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Explanation

The first Anglo-Sikh war was fought between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company

Fought in 1845 and 1846

around the Ferozepur district of Punjab

Lord Harding was the Governor General during the First Anglo-Sikh War.

Additional information:

The second Anglo-Sikh war took place in 1848-1849.

The Governor General of the Second Anglo-Sikh War was Lord Dalhousie.

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Explanation

Sir Francis Mudie 15 August1947 2 August 1949

First  Muslim Governor Abdur Rab Nishtar 2 August 1949 24 November 1951

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Explanation

A Cabinet Mission came to India in 1946 in order to discuss the transfer of power from the British government to the Indian political leadership, with the aim of preserving India's unity and granting its independence.

Explanation

Behadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal Emperor who was imprisoned by the English in Myanmar.

Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor of India (reigned 1837–57).

He was a poet, musician, and calligrapher, more an aesthete than a political leader.

Bahadur Shah Zafar was born October 24, 1775, in Delhi, India

Bahadur Shah Zafar died November 7, 1862, in Rangoon [now Yangon], Myanmar.

Explanation

The Cripps Mission was a failed attempt in late March 1942 

The Cripps Mission was sent by the British government to India

  to obtain Indian cooperation for the British war efforts in the 2nd World War.

The mission was headed by a senior minister Sir Stafford Cripps.

the objective of Cripps Mission: To reform the constitutional issues

Explanation

At the time of Partition in 1947, British India had 921 industries in total.

Out of these, only 34 industries were located in the territories that became Pakistan, showing the economic disparity Pakistan faced initially.

Explanation

Second World War started: September 1939.

Lahore Resolution presented: 23 March 1940.

Explanation

• Allama Iqbal received the title of Sir in 1922 in Lahore.
• He was knighted by King George V for his contributions to literature.

Note: According to SPSC, 1923 is the correct answer.

Explanation

The Battle of Saragarhi was fought on 12 September 1897.

The Battle of Saragarhi was fought between the British Punjabi Soldiers and  Afghan tribesmen

The Battle of Saragarhi was a last-stand battle fought before the Tirah Campaign 

On 12 September 1897, an estimated 12,000 – 24,000 Orakzai and Afridi tribesmen were seen near Gogra, at Samana Suk