Pakistan Studies

Pervez Musharraf took oath for his second term as President of Pakistan on 20 November 2002, following the general elections held that year. This date is historically accurate, making option A correct.

The people of Gilgit-Baltistan celebrate their independence from Dogra Raj on 29th December, marking the day in 1947 when the region revolted against Dogra rule and declared independence.

The Basic Principles Committee (BPC) was presided over by Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan, who was appointed as its chairman to draft the objectives for Pakistan's constitution. This is a well-documented historical fact in Pakistan's constitutional history.

The Hingol River is approximately 559 kilometers long, making option A the most accurate choice. The other options are close but not the commonly accepted length.

Authoritative sources including Wikipedia and Encyclopedia Britannica confirm that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's mother tongue was Gujarati. Although he was fluent in English and also spoke other regional languages, his native language was Gujarati, reflecting his family's origins in the Kathiawar region of Gujarat. The option 'Gujrati' in the original question is a misspelling of 'Gujarati'. Therefore, the correct answer is option D, Gujarati.

The national anthem of Pakistan has a duration of approximately 70 seconds. This is the officially recognized length of the anthem when performed.

Article 42 of the Constitution of Pakistan specifies the oath of the President. Therefore, option C is correct as it directly relates to the President's oath.

Sadiq Sanjrani became the youngest Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan when he assumed office in 2018 at the age of 43, younger than his predecessors including Raza Rabbani, Habibullah Khan, and Nayyar Bukhari.

Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa served as the 10th Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, appointed in 2016. This is a well-documented fact in Pakistan's military history.

The White Desert, also known as Achro Thar, is located in the Tharparkar district of Sindh, Pakistan. Therefore, option A is correct.

Karachi is widely recognized as the financial hub of Pakistan due to its status as the country's largest city and main commercial center, hosting the Pakistan Stock Exchange and numerous financial institutions.

According to the latest official data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023-2024, Balochistan province is divided into 6 divisions: Quetta, Kalat, Makran, Zhob, Sibi, and Nasirabad. The province currently has 35 districts. This confirms that the correct answer is option B (35 districts). The previous number of divisions was 8, but after administrative changes, it is now 6 divisions. The number of districts is 35, not 32 or 37. The detailed census and administrative reports confirm these figures as of mid-2024.

Fatima Jinnah, the sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, died in 1967. This is a well-documented historical fact in Pakistani history.

The Third session of the Khilafat Conference was held in Bombay in January 1920, not February 1920. Historical records confirm January 1920 as the correct date for this significant meeting.

Muhammad Khan Junejo was elected as the 8th Prime Minister of Pakistan on 24 March 1985. The other options are incorrect as he was not the 10th or 12th Prime Minister, and 'None of These' is not applicable.

General Asim Munir is the current Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, having taken office in November 2022. The other generals listed served as COAS in previous years.

The Civil Awards of Pakistan were established in 1956, following the adoption of the first constitution of Pakistan. Therefore, 1956 is the correct year for their establishment.

Mohra Moradu Stupa is an ancient Buddhist stupa located near Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is not near Taxila, Peshawar, or Lahore, making option D the correct answer.

The headquarters of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan is located in Karachi. This is the central administrative office responsible for regulating civil aviation in Pakistan.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSC) in Pakistan was established in 1962 to coordinate between the three armed forces and advise the government on military matters. Therefore, option B (1962) is correct.

Naltar Valley is located in the Ghizar District of Gilgit-Baltistan, not Gilgit District. Therefore, option B is correct.

The Grand Mosque Allahabad, also known as Allahabad Sharif, is located in Kandiaro, Sindh, Pakistan. It is not located in Karachi or Sakkur, and Allahabad in this context refers to a town in Pakistan, not the city in India. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Kandairo'. The original question's answer 'None of These' was incorrect because the mosque is indeed located in one of the given options, Kandairo.

Zafarullah Khan was the only Pakistani who served as the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The other options did not hold this position.

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's government was dismissed on 5th July 1977, but the third martial law was imposed by General Zia-ul-Haq on 8th December 1977. Therefore, the correct date for the enforcement of the third martial law is 8th December 1977.

As of 2022, Pakistan has had 23 individuals who have served as Prime Minister. This count includes all officially appointed Prime Ministers, excluding caretaker or acting Prime Ministers. The 23rd Prime Minister was Shehbaz Sharif, who took office in April 2022 after Imran Khan's removal. Therefore, option C (23) is correct.