Pakistan Studies

The book "Pakistan: The Formative Phase" was written by K. K. Aziz, a well-known historian. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Committee of Basic Principles, formed in Pakistan in 1949 to draft the objectives resolution, consisted of 22 members. Therefore, option B is correct.

Article 2 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 declares Islam as the state religion of Pakistan, making option B the correct answer.

Ayesha Jalal is the author of the book "The Sole Spokesman: Jinnah, the Muslim League and the Demand for Pakistan," which is a well-known scholarly work on Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the creation of Pakistan.

Tanda Dam is located in the Punjab province of Pakistan, specifically in the Kohat District. Therefore, the correct answer is Punjab.

Shikarpur is commonly known as the 'Paris of Sindh' due to its historical significance, architectural beauty, and cultural heritage, making option A correct.

Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+05:00) was officially introduced on 30 September 1951. Prior to that, Pakistan followed UTC+05:30 inherited from British India. On 15 September 1951, two time zones were announced for West and East Pakistan, effective from 30 September 1951. West Pakistan adopted Karachi Time (UTC+05:00) and East Pakistan adopted Dacca Time (UTC+06:00). The date 2nd March 1951 is not supported by authoritative sources. Therefore, the correct answer is 15 September 1951, the date when the change was announced, with effect from 30 September 1951.

Pakistan shares a maritime border only with Oman in the Arabian Sea, as their territorial waters meet near the coast. Pakistan does not share maritime borders with Iran, UAE, or Saudi Arabia.

K.K. Aziz is the author of the books "The Murder of History," "The Pakistani Historian," and "Britain and Muslim India." These works critically analyze historical narratives related to Pakistan and Muslim India.

The constitution of the All-India Muslim League, known as the 'Green Book,' was drafted at the League's inaugural session in Dhaka in 1906. It outlined the objectives and principles of the Muslim League. Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar was a prominent leader and advocate for the Muslim League's objectives, but he did not write the constitution or the 'Green Book.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these.'

Fatima Jinnah's election symbol in the 1965 Presidential Election was the 'Laltain' (lantern). This symbol was widely recognized and associated with her campaign against Ayub Khan.

The Karakoram Highway is officially designated as National Highway 35 (N-35) in Pakistan, connecting Pakistan to China through the Karakoram mountain range.

The Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan was established in 1979 to examine and determine whether the laws of the country comply with Islamic injunctions. Therefore, option B (1979) is correct.

Sadiq Garh Palace is located in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. It is a famous historical palace built by the Nawabs of Bahawalpur, making option C the correct answer.

Sadequain Naqqash is widely recognized as the National Artist of Pakistan due to his significant contributions to Pakistani art, especially calligraphy and murals. While Abdul Rehman Chughtai is also a prominent artist, Sadequain holds the more distinguished title.

Syed Hashim Raza was the first administrator of Karachi after Pakistan's independence, making option B correct. The other options do not correspond to this historical fact.

Jamshoro is known as the 'City of Universities' because it hosts several major universities, including the University of Sindh and Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, making it a prominent educational hub in Sindh.

The American Ambassador who died along with President Zia-ul-Haq in the 1988 plane crash was Arnold Lewis Raphel. He was the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan at the time and died in the crash of the presidential C-130 aircraft on August 17, 1988. The other options are incorrect names or unrelated individuals. Robert D. Oakley was appointed as the next ambassador after Raphel's death and did not die in the crash.

The formation of SAARC was formally proposed by President Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh on May 2, 1980. This is supported by authoritative sources including Encyclopedia Britannica and official SAARC historical records. While Shaikh Mujibur Rahman had earlier suggested the idea of regional cooperation among South Asian countries, the formal initiative and proposal for SAARC's formation came from Ziaur Rahman. Therefore, the correct answer is B: Ziaur Rahman.

Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a prominent Indian political leader and social reformer who greatly influenced Muhammad Ali Jinnah, known as Quaid-e-Azam, during his early political career. Hence, he is recognized as Quaid-e-Azam's first political guru.

The Maharaja of Kashmir signed the Instrument of Accession to India on 26 October 1947, but the document was accepted by the Governor-General of India on 27 October 1947, which is commonly recognized as the official date of accession. Therefore, 27 October 1947 is the correct answer.

The foundation stone of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah’s Mausoleum was laid by Field Marshal Mohammed Ayub Khan on 30 March 1960, making option B the correct answer.

Sost is the last town on the Karakoram Highway in Pakistan before the Chinese border, serving as a major customs and immigration checkpoint. The other options are towns in Pakistan but not located at the border on this highway.

The Pakistan National Alliance (PNA) used a yellow flag as its symbol during the 1977 elections, distinguishing it from other political parties whose flags were typically green or other colors.

Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in Larkana on 27 December 2007, not at Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi. Liaquat Bagh is historically significant for the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan's first Prime Minister.