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
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Who was the primary founder of Islamia College Peshawar?
Answer:
Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum Khan
Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum Khan, often called the 'Sir Syed of the Frontier,' was the founder of Islamia College Peshawar. He worked alongside Sir George Roos-Keppel to realize the dream of a modern college for the Pakhtun youth.
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In which year was the Islamia College Peshawar established?
Answer:
1912
Islamia College Peshawar was established in 1912 (with classes starting in 1913). It was founded to serve as a center for higher learning for the people of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (then NWFP) and the adjacent tribal areas.
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The teaching pattern and curriculum of Sindh Madressah-tul-Islam were modeled after:
Answer:
Aligarh College
The teaching pattern of Sindh Madressah was drafted on the style of the M.A.O. College Aligarh. Hasan Ali Afandi was a great admirer of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and sought to replicate the Aligarh model of blending modern education with Islamic identity in Sindh.
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Which great leader received his early education from Sindh Madressah-tul-Islam?
Answer:
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah received his early education at the Sindh Madressah-tul-Islam in Karachi. He maintained a lifelong connection with the institution and left a significant portion of his estate to it in his will.
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Hasan Ali Afandi laid the foundation of Sindh Madressah-tul-Islam in which year?
Answer:
1885
Sindh Madressah-tul-Islam was founded by Hasan Ali Afandi in 1885. It was the first institution of its kind in Sindh, aimed at providing modern education to the local Muslim population, who were lagging behind other communities in literacy.
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Where did the male sector of Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam open its first institution in 1889?
Answer:
Sheranwala Gate
In 1889, the Anjuman opened its first male educational institution in the Sheranwala Gate area of Lahore. This was the beginning of a network of schools and colleges that would eventually form the backbone of Muslim education in Punjab.
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In which year was the Islamia College for Women on Cooper Road, Lahore established?
Answer:
1938
Islamia College for Women, Cooper Road, Lahore was established in 1938 by the Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam. It played a significant role in the educational empowerment of Muslim women and became a hub for political activity during the Pakistan Movement.
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The 'Muthi Bhar Ata' scheme was started to collect funds for which institution?
Answer:
Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam
The 'Muthi Bhar Ata' (a handful of flour) scheme was a unique fund-raising initiative by the Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam. Families were asked to set aside a handful of flour every day, which was then collected and sold to fund the Anjuman’s educational projects.
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Who was the founder and first president of the Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam?
Answer:
Qazi Khalifa Hameed-ud-Din
Qazi Khalifa Hameed-ud-Din laid the foundation of Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam and served as its first president. He was a dedicated leader who sought to protect the religious and educational interests of Muslims in the Punjab region.
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When was the Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam established in Lahore?
Answer:
December 24, 1884
Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam was established on December 24, 1884. It was founded in Lahore by a group of concerned Muslims to counter the influence of Christian missionaries and to provide quality education to Muslim children in Punjab.