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
91
Which literary academy was established by Shibli Naumani?
Answer:
Dar-ul-Musanifin
Shibli established the academy 'Dar-ul-Musanifin' (House of Writers) to train writers.
92
Maulana Shibli Naumani was a Professor of which subject at Aligarh College?
Answer:
Arabic
Shibli Naumani joined Aligarh as a Professor of Arabic in 1883.
93
Which institution was intended to serve as a 'bridge' between the Old World (Deoband) and the New World (Aligarh)?
Answer:
Nadwatul Ulama
Nadwatul Ulama was intended to serve as a bridge between the Old World and the new, but firm in the matter of fundamentals.
94
Who called the first meeting for the establishment of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam at Mochi Gate Mosque?
Answer:
Molvi Chiragh Din
On 24th Sep 1884, Molvi Chiragh Din called a meeting of 250 Muslims in Mochi Gate Mosque Lahore.
95
The Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam was established in which city?
Answer:
Lahore
It was established in Lahore on 24th September 1884.
96
Who were the founders of the Deoband School (Darul Uloom Deoband)?
Answer:
Muhammad Qasim Wanotavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi
The ulema under the leadership of Muhammad Qasim Wanotavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi founded the school at Deoband in 1866.
97
What was the primary language of instruction promoted by the Deoband School?
Answer:
Urdu and Persian/Arabic
The Deoband school curricula shut out English education and Western culture, focusing on original Islamic religion (Arabic/Persian/Urdu medium).
98
The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College was established in Aligarh in which year?
Answer:
1877
The MAO College was founded in 1877 (the school started in 1875, but the college foundation stone was laid in 1877).
99
In which year was the Scientific Society founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan?
Answer:
1863
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan established the Scientific Society in 1863 (initially at Ghazipur) to translate English books into Urdu.
100
Which educational movement was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to promote Western education among Muslims?
Answer:
Aligarh Movement
The Aligarh Movement was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to reconcile Muslims with British rule and promote Western education.