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1
Who was the founder of the Khilafat Movement?
A. Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
B. Allama Iqbal
C. Quaid-e-Azam
D. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
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Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar, along with his brother Shaukat Ali, was a principal founder of the Khilafat Movement, which aimed to protect the Ottoman Caliphate and mobilize Indian Muslims against British policies.
2
The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced in:
A. 1947
B. 1956
C. 1962
D. 1973
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Pakistan's first constitution was adopted and enforced on March 23, 1956, declaring the country an Islamic republic.
3
The 'Two Nation Theory' was presented by:
A. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
B. Allama Iqbal
C. Liaquat Ali Khan
D. Quaid-e-Azam
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Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was the earliest proponent of the Two Nation Theory, emphasizing the distinct identity of Muslims and Hindus in the subcontinent.
4
The Boundary Commission for partition of India was headed by:
A. Lord Wavell
B. Sir Cyril Radcliffe
C. Lord Mountbatten
D. Lord Irwin
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Sir Cyril Radcliffe chaired the Boundary Commission in 1947, tasked with demarcating the borders between India and Pakistan.
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When did the Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan take place?
A. 1971
B. 1973
C. 1972
D. 1974
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The Simla Agreement was signed on July 3, 1972, between India and Pakistan after the 1971 war, aiming to resolve issues peacefully.
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Who is known as the "Father of the Nation" in Pakistan?
A. Allama Iqbal
B. Liaquat Ali Khan
C. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D. Quaid-e-Azam
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Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is honored as the "Father of the Nation" for his leadership in the creation of Pakistan.
7
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in:
A. 1950
B. 1955
C. 1960
D. 1965
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The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, with the World Bank as a broker, to resolve water-sharing disputes.
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Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of Pakistan's independence?
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. Lord Wavell
C. Lord Linlithgow
D. Lord Irwin
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Lord Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of British India and oversaw the partition and independence of Pakistan and India in August 1947.
9
The All India Muslim League was formed in:
A. 1905
B. 1906
C. 1910
D. 1916
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The All India Muslim League was established on December 30, 1906, at Dhaka, to represent Muslim political interests in British India.
10
Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?
A. Liaquat Ali Khan
B. Ayub Khan
C. Quaid-e-Azam
D. Ghulam Muhammad
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Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the first Governor-General of Pakistan after independence in 1947.
11
The Indian Independence Act was passed in which year?
A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1948
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The Indian Independence Act was enacted by the British Parliament in July 1947, granting independence to India and Pakistan.
12
When was the Lahore Resolution passed?
A. 1930
B. 1940
C. 1947
D. 1956
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The Lahore Resolution, also known as the Pakistan Resolution, was passed on March 23, 1940, by the All-India Muslim League, demanding a separate homeland for Muslims of the subcontinent.
13
The first General Elections in Pakistan were held in:
A. 1956
B. 1962
C. 1970
D. 1973
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Pakistan's first general elections were held in December 1970, leading to significant political changes and the eventual creation of Bangladesh.
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The Second Round Table Conference was held in which year?
A. 1928
B. 1930
C. 1931
D. 1933
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The Second Round Table Conference took place in London in 1931, with major political leaders from British India discussing constitutional reforms.
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Who introduced the "Doctrine of Lapse"?
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Curzon
C. Lord Ripon
D. Lord Wellesley
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Lord Dalhousie, Governor-General of India, introduced the Doctrine of Lapse, a policy allowing the British to annex any princely state without a male heir.
16
The Simon Commission was rejected by the Indian Nationalists because:
A. It had no Indian members
B. It was headed by a British politician
C. It proposed partition of India
D. It supported colonial rule
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The Simon Commission, sent by the British government in 1927 to review constitutional reforms, was boycotted by Indian leaders because it did not include any Indian members.
17
The capital of Pakistan was shifted from Karachi to Islamabad in:
A. 1959
B. 1960
C. 1961
D. 1963
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The decision to shift Pakistan's capital from Karachi to Islamabad was made in 1960, with the new city chosen for its strategic location and climate.
18
When did Pakistan become a member of the United Nations?
A. 1947
B. 1950
C. 1948
D. 1955
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Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947, soon after gaining independence.
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The system of Diarchy in India was introduced by which Act?
A. Government of India Act 1909
B. Government of India Act 1935
C. Indian Independence Act 1947
D. Government of India Act 1919
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The Government of India Act 1919 introduced the system of diarchy, dividing provincial subjects into reserved and transferred categories.
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Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan at the time of the 1965 war?
A. Ayub Khan
B. Liaquat Ali Khan
C. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
D. Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
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During the 1965 war with India, Field Marshal Ayub Khan was the President and also held the powers of the Prime Minister in Pakistan's presidential system.