Pakistan Studies

Kot Diji is an archaeological site located near the city of Khairpur in Sindh, Pakistan. It is situated about 45 km south of Khairpur on the east bank of the Indus River, near the Rohri Hills. This makes Khairpur the closest city among the given options, confirming that option C is correct.

The Siachen Glacier is located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas. It is the highest battleground on Earth and lies in the Karakoram mountain range, making option D correct.

Pakistan Television (PTV) was officially launched on 26 November 1964 during the presidency of Ayub Khan. The first broadcast was inaugurated by President Ayub Khan, marking the start of television broadcasting in Pakistan. Although Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's government later nationalized and expanded PTV, the initial establishment and first transmission occurred under Ayub Khan's regime.

By 1958, Pakistan had six Prime Ministers: Liaquat Ali Khan, Khawaja Nazimuddin, Muhammad Ali Bogra, Chaudhry Muhammad Ali, Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, and Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar. Therefore, the correct answer is 6.

Emeralds, the precious green gemstones, are primarily found in the Gilgit region of Pakistan, which is famous for its gemstone deposits. Swat is known for other minerals but not notably for emeralds.

Article 46 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 deals with the affairs of Zakat and Ushr, outlining the state's role in their collection and distribution.

The first martial law in Pakistan was imposed in 1958 by General Ayub Khan, marking the beginning of military rule in the country.

The Soan and Haro rivers flow through the Potohar Plateau region of Pakistan, making option D the correct answer. These rivers are significant water bodies in that area.

Rahim Yar Khan is the largest district by area in Punjab, Pakistan, larger than Bahawalpur, Lahore, and Multan. Therefore, option D is correct.

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was indeed founded on November 30, 1967, in Lahore. This is a well-documented historical fact.