Pakistan Studies

The Passport Control List (PCL) of Pakistan is commonly referred to as the 'Black List'. It contains names of individuals who are restricted from traveling abroad due to legal or security reasons.

The old name of Quetta was 'Shal Kot,' which was used historically before the city became known as Quetta. This makes option C the correct answer.

The city now called Hyderabad has had different old names depending on the region. The Hyderabad in Sindh, Pakistan, was formerly known as Neroon Kot (also recorded as Narayan Kot) before being renamed Hyderabad. The Hyderabad in Telangana, India, was originally called Baghnagar or Bhagyanagar before being renamed Hyderabad. The options Salwan Kot, Neroon Kot, and Shal Kot are not historically recognized as old names of Hyderabad in general. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of These' (option D).

The tomb of Hafeez Jalandhari, the Pakistani poet who wrote the national anthem, is located in Greater Iqbal Park in Lahore. This park is near Minar-e-Pakistan and close to the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort. Therefore, the correct answer is Iqbal Park (option C), not Badshahi Mosque. The tomb is a white marble structure within the park, making it a notable historical site in Lahore.

Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore was constructed by Hakim Ilam-ud-din Ansari, also known as Wazir Khan, during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. The other options are Mughal emperors but were not responsible for building this mosque.

Pakistan's forest area is approximately 7% of its total land area, making option B the closest and most accurate choice. This reflects current estimates from forestry and environmental data sources.

Islamabad is called the 'Brasilia of Pakistan' because, like Brasilia in Brazil, it was a planned city built to serve as the capital, designed to replace the former capital and promote development in a new area.

Sann, the birthplace of G.M. Syed, is located in the Jamshoro district of Sindh. This is a well-documented fact in the history of Sindh and Pakistan.

The Constitution of Pakistan of 1956 originally contained 259 articles. This is a well-documented fact in Pakistani constitutional history.

The old name of Sahiwal was Montgomery during the British colonial period. It was renamed Sahiwal after independence.

At the time of Pakistan's independence in 1947, there were only 2 sugar mills. Over the decades, the sugar industry expanded significantly. However, recent data from 2024 indicates that Pakistan currently has roughly 45 operational sugar mills, not as high as 80 or more. This is due to closures and consolidations in the sector. Therefore, none of the original options (80, 84, 89, 81) are accurate. The closest reasonable figure based on recent data is around 45 mills, but since the options do not include this, the best correction is to update the options and correct answer accordingly.

The Nusrat Bhutto case challenged the actions of the Army, specifically regarding the dismissal of the Bhutto government and the imposition of martial law. This case is historically associated with military intervention in Pakistan's politics.

Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan by population and area, making it the correct answer. Lahore and Hyderabad are also major cities but smaller than Karachi, and Sukkur is comparatively smaller.

Pakistan started observing Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 in 2004 to show support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This day is marked annually to express solidarity with Kashmiris.

The Silk Handkerchief Movement, also known as the Silk Letter Movement or Tehreek-e-Reshmi Rumal, was a revolutionary campaign led by Deobandi scholars including Maulana Mahmood Hasan (Shaikhul Hind) and Maulana Ubaidullah Sindhi. It aimed to achieve freedom from British colonial rule in the Indian subcontinent by coordinating an armed uprising with support from the Ottoman Empire, Afghanistan, Germany, and other anti-British powers during World War I. The movement involved secret letters written on silk cloth, which were intercepted by the British. The movement's goal was the freedom of the Indian subcontinent, not a single country like Afghanistan or Turkey. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Subcontinent'.

The Indus River flows near Moenjodaro and Larkana, which are ancient and modern sites located in the Sindh region of Pakistan along the Indus River valley.

King Edward Medical University, Lahore, established in 1860, is the oldest medical university in Pakistan, predating the other institutions listed.

Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan vests the supreme command of the Armed Forces in the President of Pakistan, making option A correct.

G.M. Syed was a prominent Sindhi nationalist who advocated for an independent Sindhi state called Sindhudesh. His book titled 'Sindhudesh' focuses on this concept, making option B the correct answer.

The national tree of Pakistan is the Sheesham tree, also known as Dalbergia sissoo. It is widely found in Pakistan and valued for its timber and ecological importance.

The second five-year plan of Pakistan was introduced in 1960, following the first plan which started in 1955. This plan focused on industrial development and economic growth.

Pakistan's coastline along the Arabian Sea is approximately 570 miles (917 kilometers) long, making option A the correct choice.

The Geneva Accords related to the Vietnam War were signed on 20 July 1954, not in 1988. Since none of the provided dates are correct, the correct answer is 'None of these'.

According to the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, the minimum age limit to be eligible for the office of the President is 35 years.

The Shaheen-III missile is reported to have a range of approximately 2750 kilometers, making option B the correct answer. This range allows it to cover strategic targets within the region.