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
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Where was Bahadur Shah Zafar exiled to after the revolt?
Answer:
Rangoon (Yangon)
After being captured at Humayun's Tomb, Bahadur Shah Zafar was tried and exiled to Rangoon (Burma), where he died in 1862.
32
Who termed the 1857 revolt as a 'National Revolt' in the British Parliament?
Answer:
Benjamin Disraeli
Benjamin Disraeli, a prominent British politician (later PM), described the event in the House of Commons as a 'National Revolt' rather than a mere military mutiny.
33
Tatya Tope was the commander-in-chief of whose army?
Answer:
Nana Sahib
Tatya Tope (Ramachandra Pandurang) was the able military commander and close associate of Nana Sahib. He later assisted Rani Laxmi Bai as well.
34
Who was the British Prime Minister during the Revolt of 1857?
Answer:
Lord Palmerston
Viscount Palmerston was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom when the mutiny broke out in 1857.
35
Who was the author of the book 'The Causes of the Indian Revolt' (Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind)?
Answer:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan wrote 'Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind' in 1859 to explain the causes of the revolt, arguing that the lack of Indian representation in the Legislative Council was a primary reason.
36
Which state was annexed in 1856 on charges of 'maladministration'?
Answer:
Awadh (Oudh)
Awadh was annexed by Lord Dalhousie in 1856 not under the Doctrine of Lapse, but on the grounds of alleged maladministration by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.
37
The 'Doctrine of Lapse', which angered many Indian rulers, was introduced by:
Answer:
Lord Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse, which allowed the British to annex states where the ruler died without a natural male heir, denying the right of adopted sons to inherit the throne.
38
Who said the revolt was 'Neither first, nor national, nor a war of independence'?
Answer:
R.C. Majumdar
Historian R.C. Majumdar, in his analysis, famously stated that the so-called First National War of Independence was 'neither first, nor national, nor a war of independence'.
39
What was the symbol of the Revolt of 1857?
Answer:
Lotus and Roti (Bread)
The Lotus flower and Roti (Chapati) are considered the symbols used to spread the message of the revolt across villages and military cantonments.
40
Who was the military commander of the rebel forces in Delhi?
Answer:
Bakht Khan
General Bakht Khan, who had led the revolt in Bareilly, came to Delhi and took command of the rebel forces, acting as the actual military leader under the titular Emperor.