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 ruler of Kashmir at the time of partition?
Answer:
Hari Singh
Maharaja Hari Singh was the last ruling monarch of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
22
The freedom movement of Kashmir was organized and led by:
Answer:
Sheikh Abdullah and Ch. Ghulam Abbas
Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah (National Conference) and Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas (Muslim Conference) were the primary leaders of the struggle against Dogra rule.
23
When was the first organized battle for the freedom of Jammu and Kashmir fought?
Answer:
1931
July 13, 1931, is considered a turning point in the modern Kashmiri freedom struggle after several protesters were killed by state police.
24
When did the Dogra dynasty purchase Jammu and Kashmir from the British Government for 7.5 Million Rupees?
Answer:
1846
The Treaty of Amritsar (1846) transferred Kashmir to Gulab Singh in exchange for 7.5 million Nanakshahee rupees.
25
The state of Jammu and Kashmir was ruled by which Dogra Ruler?
Answer:
Gulab Singh
Gulab Singh was the founder of the Dogra dynasty, which ruled Jammu and Kashmir until 1947.
26
Kashmir has its boundaries with:
Answer:
Tibet, China, Russia, and Afghanistan
The strategic location of Kashmir provided it with borders sharing China (Sinkiang/Tibet), Afghanistan, and close proximity to the USSR.
27
At the time of partition, Kashmir occupied how much area?
Answer:
84,471 Sq. miles
Jammu and Kashmir was the largest princely state in terms of area, covering approximately 84,471 square miles.
28
When did the liberation Indian army of 20,000 men enter Junagarh?
Answer:
November 9, 1947
Indian forces officially took control of Junagarh on November 9, 1947, after the Nawab had fled to Pakistan.
29
The Provisional Government of Junagarh was set up at Bombay. Who was nominated as president?
Answer:
Shamaldas Gandhi
Shamaldas Gandhi, a relative of Mahatma Gandhi, led the 'Arzi Hukumat' (Provisional Government) formed in Bombay to oppose the Nawab's accession to Pakistan.
30
Who surrounded Junagarh after its announcement of accession to Pakistan?
Answer:
Indian Troops
India reacted to the accession by surrounding the state with its military and imposing an economic blockade.