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
241
Which of the following cities was a location for a session of the Mohammedan Educational Conference?
Answer:
Rangoon
The Mohammedan Educational Conference carried the message of Aligarh across the subcontinent and beyond, holding sessions in various cities including Bombay, Lahore, Dacca, Madras, Karachi, and even Rangoon in Burma.
242
What was Sir Syed's philosophical argument regarding the relationship between the Quran and Science?
Answer:
The Quran is the Word of God and the Universe is the Work of God, so they cannot conflict
Sir Syed believed in a rational interpretation of Islam. He famously argued that as the Quran is the 'Word of God' and the laws of nature are the 'Work of God', there can be no true contradiction between the two.
243
Who was put in charge of the religious department at MAO College by Sir Syed?
Answer:
Maulana Abdullah Ansari
Sir Syed entrusted the religious aspect of the college to Maulana Abdullah Ansari, a graduate of Darul Uloom Deoband, to ensure that the students received authentic religious education alongside modern sciences.
244
Which princely state ruler was among the prominent donors to the MAO College?
Answer:
Maharaja of Patiala
The MAO College received liberal donations from various quarters, including prominent non-Muslim rulers such as the Maharaja of Patiala, Maharaja of Vijyanagar, and Maharaja of Banaras.
245
Who was the 'Second Master' of the MAO College at the time of its inception?
Answer:
Baijnath Prashad
To ensure high educational standards, Sir Syed recruited excellent staff. While Siddons (an Englishman) was the first Headmaster, Baijnath Prashad was appointed as the Second Master, showcasing the inclusive nature of the staff.
246
When did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan return to Aligarh to work full-time for the MAO College project?
Answer:
July 1876
Sir Syed was still in government service at Banaras when the college was founded. Realizing the need for personal supervision, he took premature retirement and returned to Aligarh in July 1876 to devote his life to the institution.
247
Which of the following was a novel method Sir Syed used to collect funds for the MAO College?
Answer:
Singing Ghazals in exhibitions
Sir Syed adopted unique and tireless ways to collect funds for his college, including door-to-door collections, drawing lotteries, and even singing Ghazals at public exhibitions to attract donations.
248
Apart from Sir Syed, who were the other prominent contributors to Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq?
Answer:
Mohsin-ul-Mulk and Chiragh Ali
While Sir Syed wrote the majority of the articles, Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk and Chiragh Ali were also prominent contributors to 'Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq', helping propagate the message of social reform.
249
Who was the Hindu patron of the Madrasah established by Sir Syed at Ghazipur in 1864?
Answer:
Raja Hardeo Narain Singh
When Sir Syed established the Madrasah at Ghazipur (later Victoria High School), Raja Hardeo Narain Singh was appointed as its patron, demonstrating the inter-communal cooperation in Sir Syed's early projects.
250
On what date did the first issue of Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq hit the stands?
Answer:
December 24, 1870
Following his return from England, Sir Syed launched 'Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq' (The Mohammedan Social Reformer) on December 24, 1870, to stir the community toward modern social and religious thinking.