Port Qasim, near Karachi, is Pakistan’s second major seaport, handling significant cargo traffic. The original question listed “Port Jawani” and “Mancher,” which are not major ports, and these were replaced with relevant options like Gwadar and Pasni.
2
The British began to arrive in the subcontinent in:
The British East India Company established its first presence in the subcontinent in the early 17th century, with trading posts like Surat in 1612. The original question and answer were correct.
3
As a result of the 1936–37 elections, in how many of the eleven provinces did the All-India Congress form ministries?
The Indian National Congress won majorities and formed ministries in seven of the eleven British Indian provinces after the 1936–37 elections under the Government of India Act 1935. The original question and answer were correct.
4
When did Nadir Shah of Persia invade the subcontinent and sack Delhi?
Nadir Shah of Persia invaded India in 1739, defeating the Mughals at the Battle of Karnal and sacking Delhi, taking treasures like the Peacock Throne. The original question had a typo (“Nadar Shah”), corrected to “Nadir Shah.”
5
How many radio stations were operational in Pakistan at the time of partition?
At the time of partition in 1947, Pakistan inherited three radio stations from British India: in Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar. The original question had a repeated option (c) and was corrected with streamlined options.
Sher Shah Suri defeated Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1540 at the Battle of Kanauj, forcing him into exile until 1555. The original question had a typo (“Humayyun”) and a repeated option (b), corrected to “Humayun” with streamlined options.
7
When was the first martial law imposed in Pakistan?
The first martial law was imposed on October 7, 1958, by President Iskander Mirza, with General Ayub Khan as Chief Martial Law Administrator. The original question and answer were correct.
Khawaja Nazimuddin was the second Governor-General of Pakistan (1948–1951), succeeding Quaid-e-Azam Jinnah. The original question had a typo (“Nazim-ud-Din”) and was corrected to “Nazimuddin.”
The Pakistan-India border, including the Line of Control, is approximately 1,610 km long. The original question and answer were correct, but options were streamlined for clarity.
10
Which place is famous for gold, silver, and copper?
Saindak in Balochistan is known for its gold, silver, and copper deposits, with a major mining project established there. The original question and answer were correct.
