The 'Pakistan Single Window' (PSW) is a digital reform in which sector?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
PSW integrates various government agencies to provide a single digital platform for traders to manage imports, exports, and transit trade.
50
What is the primary goal of the 'Constitutional Benches' formed under the 26th Amendment (before the FCC was established)?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The 26th Amendment mandated the creation of specific benches within the Supreme Court dedicated solely to constitutional matters to reduce the backlog of other cases.
51
In which administrative region of Pakistan is the Malakand Dargai hydroelectric power project situated?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Malakand Dargai hydroelectric power project is located in the Malakand District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Historically, this region was known as the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP). The project utilizes the water flow from the Swat River through the Upper Swat Canal system to generate electricity, serving as a vital infrastructure component for the region's energy needs.
52
What is the official name of the cross-border freight train service between Pakistan and Afghanistan that was inaugurated on February 21, 2020?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The freight train service launched to facilitate trade and transit between Pakistan and Afghanistan is officially known as 'Goods in Transit to Afghanistan' (GITA). This initiative was designed to enhance regional connectivity and streamline the movement of commercial goods across the border, significantly reducing logistical challenges for traders operating between the two neighboring nations.
53
In which year was the National Identity Card (NIC) system officially introduced in Pakistan?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The National Identity Card system was implemented in Pakistan to provide a standardized form of identification for all citizens. The registration and issuance process for these cards began in 1974, marking a significant step in the administrative and civil documentation history of the country.
54
To what age has the government of Pakistan officially reduced the threshold for senior citizen status?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The government of Pakistan has established 60 years as the official age for an individual to be recognized as a senior citizen. This classification is significant for various social welfare programs, pension benefits, and specific government-provided concessions available to the elderly population within the country.
55
For Hajj 2025, Pakistan's total quota will be divided between the Government and Private sector as:
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Pakistan's total Hajj quota is distributed equally at 50:50 between the Government Hajj Scheme and Private Hajj Group Organizers (HGOs).
56
What is the standard total package duration of the Government "Short Hajj Scheme"?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The Short Hajj Package introduced in recent national policies spans 20 to 25 days, compared to the standard long package of 38 to 42 days.
57
I strictly adhere to official policies, standard operating procedures, and orders.
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Discipline and adherence to SOPs are mandatory in government missions abroad.
58
In the classical policy cycle model, which stage typically initiates the public policy process by identifying problems and prioritizing issues for government attention?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Agenda setting is the initial stage where problems are recognized and selected for government attention, preceding formulation and implementation.
59
Which form of decentralization involves legally transferring authority, responsibilities, and resources to locally elected governments with constitutional or statutory guarantees?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Devolution transfers decision-making authority and resources to lower-level governments with formal legal guarantees, unlike deconcentration or delegation which retain central control.
60
During a Hajj orientation and field-coordination session, a staff member wrongly describes the Government-to-Government Hajj arrangements instrument as an ordinary commercial contract. Which description is accurate?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Government-to-Government (G-to-G) Hajj arrangements are formal, bilateral state-level agreements between the participating country (e.g., Pakistan) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, not standard commercial contracts. Source Reference: "hujjaj prep" - Administrative and logistic arrangements
