Quaid-e-Azam opposed categorically the Rowlett Act 1919 because:
- (A) Introduced diarchy system in provinces
- (B) It was against the fundamental principles of law and justice
- (C) Formation of Hindu majority provinces
- (D) Creation of anti-Muslim Committee to pacify Hindus
- (B) It was against the fundamental principles of law and justice
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had a strong stance against the Rowlatt Act of 1919. The British colonial authorities in India, with this law, could arrest people and hold them without trial. Jinnah saw this as a direct violation of basic legal principles and civil rights, feeling it threatened justice and the legal rights promised to individuals. His opposition was part of a larger movement resisting colonial repression. This movement included many protests and eventually led to tragic events like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
“Mast Tawakli” is a prominent poet of which language?
- (A) Punjabi
- (B) Sindhi
- (C) Kashmiri
- (D) Balochi
- (D) Balochi
Mast Tawakli lived during the 19th century, around 1825 to 1892. He was a Sufi poet who made a significant mark in Balochi literature. People knew him for poems that spoke about the struggles faced by ordinary folks. Many regard him as one of the finest poets writing in the Balochi language.
The first woman climbed the Mount Everest in the world:
- (A) Maria Estela
- (B) Junko Tabei
- (C) Sharon Wood
- (D) Peggy Luce
- (B) Junko Tabei
Junko Tabei made history on May 16, 1975, as the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Hailing from Japan, she wasn’t just satisfied with that triumph. Later on, she also became the first woman to conquer the Seven Summits, scaling the tallest mountains on each continent. Her achievements shattered gender norms in climbing and inspired countless women around the globe to pursue their own adventures in mountaineering.
Where is the Headquarters of World Bank?
- (A) Washington DC
- (B) London
- (C) New York
- (D) New Orleans
- (A) Washington DC
The World Bank is an international institution that gives money and aid to countries for their development projects and efforts to cut down on poverty. Based in Washington, D.C., it was founded in 1944 during the Bretton Woods Conference. The World Bank works with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help stabilize and develop the global economy.
Which among the following is a form of precipitation?
- (A) Mist
- (B) Fog
- (C) Hail
- (D) Dew
- (C) Hail
Hail falls as precipitation because it’s made of frozen water droplets dropping from the sky to the ground due to gravity. Precipitation takes place when the atmosphere’s water vapor becomes so full that it turns into liquid or solid and drops down. You can have rain and drizzle in liquid form, or snow, sleet, and hail in frozen form. Hail forms when ice pellets develop during strong thunderstorms. These pellets eventually drop to the ground as a straightforward form of precipitation.
Who was the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress?
- (A) Shoain Hashmi
- (B) Badaruddin Tayyabji
- (C) Abul Kalam Azad
- (D) Nawab Syed Bahadur
- (B) Badaruddin Tayyabji
Badaruddin Tayyabji played a significant role as both a lawyer and a nationalist figure in British India. In 1887, he made history by becoming the first Muslim to serve as President of the Indian National Congress during its session in Allahabad. His election served as a testament to the Congress’s inclusive approach at that time, which encouraged participation from leaders of various religious backgrounds in the quest for India’s independence.
“Tin Bigha” corridor connects:
- (A) India-Pakistan
- (B) India-Myanmar
- (C) China-India
- (D) Bangladesh-India
- (D) Bangladesh-India
The Tin Bigha corridor links the Dahagram-Angarpota enclaves, which are part of Bangladesh, to the main territory of Bangladesh. This connection passes through a thin strip of Indian land. In 1992, India leased this strip to Bangladesh so they could connect their enclaves with the main part of the country. So, yes, the right choice is (D) Bangladesh-India.
Who was the first Governor General of India?
- (A) Warren Hastings
- (B) Lord Canning
- (C) Lord William Bentinck
- (D) Lord Dalhousie
- (C) Lord William Bentinck
Lord William Bentinck became the first Governor-General of India, serving between 1833 and 1835. Before him, Warren Hastings had held the position of the first Governor-General of Bengal starting in 1773. However, it was the Charter Act of 1833 that appointed Bentinck as the inaugural Governor-General for all British territories in India.
The smallest entry in MS-Excel is:
- (A) Cell
- (B) Book
- (C) Worksheet
- (D) Page
- (A) Cell
In Microsoft Excel, the smallest part where data goes is a cell. It appears where a row crosses with a column. You type or keep your information there. Every cell is like a little box ready to hold what you need. In other words, it’s where the magic of organizing numbers and text begins.
What is the shortcut key to add slide in MS-PowerPoint?
- (A) Ctrl + N
- (B) Ctrl + M
- (C) Ctrl + S
- (D) Ctrl + L
- (B) Ctrl + M