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
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Which British report did the Congress reject in 1928?
Answer:
Simon Commission Report
The Congress rejected the Simon Commission because it did not include any Indian members. The commission was sent to review constitutional progress, but its all-white composition was seen as an insult to Indian self-respect.
12
Where was the first “Tricolor Flag” of India hoisted by the Congress?
Answer:
Lahore, 1929
The first Tricolor flag of independent India was hoisted by Jawaharlal Nehru on the banks of the River Ravi in Lahore on 31 December 1929, following the passage of the Purna Swaraj resolution.
13
Who presided over the Lahore Session of 1929?
Answer:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the historic Lahore Session of 1929. His presidency marked the rise of the younger, more socialist-leaning leadership within the Congress that was committed to total independence.
14
In which year did the Congress adopt “Purna Swaraj” (Complete Independence) as its official goal?
Answer:
1929
The Congress adopted the resolution for 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) at the Lahore Session in December 1929. Prior to this, the party had mostly campaigned for 'Dominion Status' within the British Empire.
15
What was the famous slogan of the Quit India Movement?
Answer:
“Do or Die”
During the launch of the Quit India Movement, Gandhi gave the famous call of 'Karo ya Maro' (Do or Die). This slogan urged the Indian people to either free the country or die in the attempt, reflecting the intensity of the struggle.
16
Who started the Quit India Movement in 1942?
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi
The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee on 8 August 1942. It was a final, decisive demand for the immediate end of British rule in India.
17
When did the Dandi March (Salt March) take place?
Answer:
March 1930
The Dandi March began on 12 March 1930 and concluded on 6 April 1930. Gandhi and his followers marched 240 miles from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi to produce salt from seawater, symbolically breaking the British salt monopoly.
18
Who led the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930?
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930. The movement began with the violation of the salt laws and spread across the country, involving the refusal to pay taxes and the peaceful defiance of colonial laws.
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Who led the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–22)?
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi led the Non-Cooperation Movement, which was the first large-scale mass movement launched by the Congress. It aimed to resist British rule through non-violent means and the boycott of British goods and institutions.
20
When did Mahatma Gandhi join the Indian National Congress?
Answer:
1919
Although Gandhi returned to India in 1915, he became actively involved in the leadership and organizational structure of the Congress around 1919. He led the party into its first major nationwide mass movement shortly thereafter.