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Explanation

Adam Smith was an 18th-century Scottish philosopher.

He is considered the father of modern economics.

Smith is most famous for his 1776 book, "The Wealth of Nations."

Smith's writings were studied by 20th-century philosophers, writers, and economists.

Explanation

ü  The first official Governor-General of British India was Lord William Bentinck,

ü  The first Governor-General of the Dominion of India was Lord Mountbatten.

Explanation

"An honest person always speaks the truth."

• "Truth" is a noun and is the correct object of the verb "speaks".

• "True" is an adjective, and "truly" is an adverb — neither fits grammatically here.

Explanation

The tenure of Wafaqi Mohtasib is 4 years.

Wafaqi Mohtasib is a government department formulated via presidential order I of 1983, by President General Zia ul Haq.

Explanation

Gilgit-Baltistan became a semi-province in the year 2009 with the introduction of the Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order, 2009.

This order granted the region:

• A chief minister and a governor.
• A legislative assembly with limited autonomy.

Explanation

Azad Jammu and Kashmir abbreviated as AJK

located:  the western portion of the larger Kashmir region

AJK has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947

Established October 24, 1947 (Azad Kashmir Day)

The Capital of AJK is Muzaffarabad

Largest city of AJK is Muzaffarabad

Total Districts of AJK: 10

Total Divisions of AJK: 3

Total Tehsils of AJK: 33

Team: AJK Jaguars

140,914 sq Km, is the total area of Sindh Province

Explanation

We use "on" for floors in a building (e.g., on the second floor).

So, "Her apartment is on the second floor" is correct.

Explanation

We commonly use "at home" to indicate someone's location.

So, "He is at home" is the correct phrase.

Explanation

• "Bravely" is an adverb that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. 
• It indicates that something is done with bravery or courage.

Explanation

Slowly is the usual adverb from the adjective slow.

ND18-9-2023