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
Which member of the Khan family became the Chief Minister of the NWFP in 1937?
Answer:
Dr. Khan Sahib (Abdul Jabbar Khan)
Dr. Khan Sahib, whose real name was Abdul Jabbar Khan and who was the brother of Abdul Ghaffar Khan, became the Chief Minister of the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) following the 1937 elections as his party formed a coalition with the Congress.
2
Who was the leader of the 'Khudai Khidmatgar' movement, also known as the 'Frontier Gandhi'?
Answer:
Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Abdul Ghaffar Khan was the founder and leader of the Khudai Khidmatgar movement. His followers were known as 'Red Shirts' because of the colour of their uniforms. He was a prominent ally of Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle against British rule.
3
Who served as the Chief Minister of Bengal and moved the Lahore Resolution in 1940?
Answer:
A.K. Fazlul Huq (Fazil-e-Haq)
A.K. Fazlul Huq (often referred to as Fazil-e-Haq) was the Chief Minister of Bengal. He was a leader of the Krishak Praja Party and later worked with the Muslim League; he is famously known for moving the historic Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940.
4
What happened to the Muslim ministry in Sindh during this era?
Answer:
It was dissolved
During the period of Congress rule and subsequent political shifts, the Sindh Muslim ministry faced significant instability and was eventually dissolved, highlighting the fragmented nature of Muslim politics in some provinces at the time.
5
In which province was a Krishak Praja Party government formed following the 1937 elections?
Answer:
Bengal
In Bengal, the Krishak Praja Party (Peasant People's Party), led by A.K. Fazlul Huq, emerged as a significant force and formed a government in coalition with other groups, including the Muslim League.
6
The 'Red Shirt' government (Khudai Khidmatgars) was formed in which province following the 1937 elections?
Answer:
NWFP
The Red Shirt government, led by the Khudai Khidmatgar movement, was formed in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP). Despite being a Muslim-majority province, the movement was closely allied with the Indian National Congress.
7
What title was given to the day celebrated on December 22, 1939, to mark the end of Congress rule?
Answer:
Day of Deliverance
Quaid-e-Azam appealed to the Muslims of the sub-continent to celebrate December 22, 1939, as the 'Day of Deliverance' (Youm-e-Najat). This was to mark their relief from the 27 months of Congress provincial rule, which they characterized as oppressive.
8
Who served as the President of the Hindu Mahasabha from 1937 to 1939?
Answer:
V.D. Savarkar
Vinayak Damodar (V.D.) Savarkar was the President of the Hindu Mahasabha during the crucial years of 1937-1939. His leadership advocated for the concept of 'Hindutva' and was often in direct opposition to Muslim political aspirations.
9
Under the Vidya Mandir Scheme, students in schools were reportedly asked to pay respect to whose picture every day?
Answer:
M.K. Gandhi
Reports from the time stated that under the Vidya Mandir Scheme, students were required to pay homage and respect to a picture of Mahatma Gandhi during school assemblies. Muslims viewed this as a form of idolatry and an imposition of personality cult.
10
Who was the author of the 'Vidya Mandir' scheme, which was criticized for its Hindu-centric approach to education?
Answer:
Dr. Zakir Hussain
Dr. Zakir Hussain was the primary author and architect of the Vidya Mandir (and Wardha) educational schemes. Although Dr. Zakir Hussain later became the first Muslim President of India in 1967, his educational schemes were widely resisted by Muslims in the 1930s as they felt it was an attempt to Hinduize their culture.