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Why did the Simon Commission fail?
A. There was no Indian member in the Commission
B. Indians never wanted the review of the Act of 1919
C. It recommended that Diarchy in the provinces should be abolished
D. None of these
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The Simon Commission was boycotted because it had no Indian members, leading to widespread protests.
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The Partition of Bengal was annulled in the year:
A. 1905
B. 1911
C. 1913
D. 1940
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The Partition of Bengal, introduced in 1905, was annulled in 1911 due to widespread protests and political opposition.
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Pakistan’s GDP growth rate for 2017-18 according to the World Bank was:
A. 6 Percent
B. 5.9 Percent
C. 5.8 Percent
D. 5.5 Percent
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Pakistan’s GDP growth rate for 2017-18 was approximately 5.8%, reflecting economic recovery.
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Pakistan Conducted Nuclear tests on:
A. 30 May, 1998
B. 31 May, 1998
C. 28 May, 1998
D. 29 May, 1998
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Pakistan conducted its first nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 in response to India’s nuclear tests earlier that month.
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Pakistan became a full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on:
A. 26 April, 1996
B. 9 June, 2017
C. 19 July, 2018
D. None of these
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Pakistan officially became a full member of the SCO on June 9, 2017, enhancing regional cooperation in security and economic matters.
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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.
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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.
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In which year did Pakistan become a nuclear power?
A. 1998
B. 1996
C. 2002
D. 2000
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Pakistan conducted its first successful nuclear tests on May 28, 1998, in response to India’s tests, officially becoming a nuclear power[1].
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Which sector is projected to be the primary driver of Pakistan's GDP growth under the latest 5 year plan (2024-29)?
A. Agriculture only
B. Heavy manufacturing
C. Services sector
D. None of these
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Under the Planning Commission's 13th Five-Year Plan (2024–2029), the services sector (accounting for roughly 58% of the GDP, led by information technology, telecom, finance, transport, and wholesale/retail trade) is projected to be the largest contributor and driver of economic growth.
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Who is the author of the book "Making Sense of Pakistan"?
A. Ayesha Jalal
B. Farzana Shaikh
C. Anatol Lieven
D. K.K Aziz
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Making Sense of Pakistan (published in 2009 by Hurst & Publishers / Columbia University Press) was written by political scientist Dr. Farzana Shaikh, exploring how contested debates on national identity, Islamic statehood, and institutional power dynamics have shaped Pakistan's state and society.
