Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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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
301
What was the primary political advice Sir Syed gave to the Muslims regarding the Indian National Congress?
Answer:
To stay away from politics and the Congress
Sir Syed advised Muslims to stay away from politics and the Indian National Congress, believing that they should focus solely on modern education first to compete with other communities and avoid British displeasure.
302
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan visited which country in 1869 to study its educational system?
Answer:
England
In 1869, Sir Syed traveled to England with his son Syed Mahmud. During his seventeen-month stay, he visited Oxford and Cambridge Universities to model his future educational institutions after them.
303
The All India Muslim League was founded during a session of which organization in 1906?
Answer:
Mohammedan Educational Conference
The All India Muslim League was launched on December 30, 1906, during the annual meeting of the Mohammedan Educational Conference held in Dacca, following a proposal by Nawab Salimullah.
304
Who was the first European principal of the MAO College at Aligarh?
Answer:
Theodore Beck
Theodore Beck, a distinguished graduate of Cambridge, served as the Principal of MAO College and played a significant role in the early development of the institution and Aligarh politics.
305
Which book did Sir Syed write to explain the causes of the 1857 uprising and defend the Indians?
Answer:
Asbab-i-Baghawat-i-Hind
Written in 1858, 'Asbab-i-Baghawat-i-Hind' (Causes of the Indian Revolt) was an act of great courage where Sir Syed analyzed the British policies that led to the dissatisfaction and the subsequent revolt.
306
What was the name of the influential Urdu journal started by Sir Syed to reform Muslim society?
Answer:
Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq
Sir Syed started the magazine Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq (Mohammedan Social Reformer) in 1870 to propagate his ideas on social reform, modernize the outlook of Muslims, and criticize conservative ways of living.
307
Who was the Viceroy of India that formally laid the foundation stone of the MAO College in 1877?
Answer:
Lord Lytton
The Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College was inaugurated and its foundation stone was formally laid by the Viceroy, Lord Lytton, on January 8, 1877, marking a significant milestone for the Aligarh Movement.
308
In which year was the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) School established at Aligarh?
Answer:
1875
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan established the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental School at Aligarh on May 24, 1875, and regular teaching commenced on June 1st of the same year as a first step toward his goal of a Muslim university.
309
What was the main purpose of the Scientific Society established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1864?
Answer:
To translate English books into Urdu language
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan laid the foundation of the Scientific Society at Ghazipur in 1864 with the specific aim of translating standard English works on modern arts, sciences, and history into Urdu to make western knowledge accessible to the local population.