CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A) MCQs

Correct Answer: A. Congress Ministries experience Fact Check: The experience of Congress Ministries 1937–1939 increased Muslim fears and helped strengthen the demand for separate homeland. A. Correct — Congress Ministries experience is right because The experience of Congress Ministries 1937–1939 increased Muslim fears and helped strengthen the demand for separate homeland. B. Simla Agreement is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The experience of Congress Ministries 1937–1939 increased Muslim fears and helped strengthen the demand for separate homeland. C. Tashkent Agreement is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The experience of Congress Ministries 1937–1939 increased Muslim fears and helped strengthen the demand for separate homeland. D. Indus Waters Treaty is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The experience of Congress Ministries 1937–1939 increased Muslim fears and helped strengthen the demand for separate homeland.

Correct Answer: A. Separate Muslim state concept Fact Check: Iqbal’s 1930 Allahabad Address gave the idea of a separate Muslim political unit in north-western India. A. Correct — Separate Muslim state concept is right because Iqbal’s 1930 Allahabad Address gave the idea of a separate Muslim political unit in north-western India. B. End of Muslim League is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: Iqbal’s 1930 Allahabad Address gave the idea of a separate Muslim political unit in north-western India. C. Support for Congress is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: Iqbal’s 1930 Allahabad Address gave the idea of a separate Muslim political unit in north-western India. D. British rule forever is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: Iqbal’s 1930 Allahabad Address gave the idea of a separate Muslim political unit in north-western India.

Correct Answer: B. 1930 Fact Check: Allama Iqbal gave the Allahabad Address in 1930, before Lahore Resolution. A. 1928 is not correct because it is lower than the correct figure, 1930. B. Correct — 1930 is right because Allama Iqbal gave the Allahabad Address in 1930, before Lahore Resolution. C. 1933 is not correct because it is higher than the correct figure, 1930. D. 1940 is not correct because it is higher than the correct figure, 1930.

Correct Answer: C. 1933 Fact Check: Chaudhry Rehmat Ali issued Now or Never in 1933. A. 1928 is not correct because it is lower than the correct figure, 1933. B. 1930 is not correct because it is lower than the correct figure, 1933. C. Correct — 1933 is right because Chaudhry Rehmat Ali issued Now or Never in 1933. D. 1940 is not correct because it is higher than the correct figure, 1933.

Correct Answer: B. Chaudhry Rehmat Ali Fact Check: Chaudhry Rehmat Ali proposed the name Pakistan in his pamphlet Now or Never in 1933. A. A.K. Fazlul Huq is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is Chaudhry Rehmat Ali. B. Correct — Chaudhry Rehmat Ali is right because Chaudhry Rehmat Ali proposed the name Pakistan in his pamphlet Now or Never in 1933. C. Liaquat Ali Khan is not correct because he was Pakistan’s first Prime Minister, not Pakistan’s first Governor-General. D. Mountbatten is not correct because this person is associated with a different role, while the verified answer for this MCQ is Chaudhry Rehmat Ali.

Correct Answer: B. Second World War Fact Check: It was passed in 1940, during the Second World War. A. First World War is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It was passed in 1940, during the Second World War. B. Correct — Second World War is right because It was passed in 1940, during the Second World War. C. Cold War is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It was passed in 1940, during the Second World War. D. Afghan War is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It was passed in 1940, during the Second World War.

Correct Answer: A. Lord Linlithgow Fact Check: In 1940, the Viceroy of India was Lord Linlithgow. A. Correct — Lord Linlithgow is right because In 1940, the Viceroy of India was Lord Linlithgow. B. Lord Wavell is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: In 1940, the Viceroy of India was Lord Linlithgow. C. Lord Mountbatten is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: In 1940, the Viceroy of India was Lord Linlithgow. D. Lord Curzon is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: In 1940, the Viceroy of India was Lord Linlithgow.

Correct Answer: C. Pakistan Fact Check: The word Pakistan was not used in the original Lahore Resolution. A. Muslims is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The word Pakistan was not used in the original Lahore Resolution. B. Independent is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The word Pakistan was not used in the original Lahore Resolution. C. Correct — Pakistan is right because The word Pakistan was not used in the original Lahore Resolution. D. States is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The word Pakistan was not used in the original Lahore Resolution.

Correct Answer: C. 7 years Fact Check: From 1940 to 1947, the demand was achieved after about 7 years. A. 2 years is not correct because it is lower than the correct figure, 7 years. B. 4 years is not correct because it is lower than the correct figure, 7 years. C. Correct — 7 years is right because From 1940 to 1947, the demand was achieved after about 7 years. D. 12 years is not correct because it is higher than the correct figure, 7 years.

Correct Answer: C. 1947 Fact Check: Pakistan was created on 14 August 1947. A. 1940 is not correct because it is lower than the correct figure, 1947. B. 1942 is not correct because it is lower than the correct figure, 1947. C. Correct — 1947 is right because Pakistan was created on 14 August 1947. D. 1956 is not correct because it is higher than the correct figure, 1947.

