Pakistan Studies

Nawab Akbar Bugti, a prominent Baloch leader and former Governor of Balochistan, was killed on 26 August 2006 during a military operation in the Kohlu area of Balochistan. His death had a significant political impact in Pakistan.

The Thar Desert is the largest desert in Pakistan, covering a significant area in the southeastern part of the country. Thal and Cholistan are smaller deserts compared to Thar.

Karachi is known as the 'City of Lights' due to its vibrant nightlife, economic activity, and historical reputation as a bustling metropolitan hub of Pakistan. It is the largest city and financial center of the country.

The Quaid-e-Azam Residency is featured on the reverse side of the Pakistani 100 Rupee note. Located in Ziarat, Balochistan, it is historically important because Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah spent his last days there.

Bibi ka Maqbara was commissioned and built by Prince Azam Shah, the son of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, in memory of his mother Dilras Banu Begum. Although Azam Shah was a prince and not an emperor, he was responsible for the construction of this monument located in Aurangabad, India. It is often called the 'Taj of the Deccan' due to its resemblance to the Taj Mahal. Aurangzeb, Azam Shah's father, commissioned the mausoleum but Azam Shah oversaw its construction. Therefore, the correct answer is Azam Shah, as he was the builder, even though he was not an emperor.

The word 'Pakistan' is derived from Persian and Urdu roots meaning 'Land of the Pure' or 'Holy Land.' It was coined as an acronym representing the regions Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir, Sindh, and Baluchistan, emphasizing purity and holiness.

Dasu Dam is located in the Upper Kohistan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. It is an important hydroelectric project being developed on the Indus River to help meet the country's energy needs.

Tarbela Dam is the largest earth-filled dam in Pakistan and one of the largest in the world. It is located on the Indus River and plays a key role in irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation.

Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad was launched by the Pakistan Army on 13th February 2017 to eliminate residual terrorist threats across the country. The correct date is 13th February 2017, which corresponds to option A.

The Friendship Gate is located on the border between Pakistan and China, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries. Therefore, the correct answer is China.