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The partition of Bengal was officially carried out in 1905 by the British colonial administration to divide the large province for administrative purposes. This event is a significant historical milestone in South Asian history.

António Guterres has been the Secretary-General of the United Nations since January 1, 2017, succeeding Ban Ki-moon. Therefore, option A is correct.

Pakistan launched its remote sensing satellite PRSS-1 from China on 9th July 2018. This is the accurate and widely reported launch date.

Khawaja Nazimuddin was the second Governor General of Pakistan, serving after Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This is a well-documented historical fact in Pakistan's early political history.

The Government of India Act, 1935 was enacted in 1935 but came into effect in 1937. Therefore, the correct enforcement year is 1937, making option C correct.

The Simon Commission, formally known as the Indian Statutory Commission, was appointed by the British government in November 1927 to review the political situation and constitutional reforms in British India. It arrived in India in 1928. The commission was appointed a year ahead of the originally scheduled 1929 date. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (1927).

Ashraf Ghani officially became President of Afghanistan in October 2014 after the presidential election and a power-sharing agreement. Although the election was held earlier, his formal inauguration took place in October.

World Environment Day is officially observed every year on 5th June to raise awareness about environmental issues globally.

India does not have a fixed short-term control period such as 12, 15, or 18 months over Iran's Chabahar port. Instead, India has a long-term lease and operational rights as part of a strategic agreement. Therefore, none of the given specific month options are correct.

The Simla Deputation of 1906 was led by Aga Khan III (Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah). He headed the Muslim delegation that presented their demands to the British government, advocating for Muslim political rights and separate electorates. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was a prominent Muslim leader but was not the leader of the Simla Deputation. Therefore, the correct answer is C (Agha Khan).

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. This is well-known as Geneva hosts many international organizations, including the ICRC.

The BRICS countries are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Option C correctly lists these five countries, while option A incorrectly includes Indonesia and South Korea instead of India and South Africa.

The official currency of Japan is the Yen, symbolized as ¥. Yuan is the currency of China, Euro is used in many European countries, and 'None of these' is incorrect.

Donald Trump was the 45th president of the United States, making option C correct. The other options correspond to different presidents: 43rd was George W. Bush, 44th was Barack Obama.

China does not have a position called 'Prime Minister.' The head of government is the Premier of the State Council. As of 2024, the Premier is Li Qiang, not any of the options listed. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer.

MAO College (Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College) was founded in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan as a part of the Aligarh Movement to promote modern education among Muslims in India. Therefore, option B (1875) is correct.

Myanmar is not a member of SAARC. The member countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Maldives and Bhutan are members, so the correct answer is Myanmar.

Donald Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in December 2017, making him the American president who declared Jerusalem as Israel's capital. This was a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy.

The Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan was signed in 1960 to regulate the use of the Indus River system waters between the two countries.

Mahatma Gandhi is widely recognized as the Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity due to his efforts to promote harmony and unity between Hindus and Muslims during the Indian independence movement. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, on the other hand, eventually became a proponent of separate nationhood for Muslims.

The slogan 'Make America Great Again' was prominently used by President Donald Trump during his election campaigns, making option A the correct answer.

The 13th East Asia Summit was held in Singapore on November 14–15, 2018, at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including Wikipedia and the official ASEAN East Asia Summit website. Therefore, the correct answer is Singapore (option A). The original question's explanation incorrectly stated Brunei as the host, which is factually wrong.

Lord Morley, John Morley, was Secretary of State for India from 1905 to 1910, overseeing British India's administration. He was not a Canadian Prime Minister or Viceroy of India, making option C correct.

The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is planned on the Indus River, which is a major river in Pakistan. Options A and B refer to other rivers, and option D is incorrect as the correct river is listed.