Pakistan Studies

The first general elections in Pakistan were held in 1970. These elections were significant as they were the first direct elections held on the basis of adult franchise in the country.

Orient Airways was the first airline to operate in Pakistan, established in 1946 before the country's independence. It later merged into Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

The Soomra dynasty ruled Sindh approximately from 1026 AD to 1351 AD, with some continuation in exile until 1440 AD. The commonly accepted period of their rule is roughly 325 years, but some sources extend their influence in exile until 1440. The option A (402 years from 1035 AD to 1439 AD) is the closest and most commonly cited timeframe among the given options, reflecting the general historical consensus about the Soomra dynasty's rule period in Sindh.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was established in 1956. Therefore, option B is correct.

Historical records confirm that when Humayun came to Sindh in 1541-42, the region was under the control of the Arghun dynasty. Specifically, Shah Husayn (also spelled Shah Husain), son of Mirza Shah Baig Arghun, was the ruler of Sindh at that time. Mirza Shah Baig was an Arghun ruler who had established control over Sindh earlier, and his son Shah Husayn succeeded him. The other options list names not historically associated with Sindh's rulership during Humayun's visit. Therefore, the correct answer is Mirza Shah Baig – Arghun Ruler, as the dynasty and family were in power, with Shah Husayn as the reigning ruler during Humayun's visit.

MLA stands for Member of Legislative Assembly, which is a representative elected by the voters of a constituency to the legislature of a state in India and Pakistan.

Dodo Soomro is historically recognized as the first ruler of the Soomra dynasty, which ruled parts of Sindh from 1011 to 1026. The other options do not correspond to the first Soomra ruler.

In the context of Pakistan, 'NA' commonly stands for 'National Assembly,' which is the lower house of the Parliament of Pakistan. This makes option C the correct answer.

Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan was the first Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan, appointed in 1956. The other options are incorrect as they did not hold this position first.

The nickname "Valley of Flowers" is not commonly associated with Quetta. Quetta is known as the "Fruit Garden of Pakistan" due to its fruit orchards. The city commonly referred to as the "Valley of Flowers" in Pakistan is Peshawar, which is also nicknamed the "City of Flowers". The other cities listed (Lahore and Karachi) do not have this nickname. Therefore, the correct answer is A: Peshawar.