Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
1
Which meeting led to the founding of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?
Answer:
Meeting at Mochi Gate Mosque, Lahore
On 24th Sep 1884 Chiragh Din called a meeting of 250 Muslims in Mochi Gate Mosque Lahore.
2
The Deoband Ulema issued a fatwa against Sir Syed's organizations in which year?
Answer:
1888
In 1888 the Deoband ulema issued fatwa against Syed Ahmed Khan’s organisations.
3
Shah Waliullah sought to integrate the best elements of:
Answer:
The four schools of Muslim jurisprudence
He sought to integrate the best elements of the four schools [of Muslim jurisprudence].
4
Mujadid Alf Sani's 'Maktoobat' contains his:
Answer:
Philosophy of life, faith and religion
Maktoobat (3 Volumes... His complete work and philosophy of life, faith and religion).
5
What was a major reason for the failure of the Faraizi movement?
Answer:
Lack of political education and proper leadership
The movement failed because of lack of political education among its leaders... and lack of proper leadership.
6
Who succeeded Dudu Mian immediately after his death?
Answer:
Noah Mian
His son, Noah Mian, took up his task but his focus shifted...
7
When did Dudu Mian die?
Answer:
1862
Dudhu Miyan died in Dhaka in 1862.
8
Who invoked a new awareness among peasants by uniting them against zamindars in the Faraizi movement?
Answer:
Dudu Mian
Dudu Mian had invoked a new awareness among peasants by uniting them against zamindars.
9
The Faraizi movement was Indigenous in origin to which region?
Answer:
East Bengal
Launched by Haji Shariatullah of Faridpar in East Bengal... It was indigenous in origin.
10
Which Wahabi leaders are mentioned as important besides Syed Ahmed and Titu Mir?
Answer:
Vilayat Ali and Inayat Ali
Some other important Wahabi leaders were Vilayat Ali, Inayat Ali...