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Inspector Customs & Preventive Officer (Batch 2) Past Paper 2015 Solved MCQs

Solved FPSC Inspector Customs & Preventive Officer (Batch 2) past paper 2015 — 100 MCQs with verified answers and explanations. Free online practice for FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all one-paper exams. Covers Pakistan Studies, History, English.

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The FPSC paper for Inspector Customs & Preventive Officer in the Federal Board of Revenue (Batch 2, Grade 16) from 2015 (Model Paper 53) contains 100 MCQs — 56 on Pakistan Studies, 24 on History and 20 on English vocabulary — with verified answers and a factual explanation for every question. Five printed key errors were corrected to the standard answer (Q17 acerbate as To irritate, Q27 Nur Jahan at Lahore, Q30 Buxar 1764, Q38 Second Panipat 1556, Q86 Jinnah joined the League in 1913), the blank Q25 key was resolved to 1634, and 14 further items carry retained-with-note flags.

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Subject 1

English

20 MCQs
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Abate Synonym

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Q 1 English Abate Synonym

Abate:

A

Lessen

B

Essence

C

Boast

D

Obvious

View answer & explanation Ans: Lessen

Correct Answer: Lessen

To abate means to lessen in intensity or amount.

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Abbreviation Synonym

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Q 2 English Abbreviation Synonym

Abbreviation:

A

Medium form

B

Long form

C

Short form

D

Paraphrase

View answer & explanation Ans: Short form

Correct Answer: Short form

An abbreviation is the short form of a word or phrase.

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Abdicate Synonym

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Q 3 English Abdicate Synonym

Abdicate:

A

Harass

B

Disperse

C

To resign

D

Trick

View answer & explanation Ans: To resign

Correct Answer: To resign

To abdicate means to resign from a throne or office.

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Abode Synonym

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Q 4 English Abode Synonym

Abode:

A

Adorn

B

Hate

C

Dislike

D

Dwelling place

View answer & explanation Ans: Dwelling place

Correct Answer: Dwelling place

An abode is a dwelling place, a home.

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Adorn Synonym

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Q 5 English Adorn Synonym

Adorn:

A

Adorn

B

Hate

C

Admire

D

Restaurant

View answer & explanation Ans: Hate

Correct Answer: Hate

The keyed pair Hate only coheres as the antonym of 'adore'; the stem prints 'Adorn' and the item is retained as printed.

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Abolish Synonym

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Q 6 English Abolish Synonym

Abolish:

A

Do away with

B

Simplify

C

Complete

D

Carry away

View answer & explanation Ans: Do away with

Correct Answer: Do away with

To abolish means to do away with something formally.

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Abreast Synonym

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Q 7 English Abreast Synonym

Abreast:

A

Smart

B

Opposite

C

Informed

D

Side by side

View answer & explanation Ans: Informed

Correct Answer: Informed

To be abreast of something means to be informed and up to date about it.

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Abstemious Synonym

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Q 8 English Abstemious Synonym

Abstemious:

A

Diligent

B

Confused

C

Moderate

D

Sophisticated

View answer & explanation Ans: Moderate

Correct Answer: Moderate

Abstemious means moderate and self-restrained, especially in eating and drinking.

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Abstemious Antonym

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Q 9 English Abstemious Antonym

Abstemious:

A

Excess

B

Lean

C

Scarcity

D

Access

View answer & explanation Ans: Excess

Correct Answer: Excess

Excess is the antonym of abstemious, which means self-restraining.

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Accelerate Synonym

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Q 10 English Accelerate Synonym

Accelerate:

A

Impede

B

Be enliven

C

To surpass

D

Increase the speed of

View answer & explanation Ans: Increase the speed of

Correct Answer: Increase the speed of

To accelerate means to increase the speed of something.

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Accentuate Synonym

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Q 11 English Accentuate Synonym

Accentuate:

A

Agree

B

Emphasize

C

To speed up

D

Act strongly

View answer & explanation Ans: Emphasize

Correct Answer: Emphasize

To accentuate means to emphasize or make something more noticeable.

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Access Synonym

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Q 12 English Access Synonym

Access:

A

Large surplus

B

Means of entering

C

An elongated

D

Act strongly

View answer & explanation Ans: Means of entering

Correct Answer: Means of entering

Access means a means of entering a place.

