Pakistan Studies

Air Marshal Asghar Khan was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force, appointed in 1947. The other options are incorrect as they did not hold this position first.

The Bolan River flows through the Bolan Pass in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. Similarly, the Rakshan (Rukshan) River also flows in Balochistan, originating near the Nidoki Pass and passing through areas such as Panjgur. Therefore, both rivers are located in Balochistan, not Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) or Punjab. Hence, the correct answer is Balochistan (B).

The first head of state to visit Pakistan in 1947 was not the Ameer of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, or Iran. In fact, the first foreign head of state to visit Pakistan was the Shah of Iran in 1950, but in 1947, no such visit by these leaders occurred. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer.

General Frank Messervy was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army after the country's independence in 1947. He was a British officer appointed to lead the newly formed Pakistan Army before Pakistani officers took over the command.

Iskander Mirza was the first President of Pakistan, serving from 1956 to 1958. Although Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the founder and first Governor-General, the office of President was established later, with Mirza as its first holder.

Dr. Attiya Inayatullah was the first female Minister of Population Welfare in Pakistan, making option A correct. The other options did not hold this specific ministerial position.

The Pakistan Fund was set up by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in February 1947 to collect donations for the creation of Pakistan. Therefore, option B (Feb 1947) is the correct answer.

Dr. Shahida Malik was the first female Major General in the Pakistan Army, making her the first lady to achieve this rank. The other options are either not military personnel or did not hold this rank.

Ghulam Muhammad was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan, serving shortly after the country's independence in 1947. The other options are incorrect as Fazlur Rehman and Fahmeeda Mirza held different political roles, and 'None of these' is not applicable.

Shehzadi Gulfam is recognized as the first female pilot in Pakistan, making option B correct. The other options are not historically documented as the first female pilot in Pakistan.