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

• Location: Chagai District, Balochistan
• Main Minerals: Copper and Gold
• Region: Tethyan Metallogenic Belt
• Discovery: 1993
• Significance: One of the world's largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Issued by: General Pervez Musharraf
• Issue Date: 21 August 2002
• Purpose: Constitutional amendments and legal framework for the 2002 General Elections
• Related Amendment: 17th Constitutional Amendment (2003)
• Significance: Increased the powers of the President and restructured parts of Pakistan's constitutional system.

Additional information:

• LFO Issued by: General Yahya Khan
• Year: 1970
• Purpose: Legal framework for the 1970 General Elections
• Election Date: 7 December 1970
• Significance: Led to Pakistan's first nationwide general elections based on adult franchise.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• Bicameral means a two-house legislature.
• It was introduced in the 1973 Constitution.
• The Parliament consists of:
• National Assembly (Lower House)
• Senate (Upper House)
• The National Assembly represents the population.
• The Senate gives equal representation to all provinces.
• This system strengthens democracy and federalism.

Additional information:

• 1956 → Unicameral (Only National Assembly)
• 1962 → Unicameral

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

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

• Date: 1 October 1906
• Leader: Sir Aga Khan III
• Met: Lord Minto
• Place: Simla (Shimla)
• The Simla Deputation consisted of 35 members.
• Main Demand: Separate electorates for Muslims

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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

Explanation

• Built by: Aurangzeb
• Construction completed: 1673
• Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur
• Rank in Pakistan: 3rd largest mosque

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• Boundary Name: Radcliffe Line
• Named After: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
• Established: 17 August 1947
• Length: Approximately 3,323 km
• Purpose: To divide British India into India and Pakistan

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Explanation

• The 1857 War of Independence started from Meerut on 10 May 1857.
• It began as a sepoy (soldier) mutiny against the British East India Company.
• It is also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857 or the First War of Independence.
• Major Centers: Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, Bareilly
• Ended: 1858, after the British suppressed the revolt.

Last verified on 03-04-2026