Pakistan Studies

The first DNA test laboratory in Pakistan was established in Lahore, making option A the correct answer. Islamabad, Karachi, and Quetta do not hold this distinction.

India recognized the Provisional Government of Bangladesh on December 6, 1971, shortly before the official independence of Bangladesh on December 16, 1971. This recognition was a significant diplomatic move supporting Bangladesh's independence.

Taunsa Barrage is located on the Indus River in Pakistan, making option D the correct answer.

There are 7 major barrages constructed on the river Indus in Pakistan, which are crucial for irrigation and water management. Therefore, option A (7) is correct, not 6.

Warsak Dam is the smallest among the listed major dams in Pakistan, with Tarbela and Mangla being the largest. Chashma is primarily a barrage, not a dam. Therefore, Warsak is correctly identified as the smallest dam here.

Noor Jehan Panezai was the first female Deputy Speaker of the Senate of Pakistan, making option C correct. Begum Ashraf Abbasi was a prominent female politician but not the first female deputy speaker.

Shehzadi Gulfam is recognized as the first female pilot in Pakistan, making option B correct. The other options are not historically documented as the first female pilot in Pakistan.

Ghulam Muhammad was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan, serving shortly after the country's independence in 1947. The other options are incorrect as Fazlur Rehman and Fahmeeda Mirza held different political roles, and 'None of these' is not applicable.

Dr. Shahida Malik was the first female Major General in the Pakistan Army, making her the first lady to achieve this rank. The other options are either not military personnel or did not hold this rank.

The Pakistan Fund was set up by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in February 1947 to collect donations for the creation of Pakistan. Therefore, option B (Feb 1947) is the correct answer.

Dr. Attiya Inayatullah was the first female Minister of Population Welfare in Pakistan, making option A correct. The other options did not hold this specific ministerial position.

Iskander Mirza was the first President of Pakistan, serving from 1956 to 1958. Although Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the founder and first Governor-General, the office of President was established later, with Mirza as its first holder.

General Frank Messervy was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army after the country's independence in 1947. He was a British officer appointed to lead the newly formed Pakistan Army before Pakistani officers took over the command.

The first head of state to visit Pakistan in 1947 was not the Ameer of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, or Iran. In fact, the first foreign head of state to visit Pakistan was the Shah of Iran in 1950, but in 1947, no such visit by these leaders occurred. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer.

The Bolan River flows through the Bolan Pass in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. Similarly, the Rakshan (Rukshan) River also flows in Balochistan, originating near the Nidoki Pass and passing through areas such as Panjgur. Therefore, both rivers are located in Balochistan, not Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) or Punjab. Hence, the correct answer is Balochistan (B).

Air Marshal Asghar Khan was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force, appointed in 1947. The other options are incorrect as they did not hold this position first.

Recent official trade data from Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce and Pakistan Bureau of Statistics for the fiscal year 2024 show that the United States remains the largest export market for Pakistan, with exports valued at approximately $5.29 billion, representing about 17.3% of Pakistan's total exports. China is the second largest export market with exports around $2.57 billion (8.4%). Other significant markets include the United Kingdom, UAE, Germany, and Afghanistan. While China is a major trading partner and the largest source of imports, it is not the largest destination for Pakistan's exports. Therefore, the correct answer is A) USA.

The Gomal River originates in Afghanistan before flowing into Pakistan. Therefore, the correct answer is Afghanistan.

Sindh province is primarily known for having three main rivers flowing through it: the Indus River and its two major tributaries. Therefore, the correct number of rivers in Sindh is 3.

The Tarbela Dam is the largest hydro-electric power station in Pakistan, known for its significant electricity generation capacity compared to other dams in the country.

Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto represented Pakistan in the Tashkent Agreement meeting held in 1966 between India and Pakistan to resolve the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. He was Pakistan's Foreign Minister at the time and led the delegation.

Warsak Dam is located on the Swat River near Peshawar in Pakistan. Therefore, the correct answer is Swat, not Kabul.

East Pakistan separated from West Pakistan on 16th December 1971, which marks the official date of the independence of Bangladesh following the Bangladesh Liberation War.

The first public airline of Pakistan was Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), established shortly after the country's independence. It is the national flag carrier and was the first to operate commercial flights in Pakistan.

Shaista Ikramullah was the first female representative of Pakistan at the United Nations, serving as a delegate in the early years after Pakistan's independence. This makes option D correct.