Pakistan Studies

Miranshah is the administrative headquarters of North Waziristan, serving as the main town and center of administration in the region.

Historical records indicate that Muhammad Ali Jinnah received a total donation of Rs 155,000 for the 'Dawn' trust. This amount was significant in supporting the establishment of the Dawn newspaper, which played a crucial role in the Pakistan Movement. Multiple historical sources and biographies of Jinnah confirm this figure as the total contribution secured by him for the trust.

Mia Sahib Dino Farooqui was a renowned Sindhi poet known primarily for his contributions to the 'Bait' form of Sindhi poetry, which is a traditional style of folk poetry. Therefore, option B is correct.

The National Library of Pakistan was established in 1951, making option B the correct answer. This is a well-documented fact in Pakistan's institutional history.

The Shrine of Channan Pir is located in Dera Ghazi Khan district of Punjab, Pakistan. Therefore, option D (D.G Khan) is the correct answer.

The second constitutional assembly of Pakistan was reconstituted on 15 May 1955, making option B the correct answer. This assembly was responsible for drafting Pakistan's first constitution.

The Dawn Fund and Trust was established to counter the propaganda of the Indian National Congress after the 1937 elections by supporting the publication of the newspaper 'Dawn', which was a key voice for the Muslim League.

The Qisas and Diyat Ordinances were enacted in Pakistan in September 1985 under the regime of General Zia-ul-Haq as part of the Islamic criminal laws. Therefore, option B is correct.

Karachi Museum is not a recognized museum in Karachi, whereas Pakistan Maritime Museum, Mohatta Palace Museum, and PAF Museum are all located in Karachi. Therefore, option A is correct as it is not situated in Karachi.

The only national elections held on a non-party basis in Pakistan were the 1985 general elections under General Zia-ul-Haq's regime, where political parties were banned from participating.

The "Qarardad-e-Lahore" (Lahore Resolution) was primarily drafted and presented by A.K. Fazlul Huq in 1940, which called for independent states for Muslims in British India. Therefore, option B is correct.

The Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, was designed by Vedat Dalokay, a Turkish architect. This is a well-documented fact in architectural and cultural history.

The Day of Deliverance was observed on the advice of the Muslim League in 1946 to protest against the rule of the Indian National Congress in provinces where Congress was in power. Quaid-e-Azam (Muhammad Ali Jinnah) was the leader of the Muslim League but the day was declared by the League collectively, not solely on his advice.

North Waziristan Tribal District is administratively divided into 10 tehsils. Therefore, option A is correct.

Dr. Nabi Bux Khan Baloch is widely recognized as the father of modern Sindhi prose due to his significant contributions to Sindhi literature and language development. Shamsul Ulema Mirza Qaleech was also a notable figure but is not typically credited with this title.

The Goldsmid Line is the boundary line between Pakistan and Iran, established during British colonial times to demarcate the border between British India (now Pakistan) and Persia (now Iran).

The Zamindar newspaper, owned by Muslims, extensively covered the Round Table Conference III in 1932, providing detailed reports and commentary. Other newspapers listed did not have the same comprehensive coverage or prominence during that event.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah resigned from the Indian National Congress membership in 1920 due to differences over the party's approach and his support for the Muslim League's separate political identity.

Karachi was occupied by the British in 1843 during their expansion in the Indian subcontinent. This is a well-documented historical fact.

The Rewaj Act was introduced to extend the judiciary to the ex-FATA agencies and Frontier Regions of KP while ensuring that the justice system aligns with local customs (rewaj). Therefore, both options B and C correctly describe the theme of the Act.

Fatima Jinnah contested the presidential election in Pakistan in 1965 against Ayub Khan. This is a well-documented historical fact.

Pakistan's first postal stamps were printed in London before being issued in Pakistan. At the time of independence, Pakistan did not have its own printing facilities for stamps, so the initial stamps were produced in London.

NESPAK (National Engineering Services Pakistan) was established in 1973 as a government-owned engineering consultancy company. This makes option A the correct answer.

During the Kalhora regime in Sindh, Persian was the official language used for administration and literary purposes, as it was the lingua franca of many Muslim courts in South Asia at that time.

Sir Aga Khan III served as the president of the All India Muslim League from 1908 to 1913. After his presidency, the leadership of the League passed through several individuals, including Muhammad Ali Jinnah and others. Mian Muhammad Shafi served as president during 1927–1928, making him one of the notable presidents after Aga Khan III. Among the given options, Mian Muhammad Shafi is the correct answer as the next president after Aga Khan III. The other options, while prominent figures, did not immediately succeed Aga Khan III as president.