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Which journal was launched by Abdul Ghaffar Khan to promote Pashtun reform and political awareness?
A. Pakhtun
B. Comrade
C. Dawn
D. Zamindar
Correct Answer: A
The Pashto journal 'Pakhtun' became an important medium for reformist and nationalist ideas.
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Which educational initiative was associated with Abdul Ghaffar Khan's early reform work?
A. Aligarh College only
B. Fort William College
C. Mayo School of Arts
D. Azad schools
Correct Answer: D
The Azad school movement sought to spread education and social awareness in the frontier region.
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What was the primary purpose of Anjuman-i-Islah-ul-Afaghina?
A. Military recruitment
B. Promotion of sea trade
C. Social and educational reform among Pashtuns
D. Creation of a princely state
Correct Answer: C
The organization focused on education, social improvement, unity and reform in Pashtun society.
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Who founded the reform organization Anjuman-i-Islah-ul-Afaghina in 1921?
A. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan and associates
C. Allama Iqbal
D. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Correct Answer: B
Abdul Ghaffar Khan and his associates established the society to promote education and social reform among Pashtuns.
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Why was the Muslim League relatively weak in NWFP before the 1937 elections?
A. Its provincial organization was limited and local politics were dominated by other networks
B. It had no support anywhere in India
C. It was banned permanently
D. It supported the Congress ministry
Correct Answer: A
The League's organization in the province remained weak, while local notables and the Khudai Khidmatgar-Congress alliance had stronger roots.
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Which political organization was established in NWFP in 1912?
A. Communist Party of Pakistan
B. Unionist Party
C. Awami League
D. Provincial branch of the All-India Muslim League
Correct Answer: D
Historical studies trace the provincial Muslim League's establishment in NWFP to 1912.
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The constitutional development of NWFP between 1901 and 1937 can best be described as a shift from:
A. Monarchy to republic
B. Military rule to princely rule
C. Direct chief commissioner rule to limited provincial autonomy
D. Federal rule to complete independence
Correct Answer: C
NWFP moved from tightly controlled frontier administration toward an elected legislature and responsible ministry.
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Which provision of the Government of India Act 1935 allowed a Governor to assume provincial government functions during a constitutional breakdown?
A. Section 1
B. Section 93
C. Section 370
D. Section 144
Correct Answer: B
Section 93 allowed the Governor to assume powers when constitutional government could not be carried on according to the Act.
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Under the Government of India Act 1935, the provincial Governor still retained:
A. Special discretionary and reserve powers
B. No constitutional authority
C. Only ceremonial functions
D. Control only over municipal taxes
Correct Answer: A
Despite provincial autonomy, Governors retained special responsibilities and discretionary powers.
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Which office emerged as the head of the provincial ministry under the 1935 Act?
A. Chief Commissioner
B. Political Agent
C. Viceroy
D. Chief Minister
Correct Answer: D
Provincial autonomy introduced the office of Chief Minister as head of the ministry.
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How many members were in the NWFP Legislative Assembly around the 1937-1946 period?
A. 28
B. 40
C. 50
D. 75
Correct Answer: C
The provincial assembly consisted of 50 members during the late colonial period.
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What institution replaced the earlier legislative arrangement under the 1935 Act in NWFP?
A. Council of States
B. Provincial Legislative Assembly
C. Federal Court
D. Municipal Board
Correct Answer: B
The Act established the NWFP Legislative Assembly and introduced the office of Chief Minister.
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In which year was the Government of India Act 1935 implemented in NWFP?
A. 1937
B. 1932
C. 1935
D. 1940
Correct Answer: A
Although enacted in 1935, its provincial provisions came into operation in 1937.
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The Government of India Act 1935 changed NWFP politics mainly by introducing:
A. Complete independence
B. One Unit
C. Universal adult franchise
D. Provincial autonomy and a ministry responsible to the legislature
Correct Answer: D
The Act created a provincial executive headed by a Governor but with ministers responsible to an elected legislature, subject to special powers.
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Which constitutional law provided the basis for provincial autonomy introduced in NWFP in 1937?
A. Government of India Act 1909
B. Government of India Act 1919
C. Government of India Act 1935
D. Indian Independence Act 1947
Correct Answer: C
The Government of India Act 1935 introduced provincial autonomy, implemented in the provinces in 1937.
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Who was the first President of the NWFP Legislative Council?
A. Dr. Khan Sahib
B. Khan Abdul Ghafoor Khan of Zaida
C. Sardar Aurangzeb Khan
D. Abdul Qayyum Khan Kashmiri
Correct Answer: B
Khan Abdul Ghafoor Khan, Khan of Zaida, served as the first President of the Legislative Council.
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The NWFP Legislative Council established in 1932 initially had approximately how many members?
A. 28
B. 12
C. 50
D. 85
Correct Answer: A
The Legislative Council inaugurated in 1932 consisted of 28 members under a limited franchise system.
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Which representative institution was inaugurated in NWFP in 1932?
A. Federal Assembly
B. Constituent Assembly
C. House of Lords
D. Legislative Council
Correct Answer: D
The elevation to a Governor's Province was accompanied by the inauguration of the NWFP Legislative Council.
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Who became the first Governor of NWFP in 1932?
A. Lord Linlithgow
B. Sir Stafford Cripps
C. Sir Ralph Griffith
D. Sir Olaf Caroe
Correct Answer: C
Sir Ralph Griffith, the serving Chief Commissioner, became the first Governor when the province's status changed in 1932.
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What major constitutional change occurred in NWFP in 1932?
A. It was merged with Punjab
B. It became a Governor's Province
C. It became an independent state
D. It was placed under Sindh
Correct Answer: B
In 1932, NWFP's status was raised from a Chief Commissioner's Province to a Governor's Province.