Explanation

• The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan
• The Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India
• Indus Waters Treaty signed on September 19, 1960, 
• Between India and Pakistan
• Treaty was brokered by the World Bank
• Signed at Karachi by 
• Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan,
• The then President of Pakistan, Jawaharlal Nehru 
• The then Indian Prime Minister, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif 
  
• The Treaty is effective from 1st April 1960 

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Explanation

• The Partition of Bengal, implemented in 1905 by Lord Curzon.
• It was formally annulled in 1911. 
• He divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905.

The province was divided into:

• West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,
• East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Muhammad Bin Qasim was the close relative/nephew of Hajjaj bin Yusuf.
• He was the son-in-law of Hajjaj bin Yousuf.
• Because of him, he was appointed the governor of Persia.
• Hajjaj ibn Yusuf was the governor of the Umayyad Caliphate from 692–694.

Additional information:

• Muhammad ibn Qasim led the Muslim conquest of Sindh.
• From Raja Dahir in the battle of Aror.
• He was the first Muslim to have successfully captured Hindu territories.
• He initiated the early Islamic India in 712 AD.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

In the Fahrenheit scale:

• The freezing point of water is 32°F
• The boiling point of water is 212°F

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

Explanation

The sum of the first 10 natural numbers is:

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 10 = 55

Average = 55/10 = 5.5

OR

Formula for natural number= n(n+1)/2

n=10

Now

10(10+1)/2

10(11)/2

5(11)

55

Last verified on 15-02-2026

Explanation

The least count of a Vernier caliper is 0.02mm.

It is the smallest measurement that can be accurately read using the instrument.

It is derived from the difference between one main scale reading and one Vernier scale reading.

It is commonly used to accurately measure outside diameters of shafts, thicknesses of various parts, diameters of holes or rings, internal dimensions of hollow jobs, and depths of holes or steps. 

Explanation

Wheat is a staple crop grown extensively across all provinces of Pakistan, making it one of the country's primary agricultural products.

It is cultivated in both the Rabi (winter) and Kharif (summer) seasons, contributing significantly to food security and the economy.

Explanation

The British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announced the Communal Award in 1932 at the end of the Second Round Table Conference.

The Communal Award was a series of elections for minority groups in society and the economy.

It was established on August 16, 1932, as a result of the second round table meeting. 

Explanation

30% = 30/100 = 0.3