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1
Tanda Dam is located in which province of Pakistan?
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Balochistan
D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Tanda Dam is located in the Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It serves irrigation purposes and is also recognized as a Ramsar site due to its ecological importance[1][2][3].
2
Simla Deputation consisting of 35 leaders of Muslim community met the viceroy under the leadership of Sir Aga Khan, in Simla on:
A. 1st November, 1906
B. 1st October, 1906
C. 1st January, 1906
D. 1st December, 1906
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The Simla Deputation took place on October 1, 1906, where Muslim leaders demanded separate electorates and political safeguards from the British Viceroy.
3
The constitution of India was framed by the Constituent Assembly under:
A. August offer of 1940
B. Cripps proposal of 1942
C. Cabinet mission plan of 1946
D. Shimla Conference 1945
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The Constituent Assembly of India was formed under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 to draft the Indian Constitution.
4
When did China sign an air transport agreement with Pakistan?
A. 1959
B. 1963
C. 1960
D. 1949
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China and Pakistan signed their first air transport agreement in 1959, strengthening bilateral relations.
5
In which year was the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance promulgated, resulting in the creation of the Zakat and Ushr Department?
A. 1980
B. 1976
C. 1978
D. 1973
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The Zakat and Ushr Ordinance was promulgated in 1976 under General Zia-ul-Haq's regime to institutionalize Islamic welfare taxes.
6
The Bogra formula, presented on 7th October 1953, is also called:
A. Grossi's Formula
B. Constitutional Formula
C. National Democratic Formula
D. None of these
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The Bogra Formula was a constitutional proposal to resolve political deadlock by ensuring representation for East and West Pakistan; it is known as the Constitutional Formula.
7
When did Pakistan witness the imposition of the second Martial Law in its history?
A. 1977
B. 1971
C. 1985
D. 1969
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The second Martial Law was imposed in Pakistan in 1969 when President Ayub Khan resigned and General Yahya Khan took over.
8
Pakistan officially joined SCO as a full member in which year?
A. 5 June, 2017
B. 9 June, 2017
C. 7 June, 2017
D. 6 June, 2017
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Pakistan became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on June 6, 2017.
9
The total area of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) is:
A. 23,220 square kilometers
B. 27,220 square kilometers
C. 21,220 square kilometers
D. 25,220 square kilometers
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FATA covered approximately 23,220 square kilometers before its merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2018.
10
The first Khilafat Conference was held at Delhi:
A. November 1918
B. November 1921
C. November 1919
D. None of these
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The first Khilafat Conference was held in Delhi in November 1918 to mobilize Indian Muslims in support of the Ottoman Caliphate.
11
Pakistan's first Commander-in-Chief was:
A. Ayub Khan
B. Frank Messervy
C. David Gracey
D. Muhammad Musa
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Lieutenant-General Frank Messervy was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army after independence.
12
The Chauri Chaura incident took place at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur on:
A. 4 February, 1923
B. 4 February, 1922
C. 8 February, 1922
D. 6 February, 1922
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The Chauri Chaura incident occurred on February 4, 1922, when protesters clashed with police, leading to the death of police officers. This event caused Mahatma Gandhi to suspend the Non-Cooperation Movement.
13
Who announced the plan which is known as the 3rd June Plan?
A. Lord Wavell
B. Lord Linlithgow
C. Lord Willingdon
D. Lord Mountbatten
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Lord Wavell announced the 3rd June Plan in 1945, proposing a framework for Indian self-government and power-sharing.
14
Which pass connects Chitral with Dir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
A. Shandur Pass
B. Lowari Pass
C. Dorah Pass
D. None of these
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Lowari Pass connects Chitral with Dir and is a vital route in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially during summer months.
15
The Lucknow Pact between the Congress and Muslim League was signed in which year?
A. December 1911
B. December 1912
C. December 1915
D. December 1916
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The Lucknow Pact was signed in December 1916, marking a significant agreement between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League to cooperate politically.
16
The East India Company was formed through the royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I on:
A. 31 December 1600 AD
B. 11 December 1600 AD
C. 15 December 1600 AD
D. 25 December 1600 AD
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The East India Company was granted a royal charter by Queen Elizabeth I on December 11, 1600, initiating British trade and later colonial rule in India.
17
The ruins of Harappa were discovered in 1921, are located in:
A. Sahiwal
B. Bahawalpur
C. Dera Ghazi Khan
D. Bahawalnagar
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Harappa, one of the major sites of the Indus Valley Civilization, is located near Sahiwal in Punjab province.
18
Baz Nama (The Book Falconry) was authored by:
A. Hamza Shinwari
B. Khan Abdul Ghani Khan
C. Rahman Baba
D. Khushal Khan Khattak
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Khushal Khan Khattak, a Pashtun poet and warrior, authored Baz Nama, a treatise on falconry.
19
The 18th amendment committee had how many members from both houses?
A. 26
B. 15
C. 10
D. 20
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The committee for the 18th Constitutional Amendment consisted of 26 members from both the National Assembly and Senate.
20
Which of the following is not correct about the Cabinet Mission Plan?
A. Provincial Grouping
B. Interim Cabinet of India
C. Acceptance of Pakistan
D. None of these
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The Cabinet Mission Plan did not explicitly accept the creation of Pakistan; it proposed a federal structure with grouped provinces, which was rejected by the Muslim League.