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General Description
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
Who was the leader of the 'Muslim Students Federation' (MSF) that acted as the 'vanguard' of the Pakistan Movement?
Answer:
Hameed Nizami
Hameed Nizami, the founder of the 'Nawa-i-Waqt' newspaper, was the primary leader of the Muslim Students Federation in Punjab. Under Jinnah's guidance, the MSF became the most active wing of the League, with students traveling to the remotest villages to spread the message of Pakistan. Jinnah famously described the students as his 'armor' and the future of the nation.
2
Which founding father was the youngest member of Jinnah's first cabinet, serving as the Minister for Health and Food?
Answer:
Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan
Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan was a seasoned politician from the Pothohar region of Punjab. He was a close associate of Jinnah and served as the Minister for Health and Food in the first cabinet of Pakistan. He was later appointed as the first Pakistani High Commissioner to India, where he worked on the difficult task of managing refugee properties and bilateral tensions.
3
Who was the first woman to receive the highest civil award 'Nishan-e-Pakistan' posthumously?
Answer:
Fatima Jinnah
Fatima Jinnah was posthumously honored with the Nishan-e-Pakistan to recognize her lifelong devotion to the nation. She is the only woman to have been given the title 'Madr-e-Millat' by the state and the people. Her legacy as the 'Mother of the Nation' continues to inspire women's participation in all fields of life in Pakistan.
4
Which founding member was a great champion of the 'Two-Nation Theory' and organized the Muslim League in UP?
Answer:
All of the above
The leaders from the United Provinces (UP), including Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman and the Raja of Mahmudabad, were the intellectual and financial backbone of the Muslim League. Their dedication to the Two-Nation Theory, despite being in a minority province where they would not directly benefit from the creation of Pakistan, demonstrated the ideological depth and unity of the movement.
5
Who was the first Pakistani Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army, succeeding the British generals?
Answer:
General Ayub Khan
In January 1951, General Muhammad Ayub Khan was appointed as the first Pakistani Commander-in-Chief of the Army, taking over from General Sir Douglas Gracey. This was a milestone in the 'Pakistanization' of the armed forces. While his later role as a military ruler is controversial, his early career was dedicated to building the professional foundations of the Pakistan Army.
6
Which founding leader from Punjab was the first Chief Minister of the province after 1947?
Answer:
Iftikhar Hussain Khan Mamdot
Nawab Iftikhar Hussain Khan of Mamdot was a key leader of the Muslim League in Punjab and a trusted associate of Jinnah. He became the first Chief Minister of West Punjab in 1947. He faced the massive challenge of handling the millions of refugees crossing the border during the partition riots and worked closely with the federal government to stabilize the province.
7
Who was the leader of the 'Simla Deputation' of 1906 that successfully demanded separate electorates?
Answer:
Sir Aga Khan III
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, the Aga Khan III, led the delegation of 35 prominent Muslim leaders to meet the Viceroy Lord Minto at Simla in 1906. This was a watershed moment in history, as the British formally accepted the demand for separate electorates for Muslims, acknowledging their distinct political identity and setting the stage for the creation of the Muslim League later that year.
8
Which founding figure served as the 6th Prime Minister of Pakistan and was a renowned constitutional lawyer?
Answer:
I.I. Chundrigar
Ibrahim Ismail (I.I.) Chundrigar was a highly respected constitutional lawyer from Bombay who was a close associate of Jinnah. He served as the Commerce Minister in Pakistan's first cabinet and later became the 6th Prime Minister in 1957. He is best remembered for his legal expertise and his role in drafting the initial legal frameworks of the new state.
9
Who was the first woman to be elected to the Working Committee of the All-India Muslim League?
Answer:
Begum Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar (Amjadi Begum)
Begum Amjadi Bano, the wife of Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar, was a fearless leader who worked alongside her husband. She was the only woman on the All-India Muslim League's working committee in 1937. Her presence paved the way for other women to enter the top echelons of the party, and she remained an active campaigner for Pakistan throughout the 1940s.
10
Which founding leader from Sindh was a famous intellectual and the author of 'The Making of Pakistan'?
Answer:
I.H. Qureshi
Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi was a distinguished historian and intellectual who was an active participant in the Pakistan Movement. His scholarly works, including 'The Struggle for Pakistan' and 'The Making of Pakistan', are definitive records of the era. He served as the first Education Minister and later as the Vice-Chancellor of Karachi University, significantly influencing Pakistan's historiography.