Emergence of Pakistan Emergence of Pakistan 1 / 19Q. 1 In the 1945−46 general elections, All India Muslim League was able to win almost all the Muslim seats in the Central Legislative Assembly because _____. A.All India National Congress no longer enjoyed the support of the British B.Muslim distrusted All India National Congress after their rule of 1937−39 C.the features of Communal Award (1932)(1932) were termed as void by the British D. voting rights were substantially increased in the Government of India Act 1935 2 / 19Q. 2 Indian National Congress managed to get majority in which of the following Muslim majority provinces of India during the provincial elections 1945−461945−46? A.Punjab B.Sindh C.Bengal D.North West Frontier Province (NWFP) 3 / 19Q. 3 All India Muslim League performed poorly in Muslim majority provinces of the subcontinent in the General Elections of 1936−37.The reason behind the given political failure of All India Muslim League was that _____. A.it did not campaign in these regions B.it did not show unity in terms of registration of the candidates C.Muslims of these regions did not feel threatened by Hindu domination D.Muslims of these regions could not associate themselves with its leaders 4 / 19Q. 4 Sir Cyril Redcliff misused his powers and handed over Muslim majority areas of Gurdaspur and Jullander to India providing them a/an _____. A.gateway to reach Kashmir B.road access to China for Tibet intervention C.access for military intervention in Hyderabad D.chance to interfere in the progression of Pakistan 5 / 19Q. 5 Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Independence Act 1947? A.15th15th August was declared as the date for partition B.governor general was to be appointed for each dominion C.princely states were to be divided between the two newly established states D.both the dominions, India and Pakistan, were to follow the Indian Act 19351935 until they framed their own constitutions 6 / 19Q. 6 The purpose of Warda Taleemi Scheme during the Congress rule 1937−391937−39 in the subcontinent was to _____. A.displace the idea of the Two Nation Theory B.expel Muslims from government offices C.spread western education in the subcontinent D.translate western researches into native languages 7 / 19Q. 7 An amendment proposed by Muhammad Ali Jinnah to the Nehru Report (1928)(1928) demanded _____. A.residuary powers to vest in the centre B.bicameral legislature to be introduced in the centre C.reservation of one-fourth of seats in legislature for Muslims D.reservations of seats for Muslims for ten years in Punjab and Bengal 8 / 19Q. 8 The loss of Calcutta to India at the time of partition disturbed East Pakistan's _____. A.agricultural development B.defence development C.economic development D.educational development 9 / 19Q. 9 Which of the following statements is true about the Two Nation Theory?It provided the Muslims of the subcontinent with a _____. A.belief system for social development B.feeling of loyalty towards British leaders C.sense of direction towards political upliftment D.force which economically developed the Muslim society 10 / 19Q. 10 The basic feature of the Cabinet Mission Plan 1946that led All India Muslim League to accept the plan was that _____. A.autonomy will be provided separately to each region B.the constitution will be made by the federal government C.foreign affairs will be managed by each region D.the subcontinent will be given self-rule 11 / 19Q. 11 The major feature of Cabinet Mission 19461946 which formed the basis of the partition in 1947 was _____. A.the re-establishment of the voting rights based on the property qualifications B.revoking the right of separate electorates from the minorities C.the formation of legislative councils with residuary power D.the formation of three groups based on majority population D.the formation of three groups based on majority population 12 / 19Q. 12 India is a subcontinent and not a country, where people belonging to different religions and speaking different languages are inhabited. Muslim nation has its unique religious and cultural identity.Allama Iqbal said the above statement with reference to the _____. A.Hindu-Muslim unity B.ideology of Pakistan C.constitutional reforms D.establishment of a welfare state 13 / 19Q. 13 Indian Government in 19471947 adopted delaying tactics in transferring the government servants and official records. In this regard, the major problem faced by Pakistan was the acute shortage of competent and experienced personnel in the central and provincial governments.The given description highlights the problem of _____. A.administration B.division of financial assets C.proclamation of a national language D.refugees 14 / 19Q. 14 Pakistan can become economically self sufficient if _____. A.resources are efficiently utilised B.national identity is protected C.constitutional problems are solved D.agricultural production methods are improved 15 / 19Q. 15 The ideology helped the Muslim nation in the subcontinent during the 19001900s to _____. A.ask the British to leave the subcontinent B.co-operate with the Hindus in striving for a United India C.let go of their differences and stand up for their rights D.understand the proposals put forward by the politicians 16 / 19Q. 16 Ideology is important for a nation because it _____. A.prepares people for revolution B.generates economic development C.creates opportunities for education D.helps in the development of culture 17 / 19Q. 17 Ideology is important for a nation because it _____ A.emphasises punctuality B.always advocates justice C.give a sense of direction D.helps in dealing with daily issues 18 / 19Q. 18 Gandhi-Jinnah Talks 19441944 were an eye-opener for Gandhi because he realised that _____ A.Jinnah was an advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity B.he no longer enjoys the support of the masses C.a united India was no longer a possibility D.the British will not leave India 19 / 19Q. 19 All of the following were the result of Simla Agreement 19721972 except _____. A.an increased popularity of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto B.that the Pakistani prisoners of war were released C.that the government’s reputation enhanced internationally D.that the problems of Kashmiris were discussed on international forums Your score isThe average score is 56% 0% Restart quiz Previous Pakistan Studies Next Read more articles Previous PostHistorical Background Next PostRetake Pakistan Studies Test Online
