Pakistan Studies

The headquarters of the Election Commission of Pakistan is located in Islamabad, which is the capital city of Pakistan and the administrative center for federal institutions.

Allama Muhammad Iqbal was born on November 9, 1877, in Sialkot, Punjab Province, British India (now in Pakistan). This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including Wikipedia and Britannica. Therefore, the correct answer is option D (1877). The original question had the correct answer as B (1878), which is incorrect. The explanation has been updated to reflect the accurate birth year.

The Election Commission of Pakistan was established on 23 March 1956, as confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the official Election Commission of Pakistan website and Wikipedia. The date 26 November 1960 is not the establishment date of the Election Commission but relates to other historical events. The other options correspond to significant national dates but not the establishment of the Election Commission. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

According to the latest official data from the Sindh Education Management Information System (SEMIS) and government sources as of 2024, Sindh province currently has 29 districts. This is confirmed by the detailed district-wise statistics and administrative records. The previous count of 27 districts has been updated with the creation of new districts, making the total 29. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (29).

Iskandar Mirza was the first President of Pakistan, serving from 1956 to 1958. The other options were either later leaders or military rulers, and none of them were the first president. The question about going to Bosnia Herzegovina is unclear and unrelated to the correct identification of the first president.

Mirpur is commonly referred to as 'Mini England' due to its large diaspora population in the United Kingdom and its developed infrastructure resembling some English towns.

Historically, Lahore was a walled city surrounded by 12 gates, not 13. This is a well-documented fact in the history of Lahore's urban structure.

Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan was established in 1971 during the government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to provide essential commodities at subsidized rates to the public.

The height of Mirani Dam is approximately 135 feet (41 meters). Option B correctly states this measurement, while option C underestimates the height. Therefore, B is the accurate answer.

Paradise Point is a famous beach and sandstone rock formation located on the Arabian Sea coast near Karachi in Sindh, Pakistan. It is situated within the Karachi District and is accessible via Mauripur (formerly Hawke's Bay) Road or Mubarak Goth Road. It is not located near Sukkur, Larkana, or Thatta. Therefore, the correct answer is D (Karachi).

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.

Parashpura is the ancient name of Charsadda, an area in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was a significant site during the Gandhara civilization, not Peshawar.

The Wazir Khan Mosque was commissioned during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. It is a famous example of Mughal architecture built in Lahore.

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.

Paul H. Ealing was the first US ambassador to Pakistan after its independence in 1947. The other options are incorrect or misspelled names.

Muhammad Iqbal is known as the “Spiritual Father of Pakistan” because his philosophical ideas and poetry inspired the creation of Pakistan as a separate nation for Muslims.

Morarji Ranchhodji Desai, the Indian Prime Minister from 1977 to 1979, was awarded the Nishan-e-Pakistan, Pakistan's highest civilian award, in recognition of his efforts to improve India-Pakistan relations. The other options did not receive this award.

The famous Ashokan inscriptions carved on rocks were found at Shahbaz Garhi, Mardan. This site is well-known for its ancient rock edicts of Emperor Ashoka.

The Pakistan Air Force honors its martyrs every year on 7 September, which is observed as Air Force Day in Pakistan to commemorate the sacrifices of PAF personnel.

The tomb of the Sufi poet Alan Faqeer is located in Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan. This is a known cultural and historical site associated with the poet.

The well-known Sufi saint is commonly referred to as Baha-ud-Din Zakariya or Bahauddin Zakariya. Authoritative sources such as Wikipedia and historical references do not confirm the full name as Noor Muhammad Baha u Din Zakria or any of the other options listed. The saint is generally known simply as Baha-ud-Din Zakariya without additional names like Noor Muhammad or Abu Muhammad. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' as none of the given options accurately reflect his full name.

The Shrine of Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar is located in Pakpattan, Punjab, Pakistan. This is a well-known historical and religious site associated with the Sufi saint Baba Farid.

The first Barani University, originally known as the University of Arid Agriculture and later renamed Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, was established in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It was founded in 1994 at Shamsabad on Murree Road, Rawalpindi. Therefore, the correct answer is C (Rawalpindi), not Hyderabad (option A).

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan was established during the regime of General Zia ul Haq in 1975 to handle border control, criminal investigation, counter-intelligence, and security.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah initially returned to India in 1934 after a period of political inactivity, responding to the appeal of Indian Muslims to take up leadership again. However, his significant political comeback, where he actively led the Muslim League and pushed for Pakistan, is often associated with the late 1930s, especially after the 1937 elections and the 1940 Lahore Resolution. The year 1934 marks his return to active politics in India on the appeal of Muslims, making option B (1934) the correct answer for the year he came back to India on the appeal of Muslims.