Pakistan Affairs Past Papers - 1 Flashcards
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Pakistan Officially Joined SCO as Full member on
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9th June, 2017
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Total area of FATA is
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27220 Sq KM
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First Khilafat Conference was held in which city?
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Delhi
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First Khilafat Conference at Delhi was in which month/year
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November, 1919
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Tanda Dam is in which province of Pak
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Khyber PakhtunKhwa
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Chaura Chauri incident in Gorakhpur took place on
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4 Feb, 1922
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Which pass connects Chitral with Dir in KPK?
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Lowari Pass
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When was Lucknow Pact b/w Muslim League & Congress signed?
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December, 1916
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East India Company was formed by Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Charter on?
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December 31st, 1600 AD
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Ruins of Harappa are located near which city?
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Sahiwal
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Baz Nama (Book of Falconry was authored by?
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Khushal Khan Khattak
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18th amendment committee had how many members from both houses in total?
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26
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Did cabinet mission plan (1946) accept Pakistan as an independent nation?
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No. However, it framed a Constitution of India that gave Indian’s slightly more autonomy.
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Shimla Deputation was headed by?
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Sir Aga Khan
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Shimla Deputation had how many members?
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35, led by Agha Khan
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Shimla deputation took place on?
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1st October, 1906
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When did China sign an Air Transport agreement with Pakistan?
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1963
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In which year Zakat & Ushr Ordinance was passed, & Zakat & Ushr dept was formed?
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1980
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The Bogra Formula was presented on what date?
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7th October, 1953
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What was the Bogra Formula?
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A Constitutional Formula, drafted by PM Muhammad Ali Bogra, based on which a constitution could be drafted which was acceptable to East & West Pakistan.
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When was 2nd Martial Law in Pakistan imposed?
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1969
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Pakistan’s first Commander in Chief was?
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Frank Messervy
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3rd June Plan was spearheaded & announced by?
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Lord Mountbatten
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What were main outcomes of 3rd June Plan?
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Acceptance of Indian Independence
British agreement to recognise emerging countries Pakistan & India
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Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi was born in which year?
1564 AD
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"Asbab E Bhagawat Hind" by Sir Syed Ahmed was published in what year?
1859
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Total length of Pakistans coastline is?
990 KM
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Pakistan became full member of SCO (Eurasian Political, Economic & Security Alliance) on?
June 9th, 2017
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Pakistan conducted first nuclear test on?
May 28th, 1998
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Zarb e Azb started on?
15th June 2014
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Terrorist Attack on Mumbai took place in which month/year?
November, 2008.
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India revoked article 370 on?
5th August, 2019
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Free & Compulsory education (5-16 years) is guaranteed under which article?
25-A
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What is Pakistan's Ranking on Human Development Index (UN) in 2022?
154 out of 189
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What is Pakistan's rank for Corruption on Transparency International in 2022
Rank 140, with a score of 28
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Pakistan is ranked ___ out of 190 countries for Health by WHO
122
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Who was first principal of Darul Uloom Deoband?
Maulana Muhammad Qasim
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Darul Aloom Deoband was established by which 3 individuals?
1) Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi
2) Fazlur Rahman Usmani
3) Sayyid Muhammad Abid
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Darul Aloom Deoband was established in which year?
1866
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Which Mughal ruler ruled at the same time as Queen Elizabeth?
Akbar
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Which was ruling party in Punjab after the 1937 Election?
Unionist Party won in Punjab
Congress won in 8 other provinces.
Sindh United Party won in Sindh
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Which years were aligned years (aligned with West) in Pakistans Foreign Policy?
1954 - 1962
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Pamphlet "Now or Never" was written by?
Chaudry Rahmat Ali
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First Muslim general was victorious in Subcontinent in which year?
Muhammad Bin Qasim in 712 AD
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Based on physiographic & diversity factors, Pakistan is divided into __ regions.
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Holy Quran first translated to Persian by?
Shah Waliullah
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Dyarchy first introduced in subcontinent by Act of ____
1919
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FATA merged into KPK under ___ amendment on ____
25th amendment
May 31, 2018
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Musharraf took over in 1999 as?
