Pakistan Studies

Mir Shahdad Jo Qubo, the tomb of Mir Shahdad Talpur, is located in Mithi, Sindh. Therefore, option A is correct.

Sassui is traditionally known as the "Girl of Sorrows" in Sindhi folklore due to her tragic love story and hardships, making option A the correct answer. The other options do not accurately reflect her commonly recognized title.

Hala is famously known as the 'City of Glasses and Bangles' due to its renowned glass and bangle industry. Therefore, the correct answer is Hala, not Hyderabad.

The National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) was first promulgated by General Pervez Musharraf in 2007 to grant amnesty to politicians and bureaucrats accused of corruption and other crimes. This was a significant political event in Pakistan's history.

The title 'Sultan of Sindh' is historically associated with Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro, who was a prominent ruler of Sindh. Muhammad Bin Qasim was a conqueror but not known by this title; Jam Unar Bin Babinah and Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai do not hold this title either.

Hamal Lake is located in the Qambar Shahdadkot district of Sindh, Pakistan, making option B the correct answer.

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) was converted into a public limited company in January 1964, making option D the correct answer. This is a key historical fact about the company's corporate status change.

Rohri Railway Station has the longest railway platform in Pakistan, making option C correct. Lahore and Karachi stations have significant platforms but are not the longest.

The Basic Democracies system was introduced in Pakistan in 1959 by President Ayub Khan to address the shortcomings of the Village-Aid Programme and to better utilize rural manpower. This system aimed to create a grassroots level of governance and political participation.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was founded in 1996. It won the national general elections for the first time in 2018, when it became the largest party in the National Assembly and formed the federal government with Imran Khan as Prime Minister. This victory came 22 years after its establishment. Although PTI formed the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2013, the question refers to winning the national elections. Therefore, the correct answer is 22 years, corresponding to option D.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah famously fixed his salary as Governor General of Pakistan at Rs 1 to symbolize his dedication to serving the country without personal financial gain.

The Hindu Mahasabha was established in 1916 as a political party representing Hindu interests during British India. Therefore, option B (1916) is correct, not 1921.

Maktoobat-e-Imam Rabbani is a collection of letters written by Mujaddid Alif Sani, also known as Imam Rabbani, who was a prominent Islamic scholar and reformer.

Khokhrapar Border is located in the Tharparkar district of Sindh, Pakistan, serving as a border crossing point between Pakistan and India.

The first nuclear power plant in Pakistan is the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP), established near Karachi. It was the country's first nuclear power facility, making option D correct.

The National Assembly of Pakistan has a total of 342 seats. To form the government, a party or coalition must secure a simple majority, which is more than half of the total seats. Half of 342 is 171, so the minimum number of seats required to form the government is 172. Therefore, the correct answer is option B (172).

The main headquarters (Markaz) of the Tablighi Jamaat is located in Raiwind, Pakistan, not Delhi. Raiwind is internationally recognized as the central hub for Tablighi Jamaat activities.

Noori Jam Tamachi is a famous Sindhi folktale, and Noori's grave is traditionally believed to be near Lake Keenjhar, which is a well-known lake in Sindh, Pakistan. This makes option C the correct answer.

Article 230 of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan specifically deals with the status and special provisions related to the former state of Jammu and Kashmir. The other articles listed do not pertain to Jammu & Kashmir.

The architecture of Mazar-e-Iqbal was designed by Nawab Faiz Yar Jung Bahadur, making option D the correct answer. This mausoleum is a significant monument in Pakistan dedicated to Allama Iqbal.

The Khaksar Tehreek was founded in 1930 by Allama Inayatullah Mashraqi as a social and political movement aimed at freeing India from British rule and promoting discipline and self-reliance among Muslims.

The Karoonjhar Mountains are located in the Tharparkar district of Sindh, Pakistan. This makes option D the correct answer.

Chandka is the old name of Larkana, a city in Sindh, Pakistan. This is a well-known historical fact in Pakistani geography and history.

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) of Pakistan was established on February 12, 1959. This is a well-documented historical fact, making option B the correct answer.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan imposed a ban on the Basant kite-flying festival in 2005 following concerns over safety due to deaths and injuries caused by kite flying accidents. The Punjab provincial government later enforced the ban in 2007. This ban was aimed at preventing further harm related to the festival's dangerous kite flying practices.