Pakistan Studies

The territory of Gwadar was purchased by Pakistan from Oman in 1958 during the tenure of Prime Minister Malik Feroz Khan Noon. He and his wife Viqar-un-Nisa Noon led the negotiations with the Sultan of Oman, Said bin Taimur. The deal was finalized in 1958, and Pakistan formally took possession of Gwadar on December 8, 1958. Muhammad Ali Bogra was Prime Minister earlier (1953-1955), so option A is incorrect. There was no Prime Minister named 'Ch Muhammad Ali' relevant to this event, so option C is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Malik Feroz Khan Noon.

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan was formally established in 2002 by an ordinance promulgated by the President of Pakistan. Although it became fully operational and functional in subsequent years, the official establishment date is September 2002. This is confirmed by the official HEC website and the Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002. Therefore, the correct answer is option A: September 2002.

Lahore is commonly referred to as the 'City of Love' in Pakistan due to its rich cultural heritage and romantic historical sites. The option 'D' was a duplicate of 'B', so 'B' is the correct and unique choice.

"The Transfer of Power in India" is a well-known book written by Keith Callard, which analyzes the political developments leading to India's independence. The other options are notable figures but not authors of this book.

The book "Tareekh-e-Lahore" was written by Rafique Afzal, making option C the correct answer. Kanhaiyya Lal is not the author of this historical work.

Manthokha Waterfall is located in the Swat District of Pakistan, making option A the correct answer. The other options are districts or valleys in Pakistan but do not contain Manthokha Waterfall.

The total length of the Pakistan-Iran border is approximately 909 kilometers, making option D the correct choice.

Deosai National Park, known as the 2nd highest plateau in the world, is located near Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Therefore, option C (Skardu) is correct.

Chaqchan Mosque, built in 1370 AD, is located in the Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). This mosque is one of the oldest in the region and is a significant historical and cultural landmark in Ghizer.

Jacobabad is located about 29 km west of the right bank of the Indus River and has a railway station approximately 37 km northwest of Sukkur, matching the description in the question. Shikarpur is further south and does not fit these distance criteria.