Pakistan Studies

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was officially established on 19 December 1966. While it began operations later, the founding or establishment year is recognized as 1966. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the official ADB history and Wikipedia. Therefore, the correct answer is 1966 (option A).

As of mid-2024, Frontier is recognized as the fastest supercomputer in the world, surpassing others like Fugaku and Jiuzhang. Jiuzhang is a quantum computer, not a traditional supercomputer, and Fugaku was previously the fastest before Frontier.

The Quit India Movement was launched by the Indian National Congress in 1942 as a mass protest demanding an end to British rule in India. None of the other parties listed initiated this movement.

The Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW), making option B the correct answer. Other prophets mentioned did not receive the Quran as it was specifically revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

INTERPOL was established in 1924 as the International Criminal Police Commission. Therefore, option B is correct.

The Battle of Badr (Ghazwa e Badar) took place in the 2nd year of Hijri (2 AH), specifically on the 17th of Ramadan. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including Islamic historical records and educational resources. Therefore, the correct answer is '2 Hijri', which corresponds to option A.

Tarbela Dam is the largest dam in Pakistan by volume and reservoir capacity, making it the correct answer. Mangla and Warsak dams are significant but smaller in comparison.

Zakat is the fundamental pillar of Islam that requires both physical and financial sacrifices, as it involves giving a portion of one's wealth to those in need. Hajj is a pilgrimage, Salat is prayer, and neither primarily involves financial sacrifice.

The third pillar of Islam is Salat, which refers to the five daily prayers. Zakat is the fourth pillar, and Hajj is the fifth pillar. Therefore, the correct answer is Salat.

The Hui are a Muslim ethnic group living primarily in China, known for their Islamic faith and distinct cultural identity. The other options do not represent Muslim tribes in China.