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
The 'Scientific Society' translated books from English to:
Answer:
Urdu
The Scientific Society was established to translate standard English works into Urdu for the benefit of the people.
62
Which institution was established in 1913 in the North-West Frontier Province to promote modern education?
Answer:
Islamia College Peshawar
Islamia College Peshawar was established in 1913 by Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum.
63
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's 'Asbab-e-Baghavat-e-Hind' (1858) analyzed the causes of:
Answer:
The Indian Mutiny/War of Independence 1857
It analyzed the causes of the Indian Revolt of 1857 to clear Muslims of the sole blame.
64
What was the stance of Deoband School towards the Indian National Congress formed in 1885?
Answer:
Welcomed it
In politics, the Deoband School welcomed the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885.
65
Which organization was established to counter Christian Missionaries and Hindu reformists in Punjab?
Answer:
Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam
Causes for its establishment were Christian Missionaries and Hindu reformist holding the educational institutes of Punjab.
66
Who was the first Principal of MAO College Aligarh?
Answer:
Theodore Beck
Theodore Beck was the first Principal of MAO College.
67
Which educational movement was indigenous in origin and focused on 'moral and religious regeneration'?
Answer:
Deoband Movement
The Deoband Movement was a revivalist movement whose aim was moral and religious regeneration.
68
What was the 'Nagri Resolution' of 1900 which affected Muslim education and culture?
Answer:
It recognized Nagri script alongside Persian in courts
The Nagri Resolution of 18 April 1900 recognized the Nagri script, along with Persian, for official use in the courts.
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Who was the General Secretary of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam upon its foundation?
Answer:
Maulvi Ghulam Ullah Qasoori
Maulvi Ghulam Ullah Qasoori was made the General Secretary.
70
In which year did the Sindh Madrassah-tul-Islam receive the status of a college?
Answer:
1943
It was founded as a school in 1885 and later upgraded; historically, it became a college much later (often cited as 1943 or later depending on the level, but 1885 is the founding year).