Explanation

• The oath of Governor-General administered to Quiad-e-Azam by Justice Abdul Rasheed
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• Sir Mian Abdul Rashid,was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan.
• On 15 August 1947, when Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was sworn in as the first Governor-General of Pakistan, Rashid, as the most senior Muslim judge in British India, administered the oath of office to him.

1st Governor-General of Pakistan 

Quaid e Azam born on: 25 December 1876 in Karachi

Died on: 11 September 1948

In-office: 14 August 1947 – 11 September 1948

Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

Succeeded by Khawaja Nazimuddin

Explanation

• Amnesty International headquarters in the London
• Amnesty International founded in 1961.
• Amnesty International  by Englishman Peter Benenson.
• Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people in over 150 countries.
• Amnesty International's global website provides extensive information on human rights in specific countries.
• The Nobel Peace Prize 1977 was awarded to Amnesty International "for worldwide respect for human rights."

Explanation

Pentagon serves as the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, including all three military services:

• Army
• Navy
• Air Force

Explanation

Direct Action Day, also known as the 1946 Calcutta Killings.

All India Muslim League observed “Direct Action Day” on August 16, 1946.

It was a day of nationwide communal riots announced by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

It led to large-scale violence between Muslims and Hindus in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in the Bengal province of British India.

Explanation

The highest peak of salt range is Soan Sakaser.

The Salt Range is a mountain range in the north of the Punjab province of Pakistan.

The range extends along the south of the Potohar Plateau and the north of the Jhelum River.

The salt range is situated between rivers Soan and River Jhelum

Explanation

The M-2 Motorway or the Lahore–Islamabad Motorway.

Length: 375 km

Constructed: 1992

North end: Kashmir Highway Interchange, Islamabad

South end: Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore

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The M8 Motorway is the longest one in Pakistan

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The Motorway M5 (Multan-Sukkur section)

 M-3 (Lahore-Abdul Hakeem)

Explanation

The pyramid of Giza is located in Egypt.

It is one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.

These ancient structures are situated on the Giza Plateau, near Cairo.

The houses surrounding the pyramid were made of clay bricks dried in the sun.

All the houses had flat roofs.

Explanation

On 2 August 1948, the Pakistan national team, led by Ali Iqtidar Shah Dara, officially went on to play their first international game and tournament against Belgium winning the game 2–0 at the 1948 London Olympics.

 Pakistanis the four-time champion: 

1971

1978

1982

1994.

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Pakistan defeats Spain in the 1971 hockey world cup.

Pakistan beat India to secure the bronze medal at Hockey Champions Trophy 2012.

Explanation

• The first rocket launched by Pakistan was Rehbar.
• It was launched by SUPARCO on 7th June 1962.
• SUPARCO stands for Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission.

Explanation

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in the city of Pisa, in Tuscany, Italy.