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Acclamation Synonym

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Q 13 English Acclamation Synonym

Acclamation:

A

Appointment

B

Possession of something old

C

Harmony of feeling

D

Enthusiastic

View answer & explanation Ans: Enthusiastic

Correct Answer: Enthusiastic

Acclamation is enthusiastic applause or approval.

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Acclimation Synonym

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Q 14 English Acclimation Synonym

Acclimation:

A

Decline

B

Keenness

C

Storms start

D

Adaptation

View answer & explanation Ans: Adaptation

Correct Answer: Adaptation

Acclimation is adaptation to a new climate or environment.

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Accomplice Synonym

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Q 15 English Accomplice Synonym

Accomplice:

A

Companion in crime

B

Realist

C

Rival

D

Idle

View answer & explanation Ans: Companion in crime

Correct Answer: Companion in crime

An accomplice is a companion in crime.

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Accumulate Synonym

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Q 16 English Accumulate Synonym

Accumulate:

A

To pile

B

To collect

C

To irritate

D

To store

View answer & explanation Ans: To pile

Correct Answer: To pile

To accumulate means to pile up or gather over time.

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Acerbate Synonym

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Q 17 English Acerbate Synonym

Acerbate:

A

Claim positively

B

Scour

C

To irritate

D

Accuse

View answer & explanation Ans: To irritate

Correct Answer: To irritate

Acerbate means to vex, annoy or exasperate — to irritate.

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Acerbic Synonym

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Q 18 English Acerbic Synonym

Acerbic:

A

Weak

B

Calm

C

Obvious

D

Bitter

View answer & explanation Ans: Bitter

Correct Answer: Bitter

Acerbic means bitter or sharp in tone or taste.

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Acrimonious Synonym

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Q 19 English Acrimonious Synonym

Acrimonious:

A

Self-righteousness

B

Provocative

C

Bitter

D

Indolent

View answer & explanation Ans: Bitter

Correct Answer: Bitter

Acrimonious means bitter in manner or speech.

Q 20 English Acrimonious Synonym

Acrimonious:

A

Cheap

B

Provocative

C

Bitter

D

Volatile

View answer & explanation Ans: Bitter

Correct Answer: Bitter

Acrimonious means bitter, the same answer as the duplicate item Q19.

Subject 2

General Knowledge

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Firman For Surat Factory

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Q 21 General Knowledge Firman For Surat Factory

The first Mughal emperor to issue a firman in favour of the British to open a factory at Surat was:

A

Aurangzeb

B

Jahangir

C

Shahjahan

D

Akbar

View answer & explanation Ans: Jahangir

Correct Answer: Jahangir

Jahangir issued the firman allowing the British to open a factory at Surat.

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Mughal Court Language

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Q 22 General Knowledge Mughal Court Language

The court language of Mughals was:

A

Arabic

B

Hindi

C

Persian

D

Urdu

View answer & explanation Ans: Persian

Correct Answer: Persian

Persian was the court language of the Mughals.

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Second Battle Of Panipat Year

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Q 23 General Knowledge Second Battle Of Panipat Year

When was the second battle of Panipat fought?

A

1191

B

1540

C

1556

D

1757

View answer & explanation Ans: 1556

Correct Answer: 1556

The Second Battle of Panipat was fought in 1556 between Akbar and Hemu.

Q 38 General Knowledge Second Battle Of Panipat Year

Second Battle of Panipat was fought between Hemubikal and Akbar in

A

1493

B

1555

C

1556

D

1548

View answer & explanation Ans: 1556

Correct Answer: 1556

The Second Battle of Panipat was fought in 1556, the same item as Q23.

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Thomas Roe Visit Year

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Q 24 General Knowledge Thomas Roe Visit Year

First Ambassador of England Sir Thomas Roe visits Jehangir

A

1678

B

1776

C

1616

D

1646

View answer & explanation Ans: 1616

Correct Answer: 1616

Sir Thomas Roe, the first English ambassador, visited Jahangir's court in 1616.

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English Trade In Bengal Year

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Q 25 General Knowledge English Trade In Bengal Year

The English permitted to trade in India (in Bengal)

A

1609

B

1890

C

1634

D

1678

View answer & explanation Ans: 1634

Correct Answer: 1634

Shah Jahan's farman permitting the English to trade in Bengal is dated 1634.

