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The correct answer is 1955–60. Pakistan's first Five-Year Plan for economic development was launched in 1955 and concluded in 1960. These plans were designed to guide the country's economic growth and resource allocation in various sectors.

• 1950–55 is incorrect; this period predates the formal launch of the first Five-Year Plan.
• 1960–65 is incorrect; this was the period of the second Five-Year Plan.
• 1965–70 is incorrect; this was the period of the third Five-Year Plan.

The correct answer is Punjab. At the time of independence in 1947, the province of Punjab was divided into two parts: West Punjab, which became part of Pakistan, and East Punjab, which became part of India. This division was a major and often violent event during the partition of British India.

• Sindh is incorrect; it remained a single province within Pakistan.
• Baluchistan is incorrect; it also remained a single province within Pakistan.
• NWFP (North-West Frontier Province, now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) is incorrect; it remained a single province within Pakistan after a referendum.

The correct answer is OIC. In 2019, following significant developments in Jammu and Kashmir, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) sent a special envoy to Kashmir. The OIC, representing Muslim-majority countries, often takes a stance on issues affecting Muslim communities globally, including the Kashmir dispute.

• UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council) is incorrect; while it monitors human rights, it did not send a special envoy in this specific context.
• Amnesty International is incorrect; it is an NGO that reports on human rights but does not send official 'special envoys' in the same diplomatic capacity as intergovernmental organizations.
• None is incorrect because the OIC did send an envoy.

The correct answer is 1946. The Lahore Resolution, originally passed in 1940, called for independent 'states' for Muslims. However, in 1946, during the Muslim League Legislators' Convention, a resolution was passed that amended the original text, changing 'states' to 'state', thereby advocating for a single, sovereign Muslim state (Pakistan).

• 1940 is incorrect; this was when the original resolution was passed with 'states'.
• 1941 is incorrect; no such amendment occurred in this year.
• 1948 is incorrect; Pakistan had already gained independence by this year.

The correct answer is Agriculture. Pakistan's economy has historically been, and largely remains, agrarian. A significant portion of its population, especially in rural areas, is directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture for livelihood, making it the largest employer and a major contributor to the GDP.

• Industry is incorrect; while growing, it employs fewer people than agriculture.
• Services is incorrect; though a significant sector, it does not engage the majority of the population compared to agriculture.
• IT is incorrect; the IT sector is emerging but employs a very small percentage of the total population.

The Dawn newspaper is one of Pakistan's oldest and most respected English-language newspapers. It was founded by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, in 1941. Jinnah established Dawn to serve as a mouthpiece for the All-India Muslim League, articulating the Muslim perspective and advocating for the creation of a separate Muslim state.

• Mir Shakil ur Rehman is the CEO of the Jang Group of Newspapers, a different media conglomerate, not the founder of Dawn.
• Hameed Haroon is the current CEO of the Dawn Media Group, but he did not found the newspaper; he is a descendant of one of its early patrons.
• Zia Shahid is associated with other media ventures and is not connected to the founding of Dawn newspaper.

The Malakand incident refers to the period in 2009 when militants gained significant control in the Malakand Division, including Swat Valley, posing a direct threat to the state. In response, the Pakistan Army launched a major military operation named Rah-e-Rast (Path of Rectitude). This operation successfully cleared the area of militants and restored government control.

• Zarb-e-Azb was a large-scale military operation launched in North Waziristan in 2014, much later than the Malakand incident.
• Sherdil is not a recognized major military operation name associated with the Malakand incident.
• Rah-e-Haq refers to earlier, smaller-scale operations conducted in Swat, but Rah-e-Rast was the decisive and comprehensive operation following the 2009 crisis.

Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, commonly known as Aga Khan III, was the 48th Imam of the Nizari Ismaili community. He was a significant figure in the 20th century, advocating for Muslim rights and contributing to various social and educational causes. He is buried in Aswan, Egypt, in a mausoleum overlooking the Nile River, a site that has become a pilgrimage destination for his followers.

• Cairo is the capital of Egypt, but not the specific burial site of Aga Khan III.
• Karachi is a major city in Pakistan with a large Ismaili population, but it is not where Aga Khan III is interred.
• Istanbul is a historical city in Turkey, unrelated to the burial place of Aga Khan III.

North Waziristan, a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, is historically known for its distinct tribal population. The two main and most prominent tribes inhabiting this region are the Wazir and Dawar. These tribes have a long history and cultural heritage deeply rooted in the area.

