Explanation

• Kashmir was sold for 7.5 million Nanakshahee rupees under the Treaty of Amritsar (March 1846).
• Seller: British Government (East India Company)
• This agreement was made between the British and Gulab Singh after the First Anglo-Sikh War.
• Gulab Singh was given the title “Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir”.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

Explanation

• The Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 contains sections about investigation, punishment, and property related to narcotics crimes.
• Section 37 specifically deals with the freezing and forfeiture of assets connected to drug offences.
• The law allows authorities to stop criminals from using illegal property or money.
• This helps control drug trafficking and money laundering.
• It is an important financial enforcement provision in narcotics law.

Last verified on 18-05-2026

Explanation

• Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) was raised in 1995.
• Formation date: 21 February 1995
• Parent ministry: Ministry of Narcotics Control
• Function: Drug control, anti-smuggling operations

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• The Control of Narcotic Substances Act (CNSA) 1997 provides legal rights for appeal against court decisions.
• Section 48 of the Act deals specifically with the right to appeal.
• It allows a convicted person to challenge the judgment in a higher court.
• This ensures fairness and legal protection in narcotics-related cases.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Under ANF law principles, a confession is mainly admissible against the person who made it.
• It cannot be used alone to convict another accused without supporting evidence (corroboration).
• Courts require independent proof against each accused.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Bala Hisar Fort was first built by Zaheer-ud-din Babar in 1526 AD after capturing Peshawar.
• Used as: Royal residence by the Durrani Empire (from 1747)
• Captured by Marathas: 1758
• Reconstructed by Sikhs: 1823

Last verified on 01-03-2026

Explanation

• Muslims ruled Spain for approximately 800 years.
• Start: 711 AD (Tariq ibn Ziyad’s conquest)
• End: 1492 AD (Fall of Granada)
• This period is known as Al-Andalus (Islamic Spain).
• Last ruler: Boabdil (Muhammad XII)
• Capital of later period: Granada, Cordoba

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan contains 280 articles.
• It is the current and permanent constitution of Pakistan.
• It came into effect on 14 August 1973.
• It was approved during the government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
• It provides the basic legal framework of the state.

Additional information:

• 1956 Constitution: 234 articles, 13 parts, 6 schedules
• 1962 Constitution: 250 articles, 12 parts, 3 schedules

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• The Arabian Sea lies in the South of Pakistan.
• It is located south of Pakistan with a coastline of 1,046 kilometers.

Addtional information:

• Pakistan is located in the North-West of India.
• Pakistan is located east is India, which has a 2,912 km border with Pakistan.
• To its west is Iran, which has a 909 km border with Pakistan.
• Iran and Pakistan are located in the North of the Arabian Sea.
• In the southern area of Pakistan, there is a mountain range called: Kirther Range

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

The Muslim League had 5 ministers in the Interim Government of 1946.

1. Liaquat Ali Khan (Finance portfolio)
2. Abdur Rab Nishtar
3. Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar
4. Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan
5. Jogendra Nath Mandal

This government was formed under the plan of Lord Wavell.

• It included both Congress and Muslim League representatives.
• The aim was to transfer power in British India.
• Jawaharlal Nehru was the head of the Interim Government.

Additional information:

• Lord Wavell sent letters to Nehru and Jinnah on 22 July 1946.
• He invited them to form an Interim Coalition Government.

Total cabinet structure: 14 members

• Congress ministers: 6
• Muslim League ministers: 5
• Minorities: 3

Last verified on 11-06-2026