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World History traces major civilizations, empires, dynasties, religions, wars, treaties, revolutions and independence movements from ancient times to the modern era. It links key rulers and dates with events such as the Renaissance, the World Wars, colonialism and the Cold War, rather than treating geography as the main subject.

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  • A. 29 February 1855
  • B. 30 March 1856
  • C. April 1956
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: The Treaty of Paris was signed on 30 March 1856, ending the Crimean War between Russia and the Ottoman-led alliance.

Correct answer: 30 March 1856
  • A. 1949
  • B. 1955
  • C. 1958
  • D. 1972Government Agencies

Explanation: Pakistan reached an agreement to acquire Gwadar from Oman in 1958, with the agreement dated 8 September; Pakistan formally took possession…

Correct answer: 1958
  • A. 1990
  • B. 1991
  • C. 1992
  • D. 1993Fun & Trivia

Explanation: PTV began broadcasting the popular children's fantasy programme Ainak Wala Jinn in 1993.

Correct answer: 1993Fun & Trivia
  • A. 1962
  • B. 1963
  • C. 1964
  • D. 1965Psychology

Explanation: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited was established in 1963 to distribute natural gas in northern Pakistan.

Correct answer: 1963
  • A. Dec 1973
  • B. Jan 1974
  • C. Feb 1974
  • D. Mar 1974Geographic Reference

Explanation: Pakistan recognized Bangladesh on 22 February 1974, so the correct month is February 1974.

Correct answer: Feb 1974
  • A. 1922
  • B. 1924
  • C. 1923
  • D. 1921Government Agencies

Explanation: The Treaty of Lausanne was signed in 1923 and formally settled many consequences of the Greco-Turkish War.

Correct answer: 1923
  • A. 1852
  • B. 1856
  • C. 1860
  • D. 1884History

Explanation: King Edward Medical School was founded in Lahore in 1860 and later became King Edward Medical University.

Correct answer: 1860
  • A. 18 August 2008
  • B. 12 October 2008
  • C. 10 September 2008
  • D. 5 July 2005Educational Resources

Explanation: Pervez Musharraf resigned as Pakistan's president on 18 August 2008 amid the threat of impeachment proceedings.

Correct answer: 18 August 2008
  • A. 1948
  • B. 1951
  • C. 1954
  • D. 1957Browsing Public Sector And Government Jobs

Explanation: The University of Karachi was established in 1951 and was initially created as an examination university.

Correct answer: 1951
  • A. 02 Nov 1989
  • B. 02 Dec 1989
  • C. 02 Dec 1988
  • D. 01 Nov 1990Science

Explanation: First Women Bank Limited commenced operations on 2 December 1989 in Pakistan.

Correct answer: 02 Dec 1989