Explanation

• The Durand Line was drawn in 1893.
• It was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• It later became the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Length: Around 2,640 km

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• The Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) proposed a federal union with grouped provinces to keep India united while giving autonomy.
• It was announced on 16 May 1946 in New Delhi to transfer power from British rule.
• Arrival in India: 24 March 1946
• Head: Lord Pethick-Lawrence
• Members: Stafford Cripps, A.V. Alexander

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• Full Name: A.K. Fazlul Huq (Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq)
• Title: Known as “Sher-e-Bengal” (Tiger of Bengal) for his bold leadership
• Born–Died: 1873 – 1962
• Position: First elected Prime Minister of Bengal (1937)
• Famous Role: Presented the Lahore Resolution (1940) in Muslim League session

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

• The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park, Lahore.
• Presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq
• Prepared text by Muhammad Zafarullah Khan
• It demanded separate states for Muslims of the subcontinent.
• It is also called the Pakistan Resolution.

Additional information:

Key Participants (by region)

1. Punjab → Zafar Ali Khan
2. Sindh → Sir Abdullah Haroon
3. Bengal → A.K. Fazlul Huq
4. KPK → Sardar Aurangzeb Khan
5. United Provinces → Khalid Zaman

Last verified 04-05-2026