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
11
Around how many bullets did Dyer's soldiers fire?
Answer:
1650
Official reports state about 1650 rounds were fired.
12
Approximately how many narrow entrances did the Bagh have?
Answer:
One small gate
There was one major narrow exit which was blocked by troops.
13
Which wall in Jallianwala Bagh became historically symbolic?
Answer:
Wall of Martyrs
The Wall of Martyrs still shows bullet marks.
14
Who renounced his British knighthood in protest?
Answer:
Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore returned his knighthood.
15
Which Indian leader resigned from the Viceroy’s Executive Council in protest?
Answer:
Sir Sankaran Nair
Sir Sankaran Nair resigned after the massacre.
16
Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of the massacre?
Answer:
Lord Chelmsford
Lord Chelmsford served as Viceroy in 1919.
17
Which act triggered mass protests leading to the massacre?
Answer:
Rowlatt Act
The Rowlatt Act allowed detention without trial.
18
The massacre happened during which festival?
Answer:
Baisakhi
People gathered to celebrate Baisakhi and protest peacefully.
19
Which British officer ordered the firing at Jallianwala Bagh?
Answer:
General Reginald Dyer
General Reginald Dyer commanded troops to fire on civilians.
20
Where did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occur?
Answer:
Amritsar
The massacre took place in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar.