All Categories MCQs
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General Description
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
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Who was the primary architect of the '1947 Partition Plan' from the Muslim League side, working closely with the British delegation?
Answer:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the sole spokesperson for the Muslim League during the final negotiations for independence. He dealt with the Cabinet Mission of 1946 and later with Lord Mountbatten in 1947. Jinnah's refusal to accept any plan that did not guarantee a sovereign Pakistan forced the British and the Congress to accept the partition of the subcontinent, making him the definitive founder of the state.
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Which founding member of the Muslim League was a great champion of the Urdu language and succeeded Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk?
Answer:
Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk
Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk was a prominent leader of the Aligarh Movement and a founding member of the Muslim League. He served as the Secretary of the MAO College and succeeded Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk as a leader of the Muslim community. He was a staunch defender of Muslim rights and played a key role in the early organizational phase of the League, emphasizing that Muslims must not depend on others for their political survival.
33
Who served as the General Secretary of the All-India Muslim League during the most critical years of the Pakistan Movement (1936-1947)?
Answer:
Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan was the longest-serving General Secretary of the All-India Muslim League. He was appointed in 1936 and held the position until independence. He was the organizational backbone of the party, managing its administrative affairs, funds, and correspondence while Jinnah provided the strategic leadership. Jinnah often called him his 'right hand' due to his absolute loyalty and competence.
34
Which founding figure was the first to give the title of 'Quaid-e-Azam' to Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1938?
Answer:
Maulana Mazharuddin Shaheed
Maulana Mazharuddin Shaheed, a prominent journalist and leader, first used the title 'Quaid-e-Azam' (The Great Leader) for Jinnah in his newspaper 'Al-Aman' in 1938. The title quickly became popular among the Muslim masses as they recognized Jinnah's unique and selfless leadership. Later, the title was officially recognized and became synonymous with Jinnah's name in history and national discourse.
35
Who was the principal author of the 1916 'Lucknow Pact' from the Muslim League side?
Answer:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the architect of the 1916 Lucknow Pact. He worked tirelessly to find a common ground between the Congress and the League to pressure the British for self-rule. His success in getting the Congress to recognize separate electorates was a major diplomatic victory and established him as the preeminent leader of the Muslims, even while he was still a member of both parties.
36
Which founding father was the last Prime Minister of united Bengal and later served as the 5th Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Answer:
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy was a towering political figure from Bengal. He served as the Chief Minister of united Bengal in 1946 and was a key organizer of the Muslim League in the East. After independence, he moved to West Pakistan and eventually became the 5th Prime Minister in 1956. He is celebrated for his role in the 1956 Constitution and his advocacy for parliamentary democracy and provincial autonomy.
37
Who authored the famous 'Lahore Pact' or Lucknow Pact of 1916 that brought Congress and the Muslim League together?
Answer:
Both B and C
The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was a landmark agreement between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League. It was primarily brokered by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Under this pact, the Congress accepted the principle of separate electorates for Muslims, and both parties agreed to present joint demands to the British government for constitutional reforms. At this time, Jinnah was hailed as the 'Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity'.
38
Which leader served as the first Finance Minister of Pakistan and was a key figure in the creation of the State Bank of Pakistan?
Answer:
Malik Ghulam Muhammad
Malik Ghulam Muhammad was the first Finance Minister of Pakistan. He was an experienced financier who managed the country's early economic crises and was instrumental in the establishment of the State Bank of Pakistan in 1948. Although he later became the third Governor-General and his tenure was marked by political instability, his role in setting up the country's financial infrastructure in 1947 was significant.
39
Who was the prominent leader from KP (then NWFP) who served as a member of the partition committee and later as a Governor of Punjab?
Answer:
Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar
Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar was one of the most trusted lieutenants of Quaid-e-Azam. Hailing from Peshawar, he represented the Muslim League in the 1947 partition negotiations. After independence, he served as the Minister for Communications and later became the first Pakistani Governor of West Punjab (1949-1951). He was a man of great integrity and is remembered as a pillar of the early Pakistani state.
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Which founding father was a legendary tribal leader from Balochistan and established the Muslim League in his province?
Answer:
Qazi Muhammad Isa
Qazi Muhammad Isa was the pioneer of the Muslim League in Balochistan. In 1939, he established the provincial branch of the League and worked tirelessly to mobilize the tribes of Balochistan for the cause of Pakistan. He was a close confidant of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and served on the All-India Muslim League's Working Committee, representing the aspirations of the people of Balochistan in the independence struggle.