Pakistan Studies

Allama Muhammad Iqbal served as a lecturer of Political Science at Oriental College, Lahore. This is a well-documented fact in his biography, making option B correct.

During the partition of Bengal in 1905, Eastern Bengal had a Muslim majority population, whereas Western Bengal had a Hindu majority. This division was based on religious demographics.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province has 7 divisions and 33 districts as per the latest administrative structure. Therefore, option B (33) is correct.

Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, the famous Sufi poet, was born in Bhit Shah, Sindh. This location is historically recognized as his birthplace, making option A correct.

Ayub Khan, the President of Pakistan in the late 1950s and 1960s, made Islamabad the capital of Pakistan to replace Karachi, aiming for a more centrally located and planned city.

The book "Dear Mr. Jinnah" is authored by Fatima Jinnah, who was the sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Therefore, option A is correct.

Nawab Sir Salimullah Khan was indeed the President of the Bengal Muslim League in 1907, the year it was founded. This is a well-documented historical fact related to the political history of Bengal and the Muslim League.

Swat was the first princely state to accede to Pakistan in 1947, shortly after the creation of Pakistan. Bahawalpur also acceded to Pakistan but did so after Swat. Therefore, option A is correct.

Moulana Muhammad Ali Johar was a prominent leader who advised Muslims to stay away from the Indian National Congress, believing it did not adequately represent Muslim interests. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, while an important Muslim reformer, did not specifically advise against the Congress as it was formed after his time.

The Constitution of 1956 of Pakistan was modeled on the Westminster style parliamentary government, which is characterized by a parliamentary system with a prime minister and a ceremonial president or monarch. This system was inherited from British colonial governance traditions.

The All India Muslim League succeeded in obtaining the right to separate electorates through the Indian Councils Act of 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, which granted separate electorates to Muslims.

The Bolan Pass is approximately 89 kilometers long, making option A the correct choice. This pass is a significant mountain pass in Pakistan, connecting the Sibi region to Quetta.

Ghulam Muhammad Barrage is commonly known as Kandyaro Barrage, located on the Indus River. Therefore, option B is correct. Kotri Barrage is a different barrage on the Indus River, so option C is incorrect.

The system of Dyarchy was introduced by the Government of India Act 1919 and remained in operation until it was replaced by the Government of India Act 1935, which came into effect in 1937. Therefore, Dyarchy effectively ended in 1935, not 1937.

According to authoritative sources including Encyclopaedia Britannica, Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born on 25 December 1876 according to some sources, but school records from Karachi indicate his birth date as 20 October 1875. The most widely accepted and historically verified date is 25 December 1876; however, the school records suggest 1875 as well. Since the options only include dates on 25 December, the closest and most accepted date is 25 December 1876 (option B). But given the confusion and the presence of 1875 in records, the best correction is to clarify the date as 25 December 1876, which matches option B. The original question had a contradictory explanation mentioning option C incorrectly. The correct answer is B, 25 December 1876, as per the majority of reliable sources.

The Delhi Proposals were presented in 1927, specifically in December 1927, by the All-India Muslim League under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. These proposals aimed to secure Muslim political rights and included demands such as separation of Sindh from Bombay and increased Muslim representation. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (1927), not A (1926).

Iskandar Mirza was indeed the first President of Pakistan, serving from 1956 to 1958. However, there is no evidence or record that he ever visited Bosnia Herzegovina. The question asks if the first president of Pakistan went to Bosnia Herzegovina, and the answer is no. The other options (Ayub Khan, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, General Pervez Musharraf) were not the first president. Therefore, the correct answer remains D (Iskandar Mirza), but the visit to Bosnia Herzegovina is factually unsupported and should be considered false.

Paul H. Ealing was the first US ambassador to Pakistan, appointed shortly after Pakistan's independence in 1947. The other options are incorrect or misspelled names.

Lalak Jan Shaheed was awarded the Nishan-e-Haider posthumously for his bravery during the Indo-Pak war of 1965. Therefore, the correct year associated with his award is 1965.

Historically, Lahore was a walled city surrounded by 12 gates, not 13. This is well documented in historical records and maps of old Lahore.

Peshawar is commonly known as the 'City of Colleges' in Pakistan due to the large number of educational institutions located there. Lahore, while a major city with many colleges, is not typically referred to by this nickname.

Astola Island is located in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Balochistan, Pakistan. It is Pakistan's largest offshore island and is part of the Balochistan province.

Muhammad Iqbal is widely recognized as the “Spiritual Father of Pakistan” because of his philosophical and poetic vision that inspired the idea of a separate Muslim state, which later became Pakistan.

Mirpur Khas is renowned for its mango production and is often called the 'City of Mangoes' in Sindh, Pakistan. It is famous for its high-quality mango varieties.

Khudabad is a historical heritage site located near Dadu in Sindh. It is known for its old mosque and historical significance dating back three centuries.