Explanation

• The Simon Commission did not include any Indian members.
• It consisted of exactly seven British members of the UK Parliament
• Sir John Simon served as the chairman

Additional information:

• Indian Statutory Commission, also known as the Simon Commission, 
• Rejected by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
• Appointed in 1928
• Opposed by both Jinnah & Gandhi

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Explanation

• “Chilum Joshi” is a festival celebrated in the Kalash Valley
• Also known as the Kalash Spring Festival
• Kalash Valley in the Chitral District of KPK
• Celebrated annually from May 13th to May 16th
• The first day is celebrated as "Milk Day," where the Kalasha people offer milk to their gods
  

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Explanation

• The Faisal Mosque was designed by the Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay. 
• Location: Islamabad
• Date established 1986
• National Mosque of Pakistan
• The sixth-largest mosque in the world
• Located on the foothills of the Margalla Hills.
• It is named after the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia 

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Explanation

• The historic "Poor Man's Budget" (1947-1948) was presented by Liaquat Ali Khan
• At that time Finance Member of the Interim Government of India
• He introduced this iconic, pro-poor budget on February 28, 1947

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Explanation

• Kallar Kahar Lake is situated in Chakwal District, Punjab.
• It is a natural saltwater lake.
• It is also a tehsil (subdivision) of Chakwal District.
• The lake is famous for its scenic beauty and migratory birds.
• It lies on the Lahore–Islamabad Motorway (M-2).

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