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
41
Christian missionaries were the pioneers in India in the field of __________.
Answer:
Female education
Missionaries were the pioneers of women's education in India, opening the first schools for girls when traditional society largely opposed it.
42
Which missionary institution was founded in Bombay by John Wilson in 1832?
Answer:
Wilson College
John Wilson founded the Ambroli English School in Bombay in 1832, which later evolved into Wilson College, one of the oldest colleges in India.
43
The 'Lex Loci Act' of 1850 was controversial because it __________.
Answer:
Protected the inheritance rights of converts to Christianity
The Caste Disabilities Removal Act (Lex Loci Act) of 1850 allowed converts from Hinduism or Islam to Christianity to inherit their ancestral property, which was previously forbidden under religious laws. This caused great resentment among traditionalists.
44
Which British politician and evangelical leader was the main force behind the inclusion of the 'Missionary Clause' in the Charter Act of 1813?
Answer:
William Wilberforce
William Wilberforce, a leader of the Clapham Sect (Evangelicals), lobbied intensely in the British Parliament to allow missionary work in India, viewing it as a moral obligation.
45
Who was the Scottish missionary responsible for establishing the Scottish Church College in Calcutta?
Answer:
Alexander Duff
Alexander Duff arrived in Calcutta in 1830 and founded the General Assembly's Institution, which later became the Scottish Church College. He promoted English education as a means of evangelization.
46
The first printing press was established by missionaries in India at __________.
Answer:
Goa (by Jesuits)
While Protestant missionaries famously used the press later, the *very first* printing press in India was brought by Portuguese Jesuit missionaries to Goa in 1556.
47
Which missionary played a crucial role in the passing of the Sati Prohibition Act of 1829?
Answer:
William Carey
William Carey was a fierce opponent of Sati. He worked closely with Raja Ram Mohan Roy and provided statistical data and translations to Lord William Bentinck to help legally ban the practice.
48
The 'Serampore Trio', a famous group of missionaries, included William Carey, William Ward, and __________.
Answer:
Joshua Marshman
The Serampore Trio consisted of William Carey, Joshua Marshman, and William Ward. They established the Serampore Mission in Bengal (under Danish protection) and were instrumental in printing and education.
49
Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Missions' in India?
Answer:
William Carey
William Carey, a Baptist missionary who arrived in India in 1793, is widely regarded as the Father of Modern Missions. He was a linguist, translator, and social reformer based in Serampore.
50
Which Act of the British Parliament allowed Christian Missionaries to freely enter India for the first time?
Answer:
Charter Act of 1813
The Charter Act of 1813 ended the East India Company's monopoly on trade (except tea and China) and explicitly permitted Christian missionaries to enter India to preach and propagate their religion, largely due to pressure from the Clapham Sect.