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 leader was the son-in-law of H.S. Suhrawardy and served as a diplomat for Pakistan?
Answer:
Ikramullah
Mohammed Ikramullah was the first Foreign Secretary of Pakistan. His wife, Shaista Ikramullah, was the cousin of H.S. Suhrawardy.
12
Who was the famous historian who served as the first Vice-Chancellor of Karachi University and wrote 'The Muslim Community of the Indo-Pakistan Subcontinent'?
Answer:
Dr. I.H. Qureshi
Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi was the doyen of Pakistani historians. He played a key role in the educational and cultural development of the new state.
13
Which leader from the Ali brothers was known for his physical size and was the elder of the two?
Answer:
Maulana Shaukat Ali
Maulana Shaukat Ali was a tall and burly man. He was the organizer of the movement while his younger brother Mohammad Ali was the orator and journalist.
14
Who was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan to present the country's first budget in February 1948?
Answer:
Ghulam Muhammad
Ghulam Muhammad presented the first surplus budget of Pakistan, which was a morale booster for the new nation facing extreme economic challenges.
15
Which female leader from Punjab was the founder of the first Muslim girl's high school in the province?
Answer:
Fatima Begum
Fatima Begum, the daughter of Maulvi Mehboob Alam, was a dedicated educator and a prominent member of the Muslim League's women committee.
16
Who was the prominent leader of the 'Muslim League' in Bihar who organized the relief for the 1946 riot victims?
Answer:
Syed Abdul Aziz
Syed Abdul Aziz was the President of the Bihar Muslim League. The Bihar riots of 1946 were a traumatic event that further solidified the demand for a separate Muslim homeland.
17
Which leader from Balochistan was the head of the 'Kalat State' which initially declared independence before acceding to Pakistan?
Answer:
Mir Ahmed Yar Khan
Mir Ahmed Yar Khan was the Khan of Kalat. After several months of negotiations and the stationing of Pakistani troops, he signed the instrument of accession in March 1948.
18
Who was the influential figure from the 'Unionist Party' who signed the 'Jinnah-Sikandar Pact' in 1937?
Answer:
Sir Sikandar Hyat Khan
Sir Sikandar Hyat Khan, the Premier of Punjab, agreed to the pact which brought the Muslim members of the Unionist Party under the banner of the Muslim League in all-India matters.
19
Which leader from Bengal was the first to realize the importance of the Muslim League in the 1946 elections and ensured its victory in Bengal?
Answer:
H.S. Suhrawardy
Suhrawardy was the mastermind behind the 1946 election campaign in Bengal. The landslide victory of the Muslim League in Bengal was the strongest argument for the creation of Pakistan.
20
Who was the last Governor-General of Pakistan before it became a Republic in 1956?
Answer:
Iskander Mirza
Iskander Mirza succeeded Ghulam Muhammad as Governor-General in 1955 and became the first President when the 1956 Constitution was promulgated.