Chief Executive of Pakistan
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Sir Syed wrote Loyal Mohammadans of India in?
1860
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Current Federal Minister for Religious Affairs in Pakistan is?
Noor ul Haq Qadri
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East India Company established itself in Surat in which year?
1608
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Sachal Sarmat was a poet of which language?
Sindhi
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Karachi Nuclear Plant was established in which year?
1972
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One unit system was abolished in which year?
1970
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Murree Accord was between which two parties?
PPP & PML N
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Qadirabad Barrage is located on which river?
Chenab
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Who was first Governor General of Pakistan?
Jinnah
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Who was 2nd Gov General of Pakistan?
Khwaja Nizamuddin
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Lahore Declaration was signed on which date?
21 Feb, 1999
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What was Lahore Declaration 1999 about?
Bi-lateral agreement. Rules for Nuclear to stop nuclear race & improve relations.
* sort of a failure since Pakistan invaded Kargil in 1999, which led to war
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Shimla Agreement was held in ____, & its outcome was ______
1972, For bilateral relations b/w Pak-Ind post 1971 war.
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Musharraf won vote of confidence on
1 Jan, 2004
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China & Pak signed first agreement on Gwadar Port in?
2001
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Third Martial law started in ___, & ended in ___
1977 to 1985
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Parco established pipeline in 2002 from Karachi to North named ______.
White Oil Pipeline
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Delhi proposals were presented by Qaid in which year?
1927
*Muslim League under Jinnah conceded Separate electorate demand to congress for first & last time.
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How many parties were in Islamabad accord of 1993?
6
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Pakistan total Budget in 2021?
Rs 8.49 Trillion
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What was the primary purpose of the Cripps Mission (1942)
To gain Indian support for the British in WW2, by granting India Dominion Status after the war.
*This however, did not mean independence for India of Pak, rather as dominion of the Crown.
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Second Constituent Assembly of Pakistan reconstituted on?
May 28, 1955
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Dars E Nizami was named after
Mullah Nizamuddin
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Nadwatul Ulama was established in which year
1894
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Last speaker of NA before 1969 martial law?
Jabbar Khan
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Editor of "The Comrade"
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johr
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Governor of Sindh in 1946
Sir High Dow
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Partition of Bengal was annulled in which year?
1911
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Picture on back of 5000 Rupee note is of what monument?
Shah Faisal Mosque
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Murree is a mountainous area, forming outer part of __________
Pir Panjal Range Himalayas
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Shimla Agreement of 1972 was signed on
2nd July
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Author of book "Pakistan A Hard Country"
Anatol Lieven
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Which organisation did Pandit Madan Mohan & Lala Lajpat Rai establish
Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahsabha
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British PM Ramsay Mcdonald awarded "Communal award" in ______, at end of _____ round table conference
1932, at end of Second Round Table Conference.
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Pakistani republican Party was formed in ______, with ________ as its first president
Established in 1955, with Dr Khan Sahab as first president.
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National Anthem of Pakistan was played for first time in front of _________
Raza Shah Pahlvi
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Pak-Afghan Border Durand Line was drawn in ________
1893
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Did Pakistan issue its first Coin, Postal Stamp, or Currency Note on July 9th, 1948?
Postal Stamp
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex at Kamra was completed with assistance of which country?
China
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Mohenjo Daro was discovered in which year?
1922
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Current Ambassador of Pakistan to Russia (2022)
Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan
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Current Ambassador of Pakistan to China (2022)
Ambassador Moin Ul Haque
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Current Ambassador of Pakistan to USA (2022)
Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan
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Which viceroy did Simla Deputation meet in 1906?
Lord Minto
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Anjuman Himayat - i - Islami was founded on what date?
24 september, 1884
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Author of "My Life A Fragmant"
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johr
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Friday was declared an official holiday on?
July 1st, 1977
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PTV started color transmission in which year?
1976
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Who led funeral prayers of Jinnah?
Maulana Shabbir Ahmed
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Pakistans largest artificial Lake is called?
Keenjhar Lake
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Seventh (7th) PM of Pakistan was?
Malik Feroz Khan Noon
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18th Amendment was passed on?
