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
Which figure was a prominent leader of the 'Majlis-e-Ahrar' and was famous for his emotional oratory?
Answer:
Syed Ata Ullah Shah Bukhari
Syed Ata Ullah Shah Bukhari was the founder of Majlis-e-Ahrar-e-Islam. His speeches against British imperialism were legendary, making him one of the most popular leaders among the masses.
42
Who was the prominent leader from Sindh known as the 'Founder of the Modern Sindh' and served as the first Governor of Sindh?
Answer:
Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah
Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah was appointed as the first Governor of Sindh after independence in August 1947, continuing his long service to the province.
43
Which leader from the Ali brothers died in London in 1931 and was buried in Jerusalem?
Answer:
Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar
Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar died while attending the Round Table Conference. He had famously said he would not return to a slave country, so he was buried in the holy city of Jerusalem.
44
Who was the first woman in the history of the subcontinent to hold a cabinet position (in the UP government)?
Answer:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
While Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was the first to hold a post in India, Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz was the first Muslim woman to achieve high parliamentary status. (Correction: Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit is the historically correct answer for the first cabinet position in the subcontinent context).
45
Which leader was the architect of the 'Lucknow Pact' from the Muslim League side along with Jinnah?
Answer:
Wazir Hasan
Syed Wazir Hasan, the Secretary of the Muslim League, played a key role in drafting the Lucknow Pact (1916) which brought the League and Congress together for constitutional reforms.
46
Who was the famous lawyer from Lahore who served as the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan?
Answer:
Sir Zafarullah Khan
Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan was an eminent jurist. He represented Pakistan at the UN over the Kashmir issue and later served as the President of the International Court of Justice.
47
Which female leader was the niece of Sir Shafi and a prominent member of the Muslim League from Punjab?
Answer:
Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz
Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz (daughter of Mian Muhammad Shafi) was a leading voice for women. She was one of the two women members of the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
48
Who was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan who later became the third Governor-General?
Answer:
Ghulam Muhammad
Ghulam Muhammad was a financial expert who served in the first cabinet. He succeeded Khwaja Nazimuddin as Governor-General in 1951.
49
Which leader from Bengal was known for his role in the 'United Independent Bengal' proposal in 1947?
Answer:
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
Suhrawardy, along with some Hindu leaders like Sarat Bose, proposed a 'United Sovereign Bengal' to avoid the partition of the province, though the idea was eventually rejected by the Congress and League high commands.
50
Who was the prominent leader of the 'Khilafat Delegation' that went to London in 1920 to present Muslim grievances?
Answer:
Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar
Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar led the delegation to Europe to meet British Prime Minister Lloyd George to plead the case for the preservation of the Caliphate.