Pakistan Studies

Mirpur is a well-known city located in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is famous for its diaspora community and the Mangla Dam.

The 20 Year Perspective Plan of Pakistan was prepared in 1955 to guide the country's economic development from 1955 to 1975. Therefore, option A (1955) is correct, not 1965.

The Central Brahui Range is located in Balochistan Province, Pakistan. The Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges are primarily in northern Pakistan and Afghanistan, while Nanga Parbat is a peak in the western Himalayas, not in Balochistan.

Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan by area, covering approximately 347,190 square kilometers, which matches option C.

The national code for Pakistan, especially in internet country code top-level domains and vehicle registration, is 'PK'. This is the internationally recognized two-letter country code for Pakistan.

Pakistan's second five-year plan was launched in 1955 and covered the period 1955-1960, making option B the correct answer.

The famous Sindhi folk song "Ho Jamalo" is a traditional song celebrating the local folk hero Jamalo (or Jamalo Sheedi) and his victorious return. According to multiple sources including Wikipedia, the song was composed by the community or friends of Jamalo in celebration of his bravery and victory, rather than by his wife. The song is performed in chorus with hand-clapping and is a well-known cultural expression in Sindh. There is no definitive historical evidence that it was composed by his wife, but it is commonly understood to have been composed by his friends or relatives in jubilation.

PHOTA stands for Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority, which is the official body responsible for regulating organ transplantation in Punjab, Pakistan. This matches option B exactly.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah qualified as a barrister from Lincoln's Inn in 1897, which is the correct year among the options provided.

Dadabhai Naoroji is famously known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' for his role in Indian politics and advocacy for Indian rights under British rule. He was not officially an ambassador, so option A is correct.

Sindh Province in Pakistan has a total area of approximately 74,521 square kilometers, making option A the correct answer. The other options correspond to the areas of other provinces or are incorrect.

Dr. Shamshad Akhtar served as the only acting Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, making option D correct. Yasin Anwar was a full Governor, not acting, so option B is incorrect.

Pakistan became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on 9 June 2017, which is the date when it was officially admitted as a member state.

The Durand Agreement between British India and Afghanistan was signed in November 1893, establishing the Durand Line as the border between the two territories.

The Kargil incident, also known as the Kargil War, occurred in 1999 between India and Pakistan in the Kargil district of Kashmir. This makes option C (1999) the correct answer.

The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) covered an area of approximately 27,220 square kilometers before its merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in 2018. This makes option A the correct answer.

Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq announced his political plan on 14th August 1983, coinciding with Pakistan's Independence Day, which is a significant date for political announcements in Pakistan.

PAF Rafiqui Airbase, formerly known as Shorkot Airbase, is located in the Jhang district of Punjab, Pakistan. This is a well-documented fact in Pakistani military and geographical references.

Shakarparian is a hill and a park located in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, not Islamabad. Therefore, option B is correct.

The first Khilafat Conference was held in Delhi on 23 November 1919, and the second Khilafat Conference took place in Lucknow. This is a well-documented historical fact related to the Khilafat Movement in British India.

SUPARCO (Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) has its headquarters in Islamabad. According to official SUPARCO sources, its technical facilities are spread over six other cities in Pakistan: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Quetta, Peshawar, and Gilgit. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (6).

Taxila is renowned as an ancient center of learning and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its archaeological significance. While Harappa and Mohenjo-daro are also UNESCO sites, they are primarily known for their Indus Valley Civilization ruins rather than as centers of learning. Takht-i-Bahi is a Buddhist monastic complex but less associated with being a center of learning.

Khunjerab Pass is known as the highest paved international border crossing in the world, located at approximately 15,500 feet above sea level, connecting Gilgit-Baltistan with China's Xinjiang region.

The Karakoram Highway is approximately 910 miles (about 1,470 kilometers) long, connecting Pakistan and China through the Karakoram mountain range. Therefore, option B is correct.

The Juniper forests, known as the world's second largest, are primarily located in the Ziarat district of Balochistan province in Pakistan, making option A correct.