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
131
Which organization was established by Sir Syed to protect the Urdu language?
Answer:
Anjuman-i-Tariki-i-Urdu
Sir Syed founded the Anjuman-i-Tariki-i-Urdu (or Anjuman-e-Tarik-e-Urdu) to protect and promote the Urdu language during the script controversies.
132
Sir Syed advised Muslims to stay away from the Indian National Congress primarily because:
Answer:
He believed education should come before politics
Sir Syed believed that Muslims were too educationally backward to participate in politics and that joining the Congress would lead to a loss of British patronage.
133
Who was the first graduate (B.A.) of the MAO College in 1881-82?
Answer:
Ishwari Prasad
Ishwari Prasad was the first student to pass the B.A. examination from MAO College, demonstrating its inclusive admission policy.
134
Which associate of Sir Syed wrote the famous poem 'Musaddas'?
Answer:
Altaf Hussain Hali
Maulana Altaf Hussain Hali wrote the 'Musaddas', which stirred the Muslim community by reminding them of their past glory and current decline.
135
In which year did the MAO College finally become the Aligarh Muslim University?
Answer:
1920
Though Sir Syed passed away in 1898, his mission culminated in the establishment of Aligarh Muslim University in 1920.
136
Sir Syed's 'Tabaeen-al-Kalam' was a commentary on which book?
Answer:
The Bible
Sir Syed wrote this philosophical commentary on the Bible to highlight similarities between Islam and Christianity.
137
Which religious practice did Sir Syed condemn as part of his social reform efforts?
Answer:
Piri and Muridi system
Sir Syed condemned the system of piri and muridi, viewing it as a social abuse that deviated from rational religious thought.
138
What was the name of the work Sir Syed wrote in 1860 to defend Muslim loyalty to the British?
Answer:
The Loyal Muhammadans of India
Sir Syed wrote 'The Loyal Muhammadans of India' to provide a detailed account of the services rendered by Muslims to the British rulers during the 1857 revolt.
139
Sir Syed served in which capacity during the Revolt of 1857 at Bijnore?
Answer:
Sadr Amin (Judicial Service)
During the 1857 uprising, Sir Syed was serving as Sadr Amin in Bijnore, where he saved many English lives and remained loyal to the Company.
140
Which historical work did Sir Syed edit and publish while at Fatehpur Sikri?
Answer:
Ain-i-Akbari
Sir Syed developed a keen interest in history and edited classical works like 'Ain-i-Akbari' and 'Tarikh-i Firoz Shahi'.