Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Pakistan Studies MCQ checks one syllabus fact. Candidates use it for PPSC Lecturer, FPSC CSS practice.
The question is: “Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?”
The accepted answer is B. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the first Governor-General of Pakistan on 15 August 1947 and served until his death on 11 September 1948.
- A. Liaquat Ali Khan
Why not A: Liaquat Ali Khan was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.
- B. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah ✓
- C. Khawaja Nazimuddin
Why not C: Khawaja Nazimuddin became Governor-General after Jinnah's death.
- D. Ghulam Muhammad
Why not D: Ghulam Muhammad served later as Governor-General (1951–1955).
Correct answer
B. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the first Governor-General of Pakistan on 15 August 1947 and served until his death on 11 September 1948.
Source: National Archives of Pakistan
Tags: Independence Movement, Personalities
Relevant exams: PPSC Lecturer, FPSC CSS
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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