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
31
Which figure served as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army?
Answer:
General Frank Messervy
Sir Frank Messervy was the first C-in-C of Pakistan. He was succeeded by Sir Douglas Gracey in 1948.
32
Who was the prominent leader of the 'Muslim Conference' in Jammu & Kashmir who supported accession to Pakistan?
Answer:
Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas
Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas was the main leader of the pro-Pakistan Kashmiri Muslims. He was a close ally of Jinnah and headed the Muslim Conference.
33
Which leader was known as 'Sher-e-Kashmir' but initially supported the movement for Pakistan before joining the Congress?
Answer:
Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah
Sheikh Abdullah was the leader of the National Conference. While he was a dominant Kashmiri figure, the Muslim League was represented in Kashmir by the Muslim Conference led by Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas.
34
Who was the British Prime Minister during the time of the Partition of India in 1947?
Answer:
Clement Attlee
Clement Attlee was the Labor PM who announced that Britain would leave India no later than June 1948, a timeline that was moved forward to August 1947.
35
Which leader from Balochistan was a member of the Muslim League Working Committee and was the first Chief Minister of the province (later)?
Answer:
Mir Jafar Khan Jamali
Mir Jafar Khan Jamali was a close associate of the Quaid. He worked tirelessly to organize the Muslim League in the tribal areas of Balochistan.
36
Who was the prominent leader of the Simla Deputation who was the son-in-law of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan?
Answer:
Justice Shah Din
Justice Shah Din was a highly intellectual figure and a poet. He was a member of the Simla Deputation and served as the President of the Muslim League session in 1908.
37
Which leader from Punjab was the founder of the 'Nawa-i-Waqt' newspaper, which staunchly supported the Muslim League?
Answer:
Hameed Nizami
Hameed Nizami founded 'Nawa-i-Waqt' in 1940 as a weekly to support the Lahore Resolution. It became a daily in 1944 and served as a powerful mouthpiece for the Pakistan Movement.
38
Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan to be born in Bengal?
Answer:
Khwaja Nazimuddin
Khwaja Nazimuddin, who was the CM of Bengal and later Governor General, became the first Prime Minister hailing from East Bengal.
39
Which leader was the author of the book 'The Struggle for Pakistan'?
Answer:
I.H. Qureshi
Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi was a leading historian and an active participant in the Pakistan Movement. He documented the movement's history and served as a minister in the early years.
40
Who was the 'Begum' of the Nawab of Bhopal who played a major role in promoting education among Muslim women?
Answer:
Begum Sultan Jahan
Begum Sultan Jahan of Bhopal was a visionary ruler. She was the first female Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University and was a close friend of the Aligarh Movement figures.