MCQs on the Ideology of Pakistan

1. *The ideology of Pakistan is primarily based on which principle?*

a) Secularism

b) Socialism

c) Two-Nation Theory

d) Capitalism

*Answer: c) Two-Nation Theory*

2. *Who is considered the spiritual father of the ideology of Pakistan?*

a) Liaquat Ali Khan

b) Allama Iqbal

c) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

d) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

*Answer: b) Allama Iqbal*

3. *The Two-Nation Theory asserts that Muslims and Hindus are two distinct nations based on:*

a) Language

b) Religion

c) Culture

d) Geography

*Answer: b) Religion*

4. *Which document is considered the foundation of Pakistan's ideological framework?*

a) Lahore Resolution

b) Indian Independence Act

c) Cabinet Mission Plan

d) Mountbatten Plan

*Answer: a) Lahore Resolution*

5. *What was the primary goal of the Pakistan Movement?*

a) To promote Hindu-Muslim unity

b) To establish a separate nation for Muslims

c) To gain independence for India

d) To form a coalition government

 *Answer: b) To establish a separate nation for Muslims*

6. *The ideology of Pakistan promotes the idea of:*

a) A secular state

b) A theocratic state

c) A democratic state with equal rights for all

d) A monarchy

*Answer: c) A democratic state with equal rights for all*

7. *Which poet is known for articulating the need for a separate Muslim state in his poetry?*

a) Faiz Ahmed Faiz

b) Allama Iqbal

c) Mirza Ghalib

d) Josh Malihabadi

*Answer: b) Allama Iqbal*

8. *In what year did Allama Iqbal deliver his famous Allahabad Address, calling for a separate Muslim state?*

a) 1928

b) 1930

c) 1935

d) 1940

*Answer: b) 1930*

9. *The ideology of Pakistan emphasizes the significance of:*

a) Nationalism

b) Colonialism

c) Sectarianism

d) Internationalism

*Answer: a) Nationalism*

10. *Which concept is central to the ideology of Pakistan regarding the status of Muslims in India?*

a) Cultural integration

b) Economic equality

c) Political representation

d) Religious identity
 *Answer: d) Religious identity*

11. *Which event is seen as a pivotal moment in the formalization of the ideology of Pakistan?*

a) The Indian Independence Act

b) The Lahore Resolution of 1940

c) The Round Table Conferences

d) The Partition of Bengal

*Answer: b) The Lahore Resolution of 1940*

12. *What does the ideology of Pakistan stress regarding the rights of minorities?*

a) They should be assimilated

b) They should be ignored

c) They should be protected

d) They should have no rights

*Answer: c) They should be protected*

13. *The founding leaders of Pakistan viewed the state as a means to:*

a) Maintain colonial rule

b) Serve as a platform for Islamic principles

c) Promote Western ideals

d) Establish a feudal system

*Answer: b) Serve as a platform for Islamic principles*

14. *Which of the following best describes the ultimate goal of the ideology of Pakistan?*

a) Securing economic wealth

b) Establishing an Islamic welfare state

c) Promoting Western democracy

d) Achieving military dominance

*Answer: b) Establishing an Islamic welfare state*

15. *In which speech did Muhammad Ali Jinnah articulate the vision of a democratic state for Pakistan?*

a) His speech on August 14, 1947

b) The Lahore Resolution

c) His speech to the Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947

d) The All India Muslim League conference

 *Answer: c) His speech to the Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947*

16. *The ideology of Pakistan places emphasis on which of the following as a source of law?*

a) British Common Law

b) Islamic Sharia

c) Secular legislation

d) Colonial statutes

*Answer: b) Islamic Sharia*

17. *Which of the following principles is integral to the ideology of Pakistan?*

a) Unity, Faith, Discipline

b) Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

c) Life, Liberty, Happiness

d) Peace, Justice, Cooperation

*Answer: a) Unity, Faith, Discipline*

18. *The ideology of Pakistan was further developed in response to:*

a) British colonial policies

b) The rise of Hindu nationalism

c) The World Wars

d) All of the above

*Answer: d) All of the above*

19. *Which aspect of society is highlighted by the ideology of Pakistan in terms of development?*

a) Technological advancement

b) Moral and ethical development

c) Military strength

d) Economic wealth

*Answer: b) Moral and ethical development*

20. *The primary advocates for the ideology of Pakistan were primarily from which demographic?*

a) Indian Christians

b) Indian Hindus

c) Indian Muslims

d) Indian Sikhs
 *Answer: c) Indian Muslims*

Here are 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), now known as
KhyberPakhtunkhwa

