Pakistan Studies

The Khunjerab Pass is the highest paved international border crossing in the world and connects Pakistan with China through the Karakoram Highway. The other passes listed do not connect Pakistan to China.

Khawaja Altaf Hussain Hali was awarded the title of Shamsul Ulama in 1907, recognizing his contributions to Urdu literature and Islamic scholarship. The year 1907 is historically documented as the correct date for this honor.

According to the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, a person must be at least 25 years old to be eligible to contest for election to the National Assembly. This age requirement ensures candidates have attained a minimum level of maturity and experience.

The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan officially named the country the 'Islamic Republic of Pakistan,' marking its status as a republic with Islam as the state religion.

Skesar is the highest peak of the Salt Range in Pakistan, making option B correct. Nanga Parbat, Malka Parbat, and Everest are peaks located in other mountain ranges.

The Cablegate scandal involved the leak of U.S. diplomatic cables by WikiLeaks in 2010, which included sensitive information about many countries and political figures. In the context of Pakistan, the scandal is most prominently associated with former Prime Minister Imran Khan. He repeatedly claimed that a leaked U.S. diplomatic cable (referred to as a "cipher") from Pakistan's former ambassador to the U.S., Asad Majeed Khan, contained evidence of a foreign conspiracy to topple his government. This cable was a key element in the political controversy surrounding the no-confidence motion that eventually led to Imran Khan's removal from office. While other Pakistani political figures were mentioned in the cables, the scandal is most closely linked to Imran Khan's political period and claims.

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General in May 2024 and continues to serve as the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) of the Pakistan Army. This marks the first time the ISPR is headed permanently by a Lieutenant General instead of a Major General. He is from the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps and took office as DG ISPR on December 6, 2022, continuing in this role after his promotion.

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan is the third constitution of the country, following the 1956 and 1962 constitutions. It replaced the previous constitutions and is currently the longest-serving constitution of Pakistan.

Allama Muhammad Iqbal delivered his famous Allahabad Address in 1930, where he articulated the vision of a separate Muslim state in India, which later influenced the creation of Pakistan.

The Constitution of Pakistan, adopted in 1973, originally contained 240 articles. Therefore, option B is correct.

The Indian Independence Act 1947 was enacted by the British Parliament on 18th July 1947 and came into effect on the appointed day, which was 15th August 1947. On this date, India and Pakistan became independent dominions. Pakistan's independence was celebrated on 14th August 1947, but the Act itself was enforced on 15th August 1947, which is the official date of Indian independence and the date the Act took effect for both countries as per the legislation. Therefore, the correct enforcement date of the Indian Independence Act is 15th August 1947.

The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan declared Urdu as the official language of the country. Bengali was widely spoken in East Pakistan but was not declared an official language in the 1956 constitution. Therefore, option A is correct.

Mohammad Ali Bogra presented the Bogra Formula on 4th April 1953 in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan as a proposal to resolve the constitutional deadlock between East and West Pakistan.

Nawab Waqar ul Mulk was the first President of the All India Muslim League, not Sir Agha Khan. This is a well-documented historical fact related to the founding leadership of the Muslim League.

Karachi was the capital of Pakistan until 1958, after which the capital was moved to Rawalpindi temporarily and then to Islamabad. Therefore, 1958 is the correct year marking the end of Karachi's status as the capital.

The Constitution of Pakistan was adopted on 11th August 1973 during the government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, marking the launch of the new constitution. Therefore, option A is correct.

The national flag of Pakistan was designed by Syed Amir-ud-Din Kedwaii (also spelled as Ameer-ud-din Qadwai), a lawyer and artist who was a member of the Muslim League Council. The flag design was based on the Muslim League flag but included a white vertical stripe to represent minorities. This design was approved by the Muslim League leadership and adopted by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on August 11, 1947. The option A (Abdur-rehaman Chugtai) is incorrect; he was an artist who designed the first postal stamp of Pakistan and the state emblem, but not the national flag. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Khawaja Altaf Hussain Hali was born in Panipat, which is correctly spelled as one word. This makes option A the correct answer.

The Faraizi Movement was started by Haji Shariat Ullah in the early 19th century to reform Muslim society in Bengal by emphasizing the obligatory duties (Faraiz) of Islam. The other options are notable figures but unrelated to the founding of this movement.

Syed Jamal-u-din Afghani died on 9 March 1897 in Istanbul, Ottoman Empire, according to multiple authoritative sources including Wikipedia and Britannica. Although some sources mention other years, the most widely accepted and historically verified year of his death is 1897, making option C the correct answer.

Pakistan currently operates two nuclear power plants: the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) and the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant (CHASNUPP). Therefore, the correct answer is 2.

Sir William Wilson Hunter reviewed the famous book “The Indian Musalmans” in 1872. He was a British historian and civil servant known for his works on Indian history and society.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah founded the Daily English newspaper Dawn in 1941 to serve as a voice for the Muslim community in British India. This is a well-documented historical fact.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah visited Islamia College Peshawar twice during his lifetime, which is a well-documented historical fact. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Two'.

The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 originally established the Senate with 45 seats. Over time, the number of seats was increased, and currently, the Senate has 100 seats as per the Constitution and subsequent amendments. The commonly accepted and referenced number in the 1973 Constitution context is 100 seats, making option D (100 Seats) the correct answer.