Pakistan Studies

Benazir Bhutto died in Karachi, Pakistan, as a result of an assassination attack in 2007. Therefore, option A is correct.

Iskander Mirza became the first President of Pakistan after the adoption of the 1956 constitution, which declared Pakistan an Islamic republic. Quaid-e-Azam was the founder and first Governor-General, Ayub Khan became president later, and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was a prime minister, not the first president.

Fairy Meadows is a famous scenic area located in the Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It lies at the base of Nanga Parbat and is accessible via a trek from Raikot village near the Gilgit-Skardu Highway. It is not located in the Gilgit, Hunza, or Nagar districts. Therefore, the correct district for Fairy Meadows is Diamer.

Rama Lake is located in the Hunza district of Gilgit Baltistan, known for its scenic beauty and popular trekking routes. Therefore, option A (Hunza) is the correct answer.

Muhammad Shahabuddin served as the Chief Justice of Pakistan for a very brief period, making him the shortest-serving Chief Justice in the country's history. The other options served longer terms.

The first coin of Pakistan was designed by Douglas Gray, a British artist and designer. This is a well-documented fact in the history of Pakistan's numismatics.

The first currency note issued by the State Bank of Pakistan was in the denomination of Rs.1. This was the initial note introduced after the establishment of the State Bank in 1948.

The first currency note issued by the State Bank of Pakistan was on July 1, 1949. This date marks the official issuance of Pakistan's own currency notes after independence.

Gilgit Baltistan is divided into 4 administrative divisions: Gilgit, Baltistan, Diamer, and Ghizer. Therefore, the correct answer is 4.

The shrine of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is located in the district of Matiari in Sindh, Pakistan. This is a well-known cultural and historical fact.

The Indo-Pak war of 1965 lasted for 27 days, from August 5 to September 23, 1965. This duration is well documented in historical records.

The highest ever temperature recorded in Pakistan on 28th May 2017 was in Jacobabad, which reached approximately 51°C, making it the hottest city on that date. Turbat, while hot, did not record the highest temperature on that day.

The Kharan Desert is located in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, making option B the correct answer.

Faisalabad was formerly known as Lailpur before being renamed in honor of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. The other options are different cities or historical names unrelated to Faisalabad.

Quaid-e-Azam is the title given to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who is recognized as the founder of Pakistan for his leadership in the creation of the country in 1947.

Muhammad Ali Bogra was the third Prime Minister of Pakistan, serving from 1953 to 1955. The first was Liaquat Ali Khan, and the second was Khawaja Nazimuddin, making option C correct.

Maulana Mahmood ul Hassan is recognized as the founder of the Tahrik-e-Raishmi Romal (The Silk Letter Movement), which was a significant anti-colonial movement during British rule in India.

Shandur Pass, known as the highest polo ground in the world at 3,734 meters, is located in the Chitral District of Pakistan. This makes option C the correct answer.

The largest mosque in Pakistan by capacity is the Badshahi Mosque located in Lahore, which can accommodate around 100,000 worshippers. It is a historic Mughal-era mosque and remains one of the largest mosques in the world by capacity, though it is no longer the third largest globally as newer mosques have surpassed it. The Grand Jamia Mosque in Lahore is larger by built-up area and capacity but is the third largest mosque in Pakistan and ranks lower globally. The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is also large but smaller in capacity than Badshahi Mosque. Karachi and Rawalpindi do not have mosques larger than Badshahi Mosque. Therefore, the correct answer is Lahore.

The National Assembly of Pakistan currently has a total of 336 seats. This includes 266 general seats directly elected, 60 seats reserved for women, and 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims. This composition reflects the latest delimitation after the merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which reduced the general seats from 272 to 266, while the reserved seats for women and non-Muslims remain unchanged at 60 and 10 respectively. Option A is the closest to this distribution, although it slightly misstates the numbers for general and women seats, it is the best match among the options provided.

The All India Muslim League celebrated its 'Victory Day' on January 22, 1945, marking its success in the 1945 elections and strengthening its political position. Therefore, option A (January 1945) is correct, not January 1946.

The State Bank of Pakistan was officially established on 1st July 1948, which is the correct and historically verified date.

Chitral is the largest district by area in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is known for its vast mountainous terrain, making it the biggest district in terms of land size.

Islamia College Peshawar was founded in 1905, making option B the correct answer. The other dates are incorrect based on historical records.

The Air Headquarters (AHQ) of the Pakistan Air Force is located in Islamabad, which is the capital city of Pakistan and the administrative center for the armed forces.