Explanation

Khudadad Khan was fighting in Belgium, specifically at Hollebeke, on October 31, 1914

He was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross

Born on 20 October 1888 in Chakwal District, Pakistan

Died: 8 March 1971 (aged 82) Mandi Bahauddin

Explanation

The youngest son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Maharaja Duleep Singh,

He was elevated as Maharaja of the Sikh Empire at the age of five 

Maharaja of Punjab, Kashmir, and Jammu from 15 September 1843 to 29 March 1849

 Nicknamed the "Black Prince of Perthshire"

He was the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire.

Born: 6 September 1838, Lahore, Sikh Empire

Died: 22 October 1893 (aged 55), Paris, France

Explanation

 The Bahawalpur district has the lowest population density 

Bahawalpur: 172.3-326 per sq. km (2023) 

Rajanpur: ~188.67 persons/km²

Layyah: ~334.3 persons/km²

D.G. Khan: ~615.7 persons/km² 

Explanation

G.T. Road stands for the Grand Trunk Road,

G.T Road was constructed by Sher Shah Suri

It is formerly known as Uttarapath, Sarak-e-Azam, Badshahi Sarak, and Sarak-e-Sher Shah

It is one of Asia's oldest and longest major roads.

It runs roughly, 3,710 km (2,305 mi) from

Major junctions

• East end: Teknaf, Bangladesh
• West end: Kabul, Afghanistan

Explanation

Pakistani drama Waris, which aired on PTV in 1979

He was written by the renowned poet and playwright Amjad Islam Amjad

No. of episodes 13

Distributor PTV

Language: Urdu

Country of origin: Pakistan

Abid Ali, as Dilawar has performed in one of the lead roles of Waris

The first episode was aired from PTV-Lahore on Saturday, 29 December 1979 and the last on 22 March 1980 

Explanation

The Chenab River meets the Jhelum River at Trimmu (Punjab).

Chenab originates from the Chandra and Bhaga rivers in the Himalayas, India.

Flows through Jammu region and enters Punjab plains in Pakistan.

Total length: 1,200 km (750 mi) approx.

Historically called Asikni due to dark-colored waters.

Additional information:

• The area between Jhelum and Chenab is called Chaj Doab.
• Rachna Doab: Between Ravi and Chenab
• Bari Doab: Between Beas and Ravi

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

The Indus River Dolphin (Platanista minor) is largely endemic to the Indus River

The Indus river dolphin was described in 1853 by Richard Owen under the name Platanista gangetica,

Also known as "bhulan" in Pakistan.

It was the first discovered side-swimming cetacean

Explanation

• Pakistan’s continental shelf officially extends up to 350 nautical miles from its baseline.
• A continental shelf is the extended perimeter of a country’s land under the sea.

Additional information:

• Pakistan submitted its extended shelf claim to the UN in 2015.
• The EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) limit is 200 NM, but the continental shelf can extend further.

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

• Wakhan Corridor is located to the north of Pakistan.
• It is a narrow strip of land in Afghanistan that separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.
• It is strategically important and connects Central Asia with South Asia.

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

Ayub Khan took power in October 1958.

The Prime Minister of Pakistan was indeed Malik Feroz Khan Noon

Malik Feroz Khan Noon served as Prime Minister from December 1957 until October 7, 1958.

Ayub Khan then became the head of administration, replacing Noon in October 1958.