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National Policies of Pakistan MCQs

41 MCQs on National Policies of Pakistan sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 1 solved papers (2026). Below are the top 41 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.

Q 1 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Water Policy approved?

A

2016

B

2018

Correct
C

2017

D

2019

View answer & explanation Ans: 2018

Correct Answer: 2018

Pakistan's National Water Policy was approved in April 2018, setting out water-resource management, conservation and pricing goals.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 2 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Education Policy approved?

A

2007

B

2008

C

2009

Correct
D

2010

View answer & explanation Ans: 2009

Correct Answer: 2009

The National Education Policy 2009 set Pakistan's education goals, including literacy targets and provincial implementation after devolution.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 3 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Security Policy approved?

A

2020

B

2021

C

2023

D

2022

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: 2022

Correct Answer: 2022

Pakistan's first National Security Policy (2022-2026) was launched in January 2022, centred on economic security and regional peace.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 4 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Climate Change Policy approved?

A

2012

Correct
B

2010

C

2011

D

2013

View answer & explanation Ans: 2012

Correct Answer: 2012

The National Climate Change Policy 2012 is Pakistan's framework for adaptation, mitigation and climate-resilient development.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 5 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Health Policy approved?

A

1999

B

2001

Correct
C

2000

D

2002

View answer & explanation Ans: 2001

Correct Answer: 2001

The National Health Policy 2001 is the health-policy document of that round; some later summaries cite 2002 for the same policy round.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 6 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Population Policy approved?

A

2000

B

2001

C

2002

Correct
D

2003

View answer & explanation Ans: 2002

Correct Answer: 2002

The National Population Policy 2002 set Pakistan's framework for population growth, reproductive health and family planning.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 7 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Youth Policy approved?

A

2007

B

2008

C

2010

D

2009

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: 2009

Correct Answer: 2009

Pakistan's first National Youth Policy was formulated in 2009, defining youth as ages 15-29.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 8 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Power Policy approved?

A

2013

Correct
B

2011

C

2012

D

2014

View answer & explanation Ans: 2013

Correct Answer: 2013

The National Power Policy 2013 aimed to end load-shedding through generation, transmission and tariff reform.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 9 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Energy Policy approved?

A

2011

B

2013

Correct
C

2012

D

2014

View answer & explanation Ans: 2013

Correct Answer: 2013

The National Energy Policy 2013-17 set Pakistan's energy mix, pricing and conservation targets.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 10 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Forest Policy approved?

A

2013

B

2014

C

2015

Correct
D

2016

View answer & explanation Ans: 2015

Correct Answer: 2015

The National Forest Policy 2015 covers forest conservation, afforestation and community participation.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 11 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Mineral Policy approved?

A

2011

B

2012

C

2014

D

2013

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: 2013

Correct Answer: 2013

The National Mineral Policy 2013 (the second mineral policy) governs exploration, licensing and mineral development.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 12 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Transport Policy approved?

A

2018

Correct
B

2016

C

2017

D

2019

View answer & explanation Ans: 2018

Correct Answer: 2018

The National Transport Policy 2018 provides an integrated framework for road, rail, air and port transport.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 13 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Internal Security Policy approved?

A

2012

B

2014

Correct
C

2013

D

2015

View answer & explanation Ans: 2014

Correct Answer: 2014

The National Internal Security Policy 2014-18 was Pakistan's first counter-terrorism and internal-security policy, approved in February 2014.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 14 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Judicial Policy approved?

A

2007

B

2008

C

2009

Correct
D

2010

View answer & explanation Ans: 2009

Correct Answer: 2009

The National Judicial Policy 2009, framed by the National Judicial Policy Making Committee, set targets for clearing case backlogs.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 15 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National IT Policy approved?

A

2010

B

2011

C

2013

D

2012

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: 2012

Correct Answer: 2012

The revised National IT Policy dates to 2012; Pakistan's first IT policy was approved in 2000.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 16 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Food Security Policy approved?

A

2018

Correct
B

2016

C

2017

D

2019

View answer & explanation Ans: 2018

Correct Answer: 2018

The National Food Security Policy 2018 aims at food availability, access and utilisation, alongside the 2018 food-security framework.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 17 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Renewable Energy Policy approved?

A

2004

B

2006

Correct
C

2005

D

2007

View answer & explanation Ans: 2006

Correct Answer: 2006

The Policy for Development of Renewable Energy for Power Generation 2006 opened renewable generation to private investment.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 18 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Sanitation Policy approved?

A

2004

B

2005

C

2006

Correct
D

2007

View answer & explanation Ans: 2006

Correct Answer: 2006

The National Sanitation Policy 2006 set targets for safe sanitation coverage and hygiene promotion.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 19 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Drinking Water Policy approved?

A

2007

B

2008

C

2010

D

2009

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: 2009

Correct Answer: 2009

The National Drinking Water Policy 2009 set standards for safe drinking-water supply and quality monitoring.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 20 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Textile Policy approved?

A

2014

Correct
B

2012

C

2013

D

2015

View answer & explanation Ans: 2014

Correct Answer: 2014

The Textile Policy 2014-19 aimed to double textile exports through value addition and incentives.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 21 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Aviation Policy approved?

A

2017

B

2019

Correct
C

2018

D

2020

View answer & explanation Ans: 2019

Correct Answer: 2019

The National Aviation Policy 2019 liberalised licensing, eased airline entry and promoted tourism-linked aviation.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 22 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Maritime Policy approved?

