Explanation

The Senate is the upper house of Pakistan’s Parliament.

It ensures equal representation of all provinces and participates in law-making.

Pakistan has three branches of government:

1. The Legislative Branch makes the laws.
2. The Executive Branch carries out the laws.
3. The Judiciary Branch evaluates and interprets the laws.

The Legislative Branch, or Parliament, has two houses: the National Assembly and the Senate

1. National Assembly: It makes laws for the federation and keeps a check over the Executive. 

2. The Senate is the body that represents the provinces and promotes a feeling of equality, peace, and harmony.

Explanation

The Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in Pakistan.

It has the power to interpret the Constitution and ensure laws follow constitutional principles.

Under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the Prime Minister is the Head of Government.

The President serves as the Head of State with a ceremonial role.

Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi is renowned for leading the Indian independence movement using non-violent civil disobedience (Ahimsa).

He inspired millions of Indians to peacefully resist British rule through protests, marches, and boycotts.

It earned him the title "Father of the Nation" in India.

Additional Information:

1915: Gandhi returned to India from South Africa and began working for social reforms.

1919: Launched opposition to the Rowlatt Act, marking the start of mass movements.

1930: Led the Dandi March (Salt March) against British salt laws.

1942: Launched the Quit India Movement, demanding an end to British rule.

15 August 1947: India gained independence.

Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948.

Explanation

Pakistan has two main plateaus: the Pothohar Plateau in Punjab and the Balochistan Plateau.

Both are elevated landforms with distinct geographical and strategic importance.

Explanation

Inflation Defined:

Inflation is the sustained increase in general price levels, reducing purchasing power.

Impact on Pakistan:

Rising Costs: Essential goods (food, fuel) become more expensive, straining households.

Economic Strain: Businesses face higher input costs, leading to slower growth and unemployment.

Currency Depreciation: High inflation often weakens the rupee, worsening imports.

Explanation

Pakistan has three branches of government:

1. The Legislative Branch makes the laws.
2. The Executive Branch carries out the laws.
3. The Judiciary Branch evaluates and interprets the laws.

The Legislative Branch, or Parliament, has two houses: the National Assembly and the Senate

1. National Assembly: It makes laws for the federation and keeps a check over the Executive. 

2. The Senate is the body that represents the provinces and promotes a feeling of equality, peace, and harmony.

Explanation

Explanation

Introduced by Ayub Khan’s government as the first major land reform in Pakistan.

Regulation 64 of 1959 limited land ownership to:

• 500 acres of irrigated land, or
• 1,000 acres of unirrigated land, or
• A maximum of 36,000 Produce Index Units (PIU) — whichever was greater.

Explanation

Pakistan’s Parliament consists of two houses: the Senate (upper house) and the National Assembly (lower house).

Both participate in the law-making process.

Explanation

The Faraizi Movement (founded by Haji Shariatullah) emphasized reviving Islamic obligations (Faraiz).

It was not focused on modernization but on purifying Muslim society from un-Islamic practices.