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
21
Who was the official historian of the Revolt of 1857 appointed by the Indian government?
Answer:
S.N. Sen
Surendra Nath Sen (S.N. Sen) was commissioned by the Government of India to write the official history, titled 'Eighteen Fifty-Seven', published in 1957.
22
Khan Bahadur Khan led the revolt in:
Answer:
Bareilly
Khan Bahadur Khan, a descendant of the Rohilla ruler, declared himself the Nazim and led the revolt in Bareilly (Rohilkhand).
23
Who betrayed Tatya Tope to the British?
Answer:
Man Singh
Tatya Tope was betrayed by his friend Man Singh (a feudatory of Narwar) while he was asleep in the jungle, leading to his capture and execution in 1859.
24
Where was Queen Victoria's Proclamation read out by Lord Canning?
Answer:
Allahabad
Lord Canning read out the Queen's Proclamation at a grand Darbar held in Allahabad on November 1, 1858.
25
The 'Magna Carta of the People of India' refers to:
Answer:
Queen Victoria's Proclamation
Queen Victoria's Proclamation (issued on November 1, 1858) promised religious tolerance, equal treatment, and respect for the rights of Indian princes, and is often termed the 'Magna Carta' of the Indian people.
26
Who was the British Resident killed during the siege of the Lucknow Residency?
Answer:
Sir Henry Lawrence
Sir Henry Lawrence, the Chief Commissioner of Awadh, died from a shell wound while defending the British Residency in Lucknow.
27
Which commission was appointed to reorganize the Indian Army after 1857?
Answer:
Peel Commission
The Peel Commission was appointed in 1858 to suggest the reorganization of the army. It recommended increasing the ratio of European soldiers to Indian soldiers.
28
The General Service Enlistment Act, which required sepoys to serve overseas, was passed in:
Answer:
1856
Passed by Lord Canning in 1856, this Act required new recruits to serve anywhere, including overseas (crossing the 'Kala Pani'), which was a taboo for high-caste Hindu soldiers.
29
Who led the revolt in Faizabad?
Answer:
Maulvi Ahmadullah
Maulvi Ahmadullah (also known as the Maulvi of Faizabad) was a fierce enemy of the British and led the revolt in Faizabad and Awadh.
30
Which British official was responsible for the recapture of Delhi?
Answer:
John Nicholson
Brigadier-General John Nicholson led the assault to recapture Delhi. He was mortally wounded during the operation but played the decisive role in the city's fall.