Pakistan Studies

According to the Constitution of Pakistan and the Election Commission of Pakistan's official documents, the Chief Election Commissioner and members of the Election Commission hold office for a term of five years. The 26th Constitutional Amendment passed in October 2024 added a proviso that after the expiry of their term, the incumbent Chief Election Commissioner or member shall continue to hold office until their successor assumes office. Therefore, the term is officially five years, not 10 or 8 years. The option '5 Years' (C) is correct.

Political parties are mentioned under Chapter 9 of the Election Act 2017, which deals specifically with the registration and regulation of political parties. This makes option C the correct answer.

Lahore is commonly referred to as the “Paris of Asia” due to its rich cultural heritage, beautiful architecture, and vibrant lifestyle, which resemble the charm associated with Paris. Karachi is Pakistan's largest city but is not known by this nickname.

Minar-e-Pakistan is located in Iqbal Park, Lahore. It is a famous national monument built to commemorate the Lahore Resolution.

Faiz Mahal is a historic palace located in Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan. It was built in 1798 by Mir Sohrab Khan and served as the royal palace of the Talpur monarchs of Khairpur. It is not located in Ghotki, Thatta, or Karachi. Therefore, the correct answer is Khairpur (option C).

Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is famously known as the 'Chaucer of Sindh' due to his significant contributions to Sindhi literature and poetry, similar to Chaucer's role in English literature.

The famous Ashokan inscriptions carved on rocks were found at Shahbaz Garhi, Mardan. This site is well-known for its ancient rock edicts of Emperor Ashoka, making option D the correct answer.

Kashmore district was officially separated from Jacobabad district in 2006, making option C the correct answer. This administrative change is well documented in regional government records.

Based on the official text of the Election Act 2017 of Pakistan, political parties are primarily mentioned and regulated under Chapter XI, titled 'Political Parties'. This chapter outlines the formation, constitution, enlistment, membership, funding, and functioning of political parties. Chapter XII deals with the allocation of election symbols to political parties and candidates. Therefore, the correct chapter mentioning political parties is Chapter 11, not Chapter 9. The Election Act 2017 consolidates election laws and provides a comprehensive legal framework for political parties under Chapter 11, while Chapter 9 deals with election disputes and related matters, not political parties.

Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park is located in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. It is one of the largest solar parks in the region, making option B the correct answer.