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
71
The opposition to Urdu aimed at undermining what?
Answer:
Muslim cultural identity
The opposition to Urdu aimed at undermining Muslim cultural identity, which was closely linked to Urdu and its script[cite: 5463].
72
Which Hindu organizations led campaigns to promote Hindi?
Answer:
Banaras and Allahabad Institutes
Hindu organizations... led campaigns to promote Hindi, especially at institutions like the Banaras and Allahabad Institutes[cite: 5463].
73
What was the result of the Muslim response to MacDonnel's order in UP?
Answer:
Urdu too along with Hindi was declared the official language
The result of this Muslim response Urdu too along with Hindi was declared the official language of the province[cite: 5391].
74
By 1935, which language did Gandhi promote as the national language?
Answer:
Hindi
1935: Gandhi promotes Hindi as national language[cite: 5463].
75
In 1925, the Indian National Congress adopted which language as the national language?
Answer:
Hindustani
1925: Indian National Congress adopts Hindustani as national language[cite: 5463].
76
Which prominent figure printed his marriage card in Urdu in 1916?
Answer:
Jawaharlal Nehru
1916: Jawaharlal Nehru’s marriage card printed in Urdu, showing continued Hindu use of Urdu[cite: 5463].
77
The Urdu-Hindi conflict significantly contributed to creating what in India?
Answer:
Separate national identities for Muslims and Hindus
It significantly contributed to creating separate national identities for Muslims and Hindus in India[cite: 5463].
78
Which Lieutenant Governor criticized Urdu as a 'foreign language' during a meeting of the Bangur Scientific Society?
Answer:
George Gille
Lt. Governor George Gille, during a meeting of the Bangur Scientific Society, criticized Urdu as a 'foreign language'[cite: 5463].
79
Who resigned from the Secretaryship of Aligarh Trust to save the college from losing grants?
Answer:
Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
In order to save Aligarh College he [Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk] resigned[cite: 5391].
80
What did Anthony MacDonnel threaten to stop if agitation against his order continued?
Answer:
Government grants to Aligarh College
MacDonnel got angry and threatened... that Aligarh would cease to get government grants[cite: 5391].