1. *What is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly NWFP)?*

a) Peshawar

b) Abbottabad

c) Mardan

d) Swat

*Answer:* a) Peshawar

2. *Which province borders Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the north?*

a) Punjab

b) Balochistan

c) Azad Kashmir

d) Gilgit-Baltistan

*Answer:* d) Gilgit-Baltistan

3. *The major river that flows through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is:*

a) Indus

b) Jhelum

c) Ravi

d) Chenab

*Answer:* a) Indus

4. *Which historic agreement led to the establishment of the NWFP as a separate province in 1901?*

a) Lucknow Pact

b) Delhi Agreement

c) Government of India Act

d) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

*Answer:* c) Government of India Act

5. *Which tribal agency is known for its rich cultural heritage and is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?*

a) South Waziristan

b) Kurram

c) Bajaur
 d) North Waziristan

*Answer:* a) South Waziristan

6. *Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is home to which of the following mountain ranges?*

a) Himalayas

b) Karakoram

c) Hindu Kush

d) All of the above

*Answer:* c) Hindu Kush

7. *The famous historic site of Buddhist civilization located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is:*

a) Mohenjo-Daro

b) Taxila

c) Harappa

d) Nalanda

*Answer:* b) Taxila

8. *Which language is predominantly spoken in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?*

a) Urdu

b) Pashto

c) Punjabi

d) English

*Answer:* b) Pashto

9. *Which of the following is a major city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?*

a) Lahore

b) Karachi

c) Peshawar

d) Quetta

*Answer:* c) Peshawar

10. *The Khyber Pass is a significant mountain pass that connects Pakistan to:*

a) Iran

b) India

c) Afghanistan
 d) China

*Answer:* c) Afghanistan

11. *Which of the following was a major political movement in NWFP during the British rule?*

a) Khilafat Movement

b) Non-Cooperation Movement

c) Khilafat-e-Rasul Movement

d) All of the above

*Answer:* d) All of the above

12. *What is the primary economic activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?*

a) Agriculture

b) Mining

c) Manufacturing

d) Tourism

*Answer:* a) Agriculture

13. *Which famous freedom fighter hailed from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?*

a) Bhagat Singh

b) Allama Iqbal

c) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

d) Liaquat Ali Khan

*Answer:* c) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

14. *Which mountain range is known for its high peaks and attracts many trekkers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?*

a) Western Ghats

b) Hindu Kush

c) Alps

d) Andes

*Answer:* b) Hindu Kush

15. *What is the primary educational institution in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?*

a) University of Peshawar

b) University of Karachi

c) Punjab University
 d) Balochistan University

*Answer:* a) University of Peshawar

16. *Which dam is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?*

a) Mangla Dam

b) Tarbela Dam

c) Warsak Dam

d) All of the above

*Answer:* b) Tarbela Dam

17. *The region known for its natural beauty and tourist attraction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is:*

a) Swat Valley

b) Thar Desert

c) Cholistan Desert

d) Indus Valley

*Answer:* a) Swat Valley

18. *Which historic event took place in Peshawar in 1930?*

a) All-India Muslim League session

b) Peshawar Conspiracy Case

c) Lahore Resolution

d) Quit India Movement

*Answer:* b) Peshawar Conspiracy Case

19. *The first provincial assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was established in:*

a) 1932

b) 1947

c) 1955

d) 2001

*Answer:* a) 1932

20. *Which major political party has its roots in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?*

a) Pakistan Muslim League (N)

b) Awami National Party

c) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
 d) Muttahida Qaumi Movement

*Answer:* b) Awami National Party

Here are 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Sindh in the context of the establishment of Pakistan:

1. *What was the capital of Sindh before the partition of India in 1947?*

a) Karachi

b) Hyderabad

c) Larkana

d) Sukkur

*Answer:* b) Hyderabad

2. *Which province was the first to pass a resolution demanding independence from British rule in 1940?*

a) Punjab

b) Sindh

c) Balochistan

d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

*Answer:* b) Sindh

3. *Who was the first Chief Minister of Sindh after the creation of Pakistan?*

a) Ghulam Muhammad Khan Bhurgri

b) Ali Muhammad Khan

c) Khuhro

d) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

*Answer:* c) Khuhro

4. *The Sindh Assembly passed a resolution for the separation of Sindh from the Bombay Presidency in which
year?*

a) 1935

b) 1936

c) 1937

d) 1940

*Answer:* b) 1936

5. *Which significant event took place on March 23, 1940, that influenced the creation of Pakistan?*

a) The Lahore Resolution was passed

b) Sindh was declared a separate province

 c) The first Constituent Assembly was formed

d) Independence was declared

*Answer:* a) The Lahore Resolution was passed

6. *What role did the Sindhi language play in the establishment of Pakistan?*

a) It was not significant

b) It was used to promote national unity

c) It became the official language

d) It was a symbol of Sindhi identity

*Answer:* d) It was a symbol of Sindhi identity

7. *Which of the following leaders was a prominent advocate for Sindhi rights during the Pakistan Movement?*

a) Liaquat Ali Khan

b) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

c) G. M. Syed

d) Fatima Jinnah

*Answer:* c) G. M. Syed

8. *The Sindh Muslim League was founded in which year?*

a) 1906

b) 1916

c) 1930

d) 1940

*Answer:* c) 1930

9. *Which city in Sindh is known for its historical significance and was an important cultural center before and
after the establishment of Pakistan?*

