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
The 'Direct Action Day' resulted in massive communal riots, particularly in:
Answer:
Calcutta (The Great Calcutta Killings)
The Direct Action Day led to the 'Great Calcutta Killings' in August 1946.
32
The title 'Quaid-e-Azam' (Great Leader) was used for Jinnah by:
Answer:
Maulana Mazharuddin (and popularly accepted)
Maulana Mazharuddin first used the title in 1938, and it became the popular address for Jinnah.
33
Who was the only Muslim member of the Cabinet Mission?
Answer:
There were no Muslim members
The Cabinet Mission consisted of three British Cabinet ministers: Pethick-Lawrence, Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander. There were no Indian/Muslim members.
34
The 'Grouping Clause' in the Cabinet Mission Plan placed Punjab, NWFP, Sindh, and Baluchistan in:
Answer:
Group B
Group B consisted of the North-Western Muslim-majority provinces.
35
In the 1946 Central Legislative Assembly elections, the Muslim League won:
Answer:
All 30 Muslim seats
The Muslim League won all 30 seats reserved for Muslims in the Central Assembly, vindicating its claim to be the sole representative.
36
Which British offer in 1940 first conceded the principle that the framing of the new constitution was 'primarily the responsibility of Indians'?
Answer:
August Offer
The August Offer (1940) by Viceroy Linlithgow conceded that the framing of the new constitution should be primarily the responsibility of Indians.
37
The resolution passed at the 1940 Lahore Session was technically titled:
Answer:
Lahore Resolution
It was officially titled the 'Lahore Resolution'. The Hindu press dubbed it the 'Pakistan Resolution', a name the League later adopted.
38
The 'Pirpur Report' was prepared by a committee appointed by:
Answer:
The All-India Muslim League
The All-India Muslim League Council appointed the committee led by Raja Syed Muhammad Mehdi of Pirpur.
39
The separation of Sindh from Bombay in the 1935 Act was financially supported by:
Answer:
The Central Government (Subvention)
The Central Government provided a financial subvention to Sindh to cover its deficit after separation.
40
The 'Communal Award' was announced after the failure of which conference to reach a consensus?
Answer:
Second Round Table Conference
Following the failure of the Second Round Table Conference to resolve the communal issue, Ramsay MacDonald announced the Communal Award.