Pakistan Studies

The Tarbela Dam has a length of approximately 13,000 feet, making option C the correct answer.

The Constitution of Pakistan contains the 15-letter word "Reproductmentry," which is the longest among the given options. The other options are either misspelled or not valid words in the Constitution. "Representatives" is a valid word but contains 14 letters, not 15. "Demonaturements" and "Demoralizations" are not found in the Constitution text. Therefore, the correct answer is D: "Reproductmentry."

The Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) was established in 1966 as an engineering organization in Pakistan, primarily to support military and civil engineering projects. Therefore, option C (1966) is correct.

The Chaj Doab is the region between the Indus River and the Jhelum River. Sindh Sagar Doab lies between the Indus and Chenab rivers, so option D is incorrect.

The Second session of the Khilafat Conference was held in Amritsar in December 1919, which is historically documented as the time and place of this important meeting during the Khilafat Movement.

The Thar Desert, which includes the Tharparkar region in Sindh, Pakistan, is the 16th largest desert in the world overall and the 3rd largest in Asia. It is not ranked as the 18th largest desert. The Thar Desert is notable for being a fertile desert in some parts, including Tharparkar, due to historical river systems and some agricultural activity. However, the specific ranking as the 18th largest desert is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' (option D).

Samina Baig successfully summited K2, the world's second highest and Pakistan's tallest mountain, on 21 July 2022. This date is well-documented in news reports covering her achievement.

Ghulam Muhammad was the first Interior Minister of Pakistan, serving shortly after independence. The other options held different political roles or served later.

The full name of GM Syed is Ghulam Muhammad Syed, a prominent Sindhi nationalist leader. Therefore, option D is correct.

Sindh is historically known as Bab-ul-Islam (Gateway of Islam) because it was the first region in the Indian subcontinent to be conquered by Muslim forces, marking the introduction of Islam to the area.

The agriculture sector in Pakistan is known to generate approximately 37.4% of employment, making option A the correct choice. This reflects the significant role agriculture plays in Pakistan's economy and labor market.

The Muslim League split during the Simon Commission's arrival into two groups: one led by Muhammad Shafi and the other by Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk. Quaid-e-Azam (Muhammad Ali Jinnah) was not leading the second faction at that time.

The Loti Gas Field is located in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, making option C the correct answer.

The Political Parties Act was indeed passed in 1962 during the government of Ayub Khan, making option B correct. This act regulated political parties under his regime.

Kotri Barrage was constructed in 1956. Therefore, option B is correct, not A.

The Tashkent Declaration was signed on January 10, 1966, marking the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan after the 1965 war. Therefore, option B is correct.

The first novel written in the Sindhi language is widely recognized as "Zeenat," authored by Mirza Qaleech Baig. This novel marks a significant milestone in Sindhi literature as the earliest example of the novel form.

Ayub Khan, the former President of Pakistan, died on 19 April 1974. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including Dawn and Wikipedia. Therefore, the correct answer is 1974, which corresponds to option C.

National Minority Day in Pakistan is observed on 10 August to recognize and celebrate the rights and contributions of minority communities in the country.

The book 'The Battle for Pakistan' is authored by Anatol Lieven, making option B the correct answer. Shuja Nawaz is a different author known for other works on Pakistan.

The Interim Constitution of Pakistan (1972) was primarily based on the Government of India Act 1935, which was amended to suit Pakistan's needs. The Indian Independence Act 1947 ended British rule but did not serve as the constitutional basis for Pakistan's Interim Constitution.

Punjab province of Pakistan currently has 36 districts. Therefore, option B is correct, while option C (41) is incorrect.

The preliminary agreement for the Pak-Iran gas pipeline project was signed in 1995, marking the start of formal cooperation on this energy initiative between Pakistan and Iran.

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was executed by hanging on April 4, 1979, following a controversial trial. This date is historically documented and widely accepted.

Punjab province of Pakistan is divided into 10 divisions and 34 districts. Therefore, option C (34) is the correct number of districts.