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1
On the map of the world which country appears as long shoe?
A. Italy
B. Malta
C. Croatia
D. Moldova
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Italy's distinctive shape on a world map is often described as resembling a long boot or shoe. The "toe" points towards the Mediterranean Sea.
2
The Silsilah-i-Chishtiyah was founded in subcontinent by whom?
A. Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya
B. Sheikh Bahauddin Zakariya
C. Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi
D. Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
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Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti established the Chishti Sufi order in the Indian subcontinent, spreading the message of love and tolerance.
3
When did Shah Wali Ullah die?
A. 1752
B. 1756
C. 1760
D. 1762
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Shah Wali Ullah, a prominent Islamic scholar and reformer, died in 1762.
4
Who was appointed the first principal of Darul Uloom Deoband?
A. Maulana Rashid Ahmad Gangohi
B. Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi
C. Maulana Mahmoodul Hasan
D. Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanotvi
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Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanotvi was the founder and first principal of Darul Uloom Deoband, established in 1866.
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Who floated the idea of establishment of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?
A. Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk
B. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
C. Nawab Salimullah Khan
D. Khwaja Hamid-ud-Din
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Khwaja Hamid-ud-Din of Lahore proposed the idea for Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam, which was established in 1884.
6
All India National Congress was established by a British civil servant in 1885. Name the officer:
A. Lord Dufferin
B. Lord Ripon
C. William Wedderburn
D. A.O. Hume
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A.O. Hume, a retired British civil servant, founded the Indian National Congress in 1885 to provide a platform for political dialogue.
7
Viceroy Lord Curzon divided Bengal in east & west on:
A. 16 Oct 1903
B. 16 Oct 1904
C. 16 Oct 1906
D. 16 Oct 1905
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Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, partitioned Bengal on October 16, 1905, to improve administrative efficiency, which was later annulled in 1911.
8
Which year proved the turning point of the Muslim destiny in the history of India?
A. 1905
B. 1907
C. 1909
D. 1906
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The year 1906 was pivotal as the All-India Muslim League was founded, giving Muslims a separate political identity.
9
Where were the annual sessions of National Congress and Muslim League held simultaneously?
A. Delhi
B. Calcutta
C. Bombay
D. Lucknow
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In 1916, both the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League held their annual sessions in Lucknow, resulting in the historic Lucknow Pact.
10
Who was the author of "Emergence of Pakistan"?
A. I.H. Qureshi
B. Waheed-uz-Zaman
C. K.K. Aziz
D. Muhammad Ali Choudhury
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"Emergence of Pakistan" is a renowned book by Muhammad Ali Choudhury, detailing the creation of Pakistan.
11
When did Sir Stafford Cripps announce his formula to seek the co-operation between National Congress and Muslim League?
A. March 20, 1942
B. March 25, 1942
C. April 2, 1942
D. March 30, 1942
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The Cripps Mission, led by Sir Stafford Cripps, presented its proposals to Indian leaders on March 30, 1942.
12
When did the Simla conference under the presidentship of Lord Wavell end?
A. June 14, 1945
B. July 10, 1945
C. July 12, 1945
D. July 14, 1945
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The Simla Conference, called by Viceroy Lord Wavell to discuss Indian self-government, ended on July 14, 1945, without agreement.
13
By whom was the formula of 3rd June 1947 to divide India announced?
A. Lord Wavell
B. Lord Linlithgow
C. Lord Irwin
D. Lord Mountbatten
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The 3rd June Plan, which outlined the partition of India, was announced by Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India.
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Who was the first president of Constituent Assembly of Pakistan?
A. Liaquat Ali Khan
B. Khawaja Nazimuddin
C. Ghulam Muhammad
D. Quaid-e-Azam
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Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam) was elected as the first president of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan in 1947.
15
Under whose leadership was the Constitution of 1956 passed?
A. Liaquat Ali Khan
B. Khawaja Nazimuddin
C. Iskander Mirza
D. Ch. Muhammad Ali
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Ch. Muhammad Ali, the then Prime Minister, played a key role in the passage of the 1956 Constitution of Pakistan.
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When was the Constitution of 1973 proclaimed?
A. March 23, 1973
B. April 14, 1973
C. July 1, 1973
D. August 14, 1973
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The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was formally adopted and enforced on August 14, 1973.
17
When was the Indus Water Treaty signed between India and Pakistan?
A. 1958
B. 1959
C. 1961
D. 1960
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The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960.
18
In which constitution were the presidential and parliamentary systems at centre and provinces adopted respectively?
A. 1956
B. 1962
C. 1973
D. 1962
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The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan provided for a presidential system at the centre and a parliamentary system in the provinces.
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When was the 18th Amendment Bill passed by National Assembly?
A. April 08, 2010
B. April 08, 2011
C. April 08, 2012
D. April 08, 2010
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The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed by the National Assembly on April 8, 2010, devolving greater powers to the provinces.
20
How much amount was allocated for the agriculture sector in the 7th five year plan?
A. Rs. 12600 million
B. Rs. 14600 million
C. Rs. 16600 million
D. Rs. 15600 million
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Rs. 15,600 million was allocated for the agriculture sector in Pakistan’s 7th five-year plan.
