Pakistan Studies

The Mohabbat Khan Mosque was damaged by an earthquake, not by fire. Earthquakes have historically caused significant destruction to many old structures in the region, including this mosque.

Urdu has been primarily derived from Persian, which influenced its vocabulary, script, and literary style. While Urdu also incorporates words from Arabic, Turkish, and Hindi, its core linguistic base is Persian.

Kashmore District in Sindh borders three provinces: Sindh itself, Punjab, and Balochistan, making it the district that connects with three provinces. This geographic fact makes option C correct.

Ayub Khan, the President of Pakistan, decided to abdicate on 25 March 1969, when he handed over power to General Yahya Khan. This date is historically documented as the day of his resignation.

Shaiza Khan was the first captain of the Pakistan women's cricket team in both ODI and Test matches. She led the team during its early international fixtures, including their first ODI series and maiden Test match. The other options are incorrect: Sania Mirza is an Indian tennis player, and Rukhsar and Maleeha are not known captains of Pakistan women's cricket.

Langland Public School and College is located in Chitral, Pakistan. This is a well-known educational institution in that city, making option C the correct answer.

The first F-16 fighter jets delivered to Pakistan in 1983 were stationed at PAF Base Bholari near Jamshoro, not Sargodha. Bholari was the initial base for these jets as part of the Pakistan Air Force's modernization.

The biography "My Leader" about Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was written by S.A. Rehman. Therefore, option B is correct. ZA Suleri and Syed Ameer Ali are not the authors of this biography.

Lal Sohanra National Park is located near Bahawalpur in Pakistan, making option C the correct answer.

The Khilafat Movement was launched by Muslims in the Indian subcontinent in 1919 to protest the dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Historical sources, including Encyclopaedia Britannica, confirm that the movement arose in 1919 and was closely linked with the Indian non-cooperation movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. Although discussions and concerns about the caliphate began earlier, the formal launch and mobilization of the Khilafat Movement is recognized as occurring in 1919, making option C the correct answer.

Dr. Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri issued his detailed fatwa against terrorism in 2010, which gained international recognition for its comprehensive condemnation of terrorism and extremism.

Mahmood Ghaznavi is historically credited with destroying the Somnath temple during his invasions in the early 11th century, making option A correct. The other options refer to different historical figures who were not responsible for this event.

Zakia Jamali is confirmed by multiple credible sources as the first female Navy officer from Gilgit, Pakistan. She made history by becoming the first woman from Gilgit-Baltistan to be commissioned as an officer in the Pakistan Navy, joining as a Sub-Lieutenant after completing the required selection and training. There is no evidence supporting the other options as holding this distinction.

The book 'From Jinnah to Zia' was written by Qudratullah Shahab, a well-known Pakistani writer and civil servant. Therefore, option A is correct, not C.

Ziarat is famously known as the 'Fruit Garden of Pakistan' due to its abundant fruit orchards, especially apples and cherries, making it the correct answer over Quetta or Khuzdar.

NCOC stands for National Command and Operation Centre, which is the correct full form used in Pakistan for the body coordinating COVID-19 response efforts.

The Shahi Jirga was convened in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) to decide whether the province would join India or Pakistan during the partition of British India in 1947. It was not related to Sindh or Balochistan.

The National Anthem of Pakistan was composed by Hafeez Jalandhari, who wrote the lyrics. Ahmed G. Chagla composed the music, but the question specifically asks for the composer of the anthem, which is generally attributed to the lyricist in this context.

Mukhi Mahal is a famous historical building located in Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan. Therefore, the correct answer is Khairpur, not Hyderabad.

The book 'Pakistan: A Personal History' was written by Imran Khan, the former cricketer and Prime Minister of Pakistan. This is a well-known fact about the author and the book.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor-General of Pakistan, serving from August 1947 until his death in September 1948. He played a crucial role in the creation of Pakistan and was appointed its first Governor-General.

Iran was the first country to formally recognize Pakistan as an independent nation on 14 August 1947, the day Pakistan gained independence. Diplomatic relations between Iran and Pakistan were officially established on 14 August 1947, not before. The Treaty of Friendship between the two countries was signed in 1950, which further strengthened their partnership. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' since the dates 1st August 1947, 22nd August 1947, and 14th August 1947 as options A, B, and C do not accurately reflect the establishment date of diplomatic relations, which coincides with Pakistan's independence day, 14 August 1947.

The Kartarpur Corridor connects Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan to Dera Baba Nanak in the Gurdaspur district of India, facilitating visa-free access for Indian pilgrims.

In the 1970 general elections of Pakistan, the main political parties were the Awami League and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). The Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami were not the primary contenders in that election, and 'All of the above' is incorrect because not all listed parties were main players.

HRCP stands for Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, which is a well-known non-governmental organization working for human rights in Pakistan. The other options are incorrect expansions of the acronym.