Pakistan Studies

The word 'homogeneous' means composed of parts or elements that are all of the same kind. Its antonym is 'different,' which means not the same or dissimilar. Therefore, option A is correct.

According to the Constitution of Pakistan and official government sources, the President of Pakistan is the Supreme Commander of the Pakistan Armed Forces. This role is constitutionally vested in the head of state, who holds the highest authority over the military. While the Prime Minister exercises significant control over defense policy and military affairs in practice, the formal and constitutional title of Supreme Commander belongs to the President. This is confirmed by official documents from the Ministry of Defence and other authoritative sources.

Spiders are arachnids and characteristically have eight legs, which distinguishes them from insects that have six legs.

The Suez Canal is approximately 193.3 kilometers (120 miles) long, making option A the correct answer. This is a well-documented fact about the canal's length.

Anchar Lake is located in the Soura area of Srinagar district in the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is connected to Dal Lake via the Amir Khan Nallah channel. It is not located in Dadu District or Khushab District of Pakistan. Therefore, option A is correct.

The national flag of Pakistan was designed by Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chaghla, who was the Deputy Minister for Education and Information. Amir Uddin Kidwai is not credited with designing the flag.

Mirani Dam is located on the Dasht River in Balochistan, Pakistan. This is a well-known fact in Pakistan's geography and water resource management.

The length of the Gwadar to Kashgar Motorway, part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is approximately 2,500 km, making option B the correct choice. This motorway connects Gwadar port in Pakistan to Kashgar in China, facilitating trade and connectivity.

Tarbela Dam was completed in 1978, making option B the correct answer. This dam is one of the largest earth-filled dams in the world and a major hydroelectric power source in Pakistan.

The All-India Muslim League was officially founded in 1906 in Dhaka, with Nawab Khwaja Salimullah playing a key role in its formation. However, the ideological foundation of the Muslim League is attributed to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, who through his Aligarh Movement laid the groundwork for Muslim political identity and nationalism in British India. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is considered the ideological founder because he promoted Muslim educational and political awakening that inspired the creation of the Muslim League. Allama Iqbal later expanded on these ideas, advocating for a separate Muslim state, but he was not the founder of the Muslim League itself. Syed Ameer Ali was an important Muslim leader and headed the League's London branch but is not considered the ideological founder. Therefore, the correct answer is Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.

Pakistan signed the Baghdad Pact on 23 September 1955. The Baghdad Pact was originally signed by Turkey, Iraq, the United Kingdom, and Iran earlier in 1955, and Pakistan joined on 23 September 1955. The pact was later renamed the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) in 1959 after Iraq withdrew. Therefore, the correct date for Pakistan's signing is 23 September 1955, which corresponds to option B.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is the government organization responsible for major tax revenue collection in Pakistan, including income tax, sales tax, and customs duties. FIA and ANF are law enforcement agencies and do not handle tax collection.

Pakistan became an Islamic Republic in 1956 when the first constitution was adopted, officially declaring it the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Bhasha Dam has a storage capacity of approximately 6.8 million acre-feet (MAF), making option B the correct choice. This is a well-documented figure for the dam's reservoir capacity.

Moulana Muhammad Yousaf was the first Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, serving from 1947 to 1951. The other options held different positions or served later.

The major strain between East and West Pakistan was due to the disparity in resource allocation, where East Pakistan felt economically and politically marginalized compared to West Pakistan. This imbalance led to significant tensions and eventually the separation of East Pakistan.

The Objective Resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 12 March 1949, making option A the correct answer.

According to the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, the term of the office of the President is seven years. This is explicitly stated in Article 44 of the constitution.

The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced in 1956, marking the country's transition to an Islamic republic. This is a well-documented historical fact.

The first Islamic University in Pakistan, the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), was established in 1985 in Islamabad. This makes option B the correct answer.

The Constitution of Pakistan in 1956 was framed under the Indian Independence Act of 1947, which provided the legal framework for the creation of Pakistan as an independent state and its subsequent constitutional developments.

Harry Truman was the President of the United States when Pakistan was created in 1947. Roosevelt had died in 1945, and Ali Khan was not a US president.

LDA can stand for both Lahore Development Authority and London Development Agency, depending on the context. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Both'.

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was the first elected President of Pakistan, serving from 1971 to 1973 after winning the 1970 general elections. Ayub Khan was a military ruler and not elected president.

The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan was promulgated on 23 March 1956. This date is historically significant as Pakistan celebrates Republic Day on 23 March to mark the adoption of its first constitution. The constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 29 February 1956 and came into effect on 23 March 1956, officially proclaiming Pakistan as an Islamic republic. Therefore, the correct answer is option B: 23 March 1956.