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

Explanation

• Founder: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
• Founded: 1875 (primary), 1877 (college)
• Foundation stone laid by Lord Lytton on 8 January 1878.
• Intermediate Classes: 1878
• B.A. Classes: 1881
• Upgrade to AMU: 1920

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

Lucknow Pact (December 1916) was an agreement between:

• Indian National Congress – headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• All-India Muslim League – led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Congress adopted the pact at Lucknow session on 29 December 1916.
• Muslim League approved it on 31 December 1916.

Last verified on 19-01-2026