Explanation

The Indus Waters Treaty, treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan

The Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan was brokered by the World Bank

The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan

while

And the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India

The Treaty was signed at Karachi by Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan,

The then President of Pakistan, Jawaharlal Nehru 

the then Indian Prime Minister, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif 

The Treaty is effective from 1st April 1960 

Explanation

1. 1952-1953
2. 1968-1969
3. 1976-1977
4. 1983-1984
5. 1993-1994
6. 2003-2004
7. 2012-2013

The name "United Nations" was coined by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

• It was founded on October 24, 1945.
• It's currently has 193 member states and 2 observer states.
• The official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Explanation

The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906, with its first session held in Karachi in 1907.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the League in 1913 at the age of 37.

In 1927, the League was divided over the issue of joint electorates.

Jinnah joined the Indian National Congress in 1906 and left in 1920.

He was a member of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until 1947.

In 1947, Jinnah became the leader of Pakistan until his death in 1948.

Explanation

The Constituent Assemb Pakistan adopted the Objectives Resolution on March 12, 1949.

Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan, had presented it in the assembly on March 7, 1949

Out of 75 members of the assembly, 21 voted for it.

All the amendments proposed by minority members were reject

Consequently, all ten of them voted against it.

The resolution, in its entirety, has been made part of the Constitution of Pakistan under Article 2(A).

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Explanation

The Badshahi Mosque was built in 1673 in Lahore.
It was built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
It is 3rd the largest mosque
Construction of Badshahi Mosque completed in:1673
Additional information:
In 1947, Pakistan uplifted the Badshahi Mosque and citadel Lahore as symbols of the state.
Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur

Explanation

• In March 1929, Muhammad Ali Jinnah presented his 14 Points during a Muslim League session in Delhi to protect Muslim rights and interests.
• He had left for England in May 1928.
• He had returned after six months.
• The Nehru Report of 1928 influenced these points, which were consolidated with help from Muhammad Ali Jauhar.
• Jinnah’s Fourteen Points (1929) aimed to safeguard Muslim rights in British India.

They included:

1. Federal constitution with provincial powers.
2. Provincial autonomy.
3. No constitutional changes without state agreement.
4. Adequate Muslim representation in legislatures.
5. Muslim representation in services and self-governing bodies.
6. 1/3rd Muslim representation in the Central Legislature.
7. 1/3rd Muslim members in central and state cabinets.
8. Separate electorates.
9. No bill passed if 3/4th of a minority opposes it.
10. Reorganisation should not affect Muslim majorities in Bengal, Punjab, and NWFP.
11. Separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.
12. Reforms in NWFP and Balochistan.
13. Full religious freedom.
14. Protection of Muslim religious, cultural, educational, and linguistic rights.

Explanation

On March 23, A.K. Fazul Haq, the Chief Minister of Bengal, moved the historical Lahore Resolution

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Lahore Resolution Translation English to Urdu: Mulana Zafar Ali Khan

Lahore Resolution Presented by A.K Fazul Haq        

Participate From Punjab (Leader): Zafar Ali Khan

Participate From Sindh (Leader): Sir Abdullah Haroon

Participate From Balochistan (Leader): Qazi Muhammad  Isa

Participate From KPK (Leader): Sardar Aurangzaib Khan

CM Banglad : A.K Fazul Haq 

United Province: Khalid Zaman

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Explanation

• The new length of the Coastline of Pakistan is 1,058 km (650 miles).
• The old length of the Coastline of Pakistan is 1,046 km (650 miles).
• It is divided into two parts: the Sindh Coast, stretching 270 km, and the Makran Coast, extending 720 km.
• The majority of Pakistan's coastline is located in Balochistan.
• Geographically, the coast of Pakistan includes the Gwadar Coast, Lasbela Coast, Karachi Coast, Thatta Coast.
• Thatta Coast from Korangi Creek to the Indian border at Sir Creek.
• The Rann of Kutch from Badin to Tharparkar District.

Most Important Note:

• If the length of the coastline of Pakistan is stated as 1046 km, that would be correct.
• Similarly, if it is stated as 1058 km in other MCQs, that would also be correct.

Explanation

The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.

It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).

It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Explanation

The first constitution of Pakistan was issued on March 23, 1956,
And remained the fundamental law of Pakistan until 1958.
It comprised 234 articles, 13 parts, and 6 schedules.
After nine years, Pakistan finally got its first constitution
Choudhry Mohammad Ali was Prime Minister at that time 
However, the first constitution was abrogated
Ayoub Khan enforced a new one in June 1962. 

AGM 08-01-2023

ND5-07-2023