General Knowledge MCQs for PPSC, FPSC & Competitive Exams (Free PDF)

Correct Answer: 1994

In 1994, Pakistan achieved a remarkable sporting milestone by simultaneously holding world titles in Hockey (World Cup), Squash (Jansher Khan), Snooker (Muhammad Yousuf), and being the reigning Cricket World Champion after winning the 1992 Cricket World Cup.

Why the other options are incorrect:

• 1990: Pakistan had not achieved all four titles simultaneously.
• 1992: Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup, but the other world titles were not all held together.
• 1996: Pakistan no longer held all four world championships simultaneously.

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