Pakistan Studies

Allama Iqbal Park, formerly known as Nawaz Sharif Park, is located in Lahore. It is a well-known public park named after the poet Allama Iqbal, a prominent figure in Pakistan's history.

Lal Bahadur Shastri, the Indian Prime Minister, was awarded the Nishan-e-Pakistan posthumously in recognition of his efforts to improve India-Pakistan relations, especially after the 1965 war. Morarji Desai did not receive this award.

Baha-ud-Din Zakariya's tomb, also known as the Shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya, is located in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. It is a significant historical and religious site and a prominent Sufi shrine in the region. The option 'Pak Patan' (Pakpattan) is incorrect for this tomb, as Pakpattan is the location of Baba Farid's shrine, not Baha-ud-Din Zakariya's.

The headquarters of the Election Commission of Pakistan is located in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. This is the official seat from where the commission operates.

Chotiari Dam is located in the Sindh province of Pakistan, making option B the correct answer.

Pakistan has experienced four major martial law periods. The first was imposed by General Ayub Khan in 1958, the second by General Yahya Khan in 1969, the third by General Zia-ul-Haq in 1977, and the fourth by General Pervez Musharraf in 1999. Therefore, the third martial law was imposed by General Zia-ul-Haq, making option C the correct answer. Musharraf's martial law was the fourth, not the third.

The leaders of Hyderabad, especially during the time of the princely state under the Nizam, were called 'Nawab'. 'Nawab' was a title given to Muslim rulers or governors in South Asia, including Hyderabad. 'Nazim' refers to an administrative officer, and 'Khan' is a general title, but not specifically for Hyderabad leaders.

Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar launched the newspaper 'Hamdard' in 1912, which played a significant role in the political and social movements of that time. Therefore, the correct year is 1912, corresponding to option A.

The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in the National Assembly with 292 votes in favor and 21 votes against it. This makes option C the correct answer.

Kidney Hill Park is located in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. Therefore, option B is correct.