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
1
Why had people gathered at Jallianwala Bagh?
Answer:
To celebrate Baisakhi and protest peacefully
Crowds gathered for Baisakhi fair and peaceful political protest.
2
Which major wartime act strengthened British restrictions leading up to the massacre?
Answer:
Defense of India Act
The Defense of India Act extended extraordinary powers to the British.
3
What did General Dyer order during the shooting?
Answer:
Fire directly at the crowd
He ordered soldiers to fire directly into trapped civilians.
4
Indian claims estimated the dead to be:
Answer:
More than 1000
Indian leaders estimated 1000 or more killed.
5
How many people were officially reported to have been killed?
Answer:
379
Official figures state 379 deaths.
6
Which later revolutionary cited Jallianwala Bagh as inspiration?
Answer:
Bhagat Singh
Bhagat Singh grew political awareness from it.
7
Which poet wrote a poem condemning the massacre?
Answer:
Tagore
Tagore wrote critically reacting to the massacre.
8
What was Dyer's justification for firing?
Answer:
To produce moral effect
He said he wanted to 'produce a moral effect'.
9
Which movement gained momentum after this massacre?
Answer:
Non-Cooperation Movement
Gandhi strengthened the Non-Cooperation Movement in response.
10
Which inquiry committee investigated the massacre?
Answer:
Hunter Commission
Hunter Commission was set up to inquire into the incident.