When did Pakistan become independent?
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Pakistan emerged as an independent state on 14 August 1947.
The date is observed annually as Independence Day.
Practice USAT-A questions with answers and explanations.
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Pakistan emerged as an independent state on 14 August 1947.
The date is observed annually as Independence Day.
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K2 is Pakistan's highest peak and the world's second-highest mountain.
It lies in the Karakoram range.
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Pakistan's southern coastline borders the Arabian Sea.
Karachi and Gwadar are major ports on this coast.
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Minar-e-Pakistan stands in Iqbal Park, Lahore.
It commemorates the Lahore Resolution of 1940.
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The Lahore Resolution was adopted on 23 March 1940.
It became a major milestone in the Pakistan Movement.
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Urdu is designated as Pakistan's national language.
English is widely used officially, but Urdu holds national status.
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Balochistan covers the greatest land area among Pakistan's provinces.
It occupies much of the country's south-west.
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Punjab is Pakistan's most populous province.
Its major cities include Lahore, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi.
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The Indus is Pakistan's principal and longest river.
It flows from the north to the Arabian Sea.
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The Muslim delegation asked the Viceroy for separate political representation.
This demand later became part of constitutional arrangements.
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Aga Khan III headed the Muslim delegation to Viceroy Lord Minto.
The deputation sought safeguards for Muslim political representation.
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The Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced separate Muslim electorates.
The reforms are commonly called the Morley-Minto Reforms.