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1

What was the first Ustadh of Darul-Uloom Deoband?

a Haji Aabid Hussain
b Maulana Mahtab Ali
c Maulana Zul Faqqar Ali
d Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanotvi
Explanation

Haji Aabid Hussain was the first teacher (Ustadh) at Darul-Uloom Deoband, established in 1866 by Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanotvi and others. The seminary aimed to revive Islamic education and scholarship in India[1][2].

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2

Who among the following Mughal rulers was contemporary of Queen Elizabeth of England?

a Humayun
b Akbar
c Jahangir
d Shah Jahan
Explanation

Emperor Jahangir (reigned 1605–1627) was the Mughal ruler during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558–1603) and her successor James I, making him the contemporary of Elizabeth.

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3

Ruling party in Punjab after 1937 elections:

a Hindu Elections Board
b Khalsa National Board
c Unionist Party
d Alkalis
Explanation

The Unionist Party, a secular agrarian party representing Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs, won the Punjab provincial elections in 1937 and formed the government.

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4

Who was the author of the book "The Spirit of Islam"?

a Yasir Latif Hamdani
b Syed Ameer Ali
c Mahadev Gobind Ranade
d Major R.D Osborn
Explanation

Syed Ameer Ali, a prominent Muslim scholar and jurist, authored "The Spirit of Islam" in 1891, which presented Islamic teachings to the Western audience.

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5

"We Have Learnt Nothing From History" was written by:

a Hassan Askari Rizvi
b Air Marshal M Asghar Khan
c Ayesha Siddiqa
d Mushahid Hussain Syed
Explanation

Hassan Askari Rizvi, a noted Pakistani political scientist, authored this work analyzing Pakistan’s political history and challenges.

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6

The last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty, Delhi, 1857, was written by:

a William Dalrymple
b Dervla Murphy
c Andre Aciman
d Sean O’Reilly
Explanation

William Dalrymple wrote this acclaimed historical book detailing the last years of the Mughal dynasty and the 1857 revolt.

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7

Foundation stone of the historic Islamia College Peshawar (ICP) was laid by:

a Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayum Khan
b Haji Sahib of Turangzai
c Sir George Roos-Kepel
d Bibi Gul, the widow of Khairullah Khan
Explanation

Sir George Roos-Keppel, the Chief Commissioner of the North-West Frontier Province, laid the foundation stone of Islamia College Peshawar in 1913.

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8

Arya Samaj movement was launched by:

a Karsamji Tiwari
b Swami Dayanand Saraswati
c Dayananda-Lala Hansaraj
d Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation

Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875, a Hindu reform movement promoting Vedic values.

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9

Which infamous law was passed by Lord Dalhousie?

a India Slavery Act, 1843
b Cast Disabilities Removal Act, 1850
c Hindu Widow’s Remarriage Act, 1856
d Doctrine of Lapse
Explanation

Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse, a policy allowing annexation of princely states without a male heir.

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10

Book "Gold and Guns" published in 1945, was banned in 1947 in NWFP (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) by:

a Dr Khan Sahib
b Abdul Qayyum Khan
c Abdur Rauf Seemab
d Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Explanation

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a prominent Pashtun leader and ally of Gandhi, banned the book "Gold and Guns" in NWFP for its controversial content.

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11

Most important offer by Muslims in Delhi proposals was:

a Constitutional Reforms in NWFP/Balochistan
b Separatism of Sindh from Bombay
c One third seat for Muslims
d Separate Electorate
Explanation

The Delhi proposals included granting Muslims separate electorates, a key demand to ensure political representation.

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12

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
Explanation

The Simon Commission was boycotted because it had no Indian members, leading to widespread protests.

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13

Who helped Liaquat Ali Khan to make Objectives Resolution?

a Pir of Manki Sharif
b Maulana Shabbir Ahmed Usmani
c Maulana Akram Khan
d Maulana Maududi
Explanation

Maulana Shabbir Ahmed Usmani played a key role in drafting the Objectives Resolution, which laid the foundation for Pakistan’s constitution.

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14

Who was Pakistan’s first Law Minister and interim head of the Constituent Assembly?

a Chandra Chattopadhyaya
b Bhupendra Kumar Datta
c Jogendra Nath Mandal
d Raj Kumar Chakravarty
Explanation

Jogendra Nath Mandal, a Hindu leader allied with the Muslim League, served as Pakistan’s first Law Minister and interim head of the Constituent Assembly.

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15

Which charismatic Bengali leader was PM of Pakistan?

a Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
b Khawaja Nazimuddin
c Nurul Amin
d Feroz Khan Noon
Explanation

Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, a Bengali politician, served as Pakistan’s Prime Minister from 1956 to 1957.

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16

The Pirpur report of 1938 was prepared by:

a S.M. Sharif
b Raja Sayed Muhammad Mehdi
c Fazlul Haq of Bengal
d Js. Sachar
Explanation

The Pirpur report was prepared by Raja Sayed Muhammad Mehdi, addressing socio-political issues of the time.

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17

1970 election was held under:

a Adult franchise basis
b Non-party basis
c LFO (Legal Framework Order)
d None of these
Explanation

The 1970 general elections in Pakistan were held on the basis of adult franchise, the first such in the country.

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18

What was the purpose of the 21st Amendment in the constitution?

a The establishment of military courts
b Impose Shariah Law
c Created Speedy Trial Court for 3 Years
d Removed the power of President of Pakistan
Explanation

The 21st Amendment established military courts for speedy trial of terrorism-related cases for a period of three years.

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19

Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park is located near:

a Multan
b Bahawalpur
c Sukkur
d Rahim Yar Khan
Explanation

Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, one of the largest solar power projects in Pakistan, is located near Bahawalpur.

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20

Live storage capacity of Tarbela reservoir had declined more than:

a 30.5 Percent
b 32.5 Percent
c 33.5 Percent
d 35.5 Percent
Explanation

The live storage capacity of Tarbela Dam has declined by more than 33.5% due to sedimentation and silt accumulation.

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