Pakistan Studies

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor-General of Pakistan, serving from August 1947 until his death in September 1948. He played a crucial role in the creation of Pakistan and was appointed its first Governor-General.

The book 'Pakistan: A Personal History' was written by Imran Khan, the former cricketer and Prime Minister of Pakistan. This is a well-known fact about the author and the book.

Mukhi Mahal is a famous historical building located in Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan. Therefore, the correct answer is Khairpur, not Hyderabad.

The National Anthem of Pakistan was composed by Hafeez Jalandhari, who wrote the lyrics. Ahmed G. Chagla composed the music, but the question specifically asks for the composer of the anthem, which is generally attributed to the lyricist in this context.

The Shahi Jirga was convened in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) to decide whether the province would join India or Pakistan during the partition of British India in 1947. It was not related to Sindh or Balochistan.

NCOC stands for National Command and Operation Centre, which is the correct full form used in Pakistan for the body coordinating COVID-19 response efforts.

Ziarat is famously known as the 'Fruit Garden of Pakistan' due to its abundant fruit orchards, especially apples and cherries, making it the correct answer over Quetta or Khuzdar.

The book 'From Jinnah to Zia' was written by Qudratullah Shahab, a well-known Pakistani writer and civil servant. Therefore, option A is correct, not C.

Zakia Jamali is confirmed by multiple credible sources as the first female Navy officer from Gilgit, Pakistan. She made history by becoming the first woman from Gilgit-Baltistan to be commissioned as an officer in the Pakistan Navy, joining as a Sub-Lieutenant after completing the required selection and training. There is no evidence supporting the other options as holding this distinction.

Mahmood Ghaznavi is historically credited with destroying the Somnath temple during his invasions in the early 11th century, making option A correct. The other options refer to different historical figures who were not responsible for this event.