Pakistan Studies

The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) was established by the Government of Pakistan in 1992 to regulate and monitor the distribution of water from the Indus River among the provinces. This makes option D the correct answer.

The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 divides the six major rivers of the Indus basin into two groups: the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej) and the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab). Under the treaty, Pakistan has exclusive rights to the waters of the western rivers: Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab. India has rights over the eastern rivers: Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. Therefore, Pakistan does not have exclusive rights over Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas, which belong to India. The correct answer is option C, which lists the western rivers over which Pakistan has exclusive rights under the treaty.

The Karakoram Highway is officially designated as National Highway 35 (N-35) in Pakistan, connecting Pakistan to China through the Karakoram mountain range.

Noor Mahal is a famous historical palace located in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. It is well-known as a significant architectural landmark of the region.

Abul Ala Maududi was sentenced to death by a military court in 1953 for his role in the anti-Ahmadiyya agitation during the Lahore riots. However, the exact date of the death sentence was 11 May 1953, not March 1953. His death sentence was quickly commuted to life imprisonment and then to a fourteen-year term. Due to strong public pressure, he was released after about two years in April 1955. Therefore, none of the given options with specific months (March, April, May 1953) correctly state the date of the death penalty sentence, making 'None of these' the correct answer.

The term 'Zarb-e-Azb' translates to 'Swift and Sharp Strike' in English, referring to a military operation by Pakistan. Option B correctly captures this meaning.

The fourth Kalimah in Islamic teachings is known as 'Kalimah Tayyabah.' The other options refer to different Kalimahs: Shahadat is the declaration of faith, Istighfar is seeking forgiveness, and Tauheed refers to the oneness of God but is not the fourth Kalimah.

In the 1945-46 elections for the Provincial Assemblies in British India, the All India Muslim League secured 441 out of 495 Muslim seats, making option C the correct answer. This was a significant victory that strengthened the League's claim to represent Indian Muslims.

During Turkish President Kenan Evren's visit to Pakistan in February 1980, an agreement for cooperation was signed specifically in the field of defence production, strengthening military and industrial ties between the two countries.

The solar power park set up in Bahawalpur with Chinese assistance is known as the Roshni Solar Power Park. It covers around 500 acres and aims to add 1000MW to the national grid. The other options are not the official names of this project.