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Simon Commission - British Rule & Colonial Era (1757-1947)
The Simon Commission was appointed in:
A. 1925
B. 1926
C. 1927
D. 1928
Correct Answer: C
The British Government appointed the Simon Commission in November 1927 to review the working of the Government of India Act, 1919 and suggest constitutional reforms.
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
Kashmir Solidarity Day is celebrated on
A. 1/25/2026 12:00:00 AM
B. 2/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
C. 5/28/2026 12:00:00 AM
D. 2/15/2026 12:00:00 AM
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
Kashmir Black day is celebrated on
A. 10/27/2026 12:00:00 AM
B. 2/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
C. 1/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
D. 10/15/2026 12:00:00 AM
Correct Answer: A
Kashmir Black Day is observed every year on 27 October to protest against the illegal occupation of Jammu & Kashmir by India in 1947.
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
Out of 20 districts of Jammu & Kashmir the muslim majority districts are:
A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 12
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
Which District has famous Dal Lake in Jummu & Kashmir?
A. Srinagar
B. Leh
C. Jammu
D. Shopian
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
Which District is known as 'Apple Bowl' in Jammu & Kashmir?
A. Srinagar
B. Leh
C. Jammu
D. Shopian
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
How many Districts in Jammu & Kashmir?
A. 18
B. 19
C. 20
D. 21
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
The total length of 'Line of Control' in Kashmir is:
A. 220 Km
B. 820 Km
C. 861 Km
D. 520 Km
Correct Answer: C
The Line of Control (LoC) is the de facto military control line dividing Kashmir between Pakistan and India. It was established after the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 (later formalized after Simla Agreement 1972).
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
Chenab Formula to resolve the Kashmir dispute was presented by:
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. Ali Shah Geelani
C. Barister Sultan Mehmood
D. Sir Owen Dixon
Correct Answer: D
The Chenab Formula was a proposed solution for the Kashmir dispute during UN mediation efforts. It suggested dividing Jammu & Kashmir along the Chenab River line, with Muslim-majority areas going to Pakistan and others to India. It was part of UN efforts led by United Nations mediators in the early Kashmir conflict period.
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
India due to its poor military position in Held Kashmir appealed to UNO for peace on:
A. 2/11/1948 12:00:00 AM
B. 1st-Jan-1948
C. 1/25/1950 12:00:00 AM
D. 1/30/1949 12:00:00 AM
Correct Answer: B
India took the Kashmir issue to the United Nations on 1 January 1948 during the first Indo-Pak war over Kashmir.
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
Against the repressive rule of Dogra Dynasty, Kashmir Muslim Conference launched a freedom movement in:
A. 1931
B. 1932
C. 1933
D. 1947
Correct Answer: A
The movement began against the autocratic rule of the Dogra rulers in 1931. Later, the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference played an important role in the political struggle of Kashmir Muslims.
13 July 1931 is considered an important date in Kashmir’s political history.
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
Kashmir is strategically important because it connects to
A. Europe & Asia
B. South Asia with Central & East Asia
C. America & Europe
D. Russia & Europe
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
Kashmir Region mainly consists of which mountain region?
A. Alps & Andes
B. Karakoram & Himalayas
C. Rockies & Andies
D. Hindu Kush & Alps
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
Which line separates Pakistan and Indian forces in Kashmir?
A. Durand Line
B. Radcliffe Line
C. McMohan Line
D. Line of Control
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
What is winter capital of Indian-administrated Jammu & Kashmir?
A. Jammu
B. Leh
C. Srinagar
D. Gilgit
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
What is the summer capital of Indian-administrated Jammu & Kashmir?
A. Jammu
B. Leh
C. Srinagar
D. Gilgit
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
What is the approximate total area of the historic princely state of Jammu & Kashmir?
A. 150,000 sq km
B. 250,000 sq km
C. 222,236 sq km
D. 175,223 sq km
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
Kashmir State was bought by Gulab Singh from British rulers for:
A. Rs. 10 million
B. Rs. 15 million
C. Rs. 7.5 million
D. Rs. 55 million
Correct Answer: C
The sale was made under the Treaty of Amritsar (1846) after the First Anglo-Sikh War. The British transferred Kashmir to Gulab Singh for 75 lakh Nanakshahi rupees.
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1947 - Present - Kashmir Dispute
Occupied Kashmir is the biggest state in the sub-continent situated in the north of Pakistan having boundaries with:
A. Tibet
B. Russia
C. Afghanistan
D. All of them
Correct Answer: C
Occupied Kashmir (the former princely state of Jammu & Kashmir) is situated in the north of Pakistan and has boundaries with: Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, China.
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Nuclear Program of Pakistan
CHASHMA III and IV proposed to be built by china will produce:
A. 580 MW
B. 500 MW
C. 915 MW
D. 680 MW
Correct Answer: D
CHASHMA-III and CHASHMA-IV proposed/built with Chinese cooperation were planned to produce 340 MW each of electricity.