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Taj Mahal Completion Year

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Q 26 General Knowledge Taj Mahal Completion Year

Construction of Taj Mahal was completed in

A

1640

B

1647

C

1634

D

1638

View answer & explanation Ans: 1634

Correct Answer: 1634

The Taj Mahal's main mausoleum was completed about 1648 and the full complex about 1653; the printed key's 1634 is retained with a defective-item note.

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Jahangir Mausoleum Builder

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Q 27 General Knowledge Jahangir Mausoleum Builder

Who Built the mausoleum of Jahangir and where?

A

Nur Jahan at Lahore

B

Shahjahan at Agra

C

Shahjahan at Delhi

D

Nur Jahan at Fatehpur Sikri

View answer & explanation Ans: Nur Jahan at Lahore

Correct Answer: Nur Jahan at Lahore

Nur Jahan built Jahangir's mausoleum at Shahdara, Lahore.

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Peacock Throne Owner

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Q 28 General Knowledge Peacock Throne Owner

The peacock throne was made for:

A

Jahangir

B

Akbar

C

Shahjahan

D

Aurangzeb

View answer & explanation Ans: Shahjahan

Correct Answer: Shahjahan

The Peacock Throne was made for Shah Jahan.

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Nadir Shah Invasion Year

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Q 29 General Knowledge Nadir Shah Invasion Year

Nadir Shah invaded India in

A

1674

B

1739

C

1666

D

1707

View answer & explanation Ans: 1739

Correct Answer: 1739

Nadir Shah invaded India in 1739.

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Battle Of Buxar Year

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Q 30 General Knowledge Battle Of Buxar Year

Battle of Buxar was fought between Britishers and Mir Qasim

A

1763

B

1757

C

1761

D

1764

View answer & explanation Ans: 1764

Correct Answer: 1764

The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764 between the British and Mir Qasim's alliance.

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Tipu Sultan Death Year

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Q 31 General Knowledge Tipu Sultan Death Year

Tipu Sultan died in

A

1799

B

1789

C

1800

D

1803

View answer & explanation Ans: 1799

Correct Answer: 1799

Tipu Sultan died in 1799 at Seringapatam.

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Sher Shah Real Name

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Q 32 General Knowledge Sher Shah Real Name

Sher Shah's real name was:

A

Hemu

B

Faizi

C

Bahadur

D

Farid

View answer & explanation Ans: Farid

Correct Answer: Farid

Sher Shah's real name was Farid Khan.

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East India Company Establishment

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Q 33 General Knowledge East India Company Establishment

East India Company established in

A

1578

B

1614

C

1600

D

1609

View answer & explanation Ans: 1600

Correct Answer: 1600

The East India Company was established in 1600 by royal charter.

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First Traders In Mughal India

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Q 34 General Knowledge First Traders In Mughal India

During the Mughal period which one of the following traders first came to India?

A

Portuguese

B

Dutch

C

Danish

D

English

View answer & explanation Ans: Portuguese

Correct Answer: Portuguese

The Portuguese were the first European traders to come to India in the Mughal period.

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Syed Ahmad Shaheed Martyrdom

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Q 35 General Knowledge Syed Ahmad Shaheed Martyrdom

Syed Ahmad Shaheed was martyred at Balakot

A

1843

B

1831

C

1832

D

1837

View answer & explanation Ans: 1831

Correct Answer: 1831

Syed Ahmad Shaheed was martyred at Balakot in 1831.

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First Governor General Of Bengal

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Q 36 General Knowledge First Governor General Of Bengal

The first Governor-General of Bengal was:

A

Lord Cornwallis

B

Lord Clive

C

Lord Wellesley

D

Warren Hastings

View answer & explanation Ans: Warren Hastings

Correct Answer: Warren Hastings

Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Bengal.

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Abdali Invitation Requester

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Q 37 General Knowledge Abdali Invitation Requester

On whose request Ahmad Shah Abdali attacked India and defeated Marhattas at Panipat?

A

Shah Ismail

B

Haji Shaukat Ullah

C

Syed Ahmad Shaheed

D

Shah Wali Ullah

View answer & explanation Ans: Shah Wali Ullah

Correct Answer: Shah Wali Ullah

Shah Wali Ullah invited Ahmad Shah Abdali to attack India and defeat the Marathas at Panipat.