Correct Answer: B. A mass movement Fact Check: After 1940, the Muslim League became a stronger mass political movement for Pakistan. A. A regional party is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: After 1940, the Muslim League became a stronger mass political movement for Pakistan. B. Correct — A mass movement is right because After 1940, the Muslim League became a stronger mass political movement for Pakistan. C. A British department is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: After 1940, the Muslim League became a stronger mass political movement for Pakistan. D. A cultural club is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: After 1940, the Muslim League became a stronger mass political movement for Pakistan.

Correct Answer: B. Adequate, effective and mandatory Fact Check: The resolution demanded adequate, effective and mandatory safeguards for minorities. A. Ignored is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The resolution demanded adequate, effective and mandatory safeguards for minorities. B. Correct — Adequate, effective and mandatory is right because The resolution demanded adequate, effective and mandatory safeguards for minorities. C. Decided by British army is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The resolution demanded adequate, effective and mandatory safeguards for minorities. D. Given only to Muslims is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The resolution demanded adequate, effective and mandatory safeguards for minorities.

Correct Answer: B. Minorities also Fact Check: It also mentioned safeguards for minorities in the proposed units. A. Muslims only in majority areas is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It also mentioned safeguards for minorities in the proposed units. B. Correct — Minorities also is right because It also mentioned safeguards for minorities in the proposed units. C. British rulers only is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It also mentioned safeguards for minorities in the proposed units. D. Congress only is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It also mentioned safeguards for minorities in the proposed units.

Correct Answer: C. United India under one central authority Fact Check: It was against the idea of a single centralized India dominated by majority rule. A. Muslim-majority areas is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It was against the idea of a single centralized India dominated by majority rule. B. Independent units is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It was against the idea of a single centralized India dominated by majority rule. C. Correct — United India under one central authority is right because It was against the idea of a single centralized India dominated by majority rule. D. Protection of Muslims is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It was against the idea of a single centralized India dominated by majority rule.

Correct Answer: B. Lahore Resolution Fact Check: Its original name was Lahore Resolution; later it became known as Pakistan Resolution. A. Pakistan Resolution is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: Its original name was Lahore Resolution; later it became known as Pakistan Resolution. B. Correct — Lahore Resolution is right because Its original name was Lahore Resolution; later it became known as Pakistan Resolution. C. Independence Act is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: Its original name was Lahore Resolution; later it became known as Pakistan Resolution. D. Objectives Resolution is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: Its original name was Lahore Resolution; later it became known as Pakistan Resolution.

Correct Answer: A. Pakistan Resolution Fact Check: Opponents and press popularized the term Pakistan Resolution after the Lahore Resolution. A. Correct — Pakistan Resolution is right because Opponents and press popularized the term Pakistan Resolution after the Lahore Resolution. B. Delhi Pact is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: Opponents and press popularized the term Pakistan Resolution after the Lahore Resolution. C. Bengal Award is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: Opponents and press popularized the term Pakistan Resolution after the Lahore Resolution. D. Lucknow Pact is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: Opponents and press popularized the term Pakistan Resolution after the Lahore Resolution.

Correct Answer: B. Congress Fact Check: The Indian National Congress opposed the demand for separate Muslim states. A. Muslim League is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The Indian National Congress opposed the demand for separate Muslim states. B. Correct — Congress is right because The Indian National Congress opposed the demand for separate Muslim states. C. Pakistan Muslim League is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The Indian National Congress opposed the demand for separate Muslim states. D. Muslim Students Federation is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The Indian National Congress opposed the demand for separate Muslim states.

Correct Answer: A. Separate homeland Fact Check: It became the formal basis for the demand of a separate homeland for Muslims. A. Correct — Separate homeland is right because It became the formal basis for the demand of a separate homeland for Muslims. B. Separate army only is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It became the formal basis for the demand of a separate homeland for Muslims. C. Separate language only is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It became the formal basis for the demand of a separate homeland for Muslims. D. Separate currency only is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It became the formal basis for the demand of a separate homeland for Muslims.

Correct Answer: B. Two-Nation Theory Fact Check: The ideological basis of Pakistan Movement was the Two-Nation Theory. A. One-Nation Theory is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The ideological basis of Pakistan Movement was the Two-Nation Theory. B. Correct — Two-Nation Theory is right because The ideological basis of Pakistan Movement was the Two-Nation Theory. C. Divine Right Theory is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The ideological basis of Pakistan Movement was the Two-Nation Theory. D. Balance of Power is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: The ideological basis of Pakistan Movement was the Two-Nation Theory.

Correct Answer: A. A clear political goal Fact Check: It gave Muslims of India a clear political direction toward separate homeland. A. Correct — A clear political goal is right because It gave Muslims of India a clear political direction toward separate homeland. B. A military plan is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It gave Muslims of India a clear political direction toward separate homeland. C. A religious tax system is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It gave Muslims of India a clear political direction toward separate homeland. D. A British constitution is not correct because it does not match the verified fact: It gave Muslims of India a clear political direction toward separate homeland.