The campaign focuses on petroleum levies, IPP contracts, and government austerity; privatization of the national airline is not a stated demand of this specific movement. The other three options are core components of the JI's anti-inflationary platform. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017280/jamaat-i-islami-announces-nationwide-road-blockade-against-petroleum-levy, 21 Jul 2026]
422
Where is the primary protest site located in New Delhi where supporters of Sonam Wangchuk gathered?
Jantar Mantar is a well-known designated protest site in New Delhi where the activist and his supporters held their demonstrations. The other locations are historical landmarks but were not the site of this specific protest. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016713/over-100-cops-at-hospital-wife-alleges-indian-activist-sonam-wangchuk-illegally-detained-under-guise-of-medical-care, 19 Jul 2026]
423
Who is the current emir of Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan who announced the nationwide highway blockade in 2026?
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman is the current emir of Jamaat-i-Islami who addressed the press conference at Mansoorah regarding the protest campaign. Sirajul Haq is a former emir, making him an incorrect choice. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017280/jamaat-i-islami-announces-nationwide-road-blockade-against-petroleum-levy, 21 Jul 2026]
424
Which of the following categories of individuals is already legally barred from contesting elections in Pakistan due to dual nationality?
Under existing Pakistani law, dual nationals are prohibited from contesting elections for parliament. The current legislative debate seeks to extend similar logic to the civil service. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2017045/pml-n-mpa-seeks-ban-on-appointment-of-dual-nationals-to-government-service, 20 Jul 2026]
425
What is the approximate number of medical students who were required to sit for a re-examination following the test leak?
Approximately 2.2 million students were affected by the NEET examination leak and subsequent re-examination. This figure is explicitly cited in the context of the widespread outrage surrounding the event. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016713/over-100-cops-at-hospital-wife-alleges-indian-activist-sonam-wangchuk-illegally-detained-under-guise-of-medical-care, 19 Jul 2026]
426
Which constitutional provision in Pakistan establishes the foundational requirement for the separation of the judiciary from the executive branch?
Article 175 of the Constitution of Pakistan explicitly mandates the separation of the judiciary from the executive to ensure judicial independence, a core constitutional mechanism.
Consider the following statements about the recent escalation in the Persian Gulf:
1. The new Iranian leadership has declared the Resistance Front an inseparable part of the Islamic Revolution's values.
2. The United States President claimed that the war had already been won prior to the latest tanker attacks.
3. The Revolutionary Guards denied any involvement in the attack on the Thai bulk carrier.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct as the leader praised the Resistance Front. Statement 2 is correct as it reflects the US President's stance. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Revolutionary Guards explicitly claimed responsibility for the attack on the Thai bulk carrier. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1981360/in-first-remarks-irans-new-supreme-leader-vows-to-avenge-martyrs-keep-strait-of-hormuz-closed, 12 Mar 2026]
428
Which of the following is NOT a stated objective or outcome claimed by the US administration regarding the 2026 operation?
The administration claimed victory based on military degradation, but acknowledged that the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. Therefore, the reopening of the strait was not an achieved outcome. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004963/rubio-declares-us-operation-against-iran-over-claims-washington-achieved-military-objectives, 03 Jun 2026]
429
Who is the current US Secretary of State that testified regarding the conclusion of military operations against Iran?
Marco Rubio is the US Secretary of State who testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on June 3, 2026. Since he is the correct individual, 'None of these' is not the correct choice. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004963/rubio-declares-us-operation-against-iran-over-claims-washington-achieved-military-objectives, 03 Jun 2026]
430
Consider the following statements about the water dispute in May 2026:
1. Sindh reported a 22 percent overall water shortage across the province.
2. IRSA justified the cuts as an effort to equalise shortages between Punjab and Sindh.
3. The Sindh government requested the immediate halting of the Taunsa-Panjnad link canal operations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
All three statements are factually accurate based on the reported events of May 2026. The province faced a 22 percent shortage, IRSA cited 'shortage equalisation' as the policy, and the Sindh Irrigation Department formally requested the suspension of link canal extractions. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2004154/sharjeel-memon-criticises-irsas-unjust-reduction-of-sindhs-water-share-urges-centre-to-take-notice, 31 May 2026]
