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Q. 1 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
In which language Shah Wali Ullah translated the Holy Quran?
A
English
B
Persian
✓ Correct
C
Turkish
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He provided the first complete translation into Persian to bridge the gap between scholars and the text.
Q. 2 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Indian National Congress was established in:
A
1883
B
1885
✓ Correct
C
1887
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The party was founded in December 1885 in Bombay.
Q. 3 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Who was the Viceroy at the time of partition of Bengal?
A
Lord Canning
B
Lord Curzon
✓ Correct
C
Lord Minto
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He partitioned Bengal in 1905, claiming it was for administrative efficiency.
Q. 4 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The Simla Deputation was headed by:
A
Agha Khan
✓ Correct
B
M.A. Johar
C
Syed Amir Ali
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, the Aga Khan III, led the delegation to Lord Minto.
Q. 5 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Separate Electorate was provided in:
A
1909
✓ Correct
B
1919
C
1935
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Minto-Morley Reforms formally granted the Muslim demand for separate electorates.
Q. 6 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who was the author of "My Indian Years":
A
Lord Curzon
B
Lord Hardinge
✓ Correct
C
Lord Mountbatten
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This book contains his personal memoirs of his time serving as Viceroy.
Q. 7 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Sanghatan Movement was started by:
A
Dr. Hergopal
B
Dr. Moonje
✓ Correct
C
Dr. Swami
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This Hindu nationalist movement aimed at physical and military training for Hindus.
Q. 8 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Mopla revolt was started in:
A
1920
B
1921
✓ Correct
C
1922
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Mappila Muslims of Kerala revolted against local landlords and British rule.
Q. 9 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who started the Home Rule Movement?
A
M.A. Jinnah
B
B.G. Tilak
C
Mrs. Annie Besant
✓ Correct
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Home Rule Movement was actually launched by two different leaders who started two distinct Home Rule Leagues in 1916: Bal Gangadhar Tilak (B.G. Tilak) launched his league in April 1916, and Mrs. Annie Besant launched hers in September 1916. Because both B and C are correct, this question is traditionally considered flawed or dual-answer. However, in standard competitive testing keys, C (Mrs. Annie Besant) is often preferred as she popularized the movement on a national scale across British India.
Q. 10 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The subjects were divided into Central and Provincial by the Act of:
A
1909
B
1919
✓ Correct
C
1935
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms introduced the division of powers known as Dyarchy.
Q. 11 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
The first Chief Justice of Pakistan was:
A
Abdur Rashid
✓ Correct
B
Sajjad Ali Shah
C
Zafar-ul-Haq
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Justice Sir Abdur Rashid was appointed as the inaugural Chief Justice in 1947.
Q. 12 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Treaty of Laussane was signed in:
A
1921
B
1922
C
1923
✓ Correct
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This treaty replaced the Treaty of Sèvres and established the modern Turkish state.
Q. 13 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the All India Muslim League in:
A
1911
B
1912
C
1913
✓ Correct
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Jinnah joined the League while still being a prominent member of the Congress.
Q. 14 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar was the editor of:
A
Hindustan Times
B
Azadi
C
Comrade
✓ Correct
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He launched "The Comrade" in Calcutta as a high-quality weekly for Muslims.
Q. 15 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who started the Shuddi Movement?
A
Nehru
B
Tilak
C
Gandhi
D
None of these
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Shuddhi Movement was actually started by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj, in the late 19th century. The movement gained significant momentum in the early 1920s under the aggressive leadership of his follower, Swami Shraddhanand. Since neither of their names appear in options A, B, or C, "None of these" is the accurate selection.
Q. 16 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Band-e-Matram was a:
A
Anthem
B
Film
C
Novel
✓ Correct
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It is a patriotic song featured in Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's novel "Anandamath".
Q. 17 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
"Now or Never" Pamphlet was written by:
A
Agha Khan
B
Ch. Rehmat Ali
✓ Correct
C
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He wrote this pamphlet in 1933, proposing the name "Pakistan".
Q. 18 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The book "Verdict on India" was written by:
A
Beverlay Nicholas
✓ Correct
B
Charles Nicholas
C
Peter Nicholas
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This book presented a critique of Indian politics and society during the late colonial period.
Q. 19 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
The first Round Table Conference was held in:
A
London
✓ Correct
B
Dehli
C
Lahore
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The conference was held in London to discuss the constitutional future of India.
Q. 20 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Famous Wardha Scheme was about:
A
Culture
B
Education
✓ Correct
C
Religion
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This was Gandhi's basic education scheme, which Muslims criticized for its cultural bias.
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