Pakistan Studies

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is the current Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) of Pakistan. He took office on 27 November 2022, succeeding General Nadeem Raza. General Nadeem Raza served as CJCSC from November 2019 to November 2022. Therefore, the correct answer is General Sahir Shamshad Mirza (option B).

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was awarded the title of Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (KCIE) in 1916. This knighthood was a significant honor recognizing his contributions before Pakistan's creation.

General Muhammad Shariff was the first Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) of Pakistan, appointed in 1976 when the position was created to coordinate among the three military services.

Makran Division in Balochistan, Pakistan, consists of three districts: Gwadar, Kech, and Panjgur. Therefore, the correct answer is 3.

The Pakistani Rupee was officially delinked from the US Dollar in 1982, moving towards a managed float exchange rate system. This allowed the currency to fluctuate more freely against the dollar.

Toshakhana is a government department responsible for storing and managing precious gifts received by officials, especially in South Asian countries like Pakistan and India. This makes option B the correct answer.

Skardu is the only city in Gilgit Baltistan with an international airport, serving as a key gateway for tourism and regional connectivity.

Balochistan has the lowest literacy rate among the provinces of Pakistan due to its sparse population, limited educational infrastructure, and socio-economic challenges compared to Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The Porali River is located in Sindh province of Pakistan, not in Balochistan. Therefore, option B is correct.

The post of Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Pakistan Army was replaced by the post of Chief of Staff in 1971 following the reorganization of the military command structure after the separation of East Pakistan.

Jamshed Nusserwanjee Mehta was the first elected mayor of Karachi, serving from 1933 to 1934. He is known for his significant contributions to the development of Karachi during his tenure.

The Bangladesh Liberation War, also known as the civil war in East Pakistan in 1971, lasted approximately 7 months, from March to December 1971. Therefore, the correct duration is 7 months.

The Chairman of the Islamic Ideology Council in Pakistan serves a term of 4 years as per the council's regulations. Therefore, option B (4 years) is correct.

Authoritative sources including Wikipedia and the American Institute of Pakistan Studies indicate that Pakistan extends approximately 1,800 kilometers from east to west geographically. The exact figure varies slightly by source, but it is generally around 1,800 km or more, which is greater than the 1,775 km stated in option A. Therefore, none of the given options A (1775 km), B (1875 km), or C (1957 km) precisely match the commonly accepted figure. The best choice is D (None of These).

Alastair Lamb is the author of the book titled "Incomplete Partition," which discusses the partition of India and its aftermath. The other options are notable Pakistani leaders, not authors of this book.

Balochistan shares its borders with three countries: Afghanistan, Iran, and China. Gilgit Baltistan borders China and India but not three countries. Therefore, Balochistan is the correct answer.

Sukkur is the name of a division, a district, and a city in Pakistan, making it the correct answer. Larkana and Thatta are districts and cities but not divisions.

The first session of the Khilafat Conference was indeed held in Delhi on 23-24 November 1919, marking a significant event in the Khilafat Movement against British rule.

Punjab, Pakistan is administratively divided into 9 divisions. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Katpana Desert, located near Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan, is known as the highest cold desert in Pakistan due to its high altitude and cold climate. Cholistan is a hot desert, and Sarfaranga is not a recognized desert in Pakistan.

As of the latest administrative divisions, Balochistan province in Pakistan has 33 districts. Therefore, option B is correct.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) currently has 29 districts. Option B correctly reflects this number, while option D (36) is incorrect.

The Lawari Pass connects Mingora city in Swat with Buner. The other passes listed do not connect these two locations.

According to the State Bank of Pakistan Act 2021, the Governor of the State Bank is appointed for a term of 5 years. This term length is specified to ensure stability and continuity in monetary policy.

Chaudhry Mohammad Akhtar is recognized as the founder of the Kashmir Orphans Relief Trust (KORT), which is one of the largest orphanage homes in South Asia, located in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir. The other options are notable figures but not related to founding KORT.