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Akbar Court Poet Hindi

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Q 39 General Knowledge Akbar Court Poet Hindi

The most famous court-poet (in Hindi literature) of Akbar was:

A

Raskhan

B

Surdas

C

Tulsidas

D

Abdur-Rahim-Khan-i-Khanan

View answer & explanation Ans: Abdur-Rahim-Khan-i-Khanan

Correct Answer: Abdur-Rahim-Khan-i-Khanan

Abdur-Rahim-Khan-i-Khanan (Rahim) was Akbar's most famous Hindi court poet.

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Mughal Emperor Staircase Fall

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Q 40 General Knowledge Mughal Emperor Staircase Fall

The Mughal emperor, who died to sudden fall from the staircase, was:

A

Babar

B

Humayun

C

Jahangir

D

Aurangzeb

View answer & explanation Ans: Humayun

Correct Answer: Humayun

Humayun died after a sudden fall from the staircase of his library.

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Rupia First Issuer

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Q 41 General Knowledge Rupia First Issuer

The coin rupia was first issued by:

A

Sher Shah Suri

B

Alauddin Khilji

C

Akbar

D

Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

View answer & explanation Ans: Sher Shah Suri

Correct Answer: Sher Shah Suri

Sher Shah Suri first issued the silver rupia coin.

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First Census 1881 Viceroy

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Q 42 General Knowledge First Census 1881 Viceroy

The first census was conducted in India in 1881 at the time of:

A

Lord Dufferin

B

Lord Lytton

C

Lord Mayo

D

Lord Ripon

View answer & explanation Ans: Lord Ripon

Correct Answer: Lord Ripon

The first census of India in 1881 was held in Lord Ripon's viceroyalty.

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Mujahideen Movement Leader

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Q 43 General Knowledge Mujahideen Movement Leader

Mujahideen Movement was launched under the leadership of

A

Haji Shariat Ullah

B

Syed Ahmad Shaheed

C

Shah Ismail

D

Shah Wali Ullah

View answer & explanation Ans: Syed Ahmad Shaheed

Correct Answer: Syed Ahmad Shaheed

The Mujahideen Movement was launched under the leadership of Syed Ahmad Shaheed.

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Shah Wali Ullah Real Name

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Q 44 General Knowledge Shah Wali Ullah Real Name

What was the real name of Shah Wali Ullah?

A

Ismail

B

Mosin

C

Ahsan

D

Ahmad

View answer & explanation Ans: Ahmad

Correct Answer: Ahmad

Shah Wali Ullah's real name was Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad.

24

Topic Section

East India Company Abolition

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Q 47 General Knowledge East India Company Abolition

British East India Company was abolished

A

1857

B

1858

C

1861

D

1865

View answer & explanation Ans: 1858

Correct Answer: 1858

The British East India Company was abolished in 1858 after the 1857 uprising.

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Doctrine Of Lapse Introducer

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Q 58 General Knowledge Doctrine Of Lapse Introducer

The Doctrine of lapse was introduced by:

A

Lord Wellesley

B

Warren Hastings

C

Lord Canning

D

Lord Dalhousie

View answer & explanation Ans: Lord Dalhousie

Correct Answer: Lord Dalhousie

The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.

Subject 3

Pakistan Studies

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Sir Syed Birth Date

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Q 45 Pakistan Studies Sir Syed Birth Date

Sir Sayyed was born in Delhi on

A

17th October 1817

B

15th November 1817

C

10th October 1818

D

25th December 1818

View answer & explanation Ans: 17th October 1817

Correct Answer: 17th October 1817

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was born in Delhi on 17 October 1817.

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Sir Syed 1847 Book

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Q 46 Pakistan Studies Sir Syed 1847 Book

Which of the following book was written by Sayeed in 1847?

A

History of Bijnur

B

Asar us-Sanadid

C

asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind

D

none of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: Asar us-Sanadid

Correct Answer: Asar us-Sanadid

Sir Syed's Asar us-Sanadid was written in 1847.

