Pakistan Studies

Noor Jehan Panezai was the first female Deputy Speaker of the Senate of Pakistan, making option C correct. Begum Ashraf Abbasi was a prominent female politician but not the first female deputy speaker.

Warsak Dam is the smallest among the listed major dams in Pakistan, with Tarbela and Mangla being the largest. Chashma is primarily a barrage, not a dam. Therefore, Warsak is correctly identified as the smallest dam here.

There are 7 major barrages constructed on the river Indus in Pakistan, which are crucial for irrigation and water management. Therefore, option A (7) is correct, not 6.

Taunsa Barrage is located on the Indus River in Pakistan, making option D the correct answer.

India recognized the Provisional Government of Bangladesh on December 6, 1971, shortly before the official independence of Bangladesh on December 16, 1971. This recognition was a significant diplomatic move supporting Bangladesh's independence.

The first DNA test laboratory in Pakistan was established in Lahore, making option A the correct answer. Islamabad, Karachi, and Quetta do not hold this distinction.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is approximately 2,896 kilometers long, connecting Gwadar Port in Pakistan to China's Xinjiang region. This length is widely cited in official and academic sources.

The Chaghi Hills are located near the Pak-Afghan border in the Chaghi District of Balochistan, Pakistan. Therefore, option C is the correct answer, not A.

Jinnah Barrage is located near the city of Attock in Punjab, Pakistan. It is a major barrage on the Indus River used for irrigation and water management.

The Ras Koh range is located in Balochistan, Pakistan. It is a mountain range known for its rugged terrain and is part of the larger Balochistan region.