Explanation

Battle of Peshawar was fought between Mahmud of Ghazni and the Hindu Shahi army of Jayapala, near Peshawar.

Mahmood Ghazni is known as the “Abductor of Scholars”.

17th attack of Sultan Mehmood Ghazni on India was took place in 1027 AD.

Explanation

At the time of Partition in 1947, British India had 921 industries in total.

Out of these, only 34 industries were located in the territories that became Pakistan, showing the economic disparity Pakistan faced initially.

Explanation

The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan.

Indus Waters Treaty brokered by the World Bank

It was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960

Sighed by:

• Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru 
•  Pakistani President Ayub Khan.

The Treaty allocates the 3 Western Rivers to Pakistan

1.  Indus
2. Jhelum
3. Chenab  

the 3 Eastern Rivers  to India

1. Sutlej
2. Beas
3. Ravi

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Explanation

Pakistan successfully conducted the Ghuri-II (Ghauri-II) missile test on April 14, 1999, with a range of 1,500 km.

The Shaheen (Hatf-IV) missile was tested shortly after on April 15, 1999, with a range of 750 km.

Explanation

Lord Lytton served as Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880.

His administration introduced the Free Trade Policy in 1879, removing restrictions on imported goods to boost British industrial exports to India.

This policy favored British manufacturers at the expense of Indian industries.

Explanation

According to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's Fourteen Points (1929), the residuary powers should be vested in the provinces.

He ensuring that the provinces had authority over matters not specifically enumerated in the constitution.

This was part of Jinnah's demand for safeguarding the rights of the Muslim-majority provinces in British India.

Explanation

The General Election of 1945-46 was held in 11 provinces of British India.

It included the provinces under the British rule, excluding princely states.

Lord Wavell was the Viceroy of India at the time.

Explanation

1. Brahmins – Priests, scholars, and teachers (highest caste).
2. Kshatriyas – Warriors and rulers.
3. Vaishyas – Traders and merchants.
4. Shudras – Laborers and service providers.

Explanation

Akbar introduced an efficient and fair tax system called the Zabt system based on land measurement.

It increased revenue collection and reduced corruption, becoming a model for future administrations.

Explanation

Nadar Shah of Persia invaded India in 1739 during Muhammad Shah's reign.

He defeated the Mughals at the Battle of Karnal and looted Delhi, taking the Peacock Throne and Koh-i-Noor diamond.