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
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Which missionary is associated with the translation of the Bible into Urdu and Persian?
Answer:
Henry Martyn
Henry Martyn was a chaplain and missionary who arrived in India in 1806. He is renowned for his translations of the New Testament into Urdu (Hindustani) and Persian.
32
The 'Downward Filtration Theory' in education was challenged by missionaries who focused on __________.
Answer:
Mass education and vernaculars
While the government (Macaulay) focused on educating the elite (Downward Filtration), many missionaries (like the Serampore group) advocated for mass education through vernacular languages.
33
Which tribal region saw mass conversions to Christianity during British rule due to missionary work?
Answer:
North-East India (Nagaland, Mizoram)
American Baptist and other missionaries were highly active in the North-East, leading to significant Christian populations in states like Nagaland, Mizoram, and Meghalaya.
34
The missionary C.F. Andrews was a close associate of __________.
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi
Charles Freer Andrews was an Anglican priest and educator who supported Indian independence. He became a close friend of Gandhi (who called him 'Deenbandhu') and Tagore.
35
Who was the first Anglican Bishop of Calcutta appointed after the Charter Act of 1813?
Answer:
Thomas Fanshawe Middleton
Thomas Fanshawe Middleton was consecrated as the first Bishop of Calcutta in 1814, following the creation of the diocese by the Charter Act of 1813.
36
Which famous college in Chennai was founded by Scottish missionaries in 1837?
Answer:
Madras Christian College (MCC)
Madras Christian College traces its origins to the General Assembly's School founded by John Anderson, a missionary from the Church of Scotland, in 1837.
37
The Vellore Mutiny of 1806 was partly triggered by fears related to __________.
Answer:
Missionary activities and changes in dress code
The sepoys in Vellore feared that new dress regulations (leather cockades, removal of caste marks) were a prelude to forced conversion to Christianity by the British.
38
The Basel Mission was primarily active in which region of India?
Answer:
Malabar and South Canara (Karnataka)
The Basel Mission (Swiss/German) was influential in the Kannada and Malayalam speaking regions (Mangalore, Calicut). They were also famous for introducing tile manufacturing (Mangalore tiles) and weaving industries.
39
Which missionary translated the Bible into Bengali and Sanskrit?
Answer:
William Carey
William Carey was a prolific translator. He translated the Bible into Bengali, Sanskrit, and several other Indian languages to make the scripture accessible.
40
Who wrote 'Observations on the State of Society among the Asiatic Subjects of Great Britain', arguing for the introduction of Christianity?
Answer:
Charles Grant
Charles Grant, a Company official and evangelical, wrote this tract in 1792. He argued that India's 'social evils' could be cured by Christianity and Western education.