• The word “Urdu” is derived from the Turkish word “Ordu”.
• In Turkish, Ordu means “Army” or “camp”.
• Urdu language developed in the Indian subcontinent.
• It became widely used as a lingua franca in South Asia.
• The name “Urdu” was first used around 1780 by Ghulam Hamadani Mushafi.
• Maulvi Abdul Haq – Known as “Father of Urdu”.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

1. October 24, 1954
2. October 24, 1956
3. October 24, 1955
4. None of these

1. August 27
2. September 27
3. October 27
4. None of the above

1. 1972
2. 1949
3. 1957
4. None of these

1. Simla Agreement
2. Ceasefire Agreement
3. Both A and B
4. None of these

1. Balochistan
2. GB
3. KPK
4. Sindh