April 8th, 2010
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Popular drama series "Parizaad" is written by ________ & directed by _______
Hasmid Nadeem (writer)
Shahzad Kashmiri (Director)
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Total # of US Electoral College Votes?
538
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Which Indian received Pakistan's highest award?
Moraiji Desai
* Awarded Nishan e Pakistan in 1990 for restoring relations b/w Pak-India.
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Total # of basic democrats in 1965 election?
80,000
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First Vice President of Pakistan
Nurul Amin
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National Anthem of Pak was composed by?
Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla
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Total # of times Nishan e Haider has been awarded?
11 times.
* First awarded to Captain Muhammad Sarwar in in 1957.
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First country opened first embassy in Pakistan?
Iran
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US Ambassadors name who died with Zia Ul Haq in Plane Crash
Arnold Lewis Raphel (exploding mangoes)
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First ustaad of Darul Uloom Deoband?
Maulana Muhamamd Qasim Nanotvi
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Who authored the book "The Spirit of Islam"
Syed Ameer Ali
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Who authored "We have learnt nothing from history"
Air Marshal M. Asghar Khan
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Who wrote " The Last Mughal; Fall of a dynasty"
William Dalrymple
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Foundation stone of Islamia College Peshawar was laid by?
Sir Sahibzada Abdul Quyum Khan
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Arya Samaj Movement was launched in 1875 by _________
Swami Dayanand Sarawasti
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Which famous law was passed by Lord Dalhousie, which allowed British to take over land of princely state if no male successor was present?
Doctrine of Lapse
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Which author wrote & banned his own book The book "Gold & Guns" in NWFP?
Abdul Qayyum Khan
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What are the Delhi Proposals (1927) most known for?
For Muslims giving up separate electorates for first & last time.
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Why Did the Simon Commission Fail?
Because it had to Indian Members in the commission.
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Who helped Liaquat Ali Khan draft Objectives Resolution?
Maulana Shabbir Ahmad Usmani
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Who was Pak's first Law Minister & Also interim head of constituent assembly?
Jogendra Nath Mandal
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Which Charismatic Bengali Leader became the PM of Pakistan?
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
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Pirpur Report was presented in ______ & highlighted ________
Presented in 1938, & highlighted Congress Ministry atrocities.
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Pirpur Report was drafted by?
Raja Sayed Muhammad Mehdi
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1970 Elections was held under _______ ______ Order
Legal Framework Order
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What main points did the Legal Framework Order (1970) contain?
Abolished One Unit, reestablished 4 provinces in Punjab.
Laid down principles of Pakistans first direct elections of Pakistan.
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Military courts were established by ______ amendment.
21st amendment
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Qaid E Azam Solar Park was inaugurated in _____ near _______
In 2015, near Bahawalpur
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Live Storage capacity of Terbela Reservoir has declined more than _____ %.
33.5 %
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"Hujjatullal Ul Baligha" was authored by
Shah Wali Ullah
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Barhamo Samraj (religious hindu movement) was founded by
Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828
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First president of Congress was?
Womesh Chundra Bonnerjee
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First Census in India was conducted during period of which Lord?
Lord Mayo
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"Life of Muhammad" is authored by
William Mueer
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Sindh was separated from Bombay in which year?
1936
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Viceroy of India in 1919 was?
Lord Chelmsford
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Jarianwala Bagh Massacre happened on
April 13th, 1919
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First Secretary of Khilafat Committee was?
Maulana Shauqat Ali
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First foreign minister of Pakistan was?
Sir Zafrullah Khan
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Who was convicted in Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case?
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
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Pakistan purchased Gwadar from which country?
Oman
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Pakistan purchased Gwadar on what date?
8th September, 1958
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Largest agency in North Pakistan is?
South Waziristan
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Militants attacked Qaid's Residency in which city?
Ziarat, Balochistan
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Pakistan's last General Elections were held on?
25th July, 2018.
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Which politician served as both Governor General & Prime Minister of Pak?
Khwaja Nizamuddin
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British Parliament announced "Independence Act" on?
18th July, 1947
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India cut off water flow to West Pakistan for the first time on?
1st April, 1948
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Kashmir was sold to its first mahraja, Gulab Singh in?
1846