a) Karachi

b) Hyderabad

c) Larkana

d) Thatta

*Answer:* d) Thatta

10. *In which year did Sindh become a part of Pakistan?*

a) 1947

b) 1948
 c) 1949

d) 1950

*Answer:* a) 1947

11. *Which notable movement for the rights of Sindhis occurred in the late 20th century?*

a) Language Movement

b) Sindhi Ethnic Movement

c) Pakistan Movement

d) Bhagat Singh Movement

*Answer:* b) Sindhi Ethnic Movement

12. *What was the primary reason for the demand for a separate homeland for Muslims, including those from
Sindh?*

a) Economic disparity

b) Cultural differences

c) Religious identity

d) Political representation

*Answer:* c) Religious identity

13. *Who was the first Governor of Sindh after the establishment of Pakistan?*

a) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

b) Ghulam Muhammad Khan

c) Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif

d) Khawaja Nazimuddin

*Answer:* b) Ghulam Muhammad Khan

14. *What was the impact of the partition on Sindh's demographics?*

a) Increase in population

b) Forced migration of non-Muslims

c) No significant change

d) Decrease in literacy rates

*Answer:* b) Forced migration of non-Muslims

15. *Which event marked the formal establishment of Pakistan on August 14, 1947?*

a) Declaration of Independence

b) Formation of the first government

 c) First Constituent Assembly session

d) All of the above

*Answer:* d) All of the above

16. *The integration of Sindh into Pakistan was facilitated by which document?*

a) The Lahore Resolution

b) The Indian Independence Act

c) The Constitution of Pakistan

d) The Karachi Agreement

*Answer:* b) The Indian Independence Act

17. *Which historical site in Sindh is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?*

a) Mohenjo-Daro

b) Taxila

c) Harappa

d) Lahore Fort

*Answer:* a) Mohenjo-Daro

18. *Which river is considered the lifeline of Sindh province?*

a) Indus River

b) Chenab River

c) Ravi River

d) Jhelum River

*Answer:* a) Indus River

19. *Who is known as the "Quaid-e-Awam" (Leader of the People) in Sindh?*

a) Ghulam Muhammad Khan Bhurgri

b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

c) Liaquat Ali Khan

d) G. M. Syed

*Answer:* b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

20. *What was the primary focus of the Sindh provincial government after the establishment of Pakistan?*

a) Education and healthcare

b) Infrastructure development
 c) Economic self-sufficiency

d) Cultural preservation

*Answer:* c) Economic self-sufficiency

Here are 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Punjab in the context of the establishment of Pakistan:

1. *What was the capital of Punjab before the partition of India in 1947?*

a) Lahore

b) Amritsar

c) Multan

d) Rawalpindi

*Answer:* a) Lahore

2. *Which significant event took place in Lahore on March 23, 1940?*

a) The first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was held

b) The Lahore Resolution was passed

c) Pakistan was declared independent

d) The Punjab Assembly was formed

*Answer:* b) The Lahore Resolution was passed

3. *Who was the first Chief Minister of Punjab after the creation of Pakistan?*

a) Liaquat Ali Khan

b) Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif

c) Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar

d) Khawaja Nazimuddin

*Answer:* c) Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar

4. *Which famous Muslim League leader from Punjab played a crucial role in the Pakistan Movement?*

a) Allama Iqbal

b) Liaquat Ali Khan

c) Chaudhry Rehmat Ali

d) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

*Answer:* a) Allama Iqbal

5. *The Lahore Resolution demanded a separate nation for Muslims in which regions?*

a) Only Punjab
 b) Punjab and Bengal

c) Only Sindh

d) All of India

*Answer:* b) Punjab and Bengal

6. *Which was the largest province in terms of population at the time of Pakistan's independence?*

a) Sindh

b) Balochistan

c) Punjab

d) NWFP (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)

*Answer:* c) Punjab

7. *What was the primary reason for the demand for Pakistan among Punjab's Muslims?*

a) Economic disparity

b) Cultural identity

c) Religious rights

d) Political representation

*Answer:* c) Religious rights

8. *Which event led to significant communal riots in Punjab during the partition?*

a) Lahore Resolution

b) Indian Independence Act

c) Khilafat Movement

d) Muslim League's public meetings

*Answer:* b) Indian Independence Act

9. *What was the impact of partition on Punjab's demographics?*

a) No significant change

b) Migration of Muslims to India

c) Forced migration of Hindus and Sikhs to India

d) Increase in population

*Answer:* c) Forced migration of Hindus and Sikhs to India

10. *Which city in Punjab became the administrative center of Pakistan after its establishment?*

a) Lahore
 b) Karachi

c) Islamabad

d) Multan

*Answer:* a) Lahore

11. *Which historical figure is considered the spiritual father of Pakistan and hailed from Punjab?*

a) Liaquat Ali Khan

b) Allama Iqbal

c) Chaudhry Rahmat Ali

d) Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar

*Answer:* b) Allama Iqbal

12. *What was the main focus of the Muslim League in Punjab before the establishment of Pakistan?*

