Explanation

The British Crown assumed direct control over India in 1858, following the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

It is also known as the Sepoy Mutiny.

This marked the end of the East India Company's rule and the beginning of the British Raj, which lasted until India gained independence in 1947.

The British ruled India directly for 90 years, from 1858 to 1947.

Explanation

Gold is the most malleable metal, which means it can be beaten into thin sheets or shapes without breaking.

Gold is a soft, ductile metal with a high degree of plasticity, making it easy to work with.

It can be hammered, rolled, or bent into various forms without cracking or shattering.

Explanation

From 1947 to 1973, Pakistan had a unicameral legislature with only the National Assembly.

The 1973 Constitution introduced a bicameral system, adding the Senate alongside the National Assembly.

Explanation

The highest peak of salt range is Soan Sakaser.

The Salt Range is a mountain range in the north of the Punjab province of Pakistan.

The range extends along the south of the Potohar Plateau and the north of the Jhelum River.

The salt range is situated between rivers Soan and River Jhelum

Explanation

 The old name of Taxila was Takhshasila.

Taxila was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980.

Taxila's Province in Punjab.

Taxila's Division is Rawalpindi Division.

Taxila's District is Rawalpindi District.

Taxila's Tehsil is Taxila Tehsil.

Old Taxila was the capital of Ghandhara.

Old Taxila was an important city in ancient India.

Taxila is one of Punjab's popular tourist spots.

Explanation

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a series of energy and infrastructure projects, some of which connect China’s Xinjiang to Gwadar.

Initiated in mid-2013 and formally launched in April 2015.

CPEC is generally described as a $46 billion package of Chinese aid.

Explanation

The Government of India Act of 1935 was passed by the British Parliament in August 1935.

But the elections were not conducted immediately.

The act came into force in April 1937.

The first elections under the act were held the same year.

Explanation

Simla Deputation organized by the Indian Muslim leaders met the Governor-General and Viceroy Lord Minto in Simla on 1 October 1906. 

The delegation of Simla deputation met Lord Minto on 1st October 1906

Explanation

The Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1878 during British rule in India.

It aimed to regulate the vernacular press, which published newspapers and pamphlets in various Indian languages.

Explanation

A gerund is a verb form that ends in "-ing" and acts as a noun.

It is formed by adding the suffix "-ing" to the base form of a verb.

Gerunds can function as subjects, complements, or objects of a sentence.

Examples:

• Singing is my favorite hobby. (Here, "singing" is a gerund and the subject of the sentence.)
• I love watching movies. (Here, "watching movies" is a gerund and the object of the verb "love".)