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 figure was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan?
Answer:
Justice Sir Abdur Rashid
Justice Sir Abdur Rashid was the first Chief Justice. He notably administered the oath of office to Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the first Governor-General.
2
Who was the Chief Minister of Bengal during the Great Calcutta Killings of 1946?
Answer:
H.S. Suhrawardy
Suhrawardy was the Premier of Bengal during the 'Direct Action Day' riots. While he was blamed by many for the violence, he maintained he was trying to restore order under extremely difficult circumstances.
3
Which leader was the Secretary of the Muslim League during the crucial 1946 elections?
Answer:
Liaquat Ali Khan
As the General Secretary, Liaquat Ali Khan was the organizational brain behind the Muslim League's sweeping victory in the 1946 elections, which proved the demand for Pakistan was universal among Muslims.
4
Who was the prominent scholar who gave the call for 'Hijrat' to Afghanistan during the Khilafat Movement?
Answer:
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Maulana Azad and some other scholars issued a 'fatwa' declaring India 'Dar-ul-Harb', leading thousands of Muslims to migrate to Afghanistan, an event known as the Hijrat Movement (1920).
5
Which leader from Bengal was the first speaker of the East Bengal Legislative Assembly?
Answer:
Abdul Hakim
Abdul Hakim was a prominent Bengali politician who contributed to the parliamentary development of the new province.
6
Who was the 'Madar-e-Millat's' chief assistant and a dedicated social worker during the independence struggle?
Answer:
Begum G.A. Khan
Begum G.A. Khan was a close associate of Fatima Jinnah and worked tirelessly for the Muslim League's women's wing.
7
Which leader served as the 'Diwan' (Prime Minister) of Junagadh and advised the Nawab to join Pakistan?
Answer:
Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto
Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto (father of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto) was the Diwan of Junagadh. He played a key role in the state's decision to join Pakistan.
8
Who was the Nawab of Junagadh who declared the state's accession to Pakistan in 1947?
Answer:
Nawab Mahabat Khan
Nawab Mahabat Khan of Junagadh signed the accession to Pakistan in August 1947, though the state was later occupied by Indian forces.
9
Which leader from Punjab was the editor of the daily 'Pakistan Times', founded in 1947 by Mian Iftikharuddin?
Answer:
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
The great poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz served as the first editor of 'The Pakistan Times'. The paper represented the progressive and left-leaning voices within the Pakistan Movement.
10
Who was the influential leader from KP who founded the 'Jamiat-ul-Asfia'?
Answer:
Pir of Manki Sharif
The Pir of Manki Sharif's organization provided a powerful religious platform for the Muslim League in the tribal and rural areas of the frontier.