Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
91
The Deoband School was founded in which year?
Answer:
1866
The ulema founded the school at Deoband in 1866.
92
Who led the Wahabi movement in Bengal and built a bamboo fortress?
Answer:
Titu Mir
Titu Mir (Mir Nithar Ali), a disciple of Sayyid Ahmed, led the movement in Bengal and built a bamboo fortress.
93
Which Delhi saint's preaching significantly influenced the Wahabi Movement leader Saiyid Ahmad?
Answer:
Shah Waliullah
He was influenced even more by the preaching of the Delhi saint Shah Waliullah and his son Abdul Aziz.
94
The Wahabi Movement in India was influenced by which Arabian reformer?
Answer:
Abdul Wahab
Saiyid Ahmad was influenced by the teaching of Abdul Wahab of Arabia (1703-87).
95
Who founded the Wahabi Movement in India?
Answer:
Saiyid Ahmad of Rai Bareilly
Saiyid Ahmad of Rai Bareilly (1786-1831) was the founder of the Wahabi Movement in India.
96
The Faraizi Movement eventually merged into which movement?
Answer:
Wahabi Movement
The Faraizi Movement later got merged into the Wahabi Movement.
97
Who succeeded Haji Shariatullah as the leader of the Faraizi Movement?
Answer:
Dudu Mian
Haji Shariatullah's son, Dudu Mian (Muhsinuddin Ahmad), took up his task after his death.
98
What does the term 'Faraizi' mean?
Answer:
Obligatory duties enjoined by Allah
The term Faraizi is derived from 'farz' meaning obligatory duties enjoined by Allah.
99
Who was the founder of the Faraizi Movement?
Answer:
Haji Shariatullah
The Faraizi Movement was launched by Haji Shariatullah of Faridpur in East Bengal.