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
41
Who was the first Law Minister of Pakistan and represented the minority community in the founding cabinet?
Answer:
Jogendra Nath Mandal
Jogendra Nath Mandal was a leader of the Scheduled Caste community from Bengal and a staunch supporter of the Pakistan Movement. Quaid-e-Azam appointed him as Pakistan's first Law and Labour Minister to emphasize the country's commitment to religious pluralism and the protection of minority rights. He also served as the temporary chairman of the first session of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on August 10, 1947.
42
Which leader from Bengal is known for presenting the 'Pakistan Resolution' in Lahore on March 23, 1940?
Answer:
A.K. Fazlul Huq
Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq, known as 'Sher-e-Bangal' (Lion of Bengal), moved the historic Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940. This resolution formally demanded that geographically contiguous regions in which Muslims were in a majority, such as the North-Western and Eastern zones of India, should be grouped to constitute independent states. His participation demonstrated the unified demand of Muslims from across the subcontinent for a separate homeland.
43
Who was the first President of the All-India Muslim League?
Answer:
Sir Aga Khan III
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, the Aga Khan III, was elected as the first permanent President of the All-India Muslim League in 1906. He was a prominent religious leader and a champion of Muslim educational and political rights. He led the historic Simla Deputation in 1906 to meet the Viceroy Lord Minto, which resulted in the recognition of separate electorates for Muslims in the 1909 Minto-Morley Reforms.
44
The All-India Muslim League was founded in 1906 in which city?
Answer:
Dhaka
The All-India Muslim League was established on December 30, 1906, in Dhaka (then part of British India). The foundation was laid following the annual meeting of the Muhammadan Educational Conference. The primary objective was to protect the political rights and interests of Indian Muslims and to ensure their adequate representation in the government, marking the formal beginning of organized Muslim politics in the subcontinent.
45
Which leader is known as 'Madr-e-Millat' (Mother of the Nation) for her support of the Pakistan Movement?
Answer:
Fatima Jinnah
Fatima Jinnah, the younger sister of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was a constant companion and advisor to her brother during the struggle for Pakistan. She played a key role in mobilizing Muslim women through the Women's Committee. After independence, she remained an active political figure, famously contesting the 1965 presidential election against Ayub Khan as the candidate of the combined opposition parties.
46
Who coined the name 'Pakistan' in his 1933 pamphlet titled 'Now or Never'?
Answer:
Choudhry Rahmat Ali
Choudhry Rahmat Ali, a student at Cambridge University, coined the name 'Pakistan' in 1933. The name was an acronym representing the Muslim-majority regions: P for Punjab, A for Afghania (NWFP), K for Kashmir, S for Sindh, and 'tan' for Balochistan. His pamphlet, 'Now or Never; Are We to Live or Perish Forever?', advocated for a completely independent sovereign state, going a step further than the autonomous regions proposed by earlier leaders.
47
Which 19th-century reformer is credited with articulating the 'Two-Nation Theory' after the Hindi-Urdu controversy of 1867?
Answer:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a pioneer of Muslim modernization in India. Witnessing the 1867 Hindi-Urdu controversy, he concluded that Hindus and Muslims were two distinct nations that could not coexist within a single political framework. He founded the Aligarh Movement and the MAO College to provide Western education to Muslims, creating a class of educated leaders who eventually spearheaded the struggle for Pakistan.
48
Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan and a close associate of Muhammad Ali Jinnah?
Answer:
Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan, known as Quaid-e-Millat (Leader of the Nation), served as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1947 until his assassination in 1951. He played a pivotal role in the Pakistan Movement as the General Secretary of the Muslim League. After independence, he laid the foundations of the country's foreign and domestic policies and moved the Objective Resolution in 1949, which defined the Islamic and democratic character of the state.
49
Which intellectual figure is hailed as the 'Spiritual Father' of Pakistan and first proposed the idea of a separate Muslim state in 1930?
Answer:
Allama Muhammad Iqbal
Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, a philosopher, poet, and politician, provided the ideological and intellectual foundation for Pakistan. In his historic 1930 Allahabad Address, he envisioned a consolidated Muslim state in the northwest of India. His poetry in Urdu and Persian awakened the Muslim masses, emphasizing selfhood (Khudi) and the necessity of a distinct political identity for the survival of Islamic culture in the region.
50
Who is officially recognized as the 'Father of the Nation' in Pakistan and served as its first Governor-General?
Answer:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, revered as Quaid-e-Azam (The Great Leader), was the central figure of the Pakistan Movement. He led the All-India Muslim League in its struggle for a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent. His political acumen and steadfast leadership were instrumental in the creation of Pakistan on August 14, 1947, after which he guided the new nation through its critical first year before passing away in September 1948.