#881

June 3rd Plan is also known as:

(a) Cabinet Mission Plan

(b) Radcliffe Award

(c) Mountbatten Plan

(d) Boundary Act

Explanation: The Partition scheme is called the Mountbatten or June 3 Plan.

#882

Under June 3 Plan, legislatures of which provinces had to decide the question of division?

(a) Sindh and Punjab

(b) Punjab and Bengal

(c) NWFP and Sindh

(d) Assam and Bengal

Explanation: Punjab and Bengal legislatures voted on partition.

#883

Which province was directed to hold a referendum under the June 3 Plan?

(a) Sindh

(b) Punjab

(c) NWFP

(d) Bengal

Explanation: The NWFP referendum determined accession.

#884

What freedom was granted to princely states under June 3rd Plan?

(a) Remain independent forever

(b) Join UN

(c) Join India or Pakistan freely

(d) Join only India

Explanation: They could accede to either dominion.

#885

How were military assets divided under June 3 Plan?

(a) Favoring India

(b) Favoring Pakistan

(c) Equal proportional division

(d) Not divided at all

Explanation: All military and administrative assets were divided proportionately.

#886

How did Quaid-e-Azam respond to the June 3 Plan?

(a) Fully accepted

(b) Rejected

(c) Accepted under protest

(d) Ignored

Explanation: The League accepted but under protest.

#887

Who was the Secretary of State for India who sanctioned the scheme for the partition of Bengal in June 1905?

(a) Lord Morley

(b) Sir John Brodrick

(c) Lord Minto

(d) Edwin Montagu

Explanation: Sir John Brodrick served as the Secretary of State for India during the planning phase of the partition. He officially sanctioned the partition scheme in June 1905 after Lord Curzon had sent the formal proposal to the British government earlier that year in February.

#888

In June 1911, which member of the Viceroy's Council made the proposal for the reversal (annulment) of the partition of Bengal?

(a) Sir John Jenkins

(b) Lord Minto

(c) John Morley

(d) Sir Henry Lawrence

Explanation: Sir John Jenkins, a member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council, proposed the reversal of the partition in June 1911. The British government eventually agreed to this proposal to quell the ongoing unrest and to mark the visit of the King to India.

#889

Who was the Secretary of State for India when the partition of Bengal was sanctioned in June 1905?

(a) John Morley

(b) Sir John Brodrick

(c) Edwin Montagu

(d) Lord Birkenhead

Explanation: Sir John Brodrick was the Secretary of State for India who officially sanctioned the partition of Bengal in June 1905, allowing Lord Curzon to proceed with the administrative division.

#890

The reversal of the partition of Bengal was proposed in June 1911 by which member of the Viceroy's Council?

(a) Sir John Jenkins

(b) Sir Bampfylde Fuller

(c) Sir Henry Lawrence

(d) Sir William Wedderburn

Explanation: In June 1911, Sir John Jenkins, a member of the Viceroy's Council, formally made the proposal for the reversal of the partition of Bengal. This proposal paved the way for the official announcement by the King later that year.

#891

The Southwest Monsoon in Pakistan typically occurs from June till September in almost the whole country, EXCEPT for which regions?

(a) Punjab and Sindh

(b) Western Balochistan, FATA, Chitral, and Gilgit-Baltistan

(c) Central KPK and Upper Sindh

(d) Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Explanation: The Southwest Monsoon brings essential summer rains to the majority of Pakistan between June and September. However, certain northern and western regions, including western Balochistan, FATA (Tribal Areas), Chitral, and Gilgit-Baltistan, are largely excluded from this monsoon system's main influence.

#892

Who is the current President of Pakistan as of late 2024?

(a) Arif Alvi

(b) Asif Ali Zardari

(c) Shahbaz Sharif

(d) Sadiq Sanjrani

Explanation: Asif Ali Zardari was elected as the 14th President of Pakistan on March 9, 2024, succeeding Dr. Arif Alvi. This is his second non-consecutive term in office.

#893

Who served as the caretaker Prime Minister during the 2024 General Elections?

(a) Justice (R) Nasirul Mulk

(b) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

(c) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso

(d) Shahbaz Sharif

Explanation: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, a politician from Balochistan, was sworn in as the 8th caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan in August 2023. He oversaw the country through the 2024 general elections until the election of the new Prime Minister.

#894

Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan as of mid-2024?

(a) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

(b) Imran Khan

(c) Shahbaz Sharif

(d) Nawaz Sharif

Explanation: Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second time in March 2024 following the general elections held in February 2024.

#895

What is the total number of seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan as per the 2024 general elections framework?

(a) 342

(b) 336

(c) 272

(d) 326

Explanation: Following the 25th Amendment and the merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the total number of seats in the National Assembly was reduced from 342 to 336. This includes 266 general seats, 60 seats reserved for women, and 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims.

#896

Who was elected as the Speaker of the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan in March 2024?

(a) Asad Qaiser

(b) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf

(c) Sardar Ayaz Sadiq

(d) Qasim Suri

Explanation: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq of the PML-N was elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly for the third time in March 2024. He defeated the PTI-backed candidate Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar. The Speaker is the presiding officer of the house and maintains order during sessions.

#897

In the 2024 National Assembly, how many seats are reserved specifically for non-Muslims?

(a) 5

(b) 10

(c) 15

(d) 20

Explanation: The National Assembly has 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims (minorities). These members are elected through a proportional representation system based on the total number of general seats won by each political party in the National Assembly.

#898

Which political party emerged with the largest number of seats in the Sindh Assembly during the 2024 elections?

(a) MQM-P

(b) PTI

(c) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)

(d) PML-N

Explanation: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured a heavy majority in the Sindh Assembly in the 2024 elections, allowing it to form the provincial government for the fourth consecutive time since 2008. Syed Murad Ali Shah was subsequently re-elected as the Chief Minister.

#899

The 26th Constitutional Amendment, passed in October 2024, primarily focused on which area of governance?

(a) Local Government reforms

(b) Judicial reforms and the appointment of the CJP

(c) Economic emergency powers

(d) Education sector devolution

Explanation: The 26th Amendment significantly altered the process of appointing the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) and established constitutional benches. It introduced a parliamentary committee to select the CJP from the three most senior judges, shifting away from the previous 'seniority-only' principle.

#900

Who is the current Leader of the House in the 16th National Assembly (elected in March 2024)?

(a) Asif Ali Zardari

(b) Shahbaz Sharif

(c) Nawaz Sharif

(d) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Explanation: Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister (Leader of the House) for a second term in March 2024. He represents a coalition government comprising the PML-N, PPP, MQM-P, and other smaller parties.

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