Pakistan Studies

The National Command Authority (NCA) of Pakistan was established in September 2000 by the National Security Council to oversee the country's nuclear weapons program. Therefore, option C (Sept, 2000) is the correct answer.

The system of Dyarchy was introduced by the Government of India Act 1919 and was 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.

Matiari was established as a separate district in 2007, making option C the correct answer. The other years listed do not correspond to the official formation date of Matiari district.

The Constitution of Pakistan was ratified and came into full effect on 14 August 1973, which is also Pakistan's Independence Day. This date is widely recognized and confirmed by authoritative sources including the Constitution of Pakistan itself and reputable encyclopedic references. Therefore, option A (14 August 1973) is the correct answer. The original explanation had a contradiction stating option B was correct, which is incorrect and has been fixed here.

In Pakistan, when the President is absent, the Chairman of the Senate serves as the acting President according to the Constitution. This ensures continuity of the presidency until the President returns or a new President is elected.

The book "Dear Mr. Jinnah" is authored by Fatima Jinnah, who was the sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and wrote this book as a tribute to him. Therefore, option A is correct.

Fire clay is commonly found in the Padhrar area of the Salt Range in Pakistan, which is known for its rich mineral deposits including fire clay. The other locations listed are not known for fire clay deposits.

Akbar, the Mughal Emperor, was born in Umerkot (present-day Pakistan) during his father's campaign. This is a well-documented historical fact.

The annual session of the All India Muslim League in 1915 was held in Kanpur, before the Lucknow Pact of 1916. This session was significant in the League's history as it marked efforts to consolidate Muslim political interests.

The foundation stone of the Pakistan Monument was laid on 30 May 2004, making option B the correct answer.

Hoshu magazine was introduced by Atta Mohd Bhanbhro, a noted Sindhi writer and intellectual. This is well documented in Sindhi literary history, confirming option C as correct.

Guddu Thermal Power Station is the largest thermal power station in Pakistan in terms of installed capacity, making option B correct. The other options have smaller capacities compared to Guddu.

Sir Agha Khan played a significant role in convincing Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to join the All India Muslim League, encouraging his active participation in Muslim politics.

In 1974, the Pakistani parliament passed a constitutional amendment declaring the Ahmadiyya community (referred to here as Qadianis/Ahmedis/Mirzais) as non-Muslims. This is a well-documented historical fact in Pakistan's legislative history.

The Legal Framework Order (LFO) was first promulgated by General Yahya Khan in 1970 to provide a legal basis for the general elections and the transfer of power in Pakistan. This makes option D correct.

Sargodha is known as the City of Shaheens because of its association with the Pakistan Air Force and its airbase, which is symbolized by the Shaheen (falcon).

The Parliamentary Committee for the 18th Amendment in Pakistan consisted of 24 members. This committee was responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the constitution, making option A the correct answer.

The Indus River covers a plain area of approximately 100,000 square miles. This is the commonly accepted figure for the Indus plain, which extends through parts of Pakistan and India.

The agricultural industry is considered the backbone of Pakistan's economy as it employs a large portion of the population and contributes significantly to GDP and exports.

Razmak is primarily known as the headquarters of the Frontier Corps (FC) in North Waziristan, Pakistan, rather than for a cadet college. Therefore, option D is correct.

Arabs entered the Indian sub-continent through Debal, which was a port city in Sindh. This was the entry point during the Umayyad Caliphate's expansion under Muhammad bin Qasim in the early 8th century.

Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, the famous Sufi poet, was born in Bhit Shah, Sindh. This is a well-documented fact in Pakistani history and literature.

Ghulam Muhammad Barrage is also known as Kandyaro Barrage, located on the Indus River in Pakistan. It is not referred to as Kotri Barrage or Indus Barrage specifically.

Phander Valley is located in Gilgit Baltistan, a region in northern Pakistan known for its scenic valleys and mountainous terrain. This makes option A the correct answer.

The Delhi Proposals were presented in 1928 as a set of constitutional reforms suggested by the British government to address Indian demands for self-governance. Therefore, option B (1928) is correct.