Explanation

• Indian National Congress – headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• All-India Muslim League – led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Purposes of Lucknow Pact:

• Hindu-Muslim unity
• Congress-League cooperation
• Constitutional reforms
• Separate electorates for Muslims
• Demand for self-government

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• The Basic Democracies System was introduced in Pakistan on 27 October 1959.
• It was promulgated on 26 October 1959.
• Introduced By: Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan
• System: Four-tier local government
• Basic Democrats: 80,000 elected representatives

Last verified on 11-07-2026

Explanation

• Issued by: General Yahya Khan
• Year: 1970
• Purpose: Legal framework for the 1970 General Elections
• Election Date: 7 December 1970
• Significance: Led to Pakistan's first nationwide general elections based on adult franchise.

Additional information:

• LFO Issued by: General Pervez Musharraf
• Issue Date: 21 August 2002
• Purpose: Constitutional amendments and legal framework for the 2002 General Elections
• Related Amendment: 17th Constitutional Amendment (2003)
• Significance: Increased the powers of the President and restructured parts of Pakistan's constitutional system.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

• Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan was the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
• He served from 27 December 1947 to 24 October 1954.
• Preceded by: Liaquat Ali Khan (acting role before formal ministry setup)
• Succeeded by: Muhammad Ali Bogra
• Party: All India Muslim League

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Khudai Khidmatgar leader Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan and Mahatma Gandhi,
• Both belonging to the Indian National Congress, strongly opposed the partition of India

Additional information

• The partition involved the division of two provinces, Bengal and Punjab,
• Based on district-wise non-Muslim or Muslim majorities

Last question by NA on 09 July 2026