a) Social reform

b) Economic development

c) Political representation for Muslims

d) Cultural preservation

*Answer:* c) Political representation for Muslims

13. *The first session of the All-India Muslim League was held in which city of Punjab?*

a) Lahore

b) Amritsar

c) Multan

d) Jhang

*Answer:* b) Amritsar

14. *Which prominent leader from Punjab was a strong advocate for Muslim unity during the Pakistan
Movement?*

a) Liaquat Ali Khan

b) Nawab Zada Liaquat Ali Khan

c) Sardar Muhammad Iqbal

d) Ghulam Muhammad Khan Bhurgri

*Answer:* b) Nawab Zada Liaquat Ali Khan

15. *Which famous site in Lahore became a symbol of the Pakistan Movement?*

a) Badshahi Mosque
 b) Minar-e-Pakistan

c) Lahore Fort

d) Shalimar Gardens

*Answer:* b) Minar-e-Pakistan

16. *Which province was most affected by the communal violence during the partition of India?*

a) Sindh

b) Balochistan

c) NWFP (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)

d) Punjab

*Answer:* d) Punjab

17. *In which year was the Punjab Assembly established?*

a) 1940

b) 1947

c) 1956

d) 1958

*Answer:* b) 1947

18. *Which political party dominated Punjab politics immediately after the establishment of Pakistan?*

a) Indian National Congress

b) Awami League

c) Muslim League

d) Pakistan People's Party

*Answer:* c) Muslim League

19. *Which city in Punjab was known for its significant Sikh population before partition?*

a) Sialkot

b) Amritsar

c) Faisalabad

d) Gujranwala

*Answer:* b) Amritsar

20. *The integration of Punjab into Pakistan was formalized by which act?*

a) The Lahore Resolution

 b) The Indian Independence Act

c) The Government of India Act

d) The Constitution of Pakistan

*Answer:* b) The Indian Independence Act

1.What was the predominant religion in South Asia before the arrival of Islam?

a) Buddhism

b) Hinduism

c) Jainism

d) Zoroastrianism

Answer: b) Hinduism

2. What was the primary impact of Islam on the legal system in South Asia?

a) Adoption of Sharia law

b) Abolition of local customs

c) Elimination of all previous laws

d) Establishment of democratic principles

Answer: a) Adoption of Sharia law

Here are 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the Lucknow Pact:

1. *What year was the Lucknow Pact signed?*

a) 1905

b) 1916

c) 1920

d) 1935

*Answer:* b) 1916

2. *Which two political entities were primarily involved in the Lucknow Pact?*

a) Indian National Congress and All India Muslim League

b) All India Hindu Mahasabha and Indian National Congress

c) All India Muslim League and British Government

d) Indian National Congress and British Government

*Answer:* a) Indian National Congress and All India Muslim League

3. *The Lucknow Pact aimed to promote which of the following?*

 a) Hindu nationalism

b) Muslim separatism

c) Hindu-Muslim unity

d) British colonial rule

*Answer:* c) Hindu-Muslim unity

4. *Who was the prominent leader of the Indian National Congress during the Lucknow Pact?*

a) Mahatma Gandhi

b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

c) Annie Besant

d) Dadabhai Naoroji

*Answer:* b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

5. *Which key figure represented the All India Muslim League in the Lucknow Pact?*

a) Allama Iqbal

b) Jinnah

c) Liaquat Ali Khan

d) Nawab Salimullah Khan

*Answer:* d) Nawab Salimullah Khan

6. *The Lucknow Pact called for the representation of Muslims in legislative councils based on what principle?*

a) Universal suffrage

b) Communal representation

c) Proportional representation

d) Majoritarian rule

*Answer:* b) Communal representation

7. *According to the Lucknow Pact, the representation of Muslims in the Central Legislative Council was to be:*

a) Half of the total seats

b) One-third of the total seats

c) One-fourth of the total seats

d) One-fifth of the total seats

*Answer:* b) One-third of the total seats

8. *What was one of the major outcomes of the Lucknow Pact?*

 a) Division of India

b) Formation of a united front against the British

c) Establishment of a separate Muslim state

d) Abolition of the British Raj

*Answer:* b) Formation of a united front against the British

9. *The Lucknow Pact also demanded the establishment of:*

a) An autonomous state for Muslims

b) A joint provincial government

c) Complete independence from British rule

d) A separate electoral system for Hindus

*Answer:* b) A joint provincial government

10. *Which of the following was NOT a reason for the signing of the Lucknow Pact?*

a) Rising discontent against British rule

b) Need for communal harmony

c) Increased demand for independence

d) Desire to suppress Hinduism

*Answer:* d) Desire to suppress Hinduism

11. *The Lucknow Pact was seen as a significant step towards:*

a) Hindu-Muslim division

b) British colonialism

c) Political cooperation

d) Independence for India

*Answer:* c) Political cooperation

12. *In which city was the Lucknow Pact signed?*

a) New Delhi

b) Lucknow

c) Lahore

d) Calcutta

*Answer:* b) Lucknow

13. *The Lucknow Pact emphasized the need for:*

 a) A separate nation for Muslims

b) Equal rights for all communities

c) Dominance of Hindus in politics

d) Complete autonomy for provinces

*Answer:* b) Equal rights for all communities

14. *Which British political reform was directly influenced by the Lucknow Pact?*

a) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

b) Government of India Act 1935

c) Indian Councils Act 1909

d) Cripps Mission

*Answer:* a) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

15. *The Lucknow Pact was a response to which major global event?*

a) World War I

b) World War II

c) The Russian Revolution

d) The Great Depression

*Answer:* a) World War I

16. *The Lucknow Pact is often viewed as a precursor to which future political development in India?*

a) The partition of India

b) The rise of communal politics

c) The establishment of the Indian National Army

d) The independence movement

*Answer:* a) The partition of India

17. *One of the key demands of the Lucknow Pact was to ensure that:*

a) All provinces had equal power

b) Muslims had the right to govern their own regions

c) Hindus and Muslims should be treated equally in representation

d) No laws could be passed without mutual consent

*Answer:* c) Hindus and Muslims should be treated equally in representation

18. *The Lucknow Pact led to a temporary alliance between which two groups?*
 a) Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha

b) Indian National Congress and Muslim League

c) Socialist Party and Congress

d) None of the above

*Answer:* b) Indian National Congress and Muslim League

19. *Which document formalized the agreements reached during the Lucknow Pact?*

a) The Montagu Declaration

b) The Lucknow Resolution

c) The Jinnah Report

d) The Delhi Pact

*Answer:* b) The Lucknow Resolution

20. *The Lucknow Pact is significant in Indian history because it marked:*

a) The end of British rule

b) A moment of unity among different communities

c) The division of Indian society

d) The start of the independence movement

*Answer:* b) A moment of unity among different communities

Here are 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the Khilafat Movement:

1. *What was the primary aim of the Khilafat Movement?*

a) Establishing a separate Muslim state

b) Supporting the Ottoman Empire

c) Promoting Hindu-Muslim unity

d) Demanding full independence from British rule

*Answer:* b) Supporting the Ottoman Empire

2. *In which year did the Khilafat Movement begin?*

a) 1916

b) 1920

c) 1924

d) 1930

*Answer:* b) 1920
3. *Who were the prominent leaders of the Khilafat Movement?*

a) Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali

b) Allama Iqbal and Liaquat Ali Khan

c) Gandhi and Nehru

d) Jinnah and Liaquat Ali Khan

*Answer:* a) Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali

4. *The Khilafat Movement was initiated in response to the:*

a) Fall of the Mughal Empire

b) End of World War I

c) Treaty of Sèvres

d) British policies in India

*Answer:* c) Treaty of Sèvres

5. *Which religious leader was considered the Caliph of the Muslim community during the Khilafat Movement?*

a) Sultan Mehmed VI

b) Abdul Aziz

c) Shah Waliullah

d) Sultan Abdul Hamid II

*Answer:* a) Sultan Mehmed VI

6. *The Khilafat Movement sought to:*

a) Establish a new Caliphate

b) Restore the Ottoman Caliphate

c) Create a Muslim League government

d) Promote Islamic socialism

*Answer:* b) Restore the Ottoman Caliphate

7. *Which Indian political leader supported the Khilafat Movement and linked it with the Indian National
Congress?*

a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

b) Mahatma Gandhi

c) Dadabhai Naoroji

d) Syed Ahmed Khan

*Answer:* b) Mahatma Gandhi

8. *What major event did the Khilafat Movement coincide with in India?*

a) The Non-Cooperation Movement

b) The Quit India Movement

c) The Simon Commission protests

d) The Civil Disobedience Movement

*Answer:* a) The Non-Cooperation Movement

9. *Which of the following strategies was used by the Khilafat Movement to achieve its goals?*

a) Armed struggle

b) Economic boycotts

c) Religious conversions

d) Diplomatic negotiations

*Answer:* b) Economic boycotts

10. *The Khilafat Movement was significant for fostering which of the following among Indian Muslims?*

a) Sectarian violence

b) National consciousness

c) Socialism

d) Colonial loyalty

*Answer:* b) National consciousness

11. *In which year did the Ottoman Empire officially cease to exist?*

a) 1919

b) 1922

c) 1924

d) 1930

*Answer:* c) 1924

12. *What was the outcome of the Khilafat Movement in relation to British rule in India?*

a) Complete independence

b) Strengthened British control

c) End of the British Raj

d) Political concessions from the British

*Answer:* b) Strengthened British control

13. *Which event in 1924 marked the end of the Khilafat Movement?*

a) Abolition of the Caliphate

b) The Round Table Conferences

c) The Civil Disobedience Movement

d) The Quit India Movement

*Answer:* a) Abolition of the Caliphate

14. *The Khilafat Movement led to a significant alliance between which two communities?*

a) Muslims and Sikhs

b) Hindus and Muslims

c) Christians and Muslims

d) Buddhists and Hindus

*Answer:* b) Hindus and Muslims

15. *The Khilafat Movement was organized by which prominent Muslim organization?*

a) All India Muslim League

b) Muslim Conference

c) Khilafat Committee

d) All India Muslim Students Federation

*Answer:* c) Khilafat Committee

16. *Which prominent slogan was associated with the Khilafat Movement?*

a) "Do or Die"

b) "No Taxation Without Representation"

c) "Save the Caliphate"

d) "Freedom is Our Birthright"

