Explanation

• Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay was a British historian and politician.
• He presented his famous “Minute on Indian Education” on 2 February 1835.
• It was supported during the period of Lord William Bentinck.
• The aim was to promote English education in India.
• It sought to create a class of educated Indians to assist British administration.

Last verified on 03-06-2026

Explanation

• The first major organized movement against British rule was the Swadeshi Movement.
• It started in 1905 after the Partition of Bengal.
• People boycotted British goods and promoted local products.

Additional information:

• Khilafat Movement – 1919–1924
• Non-Cooperation Movement – 1920–1922
• Quit India Movement – 1942

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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

• Lahore is called the "City of Colleges." 
• University of the Punjab ranks #1 in Lahore
• Because this city has the greatest number of colleges and universities.
• The University of Lahore is the largest private-sector university in Pakistan
• The Oldest University of Lahore is King Edward Medical University (1860)
• It is the second-largest city in Pakistan
• 26th largest in the world

Additional information 

• Manchester of Pakistan. Faisalabad.
  Gateway of Pakistan. Karachi.
  Brasilia of Pakistan. Islamabad.
  Valley or city of Flowers. Peshawar.
  City of Textiles. Faisalabad. 

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

Explanation

• Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar was a prominent Muslim leader, journalist, and freedom activist.
• He launched the English weekly “Comrade” from Calcutta in 1911.
• The newspaper promoted Muslim political awareness and rights.
• Later, he started the Urdu weekly “Hamdard” from Delhi in 1913.

Last verified on 02-06-2026