Pakistan Studies

The period from 1990 to the present in Pakistan is commonly referred to as the Post Cold War era, reflecting the global geopolitical changes after the Cold War ended in 1991, which significantly influenced Pakistan's foreign and domestic policies.

Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, visited the USA in 1949 to strengthen diplomatic relations and seek support for Pakistan. This visit is historically recorded as occurring in 1949, making option B correct.

The pamphlet "Now or Never" was written by Choudhary Rahmat Ali in 1933, advocating for the creation of Pakistan. This is a well-documented historical fact in Pakistan studies.

According to the official 7th Population and Housing Census of Pakistan conducted in 2023 by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, Balochistan's population was recorded as approximately 14.89 million out of Pakistan's total population of 241.49 million. This means Balochistan comprises about 6.2% of the total population of Pakistan. The options given were 4.34%, 5.94%, 6.54%, and 7.10%. The closest and most accurate percentage based on the census data is 6.54%, making option C the correct answer. The previously stated 4.34% is significantly lower than the official figure from the 2023 census. This data is confirmed by the official census report and press releases from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.

Sheikh Noor Muhammad is historically recognized as the father of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the famous philosopher and poet of Pakistan.

Cotton is known as the 'Silver Fibre of Pakistan' due to its significant economic importance and shiny appearance. It is a major cash crop and export product of Pakistan.

Allama Iqbal is famously known as 'Khuda-e-Sukhan' (God of Poetry) in Pakistan due to his profound impact on Urdu and Persian literature and philosophy. The other poets listed do not hold this specific title.

Pakistan became the first Islamic country to enter the area of peaceful application of outer space with the launch of its Badr-1 satellite in 1990. This milestone is significant as it marked Pakistan's entry into space technology among Islamic nations.

Mian Mahmood Alam is historically credited with drawing Pakistan's official map. Abdul Hafeez Jalandhari is known for designing Pakistan's national flag and contributing to national symbols, but not the official map. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Mian Mahmood Alam.

Mirani Dam is located on the Hub River in Balochistan, Pakistan. Therefore, option D (Hub) is the correct answer.