Pakistan Studies

The city known as the 'City of Mangoes' in Sindh is Sanghar, famous for its mango production. Therefore, option A is correct.

The farthest point from Karachi on the coastal highway (Makran Coastal Highway) is Gwadar. The highway runs along the Balochistan coast from Karachi through Ormara, Pasni, and finally to Gwadar, which is the western terminus and the farthest point on this coastal route from Karachi. Jiwani is farther west geographically but is not on the main coastal highway route from Karachi. Pasni and Ormara are intermediate points along the highway before Gwadar. Therefore, Gwadar is the correct answer.

The dyarchy system, introduced by the Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms), was abolished by the Government of India Act 1935. This act replaced dyarchy with provincial autonomy, giving provinces more self-governance.

The office of District Magistrate was effectively abolished by the Police Order 2002 in Pakistan, which replaced the traditional magistracy system with a new policing framework. The Local Government Ordinance 2001 did not abolish this office, and the 18th amendment and amendments in the Criminal Procedure Code are unrelated to this specific change.

In the 1965 presidential election of Pakistan, Ayub Khan's election symbol was 'Shaheen' (Eagle). This symbol was used to represent his campaign and is historically documented. Therefore, option A is correct.

Shikarpur is historically known as the 'Paris of Sindh' due to its rich cultural heritage and architectural beauty, distinguishing it from other cities in Sindh.

Historical economic data and World Bank reports confirm that at the time of Pakistan's independence in 1947, agriculture was the dominant sector in the economy, contributing approximately 53% to the GDP. This reflects the agrarian nature of the country at independence. The World Bank's Special Agriculture Sector Review and other authoritative sources consistently estimate agriculture's contribution to GDP around this figure for 1947. Other options (35%, 60%, None of the Above) are less accurate based on the data. Therefore, option B (53%) is correct.

Manghopir is named after Sufi Pir Haji Syed Sakhi Sultan, a revered saint in the region, which is why option D is correct.

Kot Diji Fort, located near Khairpur, is also known as Qilla Ahmedabad. This name is historically associated with the fort, confirming option B as correct.

The city known as the 'City of Guava' in Pakistan is Badin, famous for its guava production. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Baloch Regiment of the Pakistan Army has been awarded the maximum number of Nishan-e-Haider, Pakistan's highest military award for bravery. This distinguishes it from other regiments such as Punjab, Sindh, and Pakhtunkhwa.

The term 'Murre of Sindh' is commonly used to refer to Gorakh Hill Station, which is located in the Kirthar mountain range in Sindh. It is known for its cool climate and scenic beauty, making it a popular hill station in Sindh, often compared to Murree in Punjab. The other options (Karoonjar Mountains, Makli Hills, Rohri Hills) are not commonly referred to as the 'Murre of Sindh.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'D' - Gorkh Hill Station (Gorakh Hill).

Sir Charles Napier was the first Chief Commissioner and Governor of Sindh during the British period after the British conquest of Sindh in 1843. He is historically recognized for his role in annexing Sindh to British India and administering it as part of the Bombay Presidency. John Jacob, although a notable British officer in the region, was not the first Chief Commissioner or Governor of Sindh. Therefore, the correct answer is Charles Napier.

The Treaty of Friendship signed in 1951 was between Pakistan and Iran, establishing formal diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two countries.

The first tea-processing plant in Pakistan was inaugurated in Ziarat, which is known for its tea cultivation. Mansehra, Sawat, and Malakand are not historically recognized for hosting the first tea-processing plant.

Both 'The Heros of Sindh' and 'Struggle for New Sindh' are works authored by Dr. Hamida Khuhro, a noted historian and scholar of Sindh. Therefore, option A is correct.

Sukkur is well known in Sindh for its famous 'Pallo' (Hilsa fish), which is a regional delicacy. The other cities listed are not particularly famous for this fish.

The Punjab Public Library, located in Lahore, is considered the biggest public library in Pakistan in terms of collection size and public access. Quaid-e-Azam Library is also significant but smaller in comparison.

Pakistan Television (PTV) started its colour transmission in 1975, marking a significant advancement in Pakistani media broadcasting.

Amir Kror Suri (also spelled Amir Kror Sori), an 8th-century figure, is traditionally considered the first poet of the Pashto language. His martial and epic poetry, dated around 139 Hijri (approximately 752 AD), is the earliest known Pashto poetry and is recorded in the manuscript Pata Khazana, although the authenticity of this manuscript is debated. Khushal Khan Khattak, while a very prominent and influential Pashto poet, lived much later (17th century) and is not considered the first poet of Pashto. Rahman Baba is also a later poet (17th century) known for his Sufi poetry. Therefore, the correct answer is B: Ameer Kror.

Muhammad Ali Johar was born in 1876. The correct answer is B because historical records confirm this birth year.

"My Leader" is a well-known biography written by Ziauddin Ahmad Suleri, documenting the life and leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This makes option C the correct answer.

Sri Lanka was the only SAARC member country that did not pull out of the 19th SAARC Summit scheduled in Islamabad in November 2016. Other countries, including Bangladesh, Nepal, and Maldives, withdrew due to political tensions.

Sindh Culture Day is celebrated annually on 2nd December to honor and promote the rich cultural heritage of Sindh. Therefore, option B is correct.

Major General Iskander Mirza was the last Governor-General of Pakistan before the office was abolished in 1956 when Pakistan became a republic. The other options are either incorrect or not related to the position of Governor-General.