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
1
The 'Christian Marriage Act' was passed in __________.
Answer:
1872
The Indian Christian Marriage Act of 1872 regulated the solemnization of marriages among Christians in India.
2
Who founded the 'Bramho Samaj' partly as a response to Christian missionary criticism of Hinduism?
Answer:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Raja Ram Mohan Roy respected Jesus's teachings (Precepts of Jesus) but rejected the divinity of Christ. He founded the Brahmo Samaj to reform Hinduism from within and defend it against missionary attacks on idolatry and polytheism.
3
The 'Santhal Rebellion' (1855) occurred in an area where missionaries __________.
Answer:
Were later active in education and documenting the language
While the rebellion was against landlords and moneylenders, following the pacification, missionaries (like the Scandinavian Mission) became very active in the Santhal Parganas, providing education and codifying the Santhali language.
4
Which famous college in Lahore (now Pakistan) was founded by American Presbyterians in 1864?
Answer:
Forman Christian College
Forman Christian College (FCC) was founded by Dr. Charles William Forman, an American Presbyterian missionary. It became a premier institution in the Punjab.
5
Which social evil did missionaries in South India (Travancore) actively fight against regarding Nadar women?
Answer:
Breast Tax / Upper cloth controversy
Missionaries in Travancore supported the 'Channar Revolt' (Upper Cloth Revolt), fighting for the right of lower-caste Nadar women to cover their breasts, which was forbidden by upper-caste tradition.
6
The term 'Rice Christian' was a derogatory term used to describe __________.
Answer:
Converts believed to have converted for material benefits (food/famine relief)
The term was used to suggest that some conversions, particularly during times of famine, were motivated by the need for food and shelter provided by missionaries rather than genuine spiritual conviction.
7
Ferdinand Kittel is known for his dictionary in which language?
Answer:
Kannada
Ferdinand Kittel, a priest with the Basel Mission, produced the first major Kannada-English dictionary.
8
In 19th-century Bengal, the 'Young Bengal' movement was influenced by __________.
Answer:
Western rationalism and missionary debates
The Young Bengal movement (led by Derozio) was heavily influenced by Western rational thought, which entered India through English education and the intellectual debates sparked by missionaries.
9
The focus of the 'Medical Missions' was primarily to __________.
Answer:
Serve the sick as a demonstration of Christian charity
Medical missions were used as a 'handmaid to the Gospel,' providing healthcare to the poor to demonstrate Christian love and gain the trust of the local population.
10
Who was the first Indian bishop of the Anglican Church (appointed in 1912)?
Answer:
V.S. Azariah
Vedanayagam Samuel Azariah was the first Indian to be consecrated as a bishop (Bishop of Dornakal) in the Anglican Church, marking a step towards indigenization of the church.