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Who served as the first Governor-General of independent Pakistan in 1947?

A Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation Jinnah took oath as the first Governor-General on August 15, 1947.

Who was appointed as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1947?

A Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation Jinnah's close associate Liaquat Ali Khan became the nation's founding Prime Minister.

Which city served as the first national capital of Pakistan?

A Karachi
Explanation Karachi was selected as the first capital because of its port and infrastructure.

Which major administrative problem involved dividing military and financial assets in 1947?

A Asset Division
Explanation India delayed transferring Pakistan's agreed cash share of 750 million rupees.

Which massive humanitarian issue followed the partition of British India?

A Refugee Crisis
Explanation Over 8 million refugees migrated to Pakistan, creating an urgent resettlement emergency.

Which state's sudden accession to India sparked the first Kashmir war?

A Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession to India, ignoring the Muslim majority.