*Answer:* c) "Save the Caliphate"

17. *What was one of the major criticisms of the Khilafat Movement by some Indian nationalists?*

a) It was too secular

b) It was too focused on religious issues

c) It was against the British

d) It promoted Hindu-Muslim unity

*Answer:* b) It was too focused on religious issues

18. *The Khilafat Movement's impact on Indian politics was primarily seen in the:*

a) Formation of the Muslim League

b) Rise of the All India Congress Committee

c) Increase in communal tensions

d) Establishment of the Indian National Army

*Answer:* c) Increase in communal tensions

19. *Which of the following was a result of the Khilafat Movement?*

a) Strengthening of the Indian National Congress

b) Decrease in Muslim representation in politics

c) Increase in communal violence

d) Establishment of a separate Muslim identity

*Answer:* d) Establishment of a separate Muslim identity

20. *The Khilafat Movement is considered an important chapter in the history of which major political
development in India?*

a) The rise of Hindu nationalism

b) The demand for Pakistan

c) The independence movement

d) The establishment of a secular state

*Answer:* b) The demand for Pakistan

Here are 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the Indian National Congress (INC):

1. *When was the Indian National Congress (INC) founded?*

a) 1885

b) 1905

c) 1919

d) 1947

*Answer:* a) 1885

2. *Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress?*

a) A.O. Hume

b) Dadabhai Naoroji

c) W.C. Bonnerjee

d) Mahatma Gandhi
 *Answer:* c) W.C. Bonnerjee

3. *Which of the following events led to the rise of the INC as a major political force in India?*

a) The First World War

b) The partition of Bengal

c) The Sepoy Mutiny

d) The Champaran Movement

*Answer:* b) The partition of Bengal

4. *What was the main goal of the INC during its early years?*

a) Complete independence

b) Social reforms

c) Self-governance and representation

d) Establishment of a Muslim state

*Answer:* c) Self-governance and representation

5. *Which important resolution did the INC pass in 1929?*

a) Non-Cooperation Movement

b) Demand for Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence)

c) Lahore Resolution

d) Quit India Resolution

*Answer:* b) Demand for Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence)

6. *Who was the prominent leader of the INC during the Salt March in 1930?*

a) Jawaharlal Nehru

b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

c) Mahatma Gandhi

d) Subhas Chandra Bose

*Answer:* c) Mahatma Gandhi

7. *The Indian National Congress adopted the goal of complete independence from British rule in which year?*

a) 1905

b) 1920

c) 1942

d) 1947
 *Answer:* c) 1942

8. *Which of the following movements was launched by the INC to oppose British rule during World War II?*

a) Non-Cooperation Movement

b) Quit India Movement

c) Civil Disobedience Movement

d) Khilafat Movement

*Answer:* b) Quit India Movement

9. *Who was the president of the INC when India gained independence in 1947?*

a) Jawaharlal Nehru

b) Mahatma Gandhi

c) J.B. Kripalani

d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

*Answer:* c) J.B. Kripalani

10. *Which of the following events marked the beginning of the INC's radical phase?*

a) The founding of the INC

b) The partition of Bengal

c) The Champaran Satyagraha

d) The Lucknow Pact

*Answer:* b) The partition of Bengal

11. *Which two factions emerged within the INC during the early 1900s?*

a) Moderates and Extremists

b) Liberals and Conservatives

c) Congress and Muslim League

d) Nationalists and Socialists

*Answer:* a) Moderates and Extremists

12. *The famous slogan "Do or Die" was associated with which movement?*

a) Non-Cooperation Movement

b) Civil Disobedience Movement

c) Quit India Movement

d) Khilafat Movement
 *Answer:* c) Quit India Movement

13. *Who was known as the "Father of the Nation" in India and was a prominent leader of the INC?*

a) Jawaharlal Nehru

b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

c) Mahatma Gandhi

d) Subhas Chandra Bose

*Answer:* c) Mahatma Gandhi

14. *What was the purpose of the Lucknow Pact of 1916?*

a) To unite Hindus and Muslims against British rule

b) To demand self-governance

c) To seek separate electorates for Muslims

d) To support the British during World War I

*Answer:* a) To unite Hindus and Muslims against British rule

15. *Which INC session in 1942 demanded "Immediate Independence"?*

a) Karachi Session

b) Lahore Session

c) Bombay Session

d) Lucknow Session

*Answer:* a) Karachi Session

16. *In which year did the INC adopt the goal of complete independence from British rule?*

