Pakistan Studies

Sugarcane is the most important cash crop of Pakistan after wheat, contributing significantly to the economy and sugar industry. Rice is a major food crop but not considered the primary cash crop after wheat.

Sirnikot is an archaeological Buddhist site located in the Tharparkar district of Sindh, Pakistan. Therefore, the correct district is Tharparkar, making option A correct.

The leaders of Hyderabad, especially during the time of the princely state, were called 'Nawab'. 'Nawab' was a title given to Muslim rulers or governors in South Asia, including Hyderabad. 'Nazim' refers to an administrative officer or governor in some contexts but is not the common title for Hyderabad's rulers.

Faiz Mahal was built by Mir Sohrab Talpur in the 18th century as a palace in Khairpur, Sindh. This is a well-documented historical fact, confirming option B as correct.

Baha-ud-Din Zakariya's tomb is located in Pak Patan, near Multan, Pakistan. Therefore, option C is correct, not A.

Sargodha Airbase is officially known as PAF Base Mushaf, named after Air Chief Marshal Mushaf Ali Mir. Therefore, option B is correct.

Kidney Hill Park is located in Lahore, Pakistan. Therefore, option A is correct.

Mirpur Khas is renowned for its mango production and is often called the mango capital of Sindh due to its extensive mango orchards and high-quality mango varieties.

The third Martial Law in Pakistan was imposed by General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq on 5 July 1977 after he overthrew the government of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in a military coup. The first Martial Law was imposed by General Ayub Khan in 1958, the second by General Yahya Khan in 1969, and the fourth by General Pervez Musharraf in 1999. Therefore, the correct answer is C, General Zia-ul-Haq.

The Diamer-Bhasha Dam project in Pakistan is planned to have a total installed power generation capacity of 4,500 MW. This is achieved through 12 Francis-type turbines, each with a capacity of 375 MW. Multiple authoritative sources including the Pakistan Engineering Congress detailed design report and recent news confirm the installed capacity as 4,500 MW, not 3,500 MW. Therefore, the correct answer is option D (4500MW).