Pakistan Studies

Muzaffarabad is the capital city of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, making option A the correct answer. The other options are important cities in the region but not the capital.

Quaid-e-Azam Day is observed annually on 25th December, which marks the birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. This day is celebrated nationwide to honor his contributions and legacy. Therefore, the correct answer is option D (25th Dec).

The Neelum River flows through Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K), making option A the correct answer. It is a well-known river in this region of Pakistan.

Hermann Buhl was the first person to successfully climb Nanga Parbat in 1953, making him the correct answer. The other options are notable figures but did not achieve the first ascent.

The plain areas in Sindh, Bahawalpur, and Rachna Doab correspond to extensive alluvial plains formed by river deposits and irrigation. Sindh plain is an alluvial flatland along the Indus River in southern Pakistan, fertile and intensively irrigated. Bahawalpur plain lies in southern Punjab and northeastern Sindh, a fertile alluvial tract irrigated by floodwaters and canals, with date-palm groves and cereal cultivation. Rachna Doab is the inter-river plain between the Chenab and Ravi rivers in central Punjab, characterized by flat, fertile alluvial soils and extensive canal irrigation. These plains are formed by deposition of sediments during river floods, covering the area with fertile soil, hence they are called 'Cover flood plains'. This term accurately describes these alluvial plains in Pakistan, confirming option D as correct.

Sakasar is the highest peak of the Koh-e-Sufaid Range, whereas Skaram is a lower peak. Broad Peak and Nanga Parbat belong to the Karakoram and Himalaya ranges, respectively, not the Koh-e-Sufaid Range.

Sakasar Peak is known to have an elevation of approximately 1680 meters, making option C the correct answer. The other options are close but do not match the commonly accepted height.

The Hindu Kush mountain range starts near the Pamir Plateau, specifically near the point where the borders of China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan meet. It extends southwest through Pakistan into Afghanistan. The Karakoram range is a separate mountain system adjoining the Himalayas and lies to the east of the Hindu Kush. Therefore, the Hindu Kush does not start at the Karakoram but rather near the Pamir Plateau region.

Mangla Dam is located in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K), Pakistan, on the Jhelum River. It is one of the largest dams in Pakistan and a key water reservoir.

The national language of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) is Urdu, which is widely used for official and educational purposes in the region.