Correct Answer:
B. Lahore
The location of an Authority's headquarters is crucial for its administrative and operational efficiency. For a provincial authority, the capital city of the province is typically chosen as the headquarters due to its central administrative role and accessibility to other government departments. Lahore is the provincial capital of Punjab, making it the most logical and common choice for the headquarters of a provincial authority.
- Islamabad is the federal capital, not a provincial one.
- Rawalpindi and Multan are major cities within Punjab but are not the provincial capital, thus less likely to host the primary headquarters unless specifically mandated.