Topic MCQs · Urdu
272 MCQs on Literature sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 78 solved papers (2019–2026). Below are the top 43 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.
Correct Answer: Eloquence
Allama Iqbal is highly regarded for his intellectual depth and eloquence in his prose works.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Courage
Contextual meaning of love in literature.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Nuskha-ha-e-Wafa
Nuskha-ha-e-Wafa is a collection of Faiz's complete poetry, but it is an anthology rather than a book originally authored under that specific title by him.
From: PPSC Services & General Administration Department Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Mukhtar Masood
"Awaz-e-Dost" is a famous literary work written by the civil servant and writer Mukhtar Masood.
From: PPSC Services & General Administration Department Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Parveen Shakir
Parveen Shakir is a renowned Urdu poet whose first collection, 'Khushboo', won the Adamjee Award.
From: PMS Ministerial Quota S&GAD Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PMS
Correct Answer: 1981
Bano Qudsia's masterpiece novel 'Raja Gidh' was published in 1981.
From: PPSC Assistant Director (Research) Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: ساحر لدھیانوی
نظم 'تاج محل' مشہور شاعر ساحر لدھیانوی کی تخلیق ہے۔
From: PPSC Assistant Director (Research) Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Agra
The legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib was born in Agra on December 27, 1797.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Lahore
The poet Hafeez Jalandhari, best known for writing Pakistan's national anthem, is buried in Model Town, Lahore.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Dagh Dehlvi
In his early days, Allama Iqbal corresponded with the poet Dagh Dehlvi and sought his guidance on his poetry.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Mir Dard
Khwaja Mir Dard was a well-known Sufi poet of the classical Urdu literary tradition.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Molvi Abdul Haq
Molvi Abdul Haq is famously known as 'Baba-e-Urdu' (Father of Urdu) for his monumental efforts in promoting the language.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Rashid-ul-Khairi
Rashid-ul-Khairi was known as 'Musawwir-e-Gham' due to his focus on the social issues and sufferings of women in his literature.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Urdu Adab Maholiati Tanazur
The literary work 'Urdu Adab Maholiati Tanazur' was honored with the Baba-i-Urdu Molvi Abdul Haq Award in 2022.
From: PPSC Planning Officer Specialized Healthcare Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Mirza Dilawer Ali
Mirza Adeeb was a renowned Urdu writer whose real name was Mirza Dilawer Ali.
From: PPSC Zilladar BS-16 Past Paper 2025 Solved - Irrigation Department (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 1914
Allama Shibli Nomani, the great Islamic historian and reformer, passed away in 1914.
From: PPSC Lecturer Islamiat Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Urdu
Patras Bukhari was a renowned Pakistani humorist and essayist known for his masterful contributions to Urdu literature.
From: PPSC Assistant Administrative Officer (BS-16) Information & Culture Department Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Mir Gul Khan Nasir
Mir Gul Khan Nasir, a prominent Balochi poet, politician, and historian, shared a close friendship with Faiz Ahmad Faiz.
From: PPSC Food Grain Supervisor (BS-09) Food Department Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Mirza Hadi
Umrao Jaan Ada (1899) is an acclaimed Urdu novel written by Mirza Hadi Ruswa.
From: PPSC Food Grain Supervisor (BS-09) Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Hafeez Jalandhari
'Abhi to main jawan hun' is a famous poem written by the noted poet Hafeez Jalandhari.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Board of Revenue Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Aap Beeti
'Haye Main Baghi Hun' and 'Main aur Mera Pakistan' are well-known autobiographical works (Aap Beeti).
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Board of Revenue Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Mir Dard
Khwaja Mir Dard is widely regarded as one of the most prominent Sufi poets in Urdu literature.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Board of Revenue Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Novel
'Laila ke Khutoot' by Qazi Abdul Ghaffar is a famous epistolary novel in Urdu literature.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Board of Revenue Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Atharvain sadi ka
The 18th century is widely considered the golden age (ahd-e-zareen) of Urdu poetry, seeing the rise of masters like Mir and Sauda.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Board of Revenue Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Asar-us-Sanadid is a famous book authored by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan detailing the monuments and history of Delhi.
