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 political party in Kashmir, led by Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas, favored accession to Pakistan?
Answer:
Muslim Conference
The Muslim Conference was the primary political vehicle for Kashmiri Muslims who supported the Two-Nation Theory. Led by Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas, the party passed a resolution in July 1947 demanding that the state should accede to Pakistan based on its Muslim majority and geographic contiguity.
32
What was the name of the main political party in Kashmir that opposed the Maharaja but supported accession to India?
Answer:
National Conference
The National Conference, led by Sheikh Abdullah, was the most influential secular political party in the Kashmir Valley. While they wanted an end to the Maharaja's rule, Abdullah's secular ideology and personal friendship with Nehru led the party to favor India over Pakistan.
33
Which Indian political leader was a Kashmiri Pandit and played a central role in the state's accession to India?
Answer:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, was of Kashmiri Pandit descent. His emotional and political attachment to Kashmir deeply influenced India's policy. He was also a close friend of Sheikh Abdullah, the leader of the National Conference.
34
Who was the first President of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government?
Answer:
Sardar Ibrahim Khan
Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, a young lawyer and political activist, was the founding President of Azad Kashmir. He played a vital role in organizing the political resistance against the Maharaja and was the primary architect of the AJK state's early administration.
35
What was the name given to the line that separated the two armies at the end of the 1948 war?
Answer:
Ceasefire Line (CFL)
At the conclusion of the war on January 1, 1949, the boundary was designated as the Ceasefire Line (CFL). It was later formally demarcated in the Karachi Agreement of 1949 and remained the official name until it was renamed the Line of Control (LoC) following the 1972 Simla Agreement.
36
Which town in Kashmir is known as the site where the tribal advance was halted by Indian forces in November 1947?
Answer:
Shalateng
The Battle of Shalateng (November 7, 1947) was a decisive turning point. Indian armored cars and infantry engaged the tribal forces on the outskirts of Srinagar. The defeat at Shalateng forced the tribes to retreat toward Baramulla, ending the immediate threat to the capital.
37
What was the name of the siege where pro-Pakistan forces surrounded a garrison for over six months in the northern areas?
Answer:
Siege of Skardu
The Siege of Skardu lasted from February to August 1948. Pro-Pakistan forces, primarily Gilgit Scouts and volunteers, besieged the Skardu Fort held by the Maharaja's state forces. The garrison eventually surrendered on August 14, 1948, leading to the liberation of the Baltistan region.
38
The 'Standstill Agreement' was proposed by the Maharaja of Kashmir to both India and Pakistan. Which country signed it?
Answer:
Only Pakistan
Pakistan signed the Standstill Agreement with the Maharaja in August 1947 to maintain existing arrangements for trade, communications, and posts. India, however, requested more time and discussions, leading to a period of uncertainty before the war broke out.
39
Who was the British Governor-General of India during the outbreak of the 1948 war?
Answer:
Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten was the Governor-General of India at the time. He played a controversial role in accepting the Maharaja's accession and was a key proponent of taking the dispute to the United Nations, a move that some Indian leaders later regretted.
40
Which UN Resolution called for a ceasefire and a three-step process for a plebiscite in Kashmir?
Answer:
Resolution 47
UNSC Resolution 47, adopted on April 21, 1948, is the most significant early resolution. It recommended a three-step process: the withdrawal of Pakistani nationals/tribes, the reduction of Indian forces to a minimum, and finally, the holding of a free and impartial plebiscite under UN supervision.