a) 1905

b) 1919

c) 1930

d) 1942

*Answer:* d) 1942

17. *Which prominent leader of the INC was known for his socialist ideologies?*

a) Jawaharlal Nehru

b) Mahatma Gandhi

c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

d) Subhas Chandra Bose

 *Answer:* d) Subhas Chandra Bose

18. *The INC played a significant role in which major historical event?*

a) The Great Revolt of 1857

b) The Indian Independence Act of 1947

c) The Bengal Famine of 1943

d) The Dandi March of 1930

*Answer:* b) The Indian Independence Act of 1947

19. *What was one of the key reasons for the INC's split in 1939?*

a) Ideological differences

b) Lack of support from the masses

c) Disagreements over participation in World War II

d) Demand for separate electorates

*Answer:* c) Disagreements over participation in World War II

20. *Which of the following leaders was known for opposing the INC and advocating for the two-nation theory?*

a) Jawaharlal Nehru

b) Mahatma Gandhi

c) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

d) Subhas Chandra Bose

*Answer:* c) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Here are 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the Partition of Bengal in 1905:

1. *When was the Partition of Bengal announced?*

a) 1903

b) 1905

c) 1907

d) 1911

*Answer:* b) 1905

2. *Who was the Viceroy of India responsible for the Partition of Bengal?*

a) Lord Curzon

b) Lord Minto

c) Lord Hardinge
 d) Lord Wavell

*Answer:* a) Lord Curzon

3. *What was the main reason cited by the British government for the Partition of Bengal?*

a) Economic development

b) Administrative efficiency

c) Cultural integration

d) Religious harmony

*Answer:* b) Administrative efficiency

4. *The Partition of Bengal primarily divided the province along which lines?*

a) Ethnic lines

b) Linguistic lines

c) Religious lines

d) Economic lines

*Answer:* c) Religious lines

5. *Which two regions were created as a result of the Partition of Bengal?*

a) East Bengal and West Bengal

b) North Bengal and South Bengal

c) Central Bengal and Eastern Bengal

d) West Bengal and Assam

*Answer:* a) East Bengal and West Bengal

6. *Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Partition of Bengal?*

a) Strengthening of Hindu-Muslim unity

b) Emergence of nationalist movements

c) Decline of British influence

d) Economic prosperity

*Answer:* b) Emergence of nationalist movements

7. *What was the immediate reaction of the Indian National Congress to the Partition of Bengal?*

a) Support for the partition

b) Silence on the issue

c) Strong opposition and protests

 d) Request for further divisions

*Answer:* c) Strong opposition and protests

8. *Which of the following movements was launched in response to the Partition of Bengal?*

a) Non-Cooperation Movement

b) Swadeshi Movement

c) Khilafat Movement

d) Quit India Movement

*Answer:* b) Swadeshi Movement

9. *The partition was reversed in which year?*

a) 1907

b) 1911

c) 1920

d) 1947

*Answer:* b) 1911

10. *Which of the following slogans was associated with the Swadeshi Movement?*

a) "Inquilab Zindabad"

b) "Boycott British Goods"

c) "Jai Hind"

d) "Unity is Strength"

*Answer:* b) "Boycott British Goods"

11. *The Partition of Bengal was seen as an attempt to divide which two communities?*

a) Hindus and Sikhs

b) Hindus and Muslims

c) Muslims and Christians

d) Hindus and Buddhists

*Answer:* b) Hindus and Muslims

12. *Which prominent nationalist leader actively opposed the Partition of Bengal?*

a) Mahatma Gandhi

b) Rabindranath Tagore

c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

 d) Lala Lajpat Rai

*Answer:* b) Rabindranath Tagore

13. *What economic strategy was promoted during the Swadeshi Movement?*

a) Import of foreign goods

b) Boycotting British products

c) Increasing agricultural exports

d) Encouraging British investments

*Answer:* b) Boycotting British products

14. *Which organization was formed to promote Swadeshi goods during the Swadeshi Movement?*

a) All India Muslim League

b) Indian National Congress

c) Anushilan Samiti

d) Hindustan Socialist Republican Association

*Answer:* c) Anushilan Samiti

15. *What was the reaction of the British government to the protests against the Partition of Bengal?*

a) Acceptance of demands

b) Repression of protests

c) Initiation of reforms

d) Open dialogue with leaders

*Answer:* b) Repression of protests

16. *Which literary figure wrote against the Partition of Bengal in his works?*

a) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

b) Sarojini Naidu

c) Rabindranath Tagore

d) Premchand

*Answer:* c) Rabindranath Tagore

17. *Which term is used to describe the policy of creating divisions between communities by the British?*

a) Divide and Rule

b) Unity and Strength

c) Coexistence
 d) Nationalism

*Answer:* a) Divide and Rule

18. *What was one of the main goals of the British after the Partition of Bengal?*

a) Strengthening the Indian National Congress

b) Ensuring British control over India

c) Promoting Hindu-Muslim unity

d) Reducing military presence in India

*Answer:* b) Ensuring British control over India

19. *Which festival was celebrated in Bengal as a form of protest against the partition?*

a) Durga Puja

b) Poila Baisakh

c) Poush Mela

d) Eid-ul-Fitr

*Answer:* c) Poush Mela

20. *Which event in 1907 marked a significant escalation in protests against the Partition of Bengal?*

a) The Surat Split

b) The Bengal Legislative Council elections

c) The Simla Conference

d) The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

*Answer:* a) The Surat Split

Here are 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the All India Muslim League:

