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
81
When was the memorial presented to Lt. Governor Anthony McDonald to introduce Hindi in government?
Answer:
March 19, 1898
March 19, 1898: Memorial presented to Lt. Governor Anthony McDonald to introduce Hindi in government[cite: 5463].
82
According to the etymology, the term 'Urdu' derives from which word meaning language?
Answer:
Bhasha
The term 'Urdu' derives etymologically from bāshā (language), Persian, and Arabic influence[cite: 5463].
83
Who claimed Hindi should be India’s national language despite lack of popular support?
Answer:
Babush Prasad
Babush Prasad, a staunch Hindu supporter, claimed Hindi should be India’s national language despite the lack of popular support[cite: 5463].
84
What did the Urdu language and its Persian-Arabic script symbolize?
Answer:
Muslim culture, power, and glory
Urdu language and its Persian-Arabic script symbolized Muslim culture, power, and glory[cite: 5463].
85
Which institute was established in 1861 to promote Hindi?
Answer:
Banaras Institute
Institutions like the Banaras and Allahabad Institutes established in the 1860s to promote Hindi... 1861: Banaras Institute established promoting Hindi[cite: 5463].
86
Which gazette presented articles on the importance of Urdu under Sir Syed's guidance?
Answer:
Scientific Society Gazette
His Scientific Society Gazette presented articles on the importance of Urdu[cite: 5391].
87
Which association did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan organize in Allahabad in response to the anti-Urdu movement?
Answer:
Central Association of Urdu Supporters
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan reacted strongly, organizing the Central Association of Urdu Supporters in Allahabad[cite: 5463].
88
Which novel was written in 1809 in Hindi where Arabic/Persian words were replaced by Sanskrit?
Answer:
Prem Sagar
In 1809 a Hindu wrote a novel in that very Hindi with the title 'Prem Sagar'... soon that language went into oblivion[cite: 5387].
89
Which organization was founded by Mohsin-ul-Mulk to counter future attempts against Urdu after MacDonnel left?
Answer:
Anjuman-e-Tarraqi-e-Urdu
When UP got rid of MacDonnel, he founded another association called Anjuman-e-Tarraqi-e-Urdu to counter all future attempts[cite: 5391].
90
In 1863, how many newspapers were published in Urdu compared to 4 in Hindi?
Answer:
17
By 1863, of 23 newspapers, 17 were published in Urdu, whereas only 4 were in Hindi[cite: 5463].