The All Pakistan Dealers Association rejected the daily pricing decision and threatened to protest, making statement B incorrect. The other statements accurately reflect the government's policy and the context of the price changes. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019031/govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs163-hsd-price-by-rs155, 28 Jul 2026]
452
The resignation of the Indian Education Minister in July 2026 was primarily triggered by failures in which sector?
The resignation followed repeated failures and paper leaks in competitive exams, such as the NEET, which caused widespread anger among students. The other options are unrelated to the specific portfolio of the Education Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018741/indias-cockroach-janta-party-demands-release-of-protesters-after-reports-of-detention, 27 Jul 2026]
453
Which organization has been identified by the government as the group responsible for the recent violent unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir?
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) is the proscribed organization cited by federal ministers for orchestrating violent protests and attempting to sabotage the electoral process in AJK. Other options are either historical or unrelated political entities. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
454
Which of the following statements regarding the government's stance on the AJK unrest is INCORRECT?
The government explicitly stated that the protests are NOT peaceful and that the participants are considered perpetrators of militancy. Options A, C, and D are accurate reflections of the government's official position. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
455
According to the State Minister for Interior, how many of the JAAC's demands were accepted by the government prior to the escalation of unrest?
The State Minister for Interior stated that 37 out of 38 demands presented by the JAAC had been accepted by the government, indicating that the subsequent violence was not driven by a lack of negotiation. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
456
Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court's intervention in the 2026 protests:
1. The court ordered that protesters' personal data should not be made public.
2. The Solicitor General claimed that approximately 250 police officers were injured during the demonstrations.
3. The protests continued even after the resignation of the Education Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct based on the court proceedings. Statement 3 is incorrect because the protests ended on the Saturday following the minister's resignation and the government's agreement to protesters' demands. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019008/indias-top-court-orders-no-coercive-action-against-youth-protesters-and-release-of-minors-media-reports-say, 28 Jul 2026]
457
Which constitutional mechanism allows the legislative branch to compel testimony or the production of documents during oversight proceedings?
The power to issue subpoenas is a critical legislative mechanism that enables Congress to perform its oversight function by compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence.
The protests were sparked by the leak of question papers for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), a medical college entrance exam. The other options are common Indian competitive exams but were not the specific cause of these protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019008/indias-top-court-orders-no-coercive-action-against-youth-protesters-and-release-of-minors-media-reports-say, 28 Jul 2026]
459
Which specific type of imported firearm was reported as recovered from the violent elements during the AJK unrest?
The State Minister for Interior confirmed the recovery of M-4 rifles, along with Kalashnikovs and sniper equipment, from the protesters, highlighting the militant nature of the group. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019021/significant-number-of-fitna-al-khawarij-terrorists-present-among-ajk-protesters-information-secretary, 28 Jul 2026]
460
Which political group spearheaded the movement demanding the resignation of the Education Minister?
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was identified as the group that spearheaded the movement. The other parties are established political entities in India but were not the primary organizers of this specific protest movement. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019008/indias-top-court-orders-no-coercive-action-against-youth-protesters-and-release-of-minors-media-reports-say, 28 Jul 2026]
