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
What slogan did Muslim League raise in response to Quit India?
Answer:
Divide and Quit
League responded by demanding partition before British withdrawal.
2
How did Quaid-e-Azam view Quit India?
Answer:
Anti-Muslim
Quaid-e-Azam considered Quit India to be aimed at weakening Muslims politically.
3
When did Congress formally decide to launch Quit India?
Answer:
8 August 1942
Congress passed the Quit India resolution on 8 August 1942.
4
Which mass movement was launched by Congress after rejecting Cripps Mission?
Answer:
Quit India Movement
Congress launched Quit India in August 1942.
5
Which party rejected Cripps proposals because Pakistan was not clearly conceded?
Answer:
Muslim League
The League rejected the offer since no unambiguous guarantee of Pakistan existed.
6
When did Cripps Mission submit its constitutional suggestions?
Answer:
April 1942
The proposals for constitutional reforms were submitted in April 1942.
7
Why did Cripps Mission fail?
Answer:
Failure to reach agreement with Indian leaders
Talks failed and the delegation returned after a brief stay.
8
What was the object of Cripps Mission?
Answer:
To negotiate constitutional schemes with Indian leaders
The objective was to hold constitutional discussions with Indian leaders.
9
When did the Cripps Mission reach Delhi?
Answer:
March 24, 1942
The mission arrived in Delhi on 24 March 1942.
10
Who headed the Cripps Mission?
Answer:
Sir Stafford Cripps
Sir Stafford Cripps, member of British War Cabinet, led the mission.