Pakistan Studies

The headquarters of the Pakistan Girl Guides Association (PGGA) is located in Lahore, which is the correct answer. Islamabad is the capital city but not the location of PGGA headquarters.

The National Anthem of Pakistan consists of two stanzas. Therefore, option A is correct.

The textile industry is the largest and most significant industry in Pakistan, contributing substantially to the country's economy and exports. It employs a large workforce and includes garments and leather as sub-sectors, but textile overall remains the largest.

Hamid Khan is the author of "Constitutional and Political History of Pakistan," a well-known book covering Pakistan's constitutional development and political history. The other options are not associated with this book.

The ideology of Pakistan is fundamentally based on Islam, which was the driving force behind the creation of Pakistan as a separate nation for Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. Hence, Islam is the correct basis of Pakistan's ideology.

Churchill Picket is a military outpost located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province of Pakistan, near the Line of Control with India. Therefore, option A is correct.

Shikarpur's name is derived from the Urdu word 'shikar' meaning hunting, combined with 'pur' meaning city, reflecting its historical role as a favored hunting ground. Historical sources indicate that the Talpur Mirs, who ruled the region, were fond of hunting, and this association is the basis for the city's name. The Chughtais, Khan Mughals, and Soomros are not historically linked to the naming of Shikarpur. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Talpur Mirs'.

The book titled 'Political System in Pakistan' was written by Khalid B. Saeed, making option B the correct answer. The other authors listed are known for different works or fields.

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 began in early August 1965 and ended with a United Nations-brokered ceasefire on September 22, 1965. This makes the duration of the war approximately 21 days of active large-scale hostilities. Although some sources mention skirmishes earlier in the year and some ambiguity exists about exact days of fighting, the widely accepted duration of the main conflict is about 21 days, confirming option A as correct.

Moulvi Fazul-ul-Haq is historically recognized as the author of the pamphlet "Muslims Suffering Under Congress Rule," which criticized the Congress party's governance. This makes option A the correct answer.

The first Round Table Conference was held from 12 November 1930 to 19 January 1931 in London to discuss constitutional reforms in India. This matches option A, making it the correct answer.

"The Daughter of the East" is an autobiography written by Benazir Bhutto, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan. This book details her life and political career, making option D the correct answer.

The Saindak project is a major copper and gold mining project located in the Saindak area of Balochistan, Pakistan. Therefore, option C is correct.

Anarkali Bazaar is a well-known and historic market located in Lahore, Pakistan, famous for its variety of goods and cultural significance.

Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy succeeded Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Feroz Khan Noon served as Prime Minister before Chundrigar, not after.

Malakhro is a traditional wrestling sport that is culturally significant in the Sindh province of Pakistan, where it is widely practiced and celebrated as part of local heritage.

Seri Behlol is an archaeological site located in Dir Lower district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Therefore, the correct answer is Dir Lower, not Mardan.

Pakistan won its first Olympic gold medal in field hockey at the 1960 Rome Olympics, making option D the correct answer.

The Pakistan men's field hockey team has won three Olympic gold medals. These victories occurred at the 1960 Rome Olympics, the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Therefore, the correct answer is 3, which corresponds to option B.

Al-Firdusi and Al-Beruni were prominent scholars during the reign of Mahmud of Ghazni, who ruled in the early 11th century and patronized many scholars and poets. The other options correspond to different historical periods not associated with these figures.

The Industrial Disputes Ordinance was promulgated during the regime of Ayub Khan in Pakistan to regulate labor disputes and industrial relations. This ordinance was part of his efforts to control labor unrest and promote industrial growth.

Muhammad Ali Bogra succeeded Chaudhry Muhammad Ali as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Feroz Khan Noon served later, after Bogra's term.

"The State of Martial Rule" is a well-known book written by Ayesha Jalal, a prominent historian specializing in South Asian history and Pakistan studies. This book analyzes the military's role in Pakistan's politics, making option C correct.

The length of the Pakistan-China border is approximately 605 kilometers, making option A the correct answer. This border is known as the Khunjerab Pass region, connecting Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan with Xinjiang in China.

The biography titled "Quaid-e-Azam Jinnah: The Story of a Nation" was written by G. Allana (Gulam Allana). This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including Google Books and Goodreads. The other options, L. Hamilton and K.K. Aziz, are notable authors on Quaid-e-Azam but did not write this specific biography. Therefore, the correct answer is C: G. Allana.