Explanation

• The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on 14 January 1761.
• It took place at Panipat (near Delhi, India).
• The battle was between the Maratha Empire and Ahmad Shah Durrani’s Afghan forces.
• The Marathas were led by Sadashivrao Bhau.
• The result was a decisive victory for Ahmad Shah Durrani.

Additional information:

• 1st Battle: 1526 (Babur vs Ibrahim Lodhi)
• 2nd Battle: 1556 (Akbar vs Hemu)

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Explanation

• Sindh coastline: 250 km / 200 miles
• Total Pakistan coastline: 1,046 km
• Longest coastline: Balochistan (~800 km)
• Sea: Arabian Sea
• Main coastal city: Karachi

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Explanation

• Liaquat Ali Khan was Pakistan’s first Prime Minister.
• Birth: 1 October 1895
• Death: 16 October 1951
• Age: 56 years
• Place of assassination: Company Bagh (Liaquat Bagh), Rawalpindi
• Title: Shaheed-e-Millat (Martyr of the Nation)
• His assassin Syed Akbar was immediately killed on the spot by police.

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Explanation

• First dry port: Lahore Dry Port
• Year: 1973
• Authority: Pakistan Railways
• Location: Mughalpura, Lahore
• Purpose: Inland cargo/custom clearance

Additional information:

• Karachi Dry Port (1974)
• Quetta Dry Port (1984)
• Peshawar Dry Port (1986)
• Multan Dry Port (1988)
• Rawalpindi Dry Port (1990)

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Explanation

• Assembly: 2nd Constituent Assembly
• Bill passed: 30 September 1955
• Implementation date: 14 October 1955
• Provinces merged: 4 (Punjab, Sindh, NWFP, Balochistan)
• Result: Formation of One Unit (West Pakistan)

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Explanation

• Plan: 3rd June / Mountbatten Plan
• Year: 1947
• Provinces involved: Punjab, Bengal, Sindh
• Decision body: Provincial Assemblies
• Choice: India or Pakistan

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Explanation

• The 3rd June Plan 1947 is also called the Mountbatten Plan.
• It announced the partition of British India into India and Pakistan.
• Punjab and Bengal were to be divided under this plan.
• It was the final plan for independence.
• It led directly to the creation of Pakistan in August 1947.

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Explanation

Explanation

• 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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Explanation

• 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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