Pakistan Studies

The Simla Conference was convened on 25th June 1945 to discuss the formation of an interim government in British India. This date is historically accurate and widely documented.

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Scientific Society in 1864. The society aimed to translate English scientific books into Urdu and promote scientific knowledge among Indian Muslims. This is well documented in historical sources and educational materials related to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and the Aligarh Movement. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (1864), not B (1860).

Banbhore is an archaeological site in Pakistan associated with the ancient city of Debal, and it is famously linked to the folklore of Sassui and Punhu, a tragic love story from Sindhi literature. Hence, option B is correct.

The Unionist Party (Punjab) was officially formed in 1923. It was a centre-right political party representing the interests of the landed gentry and landlords of Punjab, including Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs. The party was founded by leaders including Sir Fazli Husain, Sir Chhotu Ram, and Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan. Therefore, the correct answer is 1923 (option C), not 1920 as originally stated.

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) was founded on August 20, 1961. This is the officially recognized founding date of the company.

Chittori is historically known as the ancestral graveyard of the Talpur Mirs and is located near Umerkot, Sindh. Therefore, option A (Umerkot) is the correct answer.

Paristan Lake is located near Muzaffarabad in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Therefore, the correct district is Muzaffarabad, not Skardu.

Pakistan has won the Blind Cricket World Cup twice, in 2002 and 2006, making option C correct.

Larkana, a city in Sindh, Pakistan, is famous for its banana production. Therefore, the correct answer is Banana, not Guava.

The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and completed in 1673, making option D the correct answer.