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Explanation

The "Eighth Amendment" to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in 1985.

It was adopted by the Parliament in November 1985.

The Pakistan Constitution (Eighth Amendment) Act, 1985 received the assent of the President on November 9, 1985,

And was published for general information on November 11, 1985. 

Explanation

In the 1937 elections, only two Muslim Leaguers — Malik Barkat Ali and Raja Ghazanfar — were elected,

but Raja defected to the Unionist Party and for eight years,

Malik Barkat Ali alone represented the League in Punjab’s legislature.

Malik Barkat Ali was an Indian Muslim politician, lawyer, and journalist.

Party: All-India Muslim League

Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi is renowned for leading the Indian independence movement using non-violent civil disobedience (Ahimsa).

He inspired millions of Indians to peacefully resist British rule through protests, marches, and boycotts.

It earned him the title "Father of the Nation" in India.

Additional Information:

1915: Gandhi returned to India from South Africa and began working for social reforms.

1919: Launched opposition to the Rowlatt Act, marking the start of mass movements.

1930: Led the Dandi March (Salt March) against British salt laws.

1942: Launched the Quit India Movement, demanding an end to British rule.

15 August 1947: India gained independence.

Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948.

Explanation

The British, Arabs, and Turks all established rule or influence in parts of the Indian subcontinent.

The Romans never ruled the Indian subcontinent; they had trade contacts but no political control.

Explanation

Explanation

Pakistan and Iran were members of RCD (Regional Cooperation for Development) formed in 1964, and later ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization), which succeeded RCD in 1985.

Both are also members of D-8 (Developing-8), an organization for development cooperation among 8 Muslim-majority countries.

Explanation

The Silk Route is also known as Karakoram Highway

The silk road connects Pakistan and China.

The total length is approximately 1,300 kilometers, of which 887 kilometers are in Pakistan and 413 km in China.

The silk road is considered a symbol of Pakistan-China's eternal friendship

The highway meets the Pakistani-Chinese border at Khunjerab Pass

Explanation

IBM stands for International business machines.

IBM 1401 belong to second generation. 

Second generation of computer: 1956 to 1963

Used in Second Generation: Transistors

Explanation

 Potato was major Food of Ireland in the 50s.

آلو 50 کی دہائی میں آئرلینڈ کی اہم خوراک تھی۔

Explanation

"Search for" is the correct phrase used when looking to find something.

"Information about" is used to indicate the subject or topic — in this case, Bhambhore.