Pakistan Studies

Article 58(2)(b) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 grants the President the power to dissolve the National Assembly if, in his opinion, a situation has arisen in which the government cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution and an appeal to the electorate is necessary. This is why option C is correct.

The Guddu Barrage, located in Sindh, Pakistan, was inaugurated by President Ayub Khan in 1962 as part of Pakistan's water management and irrigation infrastructure development.

The Indus River is the longest river in Pakistan, stretching about 3,180 kilometers, making it the major river of the country. The other rivers listed are tributaries of the Indus but are shorter in length.

The old name of the Jhelum River is 'Satadru,' not 'Vitasta.' 'Vitasta' is the ancient name of the Jhelum's tributary, the Chenab River. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Constitution of Pakistan of 1962 was abrogated on 29th July 1969 when General Yahya Khan imposed martial law and took over the government, ending Ayub Khan's regime and the 1962 constitution.

Ansoo Lake, also known as Tear Lake, is located in the Neelum Valley of Pakistan. It is a famous high-altitude lake in the region, making option D the correct answer.

India cut off the water supply to Pakistan in March 1948 without prior notice, which led to drought-like conditions in Pakistan. This action was part of the tensions following the partition and had significant impacts on agriculture in Pakistan.

The national flower of Pakistan is the Jasmine, known locally as 'Chameli'. It is widely recognized and symbolizes purity and simplicity in Pakistan.

General Yahya Khan abrogated the 1962 Constitution of Pakistan and assumed the position of Chief Martial Law Administrator (CMLA) in 1969, marking a significant shift in Pakistan's political history.

The Mohammad Ali Bogra Formula is also known as the 'Third Report' which was a constitutional proposal aimed at resolving political deadlock in Pakistan during the early 1950s. It is not commonly referred to as the 'Constitutional Formula' though it was a constitutional proposal.