3

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Sir Syed 1857 Posting

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Q 48 Pakistan Studies Sir Syed 1857 Posting

During the 1857 war sir Sayyed was working in:

A

Banaras

B

Bijnor

C

Delhi

D

Lucknow

View answer & explanation Ans: Bijnor

Correct Answer: Bijnor

During the 1857 war Sir Syed was working at Bijnor.

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Deoband Founding Year

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Q 49 Pakistan Studies Deoband Founding Year

Dar-ul-Ulomm-i-Debaband began functioning a small mosque at Deoband:

A

1864

B

1864

C

1867

D

1869

View answer & explanation Ans: 1867

Correct Answer: 1867

Darul Uloom Deoband was founded in 1866; that year is not offered and the printed key's 1867 is retained with a note.

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Hindi Urdu Controversy Banaras

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Q 50 Pakistan Studies Hindi Urdu Controversy Banaras

Hindu-Urdu controversy began in Banaras in

A

1866

B

July 1864

C

1867

D

1869

View answer & explanation Ans: 1867

Correct Answer: 1867

The Hindi-Urdu controversy began in Banaras in 1867.

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Sir Syed London Journey

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Q 51 Pakistan Studies Sir Syed London Journey

Sir Ahmad's journey to London with his son

A

1866

B

1864

C

1867

D

1869

View answer & explanation Ans: 1869

Correct Answer: 1869

Sir Syed travelled to London with his son in 1869.

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Sir Syed Knighthood Year

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Q 52 Pakistan Studies Sir Syed Knighthood Year

Sir Sayyed was given the title of knight-hood by the British Government in

A

1885

B

1888

C

1887

D

1889

View answer & explanation Ans: 1888

Correct Answer: 1888

Sir Syed was given a knighthood by the British Government in 1888.

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MAO College Establishment

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Q 53 Pakistan Studies MAO College Establishment

When M.A.O College was established in Aligarh

A

1877

B

1874

C

1875

D

1873

View answer & explanation Ans: 1877

Correct Answer: 1877

M.A.O. College was established at Aligarh in 1877.

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MAO High School Aligarh

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Q 54 Pakistan Studies MAO High School Aligarh

When did sir Sayed set M.A.O High school in Aligarh?

A

1871

B

1875

C

1873

D

1872

View answer & explanation Ans: 1875

Correct Answer: 1875

Sir Syed set up M.A.O. High School at Aligarh in 1875.

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MAO College Inaugurator

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Q 55 Pakistan Studies MAO College Inaugurator

Who inaugurated M.A.O College in 1877?

A

Lord Lytton

B

Lord Curzon

C

Lord Ankiuleck

D

Lord Mayo

View answer & explanation Ans: Lord Lytton

Correct Answer: Lord Lytton

Lord Lytton inaugurated M.A.O. College in 1877.

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Two Nation Theory Introducer

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Q 56 Pakistan Studies Two Nation Theory Introducer

Two-nation theory for the first time was introduced by

A

Allama Iqbal

B

Chaudhary Rehmat Ali

C

Nawab Viqar ul Mulk

D

Sir Sayed Ahmad Khan

View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Sayed Ahmad Khan

Correct Answer: Sir Sayed Ahmad Khan

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan first introduced the two-nation theory.

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Sir Syed Death Date

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Q 57 Pakistan Studies Sir Syed Death Date

Sir Sayed Ahmad khan died on

A

27th April 1900

B

27th July 1899

C

27th March 1898

D

27th August 1897

View answer & explanation Ans: 27th March 1898

Correct Answer: 27th March 1898

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan died on 27 March 1898.

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First Muslim League President

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Q 59 Pakistan Studies First Muslim League President

Who was the first president of Pakistan Muslim League

A

Nawab Salim Ullah Khan

B

Sir Agha Khan

C

Nawab Waqar ul Mulk

D

Nawab Mohsin ul Mulk

View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Agha Khan

Correct Answer: Sir Agha Khan

Sir Agha Khan was the first president of the All-India Muslim League.

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First Partition Of Bengal

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Q 60 Pakistan Studies First Partition Of Bengal

The first partition of Bengal under Lord Curzon took place in

A

1901

B

1915

C

1905

D

1907

View answer & explanation Ans: 1905

Correct Answer: 1905

The first partition of Bengal under Lord Curzon took place in 1905.

