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
51
The 'Reshmi Rumal' (Silk Letter) Movement is associated with which Deoband leader?
Answer:
Mahmud-ul-Hasan
Mahmud-ul-Hasan (Sheikh-ul-Hind) was the leader associated with the Silk Letter Movement (political content).
52
Which movement aimed at 'resuscitating classical Islam'?
Answer:
Deoband Movement
The Deoband Movement aimed at the upliftment of Muslims through religious education and to resuscitate classical Islam.
53
The 'Madrassa Rahimia' was founded by the father of which reformer?
Answer:
Shah Waliullah
Shah Waliullah was the son of Abdul Rahim, the founder of Madrassa Rahimia.
54
Who was the 'Father of Modern Muslim Education' in India?
Answer:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is widely regarded as the father of modern Muslim education in India due to the Aligarh Movement.
55
The Aligarh Movement resulted in the 'gradual Islamisation' of Muslim politics through the influence of:
Answer:
The Ulema on younger leaders like Muhammad Ali
Younger leaders like Muhammad Ali were influenced by the ulama, leading to the rediscovery of Islam as a mobilizing force.
56
Shibli Naumani's differences with Sir Syed were primarily due to:
Answer:
Political views (Shibli influenced by family opposing Sir Syed)
Shibli was influenced by Maulana M Farooq who opposed Sir Syed; while he impressed Sir Syed, differences arose leading to his resignation.
57
Which book by Sir Syed was a response to William Hunter's work?
Answer:
Review on 'Our Indian Musalmans'
He wrote 'On Hunter's "Our Indian Musalmans"' in 1872.
58
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan died in which year?
Answer:
1898
Sir Syed died in 1898 in Aligarh.
59
What was the 'Twin Objective' of the Deoband Movement?
Answer:
Propagate Pure Teachings and Spirit of Jihad
Twin objectives were: to propagate pure teachings of Koran/Hadis and to keep alive the spirit of jihad against foreign rulers.
60
Who founded the 'Anjuman-e-Taraqqi-e-Urdu' after the success of the Hindi movement in UP?
Answer:
Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
When UP got rid of MacDonnel, Mohsin-ul-Mulk founded another association called Anjuman-e-Tarraqi-e-Urdu.