A

2000

B

2001

C

2002

Correct
D

2003

View answer & explanation Ans: 2002

Correct Answer: 2002

Pakistan's National Maritime Policy was launched in 2002 as the umbrella governance framework for the maritime sector; the 2019 merchant-marine revision is a different document.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 23 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Anti-Corruption Strategy approved?

A

2000

B

2001

C

2003

D

2002

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: 2002

Correct Answer: 2002

The National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2002 set Pakistan's framework for preventing and combating corruption.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 24 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Biodiversity Strategy approved?

A

2017

Correct
B

2015

C

2016

D

2018

View answer & explanation Ans: 2017

Correct Answer: 2017

Pakistan's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) covers 2017-2030, implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 25 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Environment Policy approved?

A

2003

B

2005

Correct
C

2004

D

2006

View answer & explanation Ans: 2005

Correct Answer: 2005

The National Environment Policy 2005 is the overarching framework for environmental protection and sustainable development.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 26 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Livestock Policy approved?

A

2005

B

2006

C

2007

Correct
D

2008

View answer & explanation Ans: 2007

Correct Answer: 2007

The National Livestock Development Policy was formulated in 2007, aiming at private-sector-led growth in meat, milk and wool.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 27 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Housing Policy approved?

A

1999

B

2000

C

2002

D

2001

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: 2001

Correct Answer: 2001

The National Housing Policy 2001 set Pakistan's framework for affordable housing and shelter provision.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 28 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Tourism Policy approved?

A

2020

Correct
B

2018

C

2019

D

2021

View answer & explanation Ans: 2020

Correct Answer: 2020

Pakistan's tourism framework of 2020 is the National Tourism Strategy 2020-30, with the National Tourism Action Plan 2020-25.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 29 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Human Rights Policy approved?

A

2019

B

2021

Correct
C

2020

D

2022

View answer & explanation Ans: 2021

Correct Answer: 2021

The 2021 human-rights instrument is the first five-year National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (2021-2026), approved by the Federal Cabinet in September 2021.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 30 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Women Development Policy approved?

A

2000

B

2001

C

2002

Correct
D

2003

View answer & explanation Ans: 2002

Correct Answer: 2002

The National Policy for Development and Empowerment of Women 2002 set Pakistan's framework for women's rights and participation.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 31 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy approved?

A

2011

B

2012

C

2014

D

2013

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: 2013

Correct Answer: 2013

The National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy 2013 set Pakistan's framework for reducing disaster risk and building resilience.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 32 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Policy approved?

A

2014

Correct
B

2012

C

2013

D

2015

View answer & explanation Ans: 2014

Correct Answer: 2014

The 2014 counter-terrorism framework is the National Internal Security Policy 2014-18 together with the 20-point National Action Plan approved by Parliament on 24 December 2014.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 33 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National SME Policy approved?

A

2005

B

2007

Correct
C

2006

D

2008

View answer & explanation Ans: 2007

Correct Answer: 2007

The SME Policy 2007 was Pakistan's first dedicated small and medium enterprise policy, implemented through SMEDA.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 34 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Media Policy approved?

A

2000

B

2001

C

2002

Correct
D

2003

View answer & explanation Ans: 2002

Correct Answer: 2002

The 2002 media framework is the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Ordinance 2002, which liberalised broadcast media and created PEMRA.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 35 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Telecom Policy approved?

A

2013

B

2014

C

2016

D

2015

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: 2015

Correct Answer: 2015

The Telecom Policy 2015 set Pakistan's framework for broadband expansion, competition and spectrum management.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 36 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Bio-Safety Policy approved?

A

2005

Correct
B

2003

C

2004

D

2006

View answer & explanation Ans: 2005

Correct Answer: 2005

Pakistan's biosafety framework dates to 2005, with the Biosafety Rules 2005 governing genetically modified organisms.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 37 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Education Policy Framework approved?

A

2016

B

2018

Correct
C

2017

D

2019

View answer & explanation Ans: 2018

Correct Answer: 2018

The National Education Policy Framework 2018 set a unified framework for education standards and curriculum reform.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 38 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Automotive Policy approved?

A

2014

B

2015

C

2016

Correct
D

2017

View answer & explanation Ans: 2016

Correct Answer: 2016

The Automotive Development Policy 2016-21 (Auto Policy) set incentives for new entrants and localisation in car manufacturing.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 39 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Curriculum Policy (Single National Curriculum) approved?

A

2018

B

2019

C

2021

D

2020

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: 2020

Correct Answer: 2020

The Single National Curriculum was launched in 2020, beginning phased implementation in primary classes.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 40 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Investment Policy approved?

A

2013

Correct
B

2011

C

2012

D

2014

View answer & explanation Ans: 2013

Correct Answer: 2013

The Investment Policy 2013 set Pakistan's framework for attracting domestic and foreign investment.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

Q 41 Pakistan Studies National Policies of Pakistan

In which year was Pakistan's National Labor Policy approved?

A

2008

B

2010

Correct
C

2009

D

2011

View answer & explanation Ans: 2010

Correct Answer: 2010

The Labour Policy 2010 set Pakistan's framework for workers' rights, wages and social protection.

From: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Pakistan National Policies: Approved Years (2026) · PMS

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