Lord Curzon, Viceroy from 1899 to 1905, announced the 1905 partition of Bengal aimed at administrative efficiency and countering nationalist activity[17](https://www.cheggindia.com/general-knowledge/partition-of-bengal/).
The INC convened its inaugural session in Bombay in December 1885 as a forum for discussion among English-educated Indians seeking political reform under British rule[16](https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/indian-national-congress-founded).
733
In which language did Shah Wali Ullah translate the Holy Quran?
Shah Wali Ullah produced the first complete Persian translation of the Quran in the mid-18th century to make the text accessible to Indo-Muslim scholars
734
When did Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad dissolve the Sindh Provincial Assembly and impose Governor’s Rule?
On 30th September 1951, Pakistan adopted a unified Standard Time for East and West Pakistan to streamline administrative and communication functions across its geographically separated wings, despite the time zone differences.
736
Who was the new U.N. Representative for India and Pakistan arriving in the subcontinent on 30th June 1951?
Dr. Frank Graham, an American academic, was appointed the UN Representative for India and Pakistan on 30th June 1951. He continued efforts to mediate the Kashmir dispute, but like his predecessor, faced challenges in achieving a resolution acceptable to both parties.
737
Who dissolved the NWFP Assembly on 10th March 1951?
The Governor of the North-West Frontier Province dissolved the provincial assembly on 10th March 1951 due to political instability and administrative challenges. This action reflected the central government’s efforts to maintain control in the volatile region.
Pakistan’s first national census began on 9th February 1951, providing critical demographic data for planning and governance. It recorded population, literacy, and economic details, aiding the government in addressing the needs of the new nation.
739
Who was the first Pakistani appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army on 6th September 1950?
General Muhammad Ayub Khan was appointed the first Pakistani Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army on 6th September 1950, succeeding British officers. His leadership marked a significant step in nationalizing the military and later led to his presidency after the 1958 coup.
740
Who was the U.N. Mediator at the Tripartite Conference on the Kashmir question held on 20th July 1950?
Sir Owen Dixon, an Australian jurist, was the UN Mediator who facilitated the Tripartite Conference on 20th July 1950 with the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan. His efforts to resolve the Kashmir dispute were unsuccessful due to deep-seated differences between the two nations.
