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Clerical & Administrative Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

32 practice MCQs on Current Affairs for Clerical & Administrative tests. Think of your answer first, then open "Show answer and explanation". These are practice questions, not official examination papers.

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Q1. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) regulates:

  1. Electricity
  2. Stock markets
  3. Telecommunications
  4. Banking
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Correct answer: C. Telecommunications

PTA, established in 1996, regulates the telecom sector.

Q2. The national animal of Pakistan is:

  1. Black bear
  2. Markhor
  3. Indus dolphin
  4. Snow leopard
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Correct answer: B. Markhor

The markhor is the national animal.

Q3. The national bird of Pakistan is:

  1. Falcon
  2. Chukar partridge
  3. Sparrow
  4. Peacock
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Correct answer: B. Chukar partridge

The chukar is the national bird.

Q4. The national flower of Pakistan is:

  1. Rose
  2. Tulip
  3. Jasmine
  4. Lotus
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Correct answer: C. Jasmine

Jasmine is the national flower.

Q5. The national tree of Pakistan is:

  1. Deodar
  2. Pine
  3. Banyan
  4. Neem
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Correct answer: A. Deodar

Deodar (cedar) is the national tree.

Q6. The national fruit of Pakistan is:

  1. Apple
  2. Mango
  3. Pomegranate
  4. Orange
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Correct answer: B. Mango

The mango is the national fruit.

Q7. The national anthem of Pakistan was written by:

  1. Josh Malihabadi
  2. Faiz Ahmed Faiz
  3. Allama Iqbal
  4. Hafeez Jalandhari
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Correct answer: D. Hafeez Jalandhari

Hafeez Jalandhari wrote the lyrics; Ahmed G. Chagla composed the tune.

Q8. The national flag of Pakistan was adopted on:

  1. 23 March 1940
  2. 14 August 1947
  3. 11 August 1947
  4. 12 March 1949
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Correct answer: C. 11 August 1947

The Constituent Assembly adopted the flag on 11 August 1947.

Q9. What is the capital of Japan?

  1. Tashkent
  2. Kuala Lumpur
  3. Jakarta
  4. Tokyo
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Correct answer: D. Tokyo

Tokyo is the capital of Japan.

Q10. What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?

  1. Tehran
  2. Riyadh
  3. Jakarta
  4. Muscat
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Correct answer: B. Riyadh

Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia.

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