• Afridi and Shinwari are primarily associated with the Khyber Agency (now Khyber District), not North Waziristan.
• Mehsud and Orakzai are significant tribes, but Mehsud are predominantly found in South Waziristan, and Orakzai in the Orakzai Agency (now Orakzai District).
• Khattak and Mohmand are other major Pashtun tribes; Khattak are widespread, and Mohmand are mainly in the Mohmand Agency (now Mohmand District), not North Waziristan.

The Delhi Muslim Proposals were a set of demands made by Muslim leaders in 1927, aiming to secure Muslim rights in a future independent India. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, a prominent leader of the All-India Muslim League, presented these proposals. They outlined conditions for joint electorates, including a one-third representation for Muslims in the Central Legislature and separation of Sindh from Bombay.

• Liaqat Ali Khan was a close associate of Jinnah and later Pakistan's first Prime Minister, but he did not present these specific proposals.
• Allama Iqbal was a visionary poet and philosopher who advocated for a separate Muslim state, but he was not the presenter of the Delhi Proposals.
• Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar was a leader of the Khilafat Movement and a prominent figure in the Indian independence struggle, but not the one who presented the Delhi Proposals.

The Tughlaq Dynasty was a significant Muslim dynasty of Turkic origin that ruled over the Delhi Sultanate. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, originally Ghazi Malik, founded the dynasty in 1320 AD, marking the end of the Khilji dynasty's rule. He established a stable administration and initiated several reforms.

• Ghiyasuddin Balban was a powerful ruler of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty, which preceded the Khilji and Tughlaq dynasties, making him incorrect.
• Muhammad bin Tughlaq was Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq's son and successor, known for his controversial administrative experiments, but he was not the founder.
• Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a later ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, known for his public works and administrative reforms, but he also did not found the dynasty.

Gilgit-Baltistan is an administrative territory of Pakistan, located in the northern part of the country. Its political status has been a subject of ongoing discussion and development.

• 2009 is the correct answer. In 2009, the Government of Pakistan enacted the Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order, which granted the region a provincial-like status, including an elected legislative assembly and a chief minister, significantly enhancing its autonomy.
• The years 2015, 2018, and 2020 are incorrect. While there have been subsequent discussions and proposals regarding its status, the initial grant of provincial-like status occurred in 2009.

Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali was a Pakistani politician who served as the 15th Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2002 to 2004. He was the first Prime Minister from Balochistan.

• 2-Dec-20 is the correct answer. Ex-Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali passed away on December 2, 2020, at the age of 76, due to cardiac arrest.
• The other dates, 15-Nov-19, 10-Jan-21, and 5-Mar-18, are incorrect as they do not correspond to the actual date of his demise. This question tests specific factual knowledge about a historical event.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, was a strong advocate for education and frequently visited institutions to inspire the youth.

• Islamia College Peshawar is the correct answer. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah frequently visited Islamia College Peshawar, recognizing its importance as a center of Muslim education in the North-West Frontier Province. He held the institution in high regard and even bequeathed a portion of his property to it.
• Dhaka University, while significant, was not the institution he most frequently visited.
• Govt. College Lahore was an important educational institution, but not his most frequent destination.
• Delhi was a major political center, but the question refers to an educational institution he frequently visited.

The Unionist Party was a political party in British India, primarily active in the Punjab Province. It represented the interests of the landed gentry and rural population, advocating for inter-communal harmony.

• Sir Fazl-i-Hussain is the correct answer. Sir Fazl-i-Hussain was a prominent political leader who founded the Unionist Party in Punjab in 1923. He played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of the province during the British Raj.
• Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan was a later leader of the Unionist Party and served as Premier of Punjab, but he was not its founder.
• Ch. Khaliquzzaman was a leader of the All-India Muslim League, not the Unionist Party.
• Ch. Rehmat Ali is known for coining the name 'Pakistan' and was not associated with the founding of the Unionist Party.

The Lahore Resolution, passed on March 23, 1940, by the All-India Muslim League, was a landmark statement that called for the creation of independent states for Muslims in British India.

• 2 is the correct answer. The Lahore Resolution, while often interpreted as a demand for a single Muslim state, actually called for the creation of 'independent states' in the North-Western and Eastern zones of British India where Muslims were in a majority. This implied two distinct Muslim-majority regions that would form separate entities.
• The resolution did not explicitly demand 1, 3, or 4 states, but rather 'states' in the plural, referring to the two main Muslim-majority areas.

Al-Hilal was an Urdu-language weekly newspaper established by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. It played a significant role in promoting nationalist and anti-British sentiments in India.

