The national anthem of Pakistan was written by which poet?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Pakistan Studies MCQ checks one syllabus fact. Candidates use it for NTS GAT General practice.
The question is: “The national anthem of Pakistan was written by which poet?”
The accepted answer is B. Hafeez Jalandhari. The lyrics of Pakistan's national anthem (Qaumi Taranah) were written by Hafeez Jalandhari. The music was composed by Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla.
- A. Allama Iqbal
Why not A: Iqbal wrote many patriotic poems but not the national anthem.
- B. Hafeez Jalandhari ✓
- C. Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Why not C: Faiz did not write the national anthem.
- D. Josh Malihabadi
Why not D: Josh was a revolutionary poet, unrelated to the anthem.
Correct answer
B. Hafeez Jalandhari
Explanation
The lyrics of Pakistan's national anthem (Qaumi Taranah) were written by Hafeez Jalandhari. The music was composed by Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla.
Source: Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Pakistan
Tags: Personalities
Relevant exams: NTS GAT General
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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