Pakistan Studies

Pakistan joined the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) in 1955, the year the organization was established. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Zakat and Ushr Ordinance was promulgated on 21st August 1979. Therefore, option A is correct. The other dates do not correspond to the promulgation of this ordinance.

According to the Constitution of Pakistan, in the absence of the President, the Chairman of the Senate acts as the Acting President. This is a constitutional provision ensuring continuity of the presidency.

ADBP stands for Agriculture Development Bank of Pakistan, which is a financial institution focused on agricultural development in Pakistan. This matches option C exactly.

The Objective Resolution was passed on 12 March 1948 by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan, which laid down the guiding principles for the future constitution of Pakistan. Therefore, option B is correct.

East Pakistan became an independent country in 1971 and was renamed Bangladesh. This is a well-known historical fact related to the partition and independence movements in South Asia.

The first Islamic university in Pakistan is the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), which was originally established as the Islamic University in 1980 in Islamabad. It was later restructured and renamed as the International Islamic University in 1985. The foundation was laid on November 11, 1980, corresponding to Muharram 1, 1401 AH, symbolizing the start of an Islamic renaissance. Therefore, the correct year is 1980 and the city is Islamabad. The other options (1998, 2000, 2001) are incorrect for the establishment year of the first Islamic university in Pakistan.

Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan was Pakistan's first female ambassador, appointed in the early 1950s as envoy to the Netherlands. She later served as ambassador to Italy and Tunisia. Maleeha Lodhi, Tehmina Janjua, and Hina Rabbani Khar are prominent female diplomats but served much later. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' as the first female ambassador is not listed among the options.

The Suez Canal is approximately 193.3 kilometers (about 120.1 miles) long. This length is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Britannica and Wikipedia. The original option A (180.3 km) is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is option B (193.3 km).

According to the Constitution of Pakistan and verified authoritative sources including Wikipedia and recent news reports, the President of Pakistan is the Supreme Commander of the Pakistan Armed Forces. The President holds the highest authority over the military, while the Prime Minister is the chief executive of the government. The current President of Pakistan is Asif Ali Zardari. Therefore, the correct answer is 'B' (President).

In Microsoft PowerPoint, pressing Alt+K opens the Transitions tab on the ribbon, allowing users to apply and customize slide transitions quickly. The other shortcuts correspond to different functions: Ctrl+W closes the window, Ctrl+X cuts selected content, and Ctrl+C copies selected content.

The Kharan Desert is located in the province of Balochistan, Pakistan. This desert is well-known for its arid climate and geographical location within Balochistan.

Atheists are individuals who do not believe in the existence of any god or gods. Agnostics, on the other hand, claim that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable, while theists believe in the existence of God. Therefore, the correct answer is Atheists.

Following the teachings and example of Hazrat Muhammad SAW is widely regarded in Pakistan Studies as a path to success in life, reflecting moral and ethical guidance.

The Hui are a Muslim ethnic group living primarily in China, known for their Islamic faith and distinct cultural identity. The other options do not represent Muslim tribes in China.

The third pillar of Islam is Salat, which refers to the five daily prayers. Zakat is the fourth pillar, and Hajj is the fifth pillar. Therefore, the correct answer is Salat.

Zakat is the fundamental pillar of Islam that requires both physical and financial sacrifices, as it involves giving a portion of one's wealth to those in need. Hajj is a pilgrimage, Salat is prayer, and neither primarily involves financial sacrifice.

Tarbela Dam is the largest dam in Pakistan by volume and reservoir capacity, making it the correct answer. Mangla and Warsak dams are significant but smaller in comparison.

The Battle of Badr (Ghazwa e Badar) took place in the 2nd year of Hijri (2 AH), specifically on the 17th of Ramadan. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including Islamic historical records and educational resources. Therefore, the correct answer is '2 Hijri', which corresponds to option A.

INTERPOL was established in 1924 as the International Criminal Police Commission. Therefore, option B is correct.

The Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW), making option B the correct answer. Other prophets mentioned did not receive the Quran as it was specifically revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

The Quit India Movement was launched by the Indian National Congress in 1942 as a mass protest demanding an end to British rule in India. None of the other parties listed initiated this movement.

As of mid-2024, Frontier is recognized as the fastest supercomputer in the world, surpassing others like Fugaku and Jiuzhang. Jiuzhang is a quantum computer, not a traditional supercomputer, and Fugaku was previously the fastest before Frontier.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was officially established on 19 December 1966. While it began operations later, the founding or establishment year is recognized as 1966. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the official ADB history and Wikipedia. Therefore, the correct answer is 1966 (option A).

The Tarbela Dam, located in Pakistan, is the largest earth-filled dam in the world by volume. Mangla Dam is also significant but smaller in comparison. Therefore, option A is correct.