Pakistan Studies

Pakistan issued its first coin in 1948, shortly after gaining independence in 1947. This coin marked the beginning of Pakistan's own currency system.

According to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the Prime Minister is elected by the National Assembly, which is the lower house of Parliament. This is explicitly stated in the constitution, making option B correct.

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan established a federal parliamentary system of government. It created a parliamentary democracy where the executive power is concentrated in the office of the Prime Minister, who leads the cabinet responsible to the National Assembly (the lower house of Parliament). The President of Pakistan is the ceremonial head of state and acts on the advice of the Prime Minister. The legislature is bicameral, consisting of the Senate (upper house) and the National Assembly. This system contrasts with the earlier 1962 Constitution, which had introduced a presidential system. The 1973 Constitution thus marked a return to parliamentary democracy, which was later modified by amendments but restored again to parliamentary form by the 18th Amendment in 2010.

The foundation stone of Guddu Barrage was laid on 2nd February 1957, making option A the correct answer. This date is historically documented in Pakistan's infrastructure development records.

Kh. Nazim-ud-Din was the second Prime Minister of Pakistan, serving after Liaquat Ali Khan, who was the first. This makes option B the correct answer.

The Kashmir freedom movement against Dogra rule began notably in 1928 with the formation of the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference, marking the start of organized resistance before the partition of the subcontinent.

Gilgit is the capital city of Gilgit-Baltistan, serving as the administrative and political center of the region. The other options are towns or districts within Gilgit-Baltistan but not the capital.

The earliest known charter of human rights is widely recognized as the Cyrus Cylinder, dating back to 539 BCE under Cyrus the Great of Persia. This baked-clay cylinder declares the liberation of enslaved peoples, restoration of temples, protection of religious freedom, and fair treatment of all inhabitants. It is considered the first charter of human rights and is displayed in the British Museum with a replica at the United Nations. While the Khutba-Hajjat-ul-Vida (Prophet Muhammad's farewell sermon) contains important human rights principles, it is not formally recognized as a charter. The other options (International Charter, U.N. Charter, French Constitution) came much later historically.

The Kirthar Range is the mountain range located in Sindh Province, Pakistan. The Himalaya and Karakoram ranges are located in northern Pakistan, while the Salt Range is in Punjab Province.

The Khyber Pass is the well-known mountain pass that connects Pakistan with Afghanistan, historically serving as a key trade route and strategic military location.