Explanation

• Average Distance: 3,84,400 km
• Orbit Period: 27.3 days
• Moon Diameter: 3,474 km
• Earth Diameter: 12,742 km
• Closest Point (Perigee): ~363,300 km
• Farthest Point (Apogee): ~405,500 km

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Explanation

• The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

Additional information:

• Date of introduction: 12 March 1909
• Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60
• Muslim reserved seats: 5
• 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies.
• Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate.

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Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College

• Founder: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
• Founded: 1875 (primary), 1877 (college)
• Foundation stone laid by Lord Lytton on 8 January 1878.
• Intermediate Classes: 1878
• B.A. Classes: 1881
• Upgrade to AMU: 1920

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Important Passes of Pakistan

1. Khyber Pass

• Connects: Peshawar to Kabul
• Connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan
• Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

• Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 
• Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass

• Connects: Chitral with Dir 
• Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass

• Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 
• Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass

• Connects: Dir with Chitral 
• Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur Pass

• Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 
• Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan)

• Other name: Friendship Gate
• Connects: China with Pakistan 
• Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah Pass

• Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 
• Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass

• Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

• Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

• Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

• Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

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Explanation

1056 ÷ 23 = 45 remainder 21

23 - 21 = 2

So, add 2 to make it divisible by 23.

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• Deserted means to leave someone or something behind, especially when one’s duty is to stay.
• Here, it fits the context of leaving his family to live alone, implying abandonment.

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• The correct phrase is “irrespective of”, meaning without considering.
• It shows that all jobs deserve respect regardless of their nature.

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• “In lieu of” means in place of or instead of something.
• It is commonly used in formal contexts like payments or substitutions.

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• Broadway is a famous street in New York City, USA.
• It is globally known for its theatre and entertainment industry.
• Broadway became a major center for stage plays and cinema during Hollywood’s golden age.
• It is especially associated with live theatre performances and movie palaces.

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Explanation

• The fifth pillar of Islam is Hajj (حج), the pilgrimage to Makkah.
• It symbolizes equality, unity, and submission to Allah.
• Every able Muslim must perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime.
• Pilgrims wear simple white garments (Ihram) to show equality before God.

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