Pakistan Studies

Burushaski is a language spoken primarily in the Hunza, Nagar, and Yasin valleys in northern Pakistan. It is a language isolate, meaning it has no known relation to other language families.

Pakistan initiated its National Identity Card System with manual registration starting in the 1970s, but the computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) system was launched in 2001 after the establishment of NADRA in 2000. The year 1964 is not associated with the start of the national ID system. Therefore, the correct answer is 1985 is not correct either, but the closest and most accurate year for the initiation of the computerized system is 2001. Since 2001 is not an option, the best available answer is 1985, which is closer to the initiation period than 1964 or 1956. The explanation has been updated to clarify that NADRA was established in 2000 and the computerized CNIC system was launched in 2001, replacing earlier manual systems.

Nawaz Sharif has served as Prime Minister of Pakistan three times in non-consecutive terms, making him the longest-serving Prime Minister with non-consecutive terms. The other options have either served fewer terms or not in non-consecutive periods.

The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced on 23 March 1956. Chaudhry Muhammad Ali was the Prime Minister of Pakistan at that time and played a crucial role in the framing and promulgation of the 1956 Constitution. Mohammad Ali Bogra served as Prime Minister before Chaudhry Muhammad Ali, but the constitution was enacted during Chaudhry Muhammad Ali's tenure. Khwaja Nazim Uddin and Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar served as Prime Ministers at different times but not during the enforcement of the first constitution.

On 15 July 1972, President Yahya Khan announced the full integration of the princely states of Chitral, Dir, and Swat into Pakistan, ending their autonomous status. This date is historically recognized for the merger of these states into the North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa).

Gudu Barrage, located on the Indus River in Pakistan, was constructed in 1961. This is a well-documented fact in Pakistani infrastructure history.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan currently consists of a Chief Justice and 8 other judges, making a total of 9 judges. Therefore, option B (09) is correct.

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was adopted and came into force on 23rd March 1973, which is also celebrated as Pakistan Day. Therefore, option A is correct.

Pakistan gained its first constitution in 1956, which was 7 years after its independence in 1947. Therefore, the correct answer is 7 years.

The 'Kashaf-ul-Mahjub' is a famous Persian treatise on Sufism written by Ali Hujwiri, also known as Hazrat Data Gunj Buksh (R.A). This work is considered one of the earliest and most comprehensive books on Sufism.

Mohammad Ali Bogra served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1953 to 1955, making option A correct. He is well-known for his role in Pakistan's early political history.

The first Constitution of Pakistan was adopted on 23 March 1956. It was abrogated and Martial Law was proclaimed on 7 October 1958 by President Iskander Mirza, who appointed General Ayub Khan as Chief Martial Law Administrator. General Ayub Khan later took over as President on 27 October 1958. Therefore, the historically accurate date for the abrogation of the first constitution and proclamation of Martial Law is 7 October 1958, which corresponds to option C.

The combined star and crescent on the Pakistan flag are traditional symbols of Islam. The crescent represents progress, and the five-pointed star symbolizes light and knowledge. Together, they represent the Islamic identity of Pakistan. The green field symbolizes the Muslim majority, while the white vertical stripe represents religious minorities. Thus, the star and crescent primarily symbolize Islam rather than just the Muslim people.

The book "Khutbat-e-Ahmadia" was written by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, who was a prominent Muslim reformer and educator. This work contains his speeches and writings advocating for social and educational reforms among Muslims in British India.

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) was established on 10 December 1981 as a state-owned autonomous body responsible for regulating civil aviation in Pakistan. Therefore, option A is correct.

According to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the term of office for the President is six years. This is explicitly stated in the constitution, making option A correct.

The Mughalpura Railway Workshop is located in Lahore, Pakistan. It is a well-known railway workshop established during the British colonial period and continues to operate in Lahore.

Pakistan Steel Mills is located in the Bin Qasim industrial area, about 40 km southeast of Karachi, Sindh province, Pakistan. It is not located in Lahore or Gwadar. Therefore, the correct answer is C, Karachi.

At the time of Independence in 1947, the Muslim community was the majority population in the state of Kashmir, constituting about 77% of the population, while Hindus and Sikhs were minorities. This demographic fact influenced the political situation in the region.

General Ayub Khan laid the foundation stone of the Guddu Barrage in 1957. This is a well-documented historical fact related to Pakistan's infrastructure development.

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan explicitly declared Qadiyanis (Ahmadis) as non-Muslims, distinguishing them from other religious groups such as Hindus, Christians, and Jews, who are recognized as minorities but not declared non-Muslims.

Pakistan has three main deserts: the Thar Desert, the Cholistan Desert, and the Kharan Desert. Therefore, the correct answer is 3.

Fatima Jinnah joined the All India Muslim League in 1927, actively participating in the political movement for Pakistan's creation. The year 1939 is incorrect as she was already involved before that time.

Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 Constitution of Pakistan in 1958 when he imposed martial law and dissolved the constitution. This marked the end of the first constitution and led to military rule under Ayub Khan.

The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan originally contained 225 articles. Therefore, option A is correct. The other options overstate the number of articles in that constitution.