Explanation

• The Mayo School of Arts was established in Lahore in 1875.
• John Lockwood Kipling was its first principal.
• The institution later became the National College of Arts (NCA).
• It played an important role in art and design education in the region.

Last verified on 10-11-2026

Explanation

• Ustad Mansur was a famous Mughal court painter during the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1605–1627).
• He was especially skilled in painting birds, animals, and plants with remarkable detail.
• He received the title Nadir-ul-Asr, meaning “Wonder of the Age.”
• His famous works include paintings of the dodo, Siberian crane, and other rare animals.

Last verified on 10-11-2026

Explanation

• Indian National Congress was founded on 28 December 1885 
  
• It was founded at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay 
  
• Its Headquarters is located in New Delhi
• It was founded by Allan Octavian Hume.

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.

Last verified on 09-10-2026

Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026