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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The Wardha and Vidya Mandir schemes were accused by Muslims of attempting to do what?
Answer:
Isolate the young generation of Muslims from their religion and culture
Muslim leaders argued that the Wardha and Vidya Mandir schemes were designed to indoctrinate Muslim youth with Hindu values and gradually distance them from Islamic traditions, religion, and civilization.
12
What was the primary ideological focus preached by the Wardha educational scheme?
Answer:
Nationalism
The Wardha Scheme aimed to instill a specific brand of Indian nationalism in students. Muslims felt that this 'nationalism' was synonymous with Hindu culture and sought to erase the distinct religious and cultural identity of Muslim children.
13
Which educational scheme was the outcome of M.K. Gandhi's philosophy and implemented during Congress rule?
Answer:
Wardha Scheme
The Wardha Scheme (also known as Basic Education or Nai Talim) was the brainchild of Mahatma Gandhi. It emphasized manual labour and nationalist themes, but Muslims criticized it for being based on Hindu cultural ideals.
14
Who was the writer of the controversial song 'Bande Mataram'?
Answer:
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was the author of the song 'Bande Mataram,' which appeared in his novel 'Anand Math.' The song became a rallying cry for Hindu nationalists but was highly offensive to Muslims due to its polytheistic themes.
15
Under Congress provincial rule, which religious practice was reported to be forbidden in various parts of the sub-continent?
Answer:
The Azan (call to prayer)
There were numerous reports and complaints from Muslims that the Azan (call to prayer) was forbidden or disrupted in several localities under Congress rule. This contributed significantly to the Muslim sense of religious insecurity.
16
Which language was enforced as the official language in all the provinces under Congress rule from 1937 to 1939?
Answer:
Hindi
The Congress ministries promoted Hindi as the official language and the medium of instruction in schools. This was seen as an attempt to displace Urdu, which had a deep cultural and historical association with the Muslims of the subcontinent.
17
Which novel is the source of the 'Bande Mataram' song, adopted by the Congress as a national anthem during their rule?
Answer:
Anand Math
The song 'Bande Mataram' was taken from the novel 'Anand Math' written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. Muslims objected to the song because they found its imagery and the context of the novel to be anti-Islamic and idolatrous.
18
In addition to the Pirpur Report, another report was compiled to investigate atrocities. When was the 'Sharif Report' accepted?
Answer:
March 1939
The Sharif Report was another investigation into the conduct of Congress ministries toward the Muslim population. It was finalized and accepted in March 1939, further validating the claims of the Muslim League regarding Congress bias.
19
The Muslim League appointed a committee headed by Raja of Pirpur to investigate atrocities against Muslims. When did the Pirpur Report come out?
Answer:
28th March 1938
The Pirpur Report, authored by Syed Mehdi (Raja of Pirpur), was submitted on March 28, 1938. It documented the various grievances and instances of discrimination and atrocities faced by Muslims under the Congress provincial ministries.
20
Why did the Congress Party order its provincial ministries to resign in late 1939?
Answer:
To put pressure on the British government regarding India's future
The Congress ministries resigned in late 1939 primarily to put pressure on the British government to grant India independence or at least a firm commitment to it, following the unilateral declaration of India's entry into World War II.