• Abul Kalam Azad is the correct answer. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad founded the newspaper Al-Hilal in 1912. He used it as a powerful medium to propagate his nationalist views, advocate for Hindu-Muslim unity, and criticize British policies, making it a significant voice in the Indian independence movement.
• Zafar Ali Khan was associated with the newspaper 'Zamindar', not Al-Hilal.
• Allama Iqbal was a renowned poet and philosopher, not the founder of Al-Hilal.
• Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar was a prominent leader of the Khilafat Movement and associated with 'Comrade' and 'Hamdard' newspapers, but not Al-Hilal.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a collection of infrastructure projects under construction throughout Pakistan, aiming to upgrade Pakistan's infrastructure and strengthen its economy.

• ML-1 is the correct answer. The Main Line 1 (ML-1) is a major railway line in Pakistan, stretching from Karachi to Peshawar. It is a crucial component of the CPEC railway projects, undergoing significant upgrades, including sections near Havelian, to improve connectivity and speed.
• ML-5 (Khunjerab) is not a recognized primary CPEC railway line designation in the same context as ML-1.
• Taxila-Khunjerab Line refers to a proposed or conceptual route but ML-1 is the established and actively upgraded CPEC railway line.
• 'None of these' is incorrect as ML-1 is the specific CPEC railway line.

The Indian National Army (INA) was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists during World War II in Southeast Asia. Its aim was to secure Indian independence from British rule.

• Mohan Singh is the correct answer. Captain Mohan Singh, an officer of the British Indian Army, was instrumental in founding the first Indian National Army in 1942 after the fall of Singapore.
• Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon was a prominent officer in the INA but not its founder.
• Subhas Chandra Bose later reorganized and led the INA, becoming its most famous leader, but he was not the original founder.
• The option 'None of these' is incorrect as Mohan Singh is the correct founder.

Tiananmen Square is a vast city square in the center of Beijing, China, named after the Tiananmen ('Gate of Heavenly Peace') located to its north, separating it from the Forbidden City.

• China is the correct answer. Tiananmen Square is a historically significant landmark located in Beijing, the capital city of China. It has been the site of many important events in Chinese history.
• Japan is incorrect; Japan is an island nation to the east of China and does not contain Tiananmen Square.
• South Korea is incorrect; South Korea is located on the Korean Peninsula and is not where Tiananmen Square is found.
• India is incorrect; India is a large country in South Asia, geographically distant from China and Tiananmen Square.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a global organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic, and related technologies.

• Geneva is the correct answer because the IEC's headquarters are indeed located in Geneva, Switzerland. This city is a hub for many international organizations, reflecting its neutral status and central European location.
• New York is incorrect; while it hosts the UN headquarters, it is not the IEC's base.
• London is incorrect; it is home to many international bodies but not the IEC.
• Paris is incorrect; it hosts UNESCO and other organizations, but not the IEC.

The correct answer is New Zealand. The Commonwealth of Nations was formally established by the Statute of Westminster in 1931. This statute recognized the independence of the self-governing Dominions within the British Empire. The original Dominions included Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the Irish Free State, and Newfoundland.

• China and Japan were never part of the British Commonwealth.
• Therefore, 'None of these' is incorrect as New Zealand is a founding member.

New Zealand's inclusion as a founding member alongside Australia and Canada is historically accurate regarding the Commonwealth's formation.

The correct answer is World Environment Day. Celebrated annually on June 5th, World Environment Day is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972.

• Earth Day is observed on April 22nd.
• World Water Day is observed on March 22nd.
• International Biodiversity Day (or World Biodiversity Day) is observed on May 22nd.

Each of these important environmental days has a distinct date, making them incorrect options for June 5th.

The correct answer is 1949. This year marks the end of the Chinese Civil War, when the Kuomintang (KMT) government, led by Chiang Kai-shek, retreated to Taiwan and established the Republic of China (ROC) there. Concurrently, the Communist Party of China, under Mao Zedong, established the People's Republic of China (PRC) on the mainland. This event created the political separation between Taiwan and mainland China that persists today.

• 1966 was the start of the Cultural Revolution in mainland China.
• 1989 is associated with the Tiananmen Square protests.
• 1999 was when Macau was handed over to China.

None of these later dates relate to Taiwan's foundational separation.

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting social progress, better living standards, and human rights. As of current counts, there are 44 European countries that are full member states of the United Nations. This number includes countries from both Western and Eastern Europe, as well as some transcontinental nations often categorized as European.

• The numbers 38, 54, and 67 are incorrect. The precise count of UN member states from Europe is 44, reflecting the sovereign nations within the continent that hold full membership in the global body.