The Hindu Mahasabha was a Hindu nationalist organization, and V.D. Savarkar was its most prominent leader in the 1930s and 1940s, advocating Hindutva. Madan Mohan Malaviya was associated earlier but less dominantly, while B.R. Ambedkar focused on Dalit rights, and Lala Lajpat Rai was a Congress leader. The original question listed incorrect options (e.g., Nehru, who was a Congress leader) and was corrected with relevant figures.
"India Wins Freedom" is an autobiographical account by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a prominent Indian National Congress leader and India’s first Education Minister. It details the independence movement from a Muslim perspective. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, K.K. Aziz, and I.H. Qureshi were notable scholars but did not author this book. The original question and answer were correct.
The Faraizi Movement was founded by Haji Shariatullah in the early 19th century in Bengal. It aimed to purify Islam by emphasizing religious duties (faraiz) and opposing un-Islamic practices. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a reformer focused on education, Syed Ahmed Shaheed led the Jihad Movement, and Shah Waliullah was an earlier scholar. The original question and answer were correct.
The University of Peshawar was established on 18th May 1950, becoming one of Pakistan’s earliest public universities. It played a vital role in advancing higher education and research in the North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa).
675
When did the Government of Pakistan recognize the People’s Republic of China?
Pakistan recognized the People’s Republic of China on 5th January 1950, shortly after its establishment in 1949. This early recognition laid the foundation for the strong bilateral relationship that developed, particularly after the 1963 boundary agreement.
676
When did the Government of Pakistan recognize the Republic of Indonesia?
Pakistan recognized the Republic of Indonesia on 27th December 1949, the day Indonesia gained independence from the Netherlands. This act strengthened Pakistan’s diplomatic ties with Muslim-majority nations in the post-colonial era.
677
Who was appointed Governor of Punjab on 2nd August 1949?
Abdur Rab Nishtar was appointed Governor of Punjab on 2nd August 1949. A key Muslim League leader, his appointment aimed to stabilize provincial governance during Pakistan’s early years, leveraging his political experience.
678
When was Maulvi Tamiz-ud-Din Khan elected as President (Speaker) of the Constituent Assembly?
Maulvi Tamiz-ud-Din Khan was elected President (Speaker) of the Constituent Assembly on 14th December 1948. His tenure was significant, particularly for his later legal challenge against the assembly’s dissolution in 1954, a landmark case in Pakistan’s judicial history.
679
When was Sir Abdur Rashid appointed the first Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Pakistan?
Sir Abdur Rashid (Mian Abdul Rashid) was appointed the first Chief Justice of Pakistan’s Federal Court on 9th October 1948. His leadership was crucial in establishing judicial precedents in the formative years of Pakistan’s legal system.
680
When was Urdu declared the National Language of Pakistan?
On 25th February 1948, the Constituent Assembly declared Urdu as Pakistan’s national language to unify the diverse linguistic regions. This decision sparked protests in East Pakistan, where Bengali speakers demanded equal recognition.