From: PPSC Assistant / Head Clerk (BS-16) Livestock & Dairy Development Department Solved Past Paper 2022 (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Novelist
Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi was an iconic Urdu poet, journalist, literary critic, and short story writer, but he did not write novels.
From: PPSC PMS S&GAD Combined Competitive Examination Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PMS
Correct Answer: Ahmad Faraz
Shahr-e-Sukhan Aarasta Hai is a famous collection of Urdu poetry by the celebrated poet Ahmad Faraz.
From: PPSC PMS S&GAD Combined Competitive Examination Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PMS
Correct Answer: Iftikhar Arif
Mehr-e-Do Neem is one of the highly acclaimed poetry collections by prominent Pakistani poet and scholar Iftikhar Arif.
From: PPSC PMS S&GAD Combined Competitive Examination Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PMS
Correct Answer: Mehmood Shirani
Hafiz Mehmood Shirani famously wrote 'Punjab Mein Urdu', arguing that the Urdu language originated in Punjab.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Disaster Management Department (Board of Revenue) Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Shibli Nomani
Along with Altaf Hussain Hali, Allama Shibli Nomani is considered a pioneer of biographical literature in Urdu (e.g., Seerat-un-Nabi, Al-Farooq).
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Disaster Management Department (Board of Revenue) Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Alhamdolillah
'Alhamdolillah' is one of the famous Urdu short stories (Afsanas) penned by the renowned writer Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Disaster Management Department (Board of Revenue) Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: غلام عباس
Aanandi is one of the most famous short stories written by the renowned Urdu writer Ghulam Abbas.
From: PPSC Lecturer History (Female) BS-17 HED Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: سراج شمس عفیف
Shams-i Siraj Afif authored Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi, a major historical account of Firuz Shah Tughlaq's reign.
From: PPSC Lecturer History (Female) BS-17 HED Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: الطاف حسین حالی
'Munajat-e-Bewa' is a famous poignant Urdu poem written by Maulana Altaf Hussain Hali.
From: PPSC Lecturer History (Female) BS-17 HED Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan
Asar-us-Sanadid is a highly acclaimed historical book authored by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan detailing the monuments of Delhi.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PESSI Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Jamila Hashmi
'Dasht-e-Soos' is an acclaimed biographical novel penned by the famous Urdu writer Jamila Hashmi.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PESSI Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Bano Qudsia
'Raja Gidh' is considered a masterpiece of Urdu literature written by the prolific novelist Bano Qudsia.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PESSI Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Khadija Mastoor
'Aangan' is an award-winning historical novel by Khadija Mastoor, depicting the cultural fabric of a Muslim family during partition.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PESSI Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 1962
Renowned Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz was awarded the prestigious Lenin Peace Prize by the Soviet Union in 1962.
From: PPSC Assistant / Head Clerk Local Government Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Agra
The legendary Urdu and Persian poet Mirza Ghalib was born on December 27, 1797, in Kala Mahal, Agra.
From: PPSC Assistant / Head Clerk Local Government Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi
'Kapas ka Phool' is a famous collection of Urdu short stories written by the renowned poet and author Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi.
From: PPSC PMS BS-17 Past Paper 2020 Solved - General Knowledge & General Abilities (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: مرزا غالب
مرزا غالب نے 'پنج آہنگ' کے نام سے فارسی خطوط اور انشا پردازی پر مشتمل رسالہ مرتب کیا۔
From: PPSC Assistant Director Archives S&GAD Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: میر تقی میر
اردو ادب میں میر تقی میر کے 72 اشعار کو ان کی دردمندی اور تاثر کی وجہ سے '72 نشتر' کہا جاتا ہے۔
From: PPSC Assistant Director Planning (BS-17) Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
The bank holds 272 questions tagged "Literature" under Urdu, drawn from 78 solved papers (2019–2026). After merging the same question asked in multiple papers, 43 are distinct; this page shows the top 43.
They are pulled from the solved papers in the GK360 archive — PPSC, PMS papers among them — and every card on this page names its source paper and year, so you can open the full paper from the Past Papers archive.
Yes — 43 of the 43 questions shown carry a written explanation under the answer; the rest show the verified correct answer for revision. Every answer passed GK360's three-way check (printed key, worked material, standard fact).
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