Pakistan Studies

The Treaty of Friendship signed in 1951 was between Pakistan and Iran, establishing formal diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Sir Charles Napier was the first Chief Commissioner and Governor of Sindh during the British period after the British conquest of Sindh in 1843. He is historically recognized for his role in annexing Sindh to British India and administering it as part of the Bombay Presidency. John Jacob, although a notable British officer in the region, was not the first Chief Commissioner or Governor of Sindh. Therefore, the correct answer is Charles Napier.

The term 'Murre of Sindh' is commonly used to refer to Gorakh Hill Station, which is located in the Kirthar mountain range in Sindh. It is known for its cool climate and scenic beauty, making it a popular hill station in Sindh, often compared to Murree in Punjab. The other options (Karoonjar Mountains, Makli Hills, Rohri Hills) are not commonly referred to as the 'Murre of Sindh.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'D' - Gorkh Hill Station (Gorakh Hill).

The Baloch Regiment of the Pakistan Army has been awarded the maximum number of Nishan-e-Haider, Pakistan's highest military award for bravery. This distinguishes it from other regiments such as Punjab, Sindh, and Pakhtunkhwa.

The city known as the 'City of Guava' in Pakistan is Badin, famous for its guava production. Therefore, option A is correct.

Kot Diji Fort, located near Khairpur, is also known as Qilla Ahmedabad. This name is historically associated with the fort, confirming option B as correct.

Manghopir is named after Sufi Pir Haji Syed Sakhi Sultan, a revered saint in the region, which is why option D is correct.

Historical economic data and World Bank reports confirm that at the time of Pakistan's independence in 1947, agriculture was the dominant sector in the economy, contributing approximately 53% to the GDP. This reflects the agrarian nature of the country at independence. The World Bank's Special Agriculture Sector Review and other authoritative sources consistently estimate agriculture's contribution to GDP around this figure for 1947. Other options (35%, 60%, None of the Above) are less accurate based on the data. Therefore, option B (53%) is correct.

Shikarpur is historically known as the 'Paris of Sindh' due to its rich cultural heritage and architectural beauty, distinguishing it from other cities in Sindh.

In the 1965 presidential election of Pakistan, Ayub Khan's election symbol was 'Shaheen' (Eagle). This symbol was used to represent his campaign and is historically documented. Therefore, option A is correct.