Muslims observed “Deliverance Day” on December 22, 1939, to celebrate the resignation of Congress ministries in seven provinces, which had governed since the 1937 elections. The Muslim League, led by Jinnah, viewed their rule as oppressive to Muslims, and their resignation was seen as a relief. The original question and answer were correct.
The Government of India Act 1935 was a major British legislation that introduced provincial autonomy and a federal structure for India. The original question was incomplete but included the correct answer. Options were expanded for clarity.
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Which party contested the election of 1970 purely on economic issues?
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), led by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, campaigned in the 1970 elections on economic issues like “Roti, Kapra, Makaan” (food, clothing, shelter). The original question listed MMA, which did not exist in 1970, and was replaced with Jamaat-e-Islami, a relevant party. MQM was also replaced with Awami League for historical accuracy.
Pakistan adopted its first constitution on March 23, 1956, officially becoming the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The original question used “Islamia Jamhooria,” a typo for “Islamic Republic,” which was corrected.
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When was the post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee created?
The post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was established in 1976 to coordinate Pakistan’s armed forces. The original question and answer were correct.
The Rawal Dam is on the Korang River near Islamabad, providing water to the capital. The original question had a typo (“Kurrang” instead of “Korang”), which was corrected.
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Who said Quaid-e-Azam was the finest Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity?
Annie Besant, a prominent theosophist and Congress leader, praised Quaid-e-Azam Jinnah as the “finest Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity” during his early career in the Congress. The original question was incomplete but has been rephrased for clarity, and “Gokhale” was expanded to “Gopal Krishna Gokhale.”
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Whose government was dissolved by President Ghulam Ishaq Khan in August 1990?
President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dissolved Benazir Bhutto’s government in August 1990, citing corruption and mismanagement, before the October 1990 elections. Nawaz Sharif became Prime Minister afterward. The original answer (b) was incorrect and has been corrected.
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Who took power after the dismissal of Khawaja Nazim-ud-Din?
Muhammad Ali Bogra became Prime Minister after Khawaja Nazim-ud-Din’s dismissal in 1953 by Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad. The original question and answer were correct.
