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
On which date did World War II break out, leading to the resignation of the Congress ministries?
Answer:
1st September 1939
World War II began on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. The British Government declared India to be at war without consulting Indian leaders, which led the Congress to order its provincial ministries to resign in protest.
22
What was the purpose of the 'Mass Contact Campaign' launched by the Congress party?
Answer:
To enlist Muslim support for Congress directly, bypassing the Muslim League
The Congress launched a 'Muslim Mass Contact Campaign' to reach out to the Muslim masses directly and convince them that their interests were safe with the Congress. Quaid-e-Azam viewed this as an attempt to divide the Muslim community and weaken the Muslim League.
23
With the installation of Congress ministries, which dietary restriction was imposed on Muslims in several areas?
Answer:
Forbidden to eat beef
In several provinces under Congress rule, the consumption of beef was forbidden or severely restricted. This was seen by Muslims as a direct interference in their religious and cultural practices and a sign of Hindu communalism in the government.
24
What symbolic action did the Congress take on official buildings after taking power in 1937?
Answer:
They hoisted tricolour flags on all official and non-official buildings
As a sign of their political dominance and nationalist intent, the Congress Party hoisted its tricolour flag on all official and non-official buildings. Muslims viewed this as an attempt to impose Congress hegemony over all communities.
25
Who became the Chief Minister (Premier) of Punjab after the 1937 provincial elections?
Answer:
Sir Iskandar Hayat
Sir Iskandar (Sikandar) Hayat Khan became the Chief Minister of Punjab following the sweeping victory of the Unionist Party in the 1937 elections. He later signed the Jinnah-Sikandar Pact, which helped the Muslim League gain influence in the province.
26
During the 1937 election campaign, Jawaharlal Nehru claimed there were only two parties in India. Who did Quaid-e-Azam identify as the 'third party'?
Answer:
The Muslims
Nehru famously stated that there were only two parties in India: the British Government and the Congress. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah challenged this claim by declaring that there was a 'third party' in the country—the Muslims—whose interests could not be ignored.
27
What was the duration of the Congress ministries' rule in the provinces?
Answer:
July 1937 to October 1939
The Congress ministries held power from July 1937 until October 1939. This period is regarded as highly controversial due to the policies implemented by the Congress, which many Muslims felt were biased and discriminatory toward their community.
28
In how many provinces did the Congress ministers eventually take office following the 1937 elections?
Answer:
Eight
The Indian National Congress formed ministries in eight provinces: Madras, United Provinces, Bihar, Central Provinces, Bombay, Orissa, and eventually the North-West Frontier Province and Assam through coalitions.
29
The Congress Working Committee passed a resolution permitting the party to accept office and form ministries on which date?
Answer:
7th July 1937
After initially refusing to form ministries due to certain constitutional reservations, the Congress Working Committee passed a resolution on July 7, 1937, permitting Congress members to accept office. Consequently, Congress formed ministries in eight provinces.
30
In which month and year did the Congress party finally decide to form ministries in the provinces?
Answer:
July 1937
After several months of deadlock and negotiations with the British regarding the Governor's discretionary powers, the Congress finally decided to accept office and form ministries in July 1937.