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1

The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War:

a India should be granted complete independence
b India should be partitioned into two before granting independence
c India should be made a republic
d India should be given dominion status
Explanation

The Cripps Mission (1942) proposed that after World War II, India would be granted dominion status within the British Commonwealth, allowing self-government but not full independence immediately. Provinces unwilling to join could form separate unions. The plan fell short of full independence, leading to its rejection by Indian leaders[1][2][5].

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2

The second Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was reconstituted on:

a 23 March, 1956
b 28 May, 1955
c 14 August, 1957
d 8 October, 1958
Explanation

The second Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was reconstituted on 28 May 1955 after the dissolution of the first assembly, tasked with framing Pakistan’s constitution.

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3

Dars-i-Nizam was named after:

a Nizamuddin Auliya
b Nizamul Mulk
c Mullah Nizamuddin
d None of these
Explanation

Dars-i-Nizam was a curriculum system named after Nizam al-Mulk, the famous Persian scholar and vizier who established educational reforms.

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4

Nadwatul Ulama was established in:

a 1890
b 1892
c 1994
d 1896
Explanation

Nadwatul Ulama, an Islamic educational institution aiming to reconcile traditional and modern Islamic thought, was founded in 1892 in Lucknow.

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5

Who was the last speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan before the 1969 Martial Law?

a Tamizuddin Khan
b Abdul Jabbar Khan
c Abdul Wahab Khan
d Fazlul Chaudhary
Explanation

Tamizuddin Khan served as the Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly and was the last before the imposition of Martial Law in 1969.

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6

Who was the editor of Comrade?

a Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari
b Mujibur Rehman Khan
c Maulana Muhammad Ali
d None of these
Explanation

Maulana Muhammad Ali was the editor of the Muslim League’s official journal "Comrade," which played a role in political mobilization.

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7

The Partition of Bengal was annulled in the year:

a 1905
b 1911
c 1913
d 1940
Explanation

The Partition of Bengal, introduced in 1905, was annulled in 1911 due to widespread protests and political opposition.

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8

Who was the governor of Sindh in 1946?

a Sir Hugh Dow
b Sir Lancelot Graham
c Habib Ibrahim Rahimtoola
d Sir Francis Maude
Explanation

Sir Lancelot Graham served as the Governor of Sindh in 1946 before the independence of Pakistan.

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9

The picture on the back of 5000 Rupee Pakistani Note:

a Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Museum
b Badshahi Masjid
c Shah Faisal Masjid
d None of these
Explanation

The reverse side of the 5000 Rupee note features the iconic Badshahi Mosque in Lahore.

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10

Who was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Army?

a Douglas Gracey
b Frank Messervy
c Musa Khan
d Gul Hassan Khan
Explanation

Lieutenant-General Frank Messervy was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army after independence.

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11

The Shimla Agreement signed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan on:

a 2nd July, 1971
b 2nd July, 1972
c 3rd June, 1973
d 2nd July, 1974
Explanation

The Shimla Agreement was signed on 2 July 1972 to resolve the aftermath of the 1971 war and establish peaceful relations.

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12

Who is the author of the book "Pakistan: A Hard Country"?

a Daniyal Mueenuddin
b Ayesha Jalal
c Anatol Lieven
d Stephen P. Cohen
Explanation

Anatol Lieven authored "Pakistan: A Hard Country," a detailed analysis of Pakistan’s society and politics.

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13

Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and Lal Lajpat Rai established the Hindu organization:

a Punjab Hindu Sabha
b Akhil Bharat Hindu Maha Sabha
c Arya Samaj
d None of these
Explanation

They were key founders of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Maha Sabha, a Hindu nationalist organization.

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14

The British Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award in 1932 at the end of:

a First Round Table Conference
b Second Round Table Conference
c Third Round Table Conference
d None of these
Explanation

The Communal Award was announced in 1932 after the Third Round Table Conference to provide separate electorates for minorities.

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15

Murree is a mountainous area, forming part of outer:

a Pir Panjal Range Himalayas
b Koh-e-Hindukush
c Karakoram
d None of these
Explanation

Murree is located in the outer ranges of the Pir Panjal section of the Himalayas.

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16

The Pakistan Republican Party was formed in October 1955. The President of the party was:

a Nawab Muzaffar Ali Khan Qizilbash
b Mirza Mumtaz Hassan Qizilbash
c Dr Khan Sahib
d Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti
Explanation

Nawab Muzaffar Ali Khan Qizilbash was the president of the Pakistan Republican Party formed in 1955.

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17

Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

a Liaquat Ali Khan
b Quaid-e-Azam
c Khawaja Nazimuddin
d Ghulam Muhammad
Explanation

Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam) was Pakistan’s first Governor-General after independence.

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18

When was the Lahore Resolution passed?

a 1940
b 1939
c 1942
d 1945
Explanation

The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940, demanding separate homelands for Muslims.

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19

Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan when the 1956 Constitution was passed?

a Khawaja Nazimuddin
b Feroz Khan Noon
c Ch. Muhammad Ali
d Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy
Explanation

Feroz Khan Noon was Prime Minister when Pakistan’s first constitution was promulgated in 1956.

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20

When did Pakistan become a member of the United Nations?

a 1948
b 1950
c 1952
d 1947
Explanation

Pakistan joined the United Nations on 30 September 1947, officially recognized in 1948.

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