Pakistan Studies

In Pakistan, the police have the authority to arrest a person without a warrant under certain circumstances, such as when a crime is committed in their presence or to prevent a crime. Members of other agencies or the general public do not have this authority without a warrant.

Allama Iqbal was born in Sialkot, which is a well-documented fact in Pakistani history. Therefore, option B is correct.

Ayub Khan's election symbol was the 'Rose'. The option 'Red Rose' is incorrect as the official symbol was simply 'Rose'.

Pakistan Day is observed on 23rd March every year. This day commemorates the adoption of the Pakistan Resolution passed on 23rd March 1940, which was a significant step towards the creation of Pakistan. It also marks the proclamation of the Republic of Pakistan in 1956. Therefore, option D, 23rd March, is the correct answer.

The United Kingdom and the United States of America are separated by the Atlantic Ocean, which lies between the east coast of the USA and the west coast of Europe, including the UK.

Narendra Modi belongs to the Modh-Ghanchi community, which is traditionally associated with oil pressing and classified as an Other Backward Class (OBC) in Gujarat and India. The traditional four-fold Hindu caste system includes Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra varnas. The Ghanchi community is considered a sub-caste within the broader Shudra varna, but the options given (Ghanchi, Sudras, Vesh) do not accurately reflect this classification. 'Vesh' is not a recognized varna or caste category. Therefore, 'None of these' is the most accurate answer among the options provided.

The Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan was signed on 2 July 1972. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Wikipedia, Britannica, and reputable news outlets. The agreement was signed by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto following the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Therefore, the correct answer is B (1972), not C (1973).

The Delhi Proposal, associated with Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, advocated for the abolition of separate electorates to promote unity among communities. Therefore, 'Separate Electorates' is the correct answer as it was foregone in the proposal.

Pakistan is planning to start construction on multiple mega dams, including Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand dams, making option C (Both) the correct answer.

Pakistan adopted the decimal currency system on 1 January 1961, replacing the earlier rupee-anna-paisa structure. The new decimal coinage was based on the rupee divided into 100 paisas, with 1-, 5-, and 10-paisa coins issued in 1961 and 25- and 50-paisa coins following in 1963. Therefore, the correct answer is option A (1961).