Pakistan Studies

Nusrat Bhutto, the wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, passed away on October 23, 2011. This date is confirmed by multiple reputable sources including Wikipedia and major news outlets. She died in Dubai at the age of 82 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

The Bhutto family is famously associated with Larkana, as it is their ancestral home and political stronghold in Sindh, Pakistan. Prominent members like Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto hail from this family.

Larkana is widely known as 'The Land of Moenjodaro' because the ancient archaeological site of Moenjodaro is located nearby. This association is a prominent part of Larkana's identity.

The Lahore Resolution of 1940 was a pivotal event that formally demanded the creation of independent states for Muslims in British India, which directly led to the creation of Pakistan in 1947.

The All India Muslim League session held at Allahabad in 1930 was presided over by Allama Muhammad Iqbal. He was elected the president of the Muslim League for that session and delivered the famous Allahabad Address outlining the vision for a separate Muslim state, which later became a foundational idea for Pakistan. This is well documented in historical records and encyclopedic sources such as Wikipedia.

The Indus River flows near both Moenjodaro and Larkana in the Sindh province of Pakistan. Moenjodaro, an ancient Indus Valley Civilization site, is located on the right bank of the Indus River.

Pakistan began observing February 5 as Kashmir Solidarity Day in 1990, not in any of the years listed in the options. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer.

Pakistan became a signatory to the Baghdad Pact (later known as CENTO) on 23 September 1955. The dates can be confusing because the underlying pact document was concluded earlier (24 February 1955). Option A matches the Pakistan accession/signatory date.

Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed for the first time on 5 February 1990 to express support for the people of Kashmir. This date has since been commemorated annually in Pakistan.

Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan by population and area, making it the correct answer.

Kashmir Day is observed in Pakistan on 5th February every year to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir. This date is widely recognized and commemorated across the country.

According to the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, the minimum age required to become President is 45 years.

Islam was explicitly declared as the State religion of Pakistan in the 1973 Constitution. Previous constitutions did not make this declaration as explicit as the 1973 document.

The ceasefire in the Siachen region between India and Pakistan came into effect in 2003, following an agreement to halt hostilities along the Line of Control, including Siachen Glacier.

The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan introduced a presidential system of government, replacing the earlier parliamentary system. This change centralized executive power in the office of the President.

Pakistan Gate is a border crossing located between Pakistan and Iran, specifically at Taftan (Pakistan) and Mirjaveh (Iran). It is a significant border point for trade and travel between the two countries.

Ali Amin Gandapur is the current Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as of 2024. The other options are either former chief ministers or not relevant to the current office.

The old name of Lahore is believed to be 'Lava-Pura', named after Lava, the son of the Hindu god Rama, according to legend. The other options refer to different cities in Pakistan.

The old name of Hyderabad was Neroon Kot, named after its founder Neroon. This is a well-documented historical fact about the city in Sindh, Pakistan.

The old name of Sahiwal was Montgomery, named after Sir Robert Montgomery during British rule. It was later renamed Sahiwal after independence.