Explanation

Explanation

• Indian Independence Act, 1947 partitioned British India into Pakistan and India.
• Act Passed: 18 July 1947
• Effective Date: 15 August 1947
• Independent Pakistan: 14 August 1947
• Independent India: 15 August 1947
• New Dominions Created: 2 (Pakistan and India)

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Diarchy = system of shared rule in provinces under British India.
• Introduced by the Government of India Act 1919.
• Meaning: “Double system of government” – two heads responsible for administration.
• Introduced by Edwin Samuel Montagu and Lord Chelmsford.
• Ended by Government of India Act 1935, which established provincial autonomy.

Last verified on 23-01-2026

Explanation

• Nurul Amin was the first and only Vice President of Pakistan.
• He was serving from 20 December 1971 to 14 August 1973.
• He also served as the 8th Prime Minister of Pakistan, but only for 13 days (7 December 1971 – 20 December 1971).
• The office of Vice President was abolished after the 1973 Constitution came into force on 14 August 1973.
• Nurul Amin was a prominent political leader from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Completion Year: 1932
• Region: Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
• Purpose: Irrigation and agricultural development
• Constructed During: Bahawalpur State
• Benefited Area: Bahawalpur and adjoining regions, including parts of Cholistan

Last verified on 26-07-2026