Explanation

• The Radcliffe Line was drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe in 1947.
• It separated India and Pakistan during the partition of British India.
• The boundary mainly divided Punjab and Bengal provinces.
• The line was officially announced on 17 August 1947.

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• In August 1947, the population of Sindh was about 5.5 million.
• This was the time of the partition of British India.
• Sindh became one of the provinces of newly formed Pakistan.
• The population included both urban and rural settlements.
• Karachi was already an important city even at that time.

Last verified on 01-06-2026

Explanation

• After the creation of Pakistan, Jinnah became First Governor-General on 14 August 1947.
• This decision was criticized by British political leadership (Clement Attlee) at that time.
• He reportedly called it a “personal or egotistic decision” in political commentary.

Last verified on 31-05-2026

Explanation

• The Lahore Declaration, signed on February 21, 1999.
• It was signed between Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan and Atal Bihari Vajpayee of India.
• The treaty aimed to reduce nuclear risks and build confidence between the two nations.

Last verified on 30-05-2026