Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
Who was the Governor of NWFP who conducted the referendum in 1947?
Answer:
Sir Rob Lockhart
Sir Rob Lockhart was the Governor during the referendum (Sir Olaf Caroe was replaced just before it to ensure impartiality).
12
The 'Radcliffe Line' awarded the Muslim-majority district of Gurdaspur to India. Why?
Answer:
To provide a land route to Kashmir
The award of Gurdaspur (specifically three tehsils) to India is widely believed to have been motivated by the need to provide India with a land link to Kashmir.
13
The 'Cripps Mission' failed to satisfy the Muslim League because:
Answer:
It did not grant Pakistan clearly
While it had an opt-out clause, the League rejected it because it did not unequivocally concede Pakistan and proposed a single Union initially.
14
The 'Communal Award' gave separate electorates to:
Answer:
Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Europeans, and Depressed Classes
It extended separate electorates to a wide range of minorities, including the Depressed Classes (which led to Gandhi's fast).
15
Which Act separated Burma from India, affecting the Muslim population in Arakan?
Answer:
Act of 1935
The Government of India Act 1935 separated Burma from India.
16
The 'Moplah Rebellion' (1921) in Malabar was:
Answer:
An agrarian revolt that turned communal
It started as an anti-British/Khilafat movement but turned into an agrarian and communal conflict between Muslim Moplah tenants and Hindu landlords.
17
The 'Lucknow Pact' accepted the principle of separate electorates for how many years?
Answer:
Until replaced by joint agreement
It was an agreement to last until both communities agreed to a change, effectively accepting them for the foreseeable future.
18
The 'Unionist Party' in Punjab was a coalition of:
Answer:
Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs (Landlords)
It was a cross-communal party representing the interests of the landed gentry (Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs) led by Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan.
19
Which Muslim leader seconded the Lahore Resolution from Punjab?
Answer:
Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
Maulana Zafar Ali Khan seconded the resolution representing Punjab. (Khaliquzzaman seconded from UP).
20
The 'Gandhi-Irwin Pact' (1931) was criticized by Muslims because:
Answer:
It did not address Muslim demands
Many Muslims felt the pact focused only on Congress demands and ignored Muslim political safeguards.