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
11
Liaquat Ali Khan stated that Pakistan does NOT stand for 'vested interests' but instead for:
Answer:
Better distribution of wealth and removal of want
He declared it the intention of the State to build an economy based on Islamic principles seeking better distribution of wealth and the removal of want [68, 69].
12
Why does the Resolution envisage a 'federal form' of government according to Liaquat Ali Khan?
Answer:
Because such is the 'dictate of geography'
He argued a federal form is necessary because the two parts of the country (East and West Pakistan) are separated by more than a thousand miles, making a unitary form 'idle' [66, 67].
13
Khan hoped that the various sects in Pakistan would view their differences as a 'blessing'. To whose desire was he referring?
Answer:
The Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Khan referenced a saying of the Prophet (PBUH) that differences of opinion among his followers are a blessing and should be a source of strength [64, 65].
14
According to the Resolution, Muslims shall be 'enabled' to order their lives. Liaquat Ali Khan clarified this means the State:
Answer:
Will play a positive part in creating an Islamic society
Khan stated the State is not to play the part of a neutral observer; it must play a positive part in creating conditions conducive to a truly Islamic society [62, 63].
15
In his speech, Khan mentioned that when 'Christian dissentients' were being tortured in Europe, they found a 'haven' in:
Answer:
Islamic society
Khan noted that even in the Middle Ages, Islam provided a haven for those persecuted and fleeing from tyranny, including Christian dissentients [15, 61].
16
How does Liaquat Ali Khan distinguish the Resolution from the 'Divine Right of Kings'?
Answer:
By stating authority is delegated to the people, and none else
He explicitly stated this is not a resuscitation of the Divine Right of Kings, because the Preamble recognizes that authority has been delegated to the people [10, 60].
17
Liaquat Ali Khan clarified that authority is a 'sacred trust' intended to serve man and NOT to become:
Answer:
An agency for tyranny or selfishness
Authority is entrusted by God to be exercised in the service of man so it does not become an agency for tyranny or selfishness [11, 60].
18
Which political philosophy was described by Liaquat Ali Khan as 'direct contradiction' to the Resolution's Preamble?
Answer:
Machiavellian ideas
Khan noted the recognition of God's authority is in direct contradiction to Machiavellian ideas regarding a polity where spiritual and ethical values play no part [11, 59].
19
What did Liaquat Ali Khan call 'God-consciousness' in the context of the state?
Answer:
The only thing that can save humanity
He argued that God-consciousness alone can save humanity, meaning power must be used according to ethical standards laid down by the Prophets [11, 59].
20
Liaquat Ali Khan noted that the 'source of evils' in humanity today is its inability to keep pace with:
Answer:
Material development and scientific inventions
Khan stated that humanity has failed to keep pace with its material development, creating a 'Frankenstein monster' in the form of scientific inventions that threatens to destroy society [11, 58].