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1
Mohenjo-Daro was discovered in:
A. 1922
B. 1920
C. 1919
D. None of these
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Mohenjo-Daro, one of the major cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, was discovered in 1922 by R. D. Banerji, an officer of the Archaeological Survey of India. Excavations revealed a well-planned city dating back to around 2500 BCE, highlighting advanced urban planning and culture[1][2][3].
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Seventh Prime Minister of Pakistan:
A. Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
B. Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar
C. Malik Feroz Khan Noon
D. None of these
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Malik Feroz Khan Noon served as the seventh Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1957 to 1958.
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18th Amendment to the 1973 Constitution was passed on:
A. 10 April 2010
B. 8 April 2010
C. 18 April 2010
D. None of these
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The 18th Amendment, which enhanced provincial autonomy and restored parliamentary democracy, was passed on 8 April 2010.
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Writer of Humsafar:
A. Shaila Abdullah
B. Farhat Ishtiaq
C. Shahbano Bilgrami
D. None of these
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Farhat Ishtiaq is the author of the popular novel "Humsafar," which was later adapted into a successful television drama.
5
Total number of US Electoral College votes:
A. 435
B. 538
C. 100
D. None of these
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The US Electoral College consists of 538 votes, which are used to elect the President and Vice President.
6
Indian to receive Pakistan's highest award:
A. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B. Narendra Damodardas Modi
C. Morarji Desai
D. None of these
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India, was awarded Pakistan's Nishan-e-Pakistan in recognition of his efforts to improve bilateral relations.
7
Total number of Basic democrats in 1965:
A. 80,000
B. 120,000
C. 65,000
D. None of these
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In 1965, Pakistan had approximately 80,000 Basic Democrats, who were part of the electoral college under Ayub Khan's system.
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First Vice President of Pakistan:
A. Nurul Amin
B. Hamid Ansari
C. Parvez Elahi
D. None of these
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Nurul Amin served as Pakistan's first and only Vice President from 1971 to 1973.
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National Anthem composed by:
A. Zawar Hussain
B. Ahmed Rushdi
C. Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla
D. None of these
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Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla composed the music for Pakistan's National Anthem in 1949.
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Recipients of Nishan Haider:
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
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Eight individuals have been awarded Nishan-e-Haider, Pakistan's highest military gallantry award.
11
First embassy in Pakistan opened by:
A. Britain
B. USA
C. Iran
D. None of these
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Britain was the first country to open an embassy in Pakistan after independence in 1947.
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Current Ambassador of Pakistan to China:
A. Masood Khan
B. Masood Khalid
C. Salman Bashir
D. None of these
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Masood Khan is the current Ambassador of Pakistan to China, representing Pakistan's diplomatic interests and fostering bilateral relations.
13
US Ambassador who died with Gen Zia in plane crash:
A. Robert B. Oakley
B. Arnold Lewis Raphel
C. Deane Roesch Hinton
D. None of these
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US Ambassador Arnold Lewis Raphel died alongside General Zia-ul-Haq in a plane crash in 1988.
14
The Simla Deputation met the Viceroy:
A. The Earl of Minto
B. Lord Hardinge of Penshurst
C. The Lord of Chelmsford
D. None of these
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The Simla Deputation of 1906, consisting of Muslim leaders, met the Viceroy, the Earl of Minto, to demand separate electorates and political safeguards for Muslims in British India.
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Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam was founded in:
A. 24 September 1880
B. 24 September 1884
C. 24 September 1888
D. None of these
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Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam, an organization focused on the educational and social uplift of Muslims, was founded on 24 September 1884 in Lahore.
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Author of "My Life Fragment":
A. Tausif Sadiq
B. Maulana Muhammad Ali
C. Mushirul Hassan
D. None of these
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Maulana Muhammad Ali, a prominent Muslim scholar and politician, authored "My Life Fragment," recounting his political and religious experiences.
17
Friday declared official holiday on:
A. 1 July 1977
B. 14 August 1984
C. 23 March 1973
D. None of these
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Friday was declared the official weekly holiday in Pakistan on 1 July 1977, aligning with Islamic practices.
18
PTV started its color transmission in:
A. 1974
B. 1975
C. 1976
D. None of these
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Pakistan Television (PTV) began color broadcasts in 1976, marking a significant advancement in the country's media history.
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Who led funeral prayers of Quaid-e-Azam:
A. Maulana Abdul Hamid Badayuni
B. Maulana Shabbir Ahmed Usmani
C. Maulana Maududi
D. None of these
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Maulana Shabbir Ahmed Usmani led the funeral prayers of Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam) in 1948.
20
Pakistan's largest artificial lake:
A. Keenjhar Lake
B. Attabad Lake
C. Borit Lake
D. None of these
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Keenjhar Lake, located in Sindh, is Pakistan's largest artificial freshwater lake and a vital source of water.