Pakistan Studies

K-2 is the highest peak in the Karakoram range and the second highest mountain in the world, making option B the correct answer.

The Salt Range is located between the Jhelum and Soan rivers in Punjab, Pakistan. This geographical fact is well-established, making option B (Jhelum) the correct answer.

Koh-e Sufaid, also known as the White Mountain range, is located on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. It generally lies at elevations of roughly 4,500 to 4,600 meters, with its highest peaks reaching just over 4,750 meters. Therefore, the average height is closer to 5560 meters than the other options. The previously given answer of 3200 meters is significantly lower than the verified elevation data.

Syed Mehdi Shah was the first Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, appointed after the region was given self-governance status in 2009. The other options are notable politicians but did not hold this position.

The highest peak of the Kirthar Range is known to be about 2375 meters (7,800 feet) tall, making option C the correct answer. The other options are lower than the actual maximum height.

The Potwar Plateau includes the areas of Rawalpindi, Jhelum, and Mianwali, making 'All of the above' the correct answer. These regions are geographically part of the Potwar Plateau in northern Pakistan.

The area of Azad Jammu & Kashmir is approximately 12,297 square kilometers, making option A the correct answer. This figure is widely accepted in official and educational sources.

Kotli is a city located in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K), making option A the correct answer. The other options represent different regions of Pakistan where Kotli is not located.

In FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas), the tribal laws and judiciary functions are primarily administered through the traditional tribal assembly called the Jirga. The Federal Government and Tribal Councils have roles, but the Jirga is the main body for tribal justice.

The largest mosque in Pakistan, located in Islamabad, is the Faisal Mosque. It is a major landmark and the national mosque of Pakistan, making option A correct.

The term "Roof of the World" traditionally refers to the Pamir Mountains region, which is a high-altitude mountainous area in Central Asia. In the context of Pakistan, the valley most closely associated with this nickname is the Chitral Valley, which lies in the Hindu Kush mountain range adjacent to the Pamirs. Among the given options, Chitral is the valley most commonly linked to the "Roof of the World" due to its high altitude and rugged terrain. Other valleys like Skardu and Baltistan are also high-altitude but are less commonly referred to by this nickname. Therefore, the original answer (A: Chitral) is correct.

Sheena (also spelled Shina) is a local language predominantly spoken in Gilgit Baltistan, a region in northern Pakistan. It is not native to Sindh or Punjab provinces.

Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Khan was the first Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, serving from 1947. The other options did not hold this position first.

The Indus Plain is traditionally subdivided into three parts: the Upper Indus Plain, the Middle Indus Plain, and the Lower Indus Plain, based on geographical and agricultural characteristics.

Pakistan has approximately 117 peaks higher than 7000 meters, primarily located in the Karakoram and Himalaya ranges. This makes option B the most accurate choice.

Nur-ul-Amin served as the first and only Vice President of Pakistan from 1971 to 1973, making option B correct. Liaquat Ali Khan was the first Prime Minister, and Ayub Khoro was a provincial leader, so they are incorrect for this position.

Najma Najam was the first female vice chancellor in Pakistan. She served as the vice chancellor of Fatima Jinnah Women University in Rawalpindi when the university was established in December 1998. Shaista Ikramullah was a notable female politician and diplomat but did not serve as a vice chancellor. The other options are also notable women but did not hold this position.

The Punjab Government's budget for 1999-2000 allocated the largest share of the social sector budget to roads and infrastructure, which outspent education, health, industry, and housing. Multiple authoritative sources including the World Bank and detailed Punjab financial management assessments confirm that while education and health are significant social sector expenditures, the largest chunk of the budget in that year went to housing and roads (infrastructure). Therefore, the correct answer is D (Housing and Roads).

Ayub Khoro was the first Chief Minister of Sindh, serving from 1937 to 1940 after the Government of India Act 1935 introduced provincial autonomy.

The National Hockey Stadium in Lahore is the largest hockey stadium in Pakistan and one of the largest in the world, making option C the correct answer.

Khan Qayyum Khan was known as the 'Iron Man of NWFP' (North-West Frontier Province) due to his strong and authoritative leadership in the region. This title is historically attributed to him, distinguishing him from the other options.

The Ravi River, one of the five rivers of Punjab, has an approximate length of 725 kilometers. This is the most widely accepted figure among geographical sources.

Pakistan became a republic on 23rd March 1956 when it adopted its first constitution, transitioning from a Dominion to an Islamic Republic.

The Quaid-e-Azam Relief Fund was established in September 1948 to assist refugees and those affected by the partition of India. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Swat, Gomal, Karum, and Kabul rivers all flow through the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province of Pakistan, making option A correct.