CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
Which of the following best distinguishes the Two-Nation Theory from a purely racial theory?
A. It was based primarily on religious, cultural and political identity rather than biological race
B. It depended entirely on skin color
C. It denied all cultural differences
D. It was a theory of military alliances
Correct Answer: A
The theory's arguments focused mainly on collective religious, cultural, historical and political identity.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
Which principle is most consistent with the constitutional vision usually linked to Pakistan's founding discourse?
A. Representative government with protection of citizens' rights
B. Abolition of all constitutional institutions
C. No role for law
D. Permanent colonial administration
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan's constitutional development combined representative institutions with debates over Islamic principles and protection of rights.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
Under the 1956 Constitution, the country's official name became:
A. Islamic Republic of Pakistan
B. Dominion of India
C. Federal Republic of Bengal
D. United States of Pakistan
Correct Answer: A
The 1956 Constitution established Pakistan as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
Pakistan's first constitution came into force on:
A. 23 March 1956
B. 14 August 1947
C. 12 March 1949
D. 8 June 1962
Correct Answer: A
The Constitution of 1956 came into force on 23 March 1956.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
Which document later became an important constitutional statement of principles in Pakistan?
A. Objectives Resolution
B. Nehru Report
C. Simon Report
D. Cripps Offer
Correct Answer: A
The Objectives Resolution became an important statement of constitutional principles in Pakistan.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
The Objectives Resolution was adopted on:
A. 12 March 1949
B. 23 March 1940
C. 14 August 1947
D. 23 March 1956
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan's Constituent Assembly adopted the Objectives Resolution on 12 March 1949.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
Who moved the Objectives Resolution?
A. Liaquat Ali Khan
B. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C. Ayub Khan
D. Iskander Mirza
Correct Answer: A
Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan moved the Objectives Resolution.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
The Objectives Resolution was introduced in Pakistan's Constituent Assembly in:
A. 1949
B. 1947
C. 1956
D. 1962
Correct Answer: A
The Objectives Resolution was introduced in March 1949.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
Pakistan emerged as an independent state in:
A. 1947
B. 1940
C. 1946
D. 1956
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan was created in August 1947 following the partition of British India.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
Which event immediately set out the British plan for partition and transfer of power in 1947?
A. 3 June Plan
B. Nehru Report
C. Lucknow Pact
D. Delhi Proposals
Correct Answer: A
The 3 June 1947 plan announced the framework for partition and transfer of power.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
The Cabinet Mission arrived in India in:
A. 1946
B. 1942
C. 1940
D. 1947
Correct Answer: A
The British Cabinet Mission came to India in 1946.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
Which British plan of 1946 proposed a federal union with groups of provinces?
A. Cabinet Mission Plan
B. Cripps Offer
C. Mountbatten Plan
D. Simon Commission
Correct Answer: A
The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed a Union of India with grouped provinces and limited central subjects.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
The 1945–46 elections were significant for the Muslim League because:
A. It demonstrated overwhelming Muslim electoral support for the League in Muslim seats
B. The League boycotted all elections
C. Congress won all Muslim seats
D. Separate electorates were abolished before voting
Correct Answer: A
The League's strong performance in Muslim constituencies strengthened its claim to represent Muslim political opinion.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
The Gandhi-Jinnah talks were held in:
A. 1944
B. 1942
C. 1940
D. 1946
Correct Answer: A
Gandhi and Jinnah held important constitutional talks in 1944.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
Which global conflict was underway when the Lahore Resolution was adopted?
A. Second World War
B. First World War
C. Crimean War
D. Korean War
Correct Answer: A
World War II began in 1939 and was underway in March 1940.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
The Lahore Resolution marked a shift from demanding safeguards within an all-India framework toward:
A. A territorial solution for Muslim-majority regions
B. Ending Muslim political organization
C. Immediate socialist revolution
D. Restoration of Mughal rule
Correct Answer: A
It gave formal political expression to a territorial solution based on Muslim-majority regions.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
Who presided over the All-India Muslim League's Lahore session of 1940?
A. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B. A.K. Fazlul Huq
C. Liaquat Ali Khan
D. Aga Khan III
Correct Answer: A
Muhammad Ali Jinnah presided over the Lahore session.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
The expression 'Pakistan Resolution' later became commonly associated with the:
A. Lahore Resolution
B. Lucknow Pact
C. Nehru Report
D. Delhi Proposals
Correct Answer: A
The Lahore Resolution later became widely known as the Pakistan Resolution.
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Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
The Lahore Resolution called for Muslim-majority areas in the northwest and east to be:
A. Grouped into independent states/units with autonomous constituent units
B. Merged into a unitary all-India government without safeguards
C. Placed under direct princely rule
D. Excluded from constitutional negotiations
Correct Answer: A
The text called for geographically contiguous Muslim-majority areas to be grouped into independent states, with constituent units autonomous and sovereign.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Ideology of Pakistan & Two Nation Theory
The venue of the 1940 Muslim League session is historically known as:
A. Minto Park
B. Jallianwala Bagh
C. Red Fort
D. Viceregal Lodge
Correct Answer: A
The session was held at Minto Park, Lahore, now known as Greater Iqbal Park.