1. *When was the All India Muslim League founded?*

a) 1906

b) 1912

c) 1920

d) 1930

*Answer:* a) 1906

2. *Where was the All India Muslim League established?*

a) Delhi

b) Lahore
 c) Kolkata

d) Hyderabad

*Answer:* c) Kolkata

3. *Who was the first president of the All India Muslim League?*

a) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

b) Aga Khan

c) Allama Iqbal

d) Liaquat Ali Khan

*Answer:* b) Aga Khan

4. *What was the primary objective of the All India Muslim League when it was formed?*

a) Promote Hindu-Muslim unity

b) Safeguard the political rights of Muslims in India

c) Establish a separate Muslim state

d) Support British rule in India

*Answer:* b) Safeguard the political rights of Muslims in India

5. *In which year did the All India Muslim League demand a separate nation for Muslims?*

a) 1930

b) 1935

c) 1940

d) 1947

*Answer:* c) 1940

6. *What was the name of the resolution passed by the All India Muslim League in 1940 demanding a separate
Muslim state?*

a) Lahore Resolution

b) Delhi Resolution

c) Karachi Resolution

d) Lucknow Resolution

*Answer:* a) Lahore Resolution

7. *Who played a crucial role in transforming the All India Muslim League into a mass political party?*

a) Allama Iqbal

b) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

 c) Liaquat Ali Khan

d) Syed Ahmad Khan

*Answer:* b) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

8. *Which of the following was a significant rival to the All India Muslim League during the struggle for
independence?*

a) Indian National Congress

b) Hindu Mahasabha

c) Sikh League

d) British Indian Army

*Answer:* a) Indian National Congress

9. *Which event marked a significant turning point in the relations between the All India Muslim League and the
Indian National Congress?*

a) Khilafat Movement

b) Non-Cooperation Movement

c) Round Table Conferences

d) Quit India Movement

*Answer:* c) Round Table Conferences

10. *In which year did the All India Muslim League become the dominant political party for Muslims in India?*

a) 1935

b) 1937

c) 1943

d) 1946

*Answer:* d) 1946

11. *Which notable speech did Muhammad Ali Jinnah deliver in 1944 to clarify the demands of the Muslim
League?*

a) The Lahore Address

b) The Karachi Speech

c) The Presidential Address

d) The "Freedom is Our Birthright" Speech

*Answer:* b) The Karachi Speech

12. *Which of the following movements did the All India Muslim League support during the British Raj?*
 a) Civil Disobedience Movement

b) Quit India Movement

c) Khilafat Movement

d) Non-Cooperation Movement

*Answer:* c) Khilafat Movement

13. *Who was the first woman to join the All India Muslim League?*

a) Fatima Jinnah

b) Begum Roquiah Sakhawat Hossain

c) Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz

d) Nur Jahan

*Answer:* c) Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz

14. *What was the main slogan of the All India Muslim League during the 1940s?*

a) "Unity is Strength"

b) "Pakistan is Our Goal"

c) "Freedom for All"

d) "Justice for Muslims"

*Answer:* b) "Pakistan is Our Goal"

15. *Which conference in 1945 aimed to bring together various political leaders, including those from the All India
Muslim League?*

a) Simla Conference

b) Round Table Conference

c) Cripps Mission

d) Lahore Conference

*Answer:* b) Round Table Conference

16. *What was the name of the official publication of the All India Muslim League?*

a) The Muslim Gazette

b) The League Journal

c) The Muslim League

d) The Muslim Herald

*Answer:* c) The Muslim League

17. *What was the main demand of the All India Muslim League regarding the governance of India?*
 a) Total independence from British rule

b) Representation in the British Parliament

c) Separate electorates for Muslims

d) Integration with British governance

*Answer:* c) Separate electorates for Muslims

18. *Which event led to the formation of the Pakistan Resolution?*

a) Simla Conference

b) Lahore Resolution

c) Lucknow Pact

d) Round Table Conference

*Answer:* b) Lahore Resolution

19. *Which city hosted the All India Muslim League's annual sessions in the late 1930s?*

a) Delhi

b) Karachi

c) Lahore

d) Hyderabad

*Answer:* c) Lahore

20. *Which prominent leader was the first to address the All India Muslim League's annual session after the
creation of Pakistan?*

a) Liaquat Ali Khan

b) Allama Iqbal

c) Fatima Jinnah

d) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

*Answer:* d) Muhammad Ali Jinnah