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
61
When was MacDonnel's order enforcing Hindi-Urdu bilingualism issued?
Answer:
April 18, 1900
April 18, 1900: McDonald’s order enforcing Hindi-Urdu bilingualism in government offices[cite: 5463].
62
Anthony MacDonnel mandated that government job candidates must know which scripts?
Answer:
Both Hindi (Devanagari) and Urdu (Perso-Arabic)
He mandated that government job candidates must know both Hindi (Devanagari script) and Urdu (Perso-Arabic script)[cite: 5463].
63
Which Hindu leader is associated with early efforts to get rid of the Muslim language?
Answer:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
In this regard names of Raja Ram Mohan Roy... among many others are well known[cite: 5387].
64
Where was Urdu born and matured?
Answer:
Indian soil
Urdu was not brought into India by the Muslims but was born and matured on Indian soil[cite: 5463].
65
The Urdu-Hindi conflict is considered a critical chapter in understanding the socio-political environment leading to?
Answer:
The partition of India
The conflict remains a critical chapter in understanding the socio-political environment that led to the eventual partition of India[cite: 5463].
66
Who vocally condemned McDonald's order through emotionally powerful speeches?
Answer:
N.Muslim Malik
Muslim leaders like N.Muslim Malik vocally condemned McDonald’s order through emotionally powerful speeches[cite: 5463].
67
In which year did an official report note that Urdu book publications far exceeded Hindi ones?
Answer:
1874
1874: Official report noting Urdu book publications far exceeding Hindi ones[cite: 5463].
68
Who was the Lt. Governor of Bengal in 1871?
Answer:
G. Campbell
The anti-Urdu process continued when in 1871 the Lt. Governor of Bengal G. Cambell banned Urdu[cite: 5391].
69
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a great advocate of what prior to the 1867 incident?
Answer:
Hindu-Muslim unity
Sir Syed, who was in fact a great advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity prior to that incident, started focusing on the cause of Muslims alone[cite: 5391].
70
Which Muslim newspaper took responsibility to safeguard the Urdu language?
Answer:
Noor-ul-Absar
Some Muslim newspapers like Noor-ul-Absar and Banaras Gazette also took the responsibility to safeguard their language[cite: 5391].