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261. Jawaharlal Nehru was the ____ of Motilal Nehru.

جواہر لال نہرو موتی لال نہرو کے ____ تھے۔

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Answer: Son

Explanation Jawaharlal Nehru was the son of Motilal Nehru. He was the first prime minister of India and a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement. Motilal Nehru his father was a leader of the Indian independence movement and a cofounder of the Swaraj Party .

262. Queen Elizabeth II became Queen of United Kingdom (UK) in which year?

ملکہ الزبتھ دوم کس سال برطانیہ کی ملکہ بنی؟

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Answer: 1952

Explanation Know everything about Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth died on 8 September 2022 in Scotland . Queen Elizabeth II was born in Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926 . Elizabeth became Queen on 6 February 1952 after the death of her father King George. Elizabeth became Queen at the age of 25 . Elizabeth administrated oath to the 15th Prime minister of UK Liz Truss on 6 September 2022 (2 days before death). Elizabeth II is the first female monarch to have the longest reign in British history. Elizabeth reigned over 70 years and 214 , longest of any British monarch. Elizabeth II was also the queen of 14 other commonwealth realms in addition to the UK. Elizabeth visited Pakistan in 1961 & 1997 . Elizabeth II also remained monarch of Pakistan from 6 February 1952 to 23 March 1956 . Her eldest son Charles , automatically became king of the United Kingdom and the head of state of 14 other realms including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

263. Sheikh Hasina lived in exile in India from which period?

شیخ حسینہ نے بھارت میں جلاوطنی کے طور پر کس مدت تک زندگی گزاری؟

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Answer: 1975–1981

Explanation Sheikh Hasina Wazed is a Bangladeshi politician Daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She stayed in exile in India from 1975 to 1981. She returned to Bangladesh in 1 981 after being elected leader of the Bangladesh Awami League. Additional information In 1975, hisfamily were assassinated during a military coup in the Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She survived because she was abroad at the time. Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 1996 to 2001 and again from 2009 to 2024. **** Last updated by NS on 01 MAY 2026

264. Muslim traveler who visited the world at age 30 is?

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Answer: Ibn Battuta

Explanation Ibn Battuta was a Maghrebi traveller, explorer, and scholar. Over a period of 30 years from 1325 to 1354 He visited much of Africa, Asia, and the Iberian Peninsula. His travelogue is known as "Rihla", meaning "The Journey." Born: 24 February 1304, Tangier, Marinid sultanate Died: 1369 (aged 64–65) Marrakesh, Marinid sultanate Other names: The Islamic Marco Polo

265. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a/an ______?

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Answer: American

Explanation Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights leader He fought against racial segregation in the United States . He is best known for his “ I Have a Dream ” speech and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. History 1st President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference - January 10, 1957 – April 4, 1968 Born: January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Died: April 4, 1968 (aged 39), Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Manner of death: Assassination by gunshot Resting place: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

266. Ricky Ponting was the captain of _____?

رکی پونٹنگ کس ملک کے کپتان تھے؟

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Answer: Australia

Explanation Ricky Ponting was captain of the Australian national team during its "golden era", between 2004 and 2011 in Test cricket and 2002 and 2011 in One Day Internationals (ODIs) Ricky Ponting played 168 Tests for Australia Ricky Ponting is the most successful captain in international cricket history, with 220 victories in 324 matches with a winning rate o f 67.91%. ****** ND30-12-2022

267. Ricardo Kaka is a footballer of which country?

ریکارڈو کاکا کس ملک کے فٹبالر ہیں؟

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Answer: Brazil

Explanation Ricardo Kaka is a former professional footballer Ricardo Kaka belongs to Brazil .

268. Former Secretary General Kofi Annan of United Nations belonged to which country?

اقوام متحدہ کے سابق سیکرٹری جنرل کوفی عنان کا تعلق کس ملک سے تھا؟

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Answer: Ghana

Explanation Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan was from Ghana He was born in Kumasi in 1938 He served 7th as UN Secretary-General from 1997 to 2006 . He was the first Black African to become UN Secretary-General. He was the founder and chairman of the Kofi Annan Foundation Died: 1 8 August 2018, Bern, Switzerland

269. Who is 'Hemant Kurkure'?

'ہیمنت کرکورے' کون ہے؟

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Answer: Indian secret agency chief killed in Mumbai attacks in November 2008

Explanation Hemant Karkare was the chief of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). He was killed in action during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in November 2008 while fighting terrorists. Born: 12 Decembe r 1954, Maharashtra

270. Who invented email?

ای میل کس نے ایجاد کی؟

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Answer: Ray Tomlinson

Explanation Ray Tomlinson, an American programmer, invented email When: 1971 . Where: Working for Bolt, Beranek and Newman (BBN) on the ARPANET.

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