Pakistan Studies

The administration of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Pakistan vests in the Federal Government, which exercises control and oversight. The Director General (DG) FIA is the head of the agency but does not hold the overall administrative authority, which lies with the Federal Government.

The Federal Government has the authority to amend the Act, as it is responsible for legislative changes at the federal level. The Interior Minister and DG FIA do not have the power to amend laws independently.

According to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Act 1974 and related legal provisions, a Sub-Inspector of the FIA is vested with powers equivalent to the Office In-charge of a police station. This includes authority to investigate offences within the agency's jurisdiction, conduct searches, seize evidence, arrest suspects without warrant in cognisable offences, summon witnesses, and perform other duties similar to those of a police station in-charge. This is consistent with the role and powers granted under the FIA Act and related laws in Pakistan.

The FIA Act (Federal Investigation Agency Act) is a federal law in Pakistan and is not enforceable under the Repatriate Act 1940 or the Rent Act 1950. Therefore, neither of these acts applies to the FIA Act, making 'None of these' the correct answer.

The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) School, which later became Aligarh Muslim University, was founded in 1875. It started as a primary school on 24 May 1875 and was raised to college level in 1877. The foundation stone for the college building was laid in 1878. The options given (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978) are all in the 1970s, which is incorrect for the original MAO School. The correct founding year is 1875, which corresponds to option A if corrected to 1875. Since none of the options match 1875 exactly, the closest and historically accurate founding year is 1875, not any year in the 1970s. Therefore, the question and options should be corrected to reflect the actual founding year of 1875.

The Superintendent of the agency (FIA) is vested in the Director General (DG) of the FIA, who is the head of the agency responsible for its operations. The Federal Government appoints the DG but the superintendent role specifically refers to the DG FIA.

According to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Act of 1974 and related rules, the legal functions such as prosecution and legal advisory roles within the FIA are typically fulfilled by the Public Prosecutor. The FIA is headed by a Director General who has police powers, but the legal matters are handled by the Public Prosecutor. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, Public Prosecutor.

Under the FIA Act and related laws, rewards are typically given to both members (officers or agents) and the public who assist in investigations or provide valuable information. Therefore, 'Members and the public' is the correct answer.

Section 8 of the FIA Act 1974 pertains to the power of the Federal Investigation Agency to make regulations, not indemnity. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Regulations'.

Chahbahar Port is located in Iran on the Gulf of Oman. It is a strategic port that provides access to the Indian Ocean and is distinct from ports in India, Pakistan, or Afghanistan.

Section 5 of the FIA Act 1974 outlines the powers granted to the members of the Federal Investigation Agency, enabling them to perform their duties effectively. This makes option A the correct answer.

The FIA Act (Federal Investigation Agency Act) is a separate law and is not enforced under the Foreigner Act 1946 or the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) 1908. Therefore, neither option A nor B applies, and 'Both' is incorrect. The correct answer is 'None of these.'

The Federal Government amends Acts through a formal process, typically by issuing a notification in the Official Gazette, which is the official public journal for legal and governmental announcements. Verbal or oral amendments are not legally valid.

The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan declared both Urdu and Bengali as the official languages of the country. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.

The Constitution of Pakistan 1962 was abrogated on 25th March 1969 when General Yahya Khan took over the government and imposed martial law, ending the 1962 Constitution's validity.

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

The first constitution of Pakistan was abrogated and Martial Law was imposed in October 1958 by General Ayub Khan. This marked the beginning of military rule in Pakistan.

General Yahya Khan abrogated the 1962 Constitution of Pakistan when he imposed martial law in 1969, ending Ayub Khan's regime and the constitutional framework established in 1962.

Ayub Khan enforced the new Constitution of Pakistan on 6th February 1962, which marked the beginning of his presidential system of government.

The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan stipulated that both the President and the Prime Minister must be Muslims, reflecting the Islamic identity of the state. This was a constitutional requirement to hold these offices.

The Constitution of Pakistan was promulgated on 11th August 1973 under the leadership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, marking the establishment of the current constitution of the country.

Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 Constitution of Pakistan in 1958 when he imposed martial law and declared himself the Chief Martial Law Administrator, effectively ending the constitution's validity.

The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan officially recognised both Urdu and Bengali as the national languages of Pakistan. Urdu was the national language, and Bengali was recognised as a national language particularly reflecting the demographics of East Pakistan. English was also permitted for official purposes until arrangements for its replacement were made. Therefore, the correct answer is 'D' (Both A and B). This is supported by the text of the 1962 Constitution and multiple authoritative sources including Wikipedia and the official constitution text.

The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is planned on the Indus River, which is a major river in Pakistan. This dam is part of Pakistan's efforts to increase water storage and hydroelectric power generation.

SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) currently has 8 member countries. These are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. Afghanistan joined as the eighth member in 2007. Therefore, the correct number of SAARC member countries is 8, which corresponds to option B.