Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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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 British Viceroy inaugurated the M.A.O. College in Aligarh?
Answer:
Lord Lytton
Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India, visited Aligarh in 1877 to lay the foundation stone of the M.A.O. College. This royal patronage gave the institution great prestige and legitimacy in the eyes of the British administration.
32
When was the M.A.O. High School upgraded to the status of a College?
Answer:
1877
Only two years after its establishment as a school, M.A.O. was upgraded to a College in 1877. This allowed for higher education and professional degrees to be offered to the students.
33
The M.A.O. High School was established at Aligarh in which year?
Answer:
1875
In 1875, Sir Syed founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (M.A.O.) High School in Aligarh. This was the first step toward creating a world-class university for the Muslims of India.
34
In which year did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan return to India from England?
Answer:
1870
Sir Syed returned to India in 1870. Immediately after his return, he began working on his plan to establish an educational institution that would combine Islamic values with modern Western sciences.
35
Sir Syed's reaction to the British educational system can be described as:
Answer:
Extremely impressed
Sir Syed was extremely impressed by the discipline and advanced teaching methods of the British educational system. He became convinced that unless Muslims adopted modern scientific education, they would remain backward and marginalized.
36
During his stay in England, what did Sir Syed closely monitor to help the Indian Muslims?
Answer:
The British Educational System
Sir Syed’s main focus during his stay in England was the British educational system. He visited schools and universities to understand their curriculum, discipline, and management, believing that education was the only way for Muslims to regain their lost status.
37
For how long did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan stay in England?
Answer:
Two years
Sir Syed stayed in England for approximately two years (1869-1870). During this time, he was a keen observer of the cultural, social, and educational dynamics that made the British Empire successful.
38
With whom did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan travel to England in 1869?
Answer:
His Son (Syed Mahmood)
Sir Syed traveled to England with his son, Syed Mahmood, who was going there for higher studies. During this trip, Sir Syed spent a significant amount of his time researching and observing the British society and its institutions.
39
In which year did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan travel to England?
Answer:
1869
Sir Syed went to England in 1869. This journey was motivated by his desire to study the Western educational system firsthand, particularly at Oxford and Cambridge, so he could replicate a similar model in India.
40
What was one of the main objectives of the 'Aligarh Institute Gazette'?
Answer:
To cultivate sentiments of friendship between the British and Muslims
A key objective of the Gazette was to reduce the mutual distrust between the British and the Muslim community. It aimed to show that Muslims were loyal and that the British could trust them as partners in administration and education.