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By S. A
Fri, 07, 18

When were the first direct general elections held in Pakistan?


Election edition

1. When were the first direct general elections held in Pakistan?

A. 1947

B. 1954

C. 1962

D. 1970

2. Who was the first prime minister of Pakistan?

A. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

B. Muhammad Iqbal

C. Liaquat Ali Khan

D. Louis Mountbatten

3. How many times have general elections been held in Pakistan so far?

A. 8

B. 10

C. 12

D. 14

4. At least how old does a candidate have to be to become the prime minister of Pakistan?

A. 30

B. 35

C. 40

D. 45

5. And what about the president? What is the minimum age?

A. 30

B. 35

C. 40

D. 45

6. What is the total number of national assembly seats?

A. 178

B. 224

C. 342

D. 418

7. Which party has won the elections the most times?

A. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)

B. Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N)

C. Pakistan Muslim League – Quaid-e-Azam Group (PML-Q)

D. Islami Jamhoori Ittehad (IJI)

8. How many governments have been overthrown by military coups in Pakistani history?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

9. In what year was the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founded?

A. 1992

B. 1994

C. 1996

D. 1998

10. What is the political party symbol of Pakistan Peoples Party?

A. Arrow

B. Sword

C. Balance

D. Kite

11. Who was the youngest prime minister of Pakistan?

A. Chaudhry Mohammad Ali

B. Muhammad Khan Junejo

C. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif

D. Benazir Bhutto

12. Which Pakistani prime minister has served the longest term?

A. Liaquat Ali Khan

B. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

C. Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani

D. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif

- S.A

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