Pakistan Studies

Abdul Hafeez Kardar was the first captain of the Pakistan national cricket team and is widely recognized for leading Pakistan in its early international cricket matches.

The first capital of the Soomra Dynasty was Mansura, which was an important city in Sindh during the Soomra rule. This makes option B correct.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan was established on 13 June 1975. Therefore, the correct founding date is 13 June 1975, which corresponds to option A.

Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi, also known as Mujaddid Alif Sani, was born in 973 AH. This is the historically accepted date of his birth, making option B correct.

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) in Pakistan consists of a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 20 members, as per the constitutional provisions. Therefore, option B is correct.

The foundation stone of Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum was laid by Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan. This is a well-documented historical fact, making option D correct.

Kartarpur Border is located in the Narowal district of Punjab, Pakistan. It is famous for the Kartarpur Corridor connecting to India.

Sarojini Naidu, a prominent Indian poet and freedom fighter, referred to Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the 'Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity' in recognition of his efforts to promote harmony between the two communities.

Muhammad Bin Qasim established Mansura as his capital after conquering Sindh. It served as the administrative center during his rule.

The city known as the 'Eden of Sindh' is Hyderabad due to its lush greenery and pleasant environment compared to other cities in Sindh. Therefore, option A is correct.

Kallar Kahar Lake is located in Chakwal district of Punjab, Pakistan, making option D the correct answer.

The 'Seven Queens of Sindh' are mentioned in 'Shah Jo Risalo,' a famous poetic compendium by Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai that highlights Sindhi folklore and cultural heritage.

Punjab is traditionally known as the 'land of hospitality' in Pakistan due to its cultural emphasis on welcoming guests warmly and generously.

Mirpur Khas is widely known for its mango cultivation, producing many famous varieties of mangoes. This makes option C the correct answer.

The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the War of Independence, began in May 1857 and was effectively suppressed by the British by mid-1858 with the defeat of the last major rebel stronghold at Gwalior on 20 June 1858. The British government formally took control of India from the East India Company on 1 November 1858, marking the official end of the rebellion and the beginning of direct British Crown rule. Although some sources note that hostilities were not formally declared over until July 1859, the key date recognized for the end of the War of Independence is November 1858 when the British government issued the proclamation of direct rule.

The Shrine of Makhdoom Sarwar Nooh is located in Matiari, Sindh, Pakistan. This is a well-known historical and religious site in that region.

Based on the latest government and research reports, Hyderabad district in Sindh is commonly referred to as the “Sugar State” due to its significant sugarcane production and sugar industry presence. While Badin is also a major sugarcane producer, authoritative sources and cluster studies identify Hyderabad as the key sugarcane district earning this nickname. The other options (Mirpur Khas, Jamshoro, Larkana) are not commonly known by this designation. Therefore, the correct answer is C (Hyderabad).

Khabikki Lake is located in the Khushab district of Punjab, Pakistan, making option C the correct answer.

Benazir Bhutto hosted the PTV programme 'Encounter' during the 1970s. This was a notable current affairs show that she presented before her full political career took off. The other options are not known to be associated with her as a host during that period. Therefore, option D is correct.

The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and completed in 1673, making option D the correct answer.

Larkana, a city in Sindh, Pakistan, is famous for its banana production. Therefore, the correct answer is Banana, not Guava.

Pakistan has won the Blind Cricket World Cup twice, in 2002 and 2006, making option C correct.

Paristan Lake is located near Muzaffarabad in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Therefore, the correct district is Muzaffarabad, not Skardu.

Chittori is historically known as the ancestral graveyard of the Talpur Mirs and is located near Umerkot, Sindh. Therefore, option A (Umerkot) is the correct answer.

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) was founded on August 20, 1961. This is the officially recognized founding date of the company.