PPSC MODEL PAPER 173 CLUB CASE ID – 117 (2025)

The Mami Khel gas field reserves are located in the southern part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. This region is known for its natural gas deposits, contributing significantly to the country's energy resources. Identifying the correct province is crucial for understanding Pakistan's energy geography and resource distribution.

• Punjab is a major agricultural province, but Mami Khel is not located there.
• Sindh is home to other significant gas fields like Qadirpur and Mari, but not Mami Khel.
• Balochistan also has large gas reserves, including the Sui gas field, but Mami Khel is specifically in KP.

The Agra Summit between India and Pakistan was held in 2001. This significant diplomatic meeting took place in July 2001, involving Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. The summit aimed to resolve long-standing bilateral issues, particularly the Kashmir dispute, though it ultimately concluded without a joint declaration.

• The years 1951, 1953, and 1955 are incorrect as they predate the Agra Summit by several decades. These earlier periods saw different phases of India-Pakistan relations and various diplomatic efforts, but not this specific summit.

Samiullah Khan, often referred to as 'The Flying Horse,' is a legendary Pakistani field hockey player. He was renowned for his exceptional speed and skill as a left-winger. His contributions were instrumental in Pakistan's success in international hockey during the 1970s and early 1980s, including winning the 1978 World Cup.

• Cricket, Football, and Badminton are popular sports, but Samiullah Khan's fame is exclusively linked to hockey.

The Gandhi–Irwin Pact, signed on March 5, 1931, effectively ended the Civil Disobedience Movement. This agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy of India, led to the suspension of the movement, which had commenced with the Dandi March in 1930. In return, the British government made certain concessions, and Gandhi agreed to participate in the Second Round Table Conference.

• The Swadeshi Movement (1905-1911) was an earlier protest against the partition of Bengal.
• The Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) was a pan-Islamic political protest campaign.
• The Quit India Movement (1942) occurred much later during World War II.

Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. She received the prestigious award jointly with Kailash Satyarthi for her struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education. She became the youngest-ever Nobel laureate at the age of 17.

• 2012 was the year she was shot by the Taliban, not when she received the prize.
• 2016 and 2018 are incorrect years for her Nobel Peace Prize award.

The question pertains to the foundational leadership of Pakistan following its independence and the adoption of its first constitution.

• Iskandar Mirza is the correct answer. He became the first President of Pakistan on March 23, 1956, when the country transitioned from a dominion to an Islamic Republic under its newly promulgated constitution.
• Zulfikar Ali Bhutto served as President much later, from 1971 to 1973, before becoming Prime Minister.
• Ayub Khan was the second President, coming to power after imposing martial law in 1958 and ousting Mirza.
• Liaquat Ali Khan was Pakistan's first Prime Minister, assassinated in 1951, and never held the presidential office.

This highlights the critical shift in Pakistan's governance structure in the mid-1950s.

Port Qasim, Pakistan's second-largest port, was established in 1973. This year marks a significant development in Pakistan's maritime infrastructure, aimed at easing congestion at Karachi Port and boosting trade capabilities. The port was named after Muhammad bin Qasim, an Arab general who conquered Sindh. Options like 1947, 1962, and 1980 are incorrect. 1947 was the year of Pakistan's independence, 1962 saw the promulgation of a new constitution, and 1980 is too late for its establishment. The 1973 establishment was crucial for Pakistan's economic growth and international trade.

This question focuses on a significant and tragic event in Pakistan's recent political history, involving a prominent leader.

• Benazir Bhutto is the correct answer. The former Prime Minister of Pakistan was assassinated on December 27, 2007, after a political rally in Rawalpindi, an event that sent shockwaves across the nation and the world.
• Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan's first Prime Minister, was assassinated much earlier, in 1951.
• Murtaza Bhutto, Benazir's brother, was assassinated in 1996.
• Samiul Haq, a prominent religious scholar and politician, was assassinated in 2018.

The assassination of Benazir Bhutto remains a pivotal moment in Pakistan's democratic journey.

Diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China were formally established on May 21, 1951. This date is foundational to the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between the two nations, which has since grown into an "all-weather" relationship. Pakistan was among the first countries to recognize the People's Republic of China. Options such as May 1, 1950, August 14, 1952, and July 5, 1951, are incorrect. While discussions and informal contacts might have occurred earlier or later, May 21, 1951, is the official date marking the commencement of formal diplomatic ties, setting the stage for extensive cooperation in various fields.

The question addresses a key constitutional reform introduced during the British colonial period in the Indian subcontinent.

• British Government is the correct answer. Dyarchy, a system of double government, was introduced by the British Government in India through the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, which culminated in the Government of India Act 1919. This system divided provincial subjects into 'reserved' (controlled by the Governor) and 'transferred' (controlled by Indian ministers).
• Congress was a major political party advocating for self-rule, not the authority that introduced constitutional reforms.
• Kings and the Maratha Empire are irrelevant in the context of 20th-century British colonial administration and constitutional changes.

Dyarchy represented an early, albeit limited, attempt at devolving power to Indian representatives.

Special courts in Pakistan were established through the 12th Amendment to the Constitution. This amendment, passed in 1991, was introduced to address specific legal challenges, particularly related to terrorism and other serious crimes, by creating a parallel judicial system for speedy trials. The aim was to ensure swift justice in cases where the regular judicial process was perceived as slow or ineffective. The 11th, 10th, and 15th amendments dealt with different constitutional matters, such as the powers of the President or electoral reforms, and were not responsible for the establishment of special courts. The 12th Amendment specifically empowered the government to set up these specialized tribunals.