Pakistan Studies

K.K. Aziz is the author of "The Indus Saga and Making of Pakistan," a well-known historical work on the region's history and the formation of Pakistan. The other options are notable figures but did not write this book.

The first Gazette of Pakistan issued on August 15, 1947, was primarily for announcing the Independence of Pakistan, marking the official declaration of the country's creation. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Simla Deputation of 1906 was led by Sir Aga Khan III, who represented the Muslim community's political interests to the British government. This deputation was significant in advocating for separate electorates for Muslims in British India.

Sher Shah Suri was a Pashtun ruler who founded the Suri Empire in northern India in the 16th century. He is historically recognized as a Pashtun leader, making option A correct.

Kargah Buddha, locally known as Yashani, is an archaeological site famous for its rock carvings and is located near Gilgit in northern Pakistan. This makes option A the correct answer.

The Lahore Resolution was presented by A.K. Fazlul Huq in 1940 during the session of the All-India Muslim League held in Lahore. It called for independent states for Muslims in northwestern and eastern British India.

The Tomb of Sheikh Sadan Shaheed is located in Muzaffargarh, Pakistan. This is a well-known historical site in that region, confirming option C as correct.

Valika Textile Mills was the first industrial unit inaugurated by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah after the independence of Pakistan, marking an important step in the country's industrial development.

Shugran is a hill station in Pakistan known for its lush greenery and is often referred to as "The Forest in the Sky" due to its dense forests and elevated location. This nickname fits Shugran better than the other options.

Mirani Dam is located on the Hub River in Balochistan, Pakistan. Therefore, option D (Hub) is the correct answer.

Mian Mahmood Alam is historically credited with drawing Pakistan's official map. Abdul Hafeez Jalandhari is known for designing Pakistan's national flag and contributing to national symbols, but not the official map. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Mian Mahmood Alam.

Pakistan became the first Islamic country to enter the area of peaceful application of outer space with the launch of its Badr-1 satellite in 1990. This milestone is significant as it marked Pakistan's entry into space technology among Islamic nations.

Allama Iqbal is famously known as 'Khuda-e-Sukhan' (God of Poetry) in Pakistan due to his profound impact on Urdu and Persian literature and philosophy. The other poets listed do not hold this specific title.

Cotton is known as the 'Silver Fibre of Pakistan' due to its significant economic importance and shiny appearance. It is a major cash crop and export product of Pakistan.

Sheikh Noor Muhammad is historically recognized as the father of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the famous philosopher and poet of Pakistan.

According to the official 7th Population and Housing Census of Pakistan conducted in 2023 by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, Balochistan's population was recorded as approximately 14.89 million out of Pakistan's total population of 241.49 million. This means Balochistan comprises about 6.2% of the total population of Pakistan. The options given were 4.34%, 5.94%, 6.54%, and 7.10%. The closest and most accurate percentage based on the census data is 6.54%, making option C the correct answer. The previously stated 4.34% is significantly lower than the official figure from the 2023 census. This data is confirmed by the official census report and press releases from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.

The pamphlet "Now or Never" was written by Choudhary Rahmat Ali in 1933, advocating for the creation of Pakistan. This is a well-documented historical fact in Pakistan studies.

Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, visited the USA in 1949 to strengthen diplomatic relations and seek support for Pakistan. This visit is historically recorded as occurring in 1949, making option B correct.

The period from 1990 to the present in Pakistan is commonly referred to as the Post Cold War era, reflecting the global geopolitical changes after the Cold War ended in 1991, which significantly influenced Pakistan's foreign and domestic policies.

The All India Muslim League was officially founded on December 30, 1906, in Dhaka at an educational conference held at Ahsan Manzil, the residence of Nawab Sir Khwaja Salimullah. Nawab Salimullah played a key role as a patron and was appointed the league's first vice-president. The historically accepted founding date is December 30, not December 25 as originally stated in the question.

The Council of Common Interests (CCI) is a constitutional body in Pakistan that resolves disputes related to power sharing between the Federation and the Provinces, ensuring cooperation and coordination in federal matters.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is divided into 5 divisions. Therefore, the correct answer is 5 divisions, which corresponds to option C.

Islamabad is both a district and a division within the Islamabad Capital Territory, so the correct answer is 'Both A & B'. It is not classified simply as a territory itself but is part of the Islamabad Capital Territory.

Mrs. Sarojini Naidu, a prominent Indian independence activist and poet, famously titled Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the “Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity” in recognition of his efforts to unite Hindus and Muslims during the struggle for independence.

The book "The Emergence of Pakistan" was written by Ch Muhammad Ali, making option A the correct answer. This book is a well-known historical account related to Pakistan's creation.