Tipu Sultan, known as the dreaded ‘Tiger of Mysore’, was a legend during his lifetime and is still regarded as an enlightened ruler in India. During the late eighteenth century he bitterly and effectively opposed British rule in southern India, posing a grave threat to the East India Company.
Pakistan successfully conducted its nuclear tests on 28 May of which year?
A1999
B1998
C1997
D1995
Correct answer
B. 1998
Explanation
Pakistan successfully conducted five underground nuclear tests on May 28, 1998. The tests were carried out at the Chagai test site in the Balochistan province.
Pakistan’s nuclear tests were in response to India’s nuclear tests earlier that month.
The tests made Pakistan the seventh country in the world to have nuclear weapons and the first in the Muslim world.
The tests were carried out in the Ros Koh Hills of Balochistan.
Pakistan also detonated a sixth device two days later at a site 100 km (60 miles) to the southwest.
Outside experts questioned the announced yields and even the number of tests.
Pakistan celebrates May 28 as Youm-e-Takbeer, a day of national pride and significance.
Celebrations include flag hoisting, atomic energy exhibitions, award ceremonies, singing patriotic songs, entertainment and military programs, speeches, and more.
The second constitutional assembly was reconstituted on___________?
A15 May 1955
B11 May 1955
C28 May 1955
D21 May 1955
Correct answer
C. 28 May 1955
Explanation
The second Constituent Assembly reconstituted on May 28, 1955. The constitution was promulgated on March 23, 1956, and Pakistan became an Islamic republic. On October 7, 1958, martial law was imposed on the country.