Pakistan Studies

The first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Navy after independence in 1947 was Rear Admiral Mohammad Aslam Khan, not R.L. Archy or any of the other options listed. The options A (Gefford James), B (R.L Archy), and C (Frank Meseri) are incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is D (None of them).

Ghazi Brotha Dam is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province of Pakistan, not Punjab. Therefore, option A is correct.

Lake Saiful Malook is famously known as the 'Queen of Lakes' in Pakistan due to its scenic beauty and popularity among tourists. Dudipatsar is also a notable lake but does not hold this title.

The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) in Pakistan was established through the National Commission for Human Rights Act in 2012, and it became operational around 2015. This is confirmed by the official NCHR website and multiple authoritative sources. Therefore, the correct answer is option D (2012). The previously stated year 1991 is incorrect.

Brahui is the only Dravidian language spoken in Pakistan, primarily in the Balochistan region. Pashto, Kashmiri, and Balochi belong to the Indo-Iranian language family, not Dravidian.

Merewether Clock Tower is a famous historical landmark located in Karachi, Pakistan. It was built during the British colonial period and is well-known as a symbol of the city.

The Juniper forests, known as the world's second largest, are primarily located in the Ziarat district of Balochistan province in Pakistan, making option A correct.

The Karakoram Highway is approximately 910 miles (about 1,470 kilometers) long, connecting Pakistan and China through the Karakoram mountain range. Therefore, option B is correct.

Khunjerab Pass is known as the highest paved international border crossing in the world, located at approximately 15,500 feet above sea level, connecting Gilgit-Baltistan with China's Xinjiang region.

Taxila is renowned as an ancient center of learning and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its archaeological significance. While Harappa and Mohenjo-daro are also UNESCO sites, they are primarily known for their Indus Valley Civilization ruins rather than as centers of learning. Takht-i-Bahi is a Buddhist monastic complex but less associated with being a center of learning.