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 Muslim Ruler of Manavadar also succeeded to (acceded to):
Answer:
Pakistan
Manavadar, a smaller state neighboring Junagarh, also opted to join Pakistan.
32
After Independence, Junagarh announced its accession to which country?
Answer:
Pakistan
The Nawab announced accession to Pakistan on August 15, 1947, which was accepted by the Government of Pakistan.
33
At the time of partition, Junagarh was ruled by a:
Answer:
Muslim Ruler
The Nawab of Junagarh, Mahabat Khanji III, was a Muslim ruler of a Hindu-majority state.
34
What was the population of Junagarh at the time of partition?
Answer:
700,000
The population of Junagarh was approximately 700,000, with a Hindu majority and a Muslim ruler.
35
Junagarh, at the time of partition, had an area of:
Answer:
3,337 Sq. Miles
Junagarh was a coastal state in Kathiawar with an area of roughly 3,337 square miles.
36
By 15th August 1947, almost all Princely States declared accession except:
Answer:
All of above
While most states joined one of the two dominions, Hyderabad, Kashmir, and Junagarh remained undecided or disputed at the time of independence.
37
When did the British Government announce that British Paramountcy would not be transferred to any Government of British India?
Answer:
February 20, 1947
PM Clement Attlee's statement on February 20, 1947, clarified that the British would leave India and paramountcy over princely states would lapse.
38
The 'Refugee Relief Fund' was created in:
Answer:
1947
Immediately after independence in 1947, the Quaid-e-Azam Relief Fund for Refugees was established to collect donations for the millions of displaced people.
39
Which of the following new ministries was held by Quaid-e-Azam himself?
Answer:
States and Frontier Regions
Quaid-e-Azam took personal charge of the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions to handle the complex integration of princely states.
40
Who led the reactionary Hindu parties in their war of extermination against Muslims after partition?
Answer:
RSSS (RSS)
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was the primary militant Hindu organization involved in communal violence during partition.