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
151
Which organization did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan set up in 1886 to discuss educational problems of the Muslims?
Answer:
Mohammedan Educational Conference
The Mohammedan Educational Conference was founded in 1886 to spread the message of modern education to the Muslim masses and provide a platform for intellectual discourse.
152
Who inaugurated the MAO College at Aligarh in 1877?
Answer:
Lord Lytton
Viceroy Lord Lytton officially inaugurated the college in 1877, signaling British support for Sir Syed's educational mission.
153
In which year was the MAO School upgraded to the status of a college?
Answer:
1877
The school was upgraded to Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College in 1877, and the foundation stone was formally laid by Viceroy Lord Lytton.
154
When was the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) School established at Aligarh?
Answer:
1875
Sir Syed established the MAO School at Aligarh in 1875 as a model institution that offered both Western and Eastern education.
155
The 'Committee Striving for Educational Progress of Muslims' was established after Sir Syed's return from which country?
Answer:
England
Upon his return from England in 1870, Sir Syed formed this committee to work systematically toward the educational uplift of the Indian Muslims.
156
During his visit to England in 1869, which universities did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan closely study?
Answer:
Oxford and Cambridge
Sir Syed stayed in England for seventeen months, during which he visited Oxford and Cambridge to understand the British educational system and model his future college after them.
157
Which journal was launched by the Scientific Society in 1866 to bridge the gap between the British and Muslims?
Answer:
Aligarh Institute Gazette
The Aligarh Institute Gazette was a bilingual journal (Urdu and English) started in 1866 to remove misconceptions between the Muslim community and the British government.
158
In 1866, where was the main office of the Scientific Society moved?
Answer:
Aligarh
Following Sir Syed's transfer to Aligarh, the headquarters of the Scientific Society was also relocated there in 1866, making Aligarh the permanent center of his movement.
159
The foundation of the Scientific Society was laid in 1864 at which location?
Answer:
Ghazipur
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Scientific Society in Ghazipur in 1864 with the primary aim of translating English books into Urdu to facilitate the spread of Western knowledge.
160
Which school was established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1862?
Answer:
Madrasa Ghazipur
After being transferred to Ghazipur in 1862, Sir Syed established another educational institution known as Madrasa Ghazipur to provide modern and religious education to Muslims.