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
At the Round Table Conferences, who famously described Jinnah as the 'only man' who could not be bought by the British?
Answer:
Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu, who admired Jinnah, gave him the title 'Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity' and spoke highly of his integrity.
42
Which of Jinnah's Fourteen Points addressed the issue of the constitution's amendment?
Answer:
Point 14
Point 12 (often cited differently in list orders but key substance) stated that no change shall be made in the constitution by the Central Legislature except with the concurrence of the States constituting the Indian Federation. (Standard list: Point 12 or near end).
43
The Nehru Report (1928) recommended a __________ form of government, which Muslims opposed.
Answer:
Unitary
The Nehru Report recommended a strong Unitary centre, which Muslims feared would lead to Hindu domination.
44
Who led the 'Khilafat Delegation' to London in 1920 to present Muslim demands to the British Prime Minister?
Answer:
Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar led the delegation to meet PM Lloyd George.
45
The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919) retained separate electorates for Muslims but failed to grant:
Answer:
Effective power in provinces (due to Dyarchy)
While retaining separate electorates, the Dyarchy system kept key 'Reserved' subjects (Finance, Police) with the British, limiting the power of Indian (including Muslim) ministers.
46
Which provision of the Lucknow Pact (1916) was later criticized by Muslim leaders for reducing their majority in Punjab and Bengal?
Answer:
Weightage Principle
The 'Weightage' principle meant Muslims in majority provinces (Punjab/Bengal) gave up some seats to gain weightage in minority provinces, reducing them to a minority or near-minority in their own strongholds.
47
The 'Green Book' was the constitution of the All-India Muslim League, drafted by:
Answer:
Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar drafted the 'Green Book', the constitution of the Muslim League.
48
Under the Indian Councils Act 1909, the Muslim League achieved its primary objective of:
Answer:
Separate Electorates
The Act granted the demand for Separate Electorates, which was the primary objective of the League at that time.
49
The 'Simla Deputation' of 1906, which demanded separate electorates, was organized by:
Answer:
Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk, the successor of Sir Syed at Aligarh, organized the Simla Deputation.
50
Which event in 1867 convinced Sir Syed Ahmed Khan that Hindus and Muslims could not sit on the same throne and led to the 'Two-Nation Theory' concept?
Answer:
The Urdu-Hindi Controversy
The Urdu-Hindi Controversy of 1867 in Banaras, where Hindus demanded Hindi in Devanagari script replace Urdu, convinced Sir Syed that the two communities had different paths.