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121

In which city was the Lahore Resolution passed in 1940?

  • AKarachi
  • BDelhi
  • CLahore
  • DDhaka
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Lahore
Explanation: The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940 in Lahore at the annual session of the All India Muslim League presided over by Quaid-e-Azam.
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122

Which resolution formally demanded a separate homeland for Muslims of the subcontinent in 1940?

  • ASimla Accord
  • BLucknow Pact
  • CLahore Resolution
  • DCabinet Mission Plan
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Lahore Resolution
Explanation: The Lahore Resolution passed on 23 March 1940 formally demanded separate independent states for Muslims in northwestern and eastern zones of the subcontinent.
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123

Who is known as the founder of Pakistan?

  • AAllama Iqbal
  • BLiaquat Ali Khan
  • CQuaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • DSir Syed Ahmad Khan
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Muhammad Ali Jinnah known as Quaid-e-Azam led the Muslim League and is widely recognized as the founder and first Governor-General of Pakistan.
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124

When was Pakistan created?

  • A23 March 1940
  • B14 August 1948
  • C14 August 1947
  • D27 October 1947
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” 14 August 1947
Explanation: Pakistan came into existence on 14 August 1947 as a result of the partition of British India under the Indian Independence Act 1947.
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125

Who founded the Pakistan National Movement?

  • AAllama Iqbal
  • BSir Agha Khan
  • CChoudhry Rahmat Ali
  • DLiaquat Ali Khan
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Choudhry Rahmat Ali
Explanation: Choudhry Rahmat Ali founded the Pakistan National Movement in the early 1930s while studying at the University of Cambridge. He is best known for coining the name "Pakistan" in his famous pamphlet Now or Never (1933). The movement advocated the creation of a separate homeland for Muslims in the northwestern regions of British India, contributing to the ideological development of the Pakistan Movement.
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126

Which is the largest earth-filled dam in the world?

  • AMangla Dam
  • BDiamer-Bhasha Dam
  • CTarbela Dam
  • DHoover Dam
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Tarbela Dam
Explanation: Tarbela Dam, located on the Indus River in Pakistan, is widely recognized as one of the world's largest earth-filled dams. Completed in 1976, it plays a crucial role in hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and flood control. The dam has significantly contributed to Pakistan's agriculture and energy sectors by providing water storage and renewable electricity.
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127

What is the present-day name of East Pakistan?

  • AIndia
  • BChina
  • CEurape
  • DBangladesh
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Bangladesh
Explanation: East Pakistan became the independent country of Bangladesh in 1971 after the Bangladesh Liberation War. Before independence, Pakistan consisted of two geographically separated regions: West Pakistan and East Pakistan. Following independence, East Pakistan adopted the name Bangladesh, which means β€œLand of Bengal,” and became a sovereign nation recognized by the international community.
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128

Which of the following lies to the south of Pakistan?

  • AIndian ocean
  • BChina
  • CArbian Sea
  • DStraight of Hormuz
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Indian ocean
Explanation: Pakistan is located in South Asia. Its southern border meets the Arabian Sea, which is a part of the Indian Ocean. In general geography questions, the Indian Ocean is considered the major water body lying to the south of Pakistan. China lies to the north, while the Strait of Hormuz is located southwest of Pakistan near the Persian Gulf.
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129

What is the name of the land between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers?

  • AGandhara
  • BChaj Doab
  • CHarappa
  • DRechna Doab
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Chaj Doab
Explanation: A Doab is a tract of land between two rivers. The area located between the Jhelum River and the Chenab River is called Chaj Doab. The name is derived from the first syllables of Chenab (Cha) and Jhelum (J). This fertile region lies in Punjab and is important for agriculture, irrigation, and settlement patterns in Pakistan.
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130

When was the first Martial Law imposed in Pakistan?

  • AOctober 7, 1958
  • BOctober 7, 1959
  • COctober 7, 1960
  • DOctober 7, 1961
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” October 7, 1958
Explanation: Pakistan's first Martial Law was imposed on October 7, 1958, by President Iskander Mirza, who abrogated the 1956 Constitution, dissolved the national and provincial assemblies, and declared Martial Law. Shortly afterward, General Muhammad Ayub Khan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, assumed power and became the country's military ruler, marking the beginning of Pakistan's first period of military governance.
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