Pakistan Studies

The main difficulty that delayed constitution making in Pakistan was the disagreement over the distribution of powers between the Federal and Provincial Governments, which caused prolonged debates and conflicts among political leaders.

Balochistan, being an arid and mountainous region, has a limited number of rivers. Authoritative sources including the official Government of Balochistan web portal and environmental reports list eleven major rivers in Balochistan: Zhob, Nari, Bolan, Pishin, Lora, Mula, Hub, Porali, Hingol, Rakshan, and Dasht. The commonly accepted count of main rivers is around eight to eleven depending on classification, but eight is widely cited as the number of main rivers. Therefore, option B (8) is correct as it aligns with common geographic data and the question's explanation.

The Tashkent Pact was signed between India and Pakistan in January 1966, following the 1965 war, to restore economic and diplomatic relations and resolve outstanding issues peacefully.

Indonesia was the first country to officially recognize Pakistan after its independence in 1947, establishing diplomatic relations before other countries listed.

The Indian plane hijacked in 1971 was named 'Ganga'. This incident is historically known as the hijacking of the Indian Airlines plane 'Ganga' during that year.

The Ravi River is a tributary of the Indus River, meaning it ultimately flows into the Indus. Therefore, the correct answer is Indus, not Chenab.

Shahida Jamil was the first female Minister for Law and Human Rights in Pakistan, making option A correct. The other options held different political roles but were not the first female minister in this specific portfolio.

The Objective Resolution of March 12, 1949, is considered the Magna Carta of Pakistan's constitutional history because it laid down the foundational principles for the constitution, emphasizing sovereignty of Allah and democratic governance. This resolution guided the framing of Pakistan's constitution and its ideological basis.

Nawaz Sharif was the Pakistani Prime Minister who welcomed Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee when he arrived by bus to Lahore in 1999, marking a significant moment in India-Pakistan relations.

Peer Sahib Manki Sharif founded the Awami Muslim League in September 1949, which was a political party aimed at representing the interests of the common people in Pakistan. The other parties listed were founded at different times and by different leaders.