Pakistan Studies

Pakistan Gate, also known as the India Gate in Lahore, is located at the border between Pakistan and India. It marks the entrance to the Wagah border crossing between the two countries.

Pakistan signed the Baghdad Pact, later known as CENTO, on 23 September 1955. This alliance was aimed at containing Soviet expansion during the Cold War.

The Indus River flows through Gilgit Baltistan, making it the correct answer. The other rivers listed (Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi) flow through different regions of Pakistan.

Kashmir Solidarity Day was first observed on 5 February 1988 to show Pakistan's support for the people of Kashmir. This day is commemorated annually on 5 February.

At the time of independence in 1947, the population of Pakistan was approximately 70 million. This figure is widely accepted in historical demographic data regarding the partition of British India.

Hafizabad is famously known as the “City of Rice” due to its extensive rice cultivation and production, making option A the correct answer.

Mahmud Ghaznavi is historically recorded to have attacked India approximately 17 times during his reign, making option B the correct answer.

Dr. Shamshad Akhtar was the first woman Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, appointed in 2006. The other options are notable Pakistani women but have not held this position.

The Nusrat Bhutto case primarily involved the Right to Life and Liberty, as it concerned the detention and legal rights of Nusrat Bhutto under Pakistan's constitutional framework.

The length of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, known as the Durand Line, is approximately 2,352 kilometers. This is the widely accepted figure in geographical and political references.

The Nusrat Bhutto case refers to the constitutional petition filed by Begum Nusrat Bhutto challenging the legality of General Zia-ul-Haq's military coup and the detention of her husband, former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, and other PPP leaders. The Supreme Court of Pakistan decided this case in 1977, upholding the military takeover under the doctrine of necessity. The case is reported as PLD 1977 SC 657. Therefore, the correct year when the Nusrat Bhutto case was decided is 1977, not 1988 as originally stated.

Rohtas Fort is a historical fort located near the city of Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan. Therefore, the correct district is Jhelum.

The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is being constructed on the Indus River in Pakistan. This is a well-known fact related to major hydroelectric projects in the region.

The Constitution of Pakistan promulgated in 1973 explicitly declared Islam as the state religion. Earlier constitutions did not explicitly state this, making 1973 the correct answer.

Pakistan officially became a member of the United Nations on 30 October 1947, shortly after its independence in August 1947.

Pakistan's coastline along the Arabian Sea is approximately 1,050 kilometers long, making option B (1058 km) the closest and most accurate choice.

Jahanara Shahnawaz is widely recognized as the 'Mother of Democracy in Pakistan' due to her active role in the Pakistan Movement and her efforts in promoting democratic values.

Larkana is widely known as "The City of Saints" due to its historical and religious significance, including the shrine of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, a revered saint and poet.

Nusrat Bhutto, the wife of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, passed away on October 23, 2011. This date is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including Wikipedia and Dawn news. Therefore, the correct answer is option B: October 23, 2011.

Pishin is a district located in the province of Balochistan, Pakistan. Therefore, the correct answer is Balochistan.

Benazir Bhutto was the petitioner in the Nusrat Bhutto case, which involved legal and political matters related to her mother, Nusrat Bhutto. The other options are either family members or unrelated figures, but Benazir was the one who filed the petition.

The title "Sain" is a term of respect in Sindhi culture, often used to honor respected elders or leaders. G.M. Syed, a prominent Sindhi nationalist leader, was commonly referred to with this respectful title.

The Mugger Crocodile is recognized as the national reptile of Pakistan due to its presence in the country's river systems and its ecological significance. The other options are either not reptiles or not designated as national symbols.

Article 244 of the Constitution of Pakistan restricts the High Courts from questioning the actions of the Armed Forces in aid of civil power, effectively limiting judicial review under certain circumstances. The other articles listed do not pertain to this restriction.

The first Governor of East Pakistan was Muhammad Ali Bogra, who is not listed among the options. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct choice.