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
Between which dates were Cabinet Mission proposals discussed?
Answer:
9–11 May 1946
Discussions took place from 9 to 11 May.
12
Which party accepted the Cabinet Mission Plan after League withdrew?
Answer:
Congress
Congress accepted the plan when League temporarily withdrew support.
13
What proposal did the Muslim League submit to Cabinet Mission on 9 April 1946?
Answer:
Two constitution-making bodies
League demanded two constituent bodies for Hindu and Muslim provinces.
14
What constitutional demand was made by Congress at Simla?
Answer:
One constituent assembly for an all-India federation
Congress insisted on a single constituent assembly for all India.
15
Which Muslim League leader represented the League in Simla?
Answer:
Liaquat Ali Khan
League delegation included Liaquat Ali Khan.
16
Which Congress leader participated in the Simla Conference?
Answer:
Abul Kalam Azad
Abul Kalam Azad represented Congress.
17
Where did the Cabinet Mission arrange a joint conference?
Answer:
Simla
A joint meeting of political leaders was held in Simla.
18
What did the compromise formula of Cabinet Mission propose?
Answer:
United India with right of self-determination for Muslims
The plan allowed united India but acknowledged right of Muslim self-determination.
19
When did the Cabinet Mission announce its constitutional plan?
Answer:
16 May 1946
Plan was officially announced on 16 May 1946.
20
What did Quaid-e-Azam demand from the Cabinet Mission?
Answer:
Grouping of Muslim-majority areas into a sovereign state
He insisted Muslim provinces be grouped for a sovereign state.