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• Acceptance date: 6 June 1946
• Plan: Cabinet Mission Plan
• Party: Muslim League
• Opposing party issues: Congress disagreements
• Outcome: Plan failed to succeed fully

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• The Government of India Act 1919 was based on the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms.
• Introduced by Edwin Montagu and Lord Chelmsford.
• It introduced the system of Dyarchy (dual government) in provinces.
• Some powers were given to Indians in governance.

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• The agitation against the Partition of Bengal 1905 was centered in Calcutta.
• Calcutta was the political and intellectual hub of Bengal.
• The movement included boycotts and protests (Swadeshi Movement).
• It strongly opposed the decision by Lord Curzon.
• The agitation led to the reversal of partition in 1911.

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• The first Urdu newspaper called "Jam-e-Jahan-Numa"
• It was published from Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1822.
• It marked the beginning of Urdu journalism in the subcontinent.
• The Editor of Jam-i-Jahan-Numa by Harihar Dutta.

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• India began halting water supplies to Pakistani canals on April 1, 1948, after a short-term standstill agreement expired.
• The halt started at the Ferozepur Headworks, affecting the Dipalpur Canal and other Pakistani canals.
• This event led to water disputes between India and Pakistan, culminating in the Indus Waters Treaty in 1960.

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• Elective Bodies Disqualification Order (EBDO) was introduced by Ayub Khan in August 1959.
• It aimed to disqualify politicians accused of corruption or misconduct.
• About 75 political leaders were affected.
• Disqualification period was 8 years (till 1966).
• It restricted many leaders from taking part in politics.

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• Kallar Kahar  is a town and subdivision of Chakwal District in Punjab, Pakistan.
• It is the capital of Kallar Kahar Tehsil.
• Range: Salt Range
• Features: Salt water lake, natural gardens, dancing peacocks, spiritual sites
• Altitude: 1,500 ft above sea level
• Area: 8 km
• Maximum depth: 4–5 ft

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• Lulusar Lake is located in Kaghan Valley (KPK).
• It lies about 48 km from Naran.
• The lake is at an ارتفاع of 3,410 meters (11,190 ft).
• It is the main source of the Kunhar River.
• Known for its natural beauty and tourism.

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• Faiz Ahmed Faiz was the first editor of the newspaper Pakistan Times.
• The newspaper started on 4 February 1947.
• It was one of the leading English newspapers of early Pakistan.

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