Pakistan Studies

The mausoleum of Hazrat Muhammad Shah Yusuf Gardezi, commonly known as Shah Gardezi, is located in Multan, Pakistan. It is situated about 600 meters southwest of the former fort of Multan, inside the Bohar Gate entrance to the Hussein Aghai Bazaar. This is supported by multiple authoritative sources including architectural and historical references. Therefore, the correct answer is Multan, not Lahore.

Jacobabad is located about 29 km west of the right bank of the Indus River and has a railway station approximately 37 km northwest of Sukkur, matching the description in the question. Shikarpur is further south and does not fit these distance criteria.

Chaqchan Mosque, built in 1370 AD, is located in the Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). This mosque is one of the oldest in the region and is a significant historical and cultural landmark in Ghizer.

Deosai National Park, known as the 2nd highest plateau in the world, is located near Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Therefore, option C (Skardu) is correct.

The total length of the Pakistan-Iran border is approximately 909 kilometers, making option D the correct choice.

Manthokha Waterfall is located in the Swat District of Pakistan, making option A the correct answer. The other options are districts or valleys in Pakistan but do not contain Manthokha Waterfall.

The book "Tareekh-e-Lahore" was written by Rafique Afzal, making option C the correct answer. Kanhaiyya Lal is not the author of this historical work.

"The Transfer of Power in India" is a well-known book written by Keith Callard, which analyzes the political developments leading to India's independence. The other options are notable figures but not authors of this book.

Lahore is commonly referred to as the 'City of Love' in Pakistan due to its rich cultural heritage and romantic historical sites. The option 'D' was a duplicate of 'B', so 'B' is the correct and unique choice.

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan was formally established in 2002 by an ordinance promulgated by the President of Pakistan. Although it became fully operational and functional in subsequent years, the official establishment date is September 2002. This is confirmed by the official HEC website and the Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002. Therefore, the correct answer is option A: September 2002.

The territory of Gwadar was purchased by Pakistan from Oman in 1958 during the tenure of Prime Minister Malik Feroz Khan Noon. He and his wife Viqar-un-Nisa Noon led the negotiations with the Sultan of Oman, Said bin Taimur. The deal was finalized in 1958, and Pakistan formally took possession of Gwadar on December 8, 1958. Muhammad Ali Bogra was Prime Minister earlier (1953-1955), so option A is incorrect. There was no Prime Minister named 'Ch Muhammad Ali' relevant to this event, so option C is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Malik Feroz Khan Noon.

The Lenin Prize and the Lenin Peace Prize are two distinct Soviet awards. Faiz Ahmed Faiz, a renowned Pakistani poet, received the Lenin Peace Prize in 1962, not the Lenin Prize. Abdul Sattar Edhi, a famous Pakistani humanitarian, also received the Lenin Peace Prize in 1988. Ahmed Faraz did not receive either the Lenin Prize or the Lenin Peace Prize. Abdul Qadeer Khan did not receive these awards either. Therefore, none of the options A, B, or C correctly name two Pakistanis who received the Lenin Prize (which is different from the Lenin Peace Prize). Hence, the correct answer is D: None of these.

Pir Ziauddin Andrabi is historically recognized as a prominent supporter of the Pakistan Resolution from Kashmir, paralleling Qazi Isa's support from Balochistan. Multiple sources confirm that he was a key Kashmiri leader endorsing the Pakistan Resolution. The other options are less directly associated with Kashmir's support for the resolution. Therefore, the original answer 'A' is correct and well supported by historical evidence.

The welcome address at the Lahore Resolution session in 1940 was delivered by Maulana Zafar Ali Khan, a prominent Muslim leader and journalist. Shah Nawaz Mamdot was a key figure but did not give the welcome address.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan has a total area of approximately 101,741 square kilometers, making option A the correct choice.

The book "Jinnah of Pakistan" was written by Stanley Wolpert, a well-known historian and author specializing in South Asian history. This makes option B the correct answer.

"Making Federation Work" is a well-known book written by Mian Raza Rabbani, a prominent Pakistani politician and constitutional expert. Therefore, option C is correct.

Manthoka Waterfall is located near Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is a well-known natural attraction in the Skardu region, making option C the correct answer.

The Tomb of Allama I.I. Kazi is located in Jamshoro, Pakistan, where he served as an academic and scholar. This is a well-documented fact in Pakistan's cultural and historical records.

Syed Ata Ullah Shah Bukhari was the founder of the Majlis-e-Ahrar-e-Islam, a Muslim political party active in British India. He was a prominent religious and political leader known for his opposition to British rule and the Ahmadiyya movement.

General Pervez Musharraf is the only officer in Pakistan Army history to have been awarded the five-star rank of Field Marshal, which is equivalent to a Five Star General. The other generals listed held four-star ranks but were never promoted to five-star rank.

The Sindh Hari Committee was founded in 1930 by Hyder Bux Jatoi to advocate for the rights of peasants (haris) in Sindh. G.M. Syed was a prominent Sindhi nationalist but not the founder of this committee.

Pakistan Standard Time was suggested by Maulana Mazhar-ud-din in the early 20th century to establish a uniform time for the region that later became Pakistan. The other options are notable figures but not related to the suggestion of Pakistan's standard time.

The city of Shikarpur was notably revived during the Kalhora rule in Sindh, as the Kalhora dynasty promoted trade and urban development in the region. This historical fact is supported by several historians who attribute the city's revival to that period.

Faisalabad is known as the Manchester of Pakistan due to its extensive textile industry, similar to Manchester in the UK, which was historically a major textile manufacturing center.