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Political Leaders Of Pakistan

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History

Who became Prime Minister of Pakistan after the dismissal of Khawaja Nazimuddin?

A
Muhammad Ali Bogra
B
Ghulam Muhammad
C
Liaquat Ali Khan
D
Iskander Mirza
Explanation and memory cue

After the dismissal of Khawaja Nazimuddin as Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1953, Muhammad Ali Bogra was appointed as his successor.

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British Rule In India

Medium
History

Which Indian states were annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?

A
Satara, Jhansi, Nagpur
B
Mysore, Awadh, Punjab
C
Bengal, Bihar, Odisha
D
Kashmir, Assam, Goa
Explanation and memory cue

Under the Doctrine of Lapse introduced by Lord Dalhousie, several princely states were annexed by the British East India Company if the ruler died without a natural heir. Notable examples include Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur.

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Ancient Civilizations

easy
History

The ruins of Harappa are situated in which district?

A
Sahiwal
B
Larkana
C
Faisalabad
D
Multan
Explanation and memory cue

The ruins of Harappa are located in the Sahiwal District of Punjab, Pakistan. This site is one of the major urban centers of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.

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British India / Partition Of Bengal

Easy
History

Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of the Partition of Bengal?

A
Lord Curzon
B
Lord Mountbatten
C
Lord Dalhousie
D
Lord Wavell
Explanation and memory cue

The Partition of Bengal was carried out in 1905 during the viceroyalty of Lord Curzon. He is considered the architect of this partition, which divided Bengal into East Bengal and West Bengal for administrative purposes.

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Indo-Pak Relations

easy
History

In which agreement was the ceasefire line in Kashmir officially named the Line of Control?

A
Simla Agreement
B
Tashkent Agreement
C
Lahore Declaration
D
Karachi Agreement
Explanation and memory cue

The Simla Agreement, signed in 1972 between India and Pakistan, officially designated the ceasefire line in Kashmir as the Line of Control (LoC).

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Leaders Of Pakistan

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History

Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?

A
Liaqat Ali Khan
B
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C
Khawaja Nazimuddin
D
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Explanation and memory cue

Liaqat Ali Khan was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, serving from August 1947 until his assassination in 1951.

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Inventions In Computing

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History

The first mechanical calculator was invented in which year?

A
1543
B
1642
C
1858
D
1972
Explanation and memory cue

The first mechanical calculator, known as the Pascaline, was invented by Blaise Pascal in 1642. This device could perform basic arithmetic operations and is considered the earliest mechanical calculator.

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British India

medium
History

Who was the Viceroy of India during World War II?

A
Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten
B
Victor Alexander John Hope, Marquess of Linlithgow
C
Major Freeman Freeman-Thomas, Marquess of Willingdon
D
Frederic John Napier Thesiger, Viscount Chelmsford
Explanation and memory cue

Victor Alexander John Hope, Marquess of Linlithgow, served as the Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943, covering the majority of World War II. The other options were viceroys at different times before or after WWII.

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Military History

easy2023
HistoryPPSC

Which country was the first to use a tank in combat?

A
UK
B
USA
C
India
D
France
Explanation and memory cue

The United Kingdom was the first country to use tanks in combat during World War I, specifically at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. This marked the first operational use of tanks in warfare.

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World War II

easy2025
HistoryCSS

Which event forced the United States to join World War II?

A
The Invasion of Poland
B
Attack on Pearl Harbor
C
The D-Day Invasion
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The United States was forced to join World War II after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, which led to a formal declaration of war. The invasion of Poland and D-Day were significant events but did not directly cause the US to enter the war.