Pakistan Studies

Allama Muhammad Iqbal was born on November 9, 1877, in Sialkot, Punjab, India (now in Pakistan). This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Encyclopedia Britannica. Therefore, the correct answer is option D (1877).

The tomb of the famous Sindhi poet Mir Abdul Hussain Sangi is located in Mitiari, Sindh. This is a well-known fact in Sindhi cultural history, making option C the correct answer.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as the Governor-General of Pakistan from August 15, 1947, until his death on September 11, 1948, which is approximately 12 months.

The Pakistan Naval War College is located in Karachi, not Lahore. Therefore, option B is correct.

Kidney Hill Park is located in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. Therefore, option B is correct.

The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in the National Assembly with 292 votes in favor and 21 votes against it. This makes option C the correct answer.

Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar launched the newspaper 'Hamdard' in 1912, which played a significant role in the political and social movements of that time. Therefore, the correct year is 1912, corresponding to option A.

The leaders of Hyderabad, especially during the time of the princely state under the Nizam, were called 'Nawab'. 'Nawab' was a title given to Muslim rulers or governors in South Asia, including Hyderabad. 'Nazim' refers to an administrative officer, and 'Khan' is a general title, but not specifically for Hyderabad leaders.

Pakistan has experienced four major martial law periods. The first was imposed by General Ayub Khan in 1958, the second by General Yahya Khan in 1969, the third by General Zia-ul-Haq in 1977, and the fourth by General Pervez Musharraf in 1999. Therefore, the third martial law was imposed by General Zia-ul-Haq, making option C the correct answer. Musharraf's martial law was the fourth, not the third.

Chotiari Dam is located in the Sindh province of Pakistan, making option B the correct answer.

The headquarters of the Election Commission of Pakistan is located in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. This is the official seat from where the commission operates.

Baha-ud-Din Zakariya's tomb, also known as the Shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya, is located in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. It is a significant historical and religious site and a prominent Sufi shrine in the region. The option 'Pak Patan' (Pakpattan) is incorrect for this tomb, as Pakpattan is the location of Baba Farid's shrine, not Baha-ud-Din Zakariya's.

Lal Bahadur Shastri, the Indian Prime Minister, was awarded the Nishan-e-Pakistan posthumously in recognition of his efforts to improve India-Pakistan relations, especially after the 1965 war. Morarji Desai did not receive this award.

Allama Iqbal Park, formerly known as Nawaz Sharif Park, is located in Lahore. It is a well-known public park named after the poet Allama Iqbal, a prominent figure in Pakistan's history.

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto lifted martial law and introduced the provisional constitution on 30 April 1972, marking the restoration of civilian rule in Pakistan after the 1971 war. This date is historically documented as the official end of martial law under Bhutto's leadership.

The Shrine of Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar is located in Pakpattan, Punjab, Pakistan. It is a well-known Sufi shrine and a significant cultural and religious site in the region.

The height of Mirani Dam is approximately 135 feet (41 meters), making option B the correct answer. This is a well-documented fact about the dam's specifications.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah left the Indian National Congress in 1913 due to differences over the approach to Hindu-Muslim unity and political strategy. This is historically documented and widely accepted.

The Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Pakistan is appointed by the President of Pakistan, as per the NAB Ordinance. This makes option A correct.

The Princess of Hope is a famous rock formation located in the Lasbela district of Balochistan, Pakistan. It is a well-known natural landmark in that region.

Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan was established in 1971 during the tenure of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to provide essential commodities at controlled prices to the public.

Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited was established in 1972 to provide essential commodities to the public at reasonable prices.

Baha u Din Zakaria was born in Kot Kehror, which is a well-known fact in the history of the region. This makes option A the correct answer.

The Diamer Bhasha Dam project is planned to have a total installed power generation capacity of 4,500 MW. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the Pakistan Engineering Congress detailed project report, official statements from the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), and energy industry profiles. The dam will have 12 turbines each rated at 375 MW, summing to 4,500 MW total capacity. Therefore, the correct answer is option D (4500MW).

Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park is located in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. It is one of the largest solar parks in the region, making option B the correct answer.