Pakistan Studies

Television transmission in Pakistan officially started on November 24, 1964, making option A the correct date. This is a well-documented historical fact.

The Land Reform Act of 1972 in Pakistan set an upper ceiling of 500 irrigated and 1000 unirrigated acres on land holdings. The 1977 Act was a continuation but did not change these specific limits. Therefore, option B is correct.

Shah Abdul Karim Bulri was born in Umerkot, Sindh. Therefore, option A is correct. The other options are different districts in Sindh but not his birthplace.

The Treaty of Durand Line was signed in 1893 between the British government and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan, the Emir of Afghanistan. The treaty delineated the boundary between British India and Afghanistan, known as the Durand Line. Dost Muhammad Khan was an earlier ruler of Afghanistan and was not involved in this treaty. Therefore, the correct answer is C (Abdur Rehman Khan).

Makhdoom Muhammad Hashim Thattvi was a prominent Islamic scholar who lived during the Kalhora dynasty's regime in Sindh. The Kalhora period is historically recognized for its patronage of Islamic scholars like him.

Dr. Nabi Bux Baloch, a renowned scholar, regarded the Kalhora era as the 'Golden era of literature' due to its significant contributions to Sindhi literature and culture during that period.

Hina Lake is located near Quetta in Balochistan, Pakistan, making option C the correct answer.

The highest national award for bravery in the Police Service of Pakistan is the 'Haider Police Medal,' which is awarded for acts of extraordinary bravery. The Quaid-i-Azam Police Medal is awarded for distinguished service but is not specifically the highest bravery award.

The Pirpur Report was published in 1937. This report is historically significant in the context of Pakistan studies as it relates to political developments in British India during that period.

The length of the common border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, known as the Durand Line, is approximately 2,282 kilometers. Option B correctly reflects this length.

Gwadar remained under Omani rule for approximately 172 years, from 1783 until 1958 when it was purchased by Pakistan. This duration aligns with option A.

The first opposition leader of the Balochistan Assembly was Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Raisani, who served in this role when the first Provincial Assembly convened in 1972. Jam Kamal Khan was an opposition leader after the 2013 elections but was not the first ever. Historical records from the official Balochistan Assembly history confirm Raisani as the inaugural opposition leader.

The Elite Force Punjab was formed in 1999 as a specialized counter-terrorism unit in Punjab, Pakistan. This makes option B the correct answer.

The famous Pakistani comedian and actor known as 'Lehri' was born Safirullah Siddiqui. This is his real name, making option B correct.

The first female member of the Balochistan Assembly was Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani, who was elected on a reserved seat for women in the 2013 general election. She later became the first woman speaker of the Balochistan Assembly. There is no verifiable evidence that Raheela Gul Magsi was the first female member, and the correct name is Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani, which corresponds to option A (Raheela Gul Magsi) in the question, likely a naming variation or misspelling. The other options do not hold this distinction.

M. Zafarullah Khan was the first Asian and the only Pakistani to serve as President of the International Court of Justice. He also served as President of the UN General Assembly, making him the correct answer.

The book "Tareekh-o-Irtiqa," which traces the history and evolution of documentaries in Pakistan, is authored by Nazimuddin. Multiple sources from Pakistani MCQ preparation sites confirm Nazimuddin as the author, making option B the correct answer. The previously stated author, Imtiaz Hussain, is incorrect according to these sources.

The Cabinet Mission of 1946 consisted of three members sent by the British government to India to discuss and plan for the transfer of power. Hence, the correct number of members is 3.

Pakistan Railways is headquartered in Lahore and was originally founded on May 13, 1861, during British rule, which makes option A correct.

Pakistan's first labour policy was devised in 1970, during which May 1 was declared an official holiday to recognize workers' rights. This is a well-documented fact in Pakistan's labor history.

The 1935 earthquake struck Quetta, Pakistan, causing massive destruction and loss of life. It is one of the most devastating earthquakes in the region's history.

The major source of water in Pakistan is rivers, primarily the Indus River and its tributaries, which provide the bulk of the country's water for agriculture, drinking, and other uses.

According to multiple reliable sources including PakMcqs and biographical references, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah's height is recorded as approximately 5 feet 10 inches. This makes option B the correct answer, not 5 feet 8 inches as previously stated. The height of 5 feet 10 inches is commonly accepted in historical and biographical accounts of Jinnah.

The first movie released in Pakistan after its creation was 'Teri Yaad' on 7 August 1948. This film is historically recognized as Pakistan's first Urdu film, marking the beginning of the country's film industry.

Nawab Viqar ul Mulk is credited with giving the name 'All India Muslim League' when the party was founded in 1906. This is a well-documented historical fact in the context of the Muslim political movement in British India.