Explanation

• The Unionist Party was jointly founded by Sir Fazli Husain, Sir Chhotu Ram, and Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan.
• It was founded in 1923 in Punjab, British India.
• The party represented the interests of Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh landlords of Punjab.

Additional information:

• 1937 Punjab Election: Unionist Party won 98 of 175 seats
• Muslim Seats Won: 78 of 89
• Muslim League Seats: 2

Last verified on 06-08-2026

Explanation

• Raja Dahir was the last Hindu ruler of Sindh, defeated by Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 CE.
• Muhammad bin Qasim invaded Sindh in 711 CE under the Umayyad Caliphate.
• Raja Dahir was killed in the Battle of Aror (712 CE) while defending his kingdom.
• The conquest established the first lasting Muslim rule in Sindh.

Last verified on 05-08-2026

Explanation

Major Kharif Crops

1. Rice
2. Sugarcane
3. Cotton
4. Maize
5. Bajra
6. Jowar (Millet)

• Start: April – June
• End: September – October

• Sowing: October – December
• Harvesting: March – May

Last verified on 27-01-2026

Explanation

• Punjab covers an area of 205,344 sq km.
• It is located in the northeastern part of Pakistan.
• It covers about 26% (25.8%) of Pakistan’s total area.

Additional information:

• Balochistan: 347,190 sq km
• Sindh: 140,914 sq km
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 74,521 sq km
• Azad Kashmir: 13,297 sq km
• Total area of Pakistan: 881,913 sq km

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Explanation

• A canal usually originates from a headworks.
• Headworks are structures built across or near a river to divert and control water.
• They supply water to canals for irrigation and other purposes.
• Example: The Lower Chenab Canal originates from Khanki Headworks.

Last updated 27-07-2026 by NA