The 1973 Constitution provided the framework for introducing Zakat and Ushr, formalized through the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance in 1980. The original question and answer were correct.
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Which religious scholar tried to eradicate un-Islamic innovations from the religion?
Haji Shariatullah, founder of the Faraizi Movement, worked to eliminate un-Islamic practices in 19th-century Bengal, emphasizing religious duties. The original question had typos (“Wali Ullah” and “Shariat Ullah”), corrected to “Waliullah” and “Shariatullah.”
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"History of the Freedom Movement of India" is written by:
Tara Chand’s “History of the Freedom Movement in India” is a comprehensive work on India’s independence struggle. The original question and answer were correct, though “Chaudhary” was misspelled as “Chaudhary” in the original.
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When was the first working day of Pakistan Government Offices?
The first working day of Pakistan’s government offices was 19th August 1947, marking the operational start of the new nation’s administrative machinery. This followed the establishment of key institutions in Karachi, the interim capital.
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Who translated the Quran into Urdu for the first time?
Shah Abdul Qadir Dehlvi, a scholar from the early 19th century, is credited with the first complete Urdu translation of the Quran. His work made the Quran accessible to Urdu-speaking Muslims, significantly contributing to Islamic scholarship in the subcontinent.
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When did the Muslim League accept the Cabinet Mission Plan?
On 8th June 1946, the Muslim League accepted the Cabinet Mission Plan, which proposed a federal structure for India with grouped provinces. The acceptance was tactical, as the League saw potential for Muslim autonomy within the plan’s framework.
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Name two classics written in the regional languages of Pakistan.
Heer Ranjha by Waris Shah and Saif-ul-Muluk by Mian Muhammad Bakhsh are iconic works in Punjabi literature. These poetic narratives are celebrated for their romantic and mystical themes, deeply embedded in Punjab’s cultural heritage.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded and edited Tehzib-ul-Akhlaq, a journal launched in 1870 to promote social and educational reforms among Indian Muslims. It played a key role in the Aligarh Movement, encouraging modern education and rational thought.
Muqaddama-e-Sher-o-Shairi is a critical work by Maulvi Muhammad Husain Azad, originally published as an introduction to poetry and poetics in Urdu literature. The title was mistakenly referred to as “Mosadis-i-Hali” in the OCR, likely confusing it with works associated with Altaf Hussain Hali.
Hindko is a major language spoken in Pakistan’s Northern Areas, particularly in regions like Hazara and parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. It is an Indo-Aryan language closely related to Punjabi and is widely used in social and cultural contexts in these areas.
