Pakistan Studies

The highest official rank in the Air Force is Air Chief Marshal, which is a four-star air officer rank and the highest rank typically held by the head of the Air Force. The other options are either incorrect or not standard ranks.

The Hatf-3 missile, also known as Ghaznavi, has an operational range of approximately 400 km, making option A correct. Option B (290 km) underestimates its range, while options C and D overestimate it.

Chowk Yadgar in Peshawar is a monument dedicated to the heroes of the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War, commemorating their bravery and sacrifice during that conflict.

Chowk Yadgar is a well-known monument located in Peshawar, the capital city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It commemorates the sacrifices of the people of the region and is a notable landmark in Peshawar.

The Pakistan Naval Staff College is located in Karachi, which is the main naval base and headquarters of the Pakistan Navy. Therefore, option A is correct.

Sahibzada Abdul Qayum Khan was the first Muslim Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (then called NWFP) after the independence of Pakistan in 1947. Sahibzada Muhammad Khursheed served as the first Muslim Chief Minister, not Governor. Arbab Sikandar Khan Khalil served later as Governor.

The Hindu Kush mountain range forms a natural boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan, separating the two countries geographically. This range extends from central Afghanistan into northern Pakistan, making option C the correct answer.

Peshawar is the capital city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province in Pakistan, making option A the correct answer.

General Shamim Alam Khan served as the 6th Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan, making option C correct. The other options refer to different military officers who did not hold this specific position.

The M-9 Motorway is the highway that connects Hyderabad and Karachi in the Sindh province of Pakistan, making option D the correct answer.