Explanation

• The Radcliffe Award was published on August 17, 1947.
• It was the result of the partition plan
• Announced by Lord Mountbatten 
• It outlined the boundary division between India and Pakistan.
• It divided Punjab and Bengal based on religious majorities
• It was named after Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who chaired the boundary commission.

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• Karachi was the first capital of Pakistan 
• From 1947 until 1959, for 12 years
• Selected by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• Interim Capital (1959–1967): Rawalpindi.
• Current Capital ( August 14, 1967–Present): Islamabad. 

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• The idea of Pakistan was first conceived by Muhammad Iqbal.
• He is widely regarded as the spiritual father of Pakistan.
• Muhammad Iqbal was famous for his lines "Mazhab Nahi Sikhata Aapas Mein Bair Rakhna".
• Muhammad Iqbal was the author of Book 'Baang-e-Dara'.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup in 1992

Edition: Fifth

Format: One Day International (ODI)

Venue: Australia & New Zealand

Final held: 25 March 1992

Final Venue: Melbourne

Winner: Pakistan (First title)

Runners-up: England

Participating teams: 09

Total Matches: 39

Most wickets taken by: Wasim Akram (18 wickets)

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Question updated on 11-02-2026

Explanation

• Allama Iqbal (1877–1938) is the National Poet of Pakistan.
• Joined Muslim League: 1908 in London, 1922 in Indian subcontinent.
• Delivered Presidential Address at 25th All-India Muslim League session, Allahabad, 29 Dec 1930.

Additional information:

• Born: 9 November 1877, Sialkot
• Died: 21 April 1938, Lahore
• Burial: Tomb of Allama Iqbal, Lahore
• Known as “Mufakkir-e-Pakistan” (Thinker of Pakistan) and “Shair-e-Mashriq” (Poet of the East).

Last verified 09-03-2026

Explanation

All of these rivers (Zhob, Dasht, and Gomal) flow in or border the province of Balochistan

There are many rivers in Balochistan

The important rivers in Balochistan are:

1. Zhob
2. Nari
3. Bolan
4. Pishin
5. Lora
6. Mula
7. Hub
8. Porali
9. Hingol is the largest river in Balochistan
10. Rakshan
11. Dasht.

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while

24 rivers are present in Pakistan

5 rivers flow in Punjab Province

4 rivers flow in Sindh Province

7 rivers flow in Balochistan Province

8 rivers flow in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Last updated on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Water Treaty (1960) was signed between Pakistan and India to share the Indus River system.
  • Pakistan got control of the western rivers: Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab.
  • India got control of the eastern rivers: Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• The Pak-China boundary line was demarcated during the era of President Ayub Khan.
• Signed on 2 March 1963.
• Signed by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Pakistan) and Chen Yi (China)
• The Pak-China agreement is called the Sino-Pak border 

Last updated on 06-March-2026

Explanation

K2 World 2nd highest mountain

• K2 Elevation: 8,611 m
• K2 First ascent: July 31, 1954
• K2 Mountain range: Karakoram range
• K2 First ascenders: Achille Compagnoni, Lino Lacedelli
• K2 Easiest route: Abruzzi Spur

Last verified on 06-03-2026

Explanation

Cotton cultivation requires a significant number of frost-free days, typically around 210

It is the crop that requires high temperatures (21°C to 30°C)

It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates

It's grown in the Kharif season