Explanation

• Lord Curzon introduced reforms in agriculture and administration.
• He served as Viceroy of India (1899–1905).
• His reforms aimed to improve governance and efficiency.
• He also strengthened bureaucratic control and revenue system.
• His period is known for major administrative restructuring in British India.

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Explanation

• The word “Urdu” is derived from the Turkish word “Ordu”.
• In Turkish, Ordu means “Army” or “camp”.
• Urdu language developed in the Indian subcontinent.
• It became widely used as a lingua franca in South Asia.
• The name “Urdu” was first used around 1780 by Ghulam Hamadani Mushafi.
• Maulvi Abdul Haq – Known as “Father of Urdu”.

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Explanation

• Gwadar Port was developed with the help of China.
• It is located on the Arabian Sea in Balochistan.
• It is important for trade and regional connectivity.

Additional information:

• 1783 – Gwadar came under Oman
• 8 Sept 1958 – Pakistan purchased Gwadar from Oman
• 8 Dec 1958 – Gwadar became part of Pakistan
• 2002 – Gwadar Port opened
• 18 Feb 2013 – Port operations given to a Chinese company

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Explanation

• The Criminal Law Amendment Bill was signed by Pervez Musharraf.
• It was part of legal reforms during his rule.
• Musharraf served as President of Pakistan (2001–2008).
• The amendment aimed to update and regulate criminal laws.
• It reflected efforts toward legal and administrative reforms.

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Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Titled "Now or Never," meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever
• First Use of Pakistan: The word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based on: The two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

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Explanation

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah went to London in 1931 (self-exile).
• He became disappointed with Indian politics at that time.
• Muslim leaders requested him to return and lead them.
• He came back to India in 1934.
• After return, he reorganized the All-India Muslim League.
• Jinnah is called “Quaid-e-Azam” (Great Leader).

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Explanation

• The Silk Letter Movement was started by Mahmud Hasan Deobandi and Ubaidullah Sindhi.
• It began around 1913 as a secret movement against British rule.
• Messages were written on silk cloth to avoid detection.
• The aim was to gain foreign support (Afghanistan, Turkey).
• It continued until 1920 but was later exposed by the British.

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Explanation

• The Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942.
• It was led by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule.
• The British government reacted with strict action and mass arrests.
• Gandhi and other leaders were immediately jailed.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah did not support the Quit India Movement.
• The movement slogan was “Do or Die.”

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Explanation

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah became disillusioned during the All Parties Conference (December 1928).
• The conference discussed the Nehru Report.
• Jinnah proposed amendments to protect Muslim rights, but they were rejected.
• This led him to feel that Hindus were not willing to accommodate Muslims.
• He then decided on “parting of the ways”, marking a turning point in history.
• Jinnah is called the “Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity” before this event.

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Explanation

• The Partition of Bengal was carried out on 16-10-1905 by Lord Curzon.
• Bengal was divided into East Bengal & Assam and West Bengal.
• The main purpose was administrative efficiency, but it had political effects.
• It created strong opposition from Hindus and support from many Muslims.
• The partition was later reversed in 1911.

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