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1940 - Pakistan Movement -Khaksar Tragedy
What was a central demand in the Muslim League's resolution on the Khaksar clash?
A. A ban on all public meetings forever
B. Immediate partition that same day
C. A full investigation whose personnel would command public confidence
D. Suppression of all newspapers
Correct Answer: C
The resolution sought a credible independent inquiry into the affair.
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1940 - Pakistan Movement -Khaksar Tragedy
Which political organization adopted a resolution on the Khaksar incident during its Lahore session?
A. Unionist Party alone
B. All-India Muslim League
C. Indian National Congress
D. Communist Party of China
Correct Answer: B
The All-India Muslim League's Lahore session adopted a resolution concerning the tragedy.
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1940 - Pakistan Movement -Khaksar Tragedy
The 1940 Khaksar incident is relevant to Pakistan Movement studies mainly because it occurred in Lahore immediately before what landmark political development?
A. Lucknow Pact of 1916
B. Government of India Act 1935
C. Creation of the All-India Muslim League in 1906
D. Adoption of the Lahore Resolution
Correct Answer: D
Its timing placed it directly alongside the historic March 1940 Muslim League session.
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1940 - Pakistan Movement -Khaksar Tragedy
The Khaksar Movement was active during which period of South Asian history?
A. Ancient Mauryan period
B. Late British colonial rule in India
C. Post-1971 Pakistan only
D. Early Mughal period only
Correct Answer: B
The Khaksar Movement operated in British India before Partition.
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1940 - Pakistan Movement -Khaksar Tragedy
Approximately how many Khaksars were reported in one later historical account as having clashed with police in Lahore?
A. About 3,000,000
B. About 300
C. About 30
D. Exactly 10
Correct Answer: B
A later historical account in Dawn described about 300 Khaksar members as involved in the clash.
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1940 - Pakistan Movement -Khaksar Tragedy
What did the Muslim League resolution call for after the Khaksar tragedy?
A. A military invasion
B. Immediate cancellation of the Lahore session
C. Dissolution of the Muslim League
D. An independent and impartial inquiry
Correct Answer: D
The resolution called upon the government to appoint an independent and impartial committee of inquiry.
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1940 - Pakistan Movement -Khaksar Tragedy
What did the All-India Muslim League's Lahore session place on record regarding the Khaksar incident?
A. A declaration that no incident occurred
B. A demand to abolish all political parties
C. Sorrow over the deaths and injuries and sympathy with victims
D. Celebration of the clash
Correct Answer: C
A resolution at the Lahore session expressed sorrow and sympathy over the 19 March occurrence.
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1940 - Pakistan Movement -Khaksar Tragedy
Which force clashed with the Khaksars in Lahore on 19 March 1940?
A. Indian National Army
B. Royal Navy
C. Police
D. Frontier Corps
Correct Answer: C
Contemporary accounts describe a violent clash between Khaksars and police.
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1940 - Pakistan Movement -Khaksar Tragedy
Who founded and led the Khaksar Movement?
A. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B. Allama Muhammad Iqbal
C. Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
D. Allama Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi
Correct Answer: D
Allama Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi founded and led the Khaksar Movement.
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1940 - Pakistan Movement -Khaksar Tragedy
In which city did the Khaksar tragedy of March 1940 occur?
A. Karachi
B. Delhi
C. Lahore
D. Lucknow
Correct Answer: C
The confrontation took place in Lahore.
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1940 - Pakistan Movement -Khaksar Tragedy
On which date did the 1940 Khaksar tragedy in Lahore occur?
A. 23 March 1940
B. 14 August 1940
C. 3 June 1940
D. 19 March 1940
Correct Answer: D
The major clash between Khaksars and police in Lahore took place on 19 March 1940.