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
191
What was the main objective of the Muhammadan Educational Conference?
Answer:
Promote Muslim education
Its primary goal was to encourage Muslims to acquire modern education.
192
Which conference was established by Sir Syed in 1886?
Answer:
Muhammadan Educational Conference
The Muhammadan Educational Conference was established to discuss and solve the educational problems of Muslims.
193
Why did Sir Syed oppose the Congress?
Answer:
It ignored Muslim interests
He believed the Congress represented Hindu majority interests and that competitive exams and majority rule would marginalize Muslims.
194
Which political organization did Sir Syed oppose during the Aligarh Movement?
Answer:
Indian National Congress
Sir Syed opposed the Indian National Congress, advising Muslims to stay away from its politics.
195
What was the main purpose of the Scientific Society?
Answer:
Translating Western works into Urdu
Its purpose was to make Western knowledge accessible to Indians by translating it into the vernacular.
196
Where was the Scientific Society first established?
Answer:
Ghazipur
The society was originally founded in Ghazipur before being moved to Aligarh.
197
In which year was the Scientific Society founded?
Answer:
1864
Sir Syed established the Scientific Society in 1864.
198
Which society was founded by Sir Syed to promote scientific knowledge?
Answer:
Scientific Society of Aligarh
The Scientific Society was founded to translate Western scientific works into Urdu.
199
When was Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq launched?
Answer:
1870
The journal Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq was launched by Sir Syed in 1870.
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Which journal was launched by Sir Syed to support the Aligarh Movement?
Answer:
Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq
Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq (Social Reformer) was launched to bring about social and moral reform among Muslims.