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
81
The Nadwatul Ulama was established in which city?
Answer:
Lucknow
Nadwatul Ulama was established in Lucknow (1894/1898 era).
82
Which Deoband leader sought to impart a political and intellectual content to the religious ideas of the school?
Answer:
Mahmud-ul-Hasan
The new Deoband leader Mahmud-ul-Hasan (1851-1920) sought to impart a political and intellectual content to the school.
83
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan wrote 'Tabiyul Kalam' (1862) which is a commentary on:
Answer:
The Bible (Torah and Gospel)
Tabiyul Kalam Fi Tafsir Al-Taurat-o wal Injeel (1862) is a commentary on the Bible.
84
How much money was collected in the first meeting of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?
Answer:
54 Rupees
In the first meeting, 54 rupees were collected.
85
Who was the first President of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?
Answer:
Qazi Khalifa Hammed ud Din
Qazi Khalifa Hammed ud Din was made the first President of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam.
86
What was the main educational objective of the Muhammadan Educational Conference founded in 1886?
Answer:
To promote Western education among Muslims
Sir Syed founded the Muhammadan Educational Conference to promote Western education and social reform among Muslims.
87
Which journal was started by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to bring about social reform?
Answer:
Tehzib-ul-Akhlaq
Sir Syed started the journal 'Tehzib-ul-Akhlaq' (Social Reformer) to modernize Muslim social thought.
88
In which year did the Deoband Ulema issue a fatwa against Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's organizations?
Answer:
1888
In 1888, the Deoband ulema issued a fatwa against Syed Ahmed Khan’s organisations (United Patriotic Association).
89
Who is known as the 'Sir Syed of the Frontier' (KPK) for establishing Islamia College Peshawar?
Answer:
Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum
Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum established Islamia College Peshawar (1913) and is often called the Sir Syed of the Frontier.
90
Who founded the Sindh Madrassah-tul-Islam in Karachi?
Answer:
Hassan Ali Effendi
Hassan Ali Effendi founded the Sindh Madrassah-tul-Islam in 1885.