Explanation

It was a proposal formulated by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari

C. R. formula is also known as the Rajaji formula 

In 1942, Chakravarti Rajagopalachar opposed the Congress party by differing against the Quit India Movement 

C. R.'s formula solves the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress 

The CR formula acted as the basis for the negotiations. Gandhi and Jinnah met in September 1944 to ease the deadlock.

Explanation

• Provincial Part: Came into effect on 1 April 1937.
• It introduced provincial autonomy in British India.
• Main feature: Introduced provincial autonomy and abolished provincial dyarchy.
• Federal Part: Never came into operation.
• Reason: Princely states did not join the proposed federation.

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Explanation

Pakistan’s Constituent Assembly was officially constituted on July 20, 1947, under the Indian Independence Act 1947. This assembly served dual roles:

Legislative: Acting as Pakistan’s first parliament.

Constitutional: Drafting the country’s first constitution.

First Session: Held on August 10–14, 1947, in Karachi.

President: Jogendra Nath Mandal (temporary chair) and later Muhammad Ali Jinnah as permanent President.

Explanation

Maharaja Ranjit Singh founded the Sikh Empire in 1799 in the Indian subcontinent.

The empire lasted until 1849, when it was annexed by the British East India Company.

He was the founder of the first independent Sikh State.

The Sikh Empire was centered in Punjab and extended across northwestern India.

Explanation

The Black Hole of Calcutta incident happened in 1756 when British prisoners were allegedly confined in a small room by the troops of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula.

This event was one of the factors that led to the Battle of Plassey in 1757, where Siraj-ud-Daula was defeated by the British.

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Explanation

Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India after the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

He was serving from 1858 to 1862.

His policy of "mercy without weakness" aimed at restoring stability and maintaining British control over India after the rebellion.

Explanation

Battle of Peshawar was fought between Mahmud of Ghazni and the Hindu Shahi army of Jayapala, near Peshawar.

Mahmood Ghazni is known as the “Abductor of Scholars”.

17th attack of Sultan Mehmood Ghazni on India was took place in 1027 AD.

Explanation

Lord Lytton served as Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880.

His administration introduced the Free Trade Policy in 1879, removing restrictions on imported goods to boost British industrial exports to India.

This policy favored British manufacturers at the expense of Indian industries.

Explanation

EBDO was promulgated by Ayub Khan in 1959. 

EBDO stand for Electoral bodies dissolution order.