Pakistan Studies

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was called to the bar in 1895 at age 19, but he was not knighted or awarded the title 'Sir' at that time. Historical records confirm that Jinnah was knighted in 1923, receiving the formal honorific title 'Sir.' Therefore, the year 1895 in the question is incorrect regarding the conferment of the title 'Sir.' However, since the question asks about the status he received in 1895, none of the options perfectly fit that year. The closest and most relevant honorific title associated with Jinnah is 'Sir,' which he received later in 1923. The other options are incorrect as he was not an ambassador, 'Jinnah' is his name, and 'Young Indian Barrister' is a description rather than a formal status or title. The question should be corrected to reflect the accurate year of knighthood (1923) if referring to the title 'Sir.'

SUPARCO stands for Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission, which is Pakistan's national space agency responsible for space research and exploration.

The European Union Delegation in Pakistan was established in 1985, making option A the correct answer. This delegation represents the EU and manages diplomatic relations with Pakistan.

Polo has a long history in Gilgit Baltistan, and it was popularized in the region during the Dogra rule under Maharaja Hari Singh, who promoted the game in the area. Therefore, Mr. Hari Singh is the correct answer.

The joint venture between Pakistan and China for the JF-17 Thunder aircraft began in 1999, marking the start of their collaboration on this fighter jet project.

KRL stands for Khan Research Laboratories, a well-known Pakistani defense contractor and nuclear research facility. The other options are incorrect or do not correspond to the acronym KRL.

The Liaquat-Nehru Pact, also known as the Delhi Pact, was signed on April 8, 1950, between India and Pakistan. It was aimed at improving relations and protecting minorities in both countries following the partition. Therefore, the correct year of signing is 1950, which corresponds to option A.

Pakistan received its first loan from the USA in 1950 as part of early economic and military aid agreements shortly after its independence in 1947. This was before the other years listed, making 1950 the correct answer.

Anjuman-i-Tarraki Urdu was established by Mohsin-ul-Mulk to promote and protect the Urdu language during the late 19th century. He was a prominent leader associated with the Aligarh Movement, which aimed to advance Muslim education and culture, including the preservation of Urdu.

In 1859, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Gulshan School (also referred to as a modern madrassa or Farsi madrassa) in Muradabad.

The historical name 'Bakhar' refers to the city now known as Sukkur in Pakistan. This is a well-documented fact in regional history.

At the time of Pakistan's creation in 1947, Karachi was the first capital and the Central Secretariat was established there to serve as the administrative center.

Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan from Pakistan served as the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). He was a distinguished jurist and diplomat, making option B the correct answer.

GHQ stands for General Headquarters, which is the main command center of a country's armed forces. This term is commonly used in military contexts, including Pakistan's Defence and Armed Forces.

"Maktoobat-e-Rabbani" is a collection of letters and writings by Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi, a prominent Islamic scholar. Therefore, option A is correct.

Ranikot Fort is famously known as 'The Great Wall of Sindh' due to its massive size and extensive fortifications, making it one of the largest forts in the world.

The folk tale 'Sassi Punnu' is traditionally attributed to the Sindhi poet Hashim Shah, who is known for his poetic renditions of Sindhi folklore. Therefore, option A is correct.

Abdul Sattar Edhi, the renowned Pakistani philanthropist, passed away in Karachi on July 8th, 2016. This date is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including Wikipedia, Dawn, and BBC News. Therefore, the correct answer is option A: July 8th, 2016.

Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) was officially launched on November 26, 1964, marking the beginning of television broadcasting in Pakistan.

The 6th president of Pakistan was Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, who served from 16 September 1978 to 17 August 1988. Ghulam Ishaq Khan was the 7th president, and Farooq Leghari was the 8th president. Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry was the 5th president. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, Ghulam Ishaq Khan is not the 6th president but the 7th, and Farooq Leghari is the 8th president, not the 6th.

At the time of Pakistan's creation in 1947, there were three main radio stations operating in the region that became Pakistan: the Peshawar Radio Station (established in 1935), the Lahore Radio Station (established in 1937), and the Dhaka Radio Station (established in 1939). These three stations were part of the Pakistan Broadcasting Service at independence. The Karachi station started broadcasting later in 1948. Therefore, the correct number of radio stations at the time of Pakistan's creation is three.

Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar served as the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province). Therefore, option B is correct.

Bacha Khan International Airport is located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. This is a well-known fact about the airport's location.

The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 was unanimously passed by the National Assembly on 14 April 1973, making option C the correct answer.

Malik Ghulam Muhammad, the then Finance Minister of Pakistan, inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan in 1948. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the founder of Pakistan but did not inaugurate the bank.