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
Which Pakistani city is the final resting place of Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister?
Answer:
Karachi
Liaquat Ali Khan is buried in the courtyard of the Mazar-e-Quaid (Jinnah's Mausoleum) in Karachi. This location signifies his status as Jinnah's 'right hand' and his supreme sacrifice for the nation. Karachi, as the first capital, remains the primary site where the founders of the nation are honored through state monuments and heritage sites.
2
Which Pakistani province shares its name with a river that flows through it, meaning 'The Land of Five Rivers'?
Answer:
Punjab
Punjab is derived from the Persian words 'Panj' (five) and 'Ab' (water), referring to the five rivers: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas. Historically, the Punjab was the heartland of the Pakistan Movement and remains the most populous and agriculturally rich province of the country, significantly influencing its political and economic life.
3
The title 'Quaid-e-Azam' was first given to Muhammad Ali Jinnah by whom in 1938?
Answer:
Maulana Mazharuddin Shaheed
The title 'Quaid-e-Azam' (The Great Leader) was first used for Jinnah by Maulana Mazharuddin Shaheed in his newspaper 'Al-Aman' in 1938. The title quickly became popular among the masses as it perfectly reflected Jinnah's stature as the undisputed leader of the Muslims of the subcontinent. The title 'Madr-e-Millat' for Fatima Jinnah followed a similar pattern of popular affection.
4
Which year is celebrated as the 'Jubilee' of the Pakistan Movement, marking 100 years since the Aligarh Movement began?
Answer:
1975
The year 1975 was significant as it marked roughly a century of the intellectual and political struggle that started with Sir Syed's educational reforms in the 1870s. Pakistan celebrated its 'Silver Jubilee' of independence in 1972 and its 'Golden Jubilee' in 1997, with major national festivities honoring the journey of the nation since its founding.
5
What was the name of the movement started by the Pashtun leader Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, which initially opposed partition?
Answer:
Khudai Khidmatgar (Red Shirts)
The Khudai Khidmatgar (Servants of God) was a non-violent movement in the NWFP led by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as 'Bacha Khan' or the 'Frontier Gandhi.' While they initially supported the Congress and opposed the partition, after the 1947 referendum in NWFP favored Pakistan, the movement transitioned into provincial politics within the new state.
6
Who was the head of the Boundary Commission that demarcated the borders of Punjab and Bengal in 1947?
Answer:
Sir Cyril Radcliffe
Sir Cyril Radcliffe was a British lawyer who had never been to India before his appointment. He was given only five weeks to draw the borders between the two new nations. His decisions regarding the Gurdaspur district and the Ferozepur headworks remained highly controversial and are cited by historians as a primary cause for the subsequent Indo-Pak disputes over Kashmir and water.
7
In which city did Allama Iqbal pass away in 1938, nine years before the creation of Pakistan?
Answer:
Lahore
Allama Muhammad Iqbal passed away in Lahore on April 21, 1938. His mausoleum, built in red sandstone, is located near the entrance of the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. Although he did not live to see the independent Pakistan, he is revered as the 'Spiritual Father' of the country for his role in awakening the national consciousness of Muslims.
8
Which Pakistani airline was the first to be founded, originally known as Orient Airways in 1946?
Answer:
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
Orient Airways was founded in Kolkata in 1946 at Jinnah's personal request to Mirza Ahmad Ispahani to create a dedicated airline for Muslims. After partition, it moved to Karachi and became the backbone of air transport between East and West Pakistan. In 1955, Orient Airways was merged with the government's airline project to form the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
9
Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan?
Answer:
Justice Sir Abdul Rashid
Sir Mian Abdul Rashid was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan. He famously administered the oath of office to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the first Governor-General on August 15, 1947. He was a man of great integrity and laid the initial foundations of the independent judiciary in Pakistan.
10
Which document is often described as the 'Birth Certificate' of Pakistan?
Answer:
Lahore Resolution
The Lahore Resolution of 1940 is popularly called the 'Birth Certificate' of Pakistan because it was the first time the demand for a separate country was officially and clearly documented. It provided a tangible goal for the Muslim League and transformed the character of Muslim politics in the subcontinent from seeking safeguards to seeking sovereignty.