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Khilafat Movement Pioneers

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Q 61 Pakistan Studies Khilafat Movement Pioneers

Who among the following pioneered Khilafat Movement?

A

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

B

M.A Jinnah

C

Gandhi

D

Ali Brothers

View answer & explanation Ans: Ali Brothers

Correct Answer: Ali Brothers

The Ali Brothers pioneered the Khilafat Movement.

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Quaid I Azam Birth Date

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Q 62 Pakistan Studies Quaid I Azam Birth Date

Quaid-i-Azam was born at Karachi

A

25th December 1876

B

25th December 1877

C

25th December 1878

D

25th December 1879

View answer & explanation Ans: 25th December 1876

Correct Answer: 25th December 1876

Quaid-i-Azam was born at Karachi on 25 December 1876.

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National Muhammad Association Founding

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Q 63 Pakistan Studies National Muhammad Association Founding

National Muhammad Association was founded by Syed Ameer Ali

A

1881

B

1889

C

1877

D

188?

View answer & explanation Ans: 1877

Correct Answer: 1877

Syed Ameer Ali founded the National Muhammadan Association in 1877.

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Iqbal Birth Date

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Q 64 Pakistan Studies Iqbal Birth Date

Allama Iqbal was born in Sialkot

A

9th November 1877

B

9th March 1897

C

9th November 1875

D

9th November

View answer & explanation Ans: 9th November 1877

Correct Answer: 9th November 1877

Allama Iqbal was born in Sialkot on 9 November 1877.

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Muhammad Ali Johar Birth Year

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Q 65 Pakistan Studies Muhammad Ali Johar Birth Year

Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar was born

A

1878

B

1877

C

1892

D

1885

View answer & explanation Ans: 1878

Correct Answer: 1878

Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar was born in 1878.

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Al Hilal Founder

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Q 66 Pakistan Studies Al Hilal Founder

Al Hilal was a newspaper started by:

A

Abdul Kalam Azad

B

Gandhi

C

Muhammad Ali Johar

D

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

View answer & explanation Ans: Abdul Kalam Azad

Correct Answer: Abdul Kalam Azad

Abul Kalam Azad started the newspaper Al Hilal.

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Anjuman I Himayat I Islam Founding

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Q 67 Pakistan Studies Anjuman I Himayat I Islam Founding

Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam was established in subcontinent

A

1884

B

1877

C

1878

D

1892

View answer & explanation Ans: 1884

Correct Answer: 1884

Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam was established in 1884.

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Indian National Congress Founding

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Q 68 Pakistan Studies Indian National Congress Founding

Foundation of Indian National Congress by A.O Hume

A

1877

B

1885

C

1878

D

1892

View answer & explanation Ans: 1885

Correct Answer: 1885

The Indian National Congress was founded by A. O. Hume in 1885.

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Nadva Tul Ulema Founding

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Q 69 Pakistan Studies Nadva Tul Ulema Founding

Nadva-Tul-Ulema was established in

A

1889

B

1894

C

1888

D

1885

View answer & explanation Ans: 1894

Correct Answer: 1894

Nadwatul Ulama was established in 1894.

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Jallianwala Bagh Date

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Q 70 Pakistan Studies Jallianwala Bagh Date

Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on:

A

January 30, 1918

B

April 13, 1919

C

August 14, 1920

D

July 3, 1930

View answer & explanation Ans: April 13, 1919

Correct Answer: April 13, 1919

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on 13 April 1919.

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Muslim League Formation Place

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Q 71 Pakistan Studies Muslim League Formation Place

The All India Muslim League was formed in 1906 at:

A

Aligarh

B

Dhaka

C

Lucknow

D

Lahore

View answer & explanation Ans: Dhaka

Correct Answer: Dhaka

The All-India Muslim League was formed in 1906 at Dhaka.

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Lucknow Joint Session Year

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Q 72 Pakistan Studies Lucknow Joint Session Year

In which year the congress and the Muslim league held a joint session for the first time at Lucknow?

A

1912

B

1916

C

1915

D

1914

View answer & explanation Ans: 1916

Correct Answer: 1916

The Congress and the Muslim League held their first joint session at Lucknow in 1916.

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Separate Electorate Pact

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Q 73 Pakistan Studies Separate Electorate Pact

Name the pact in which the Muslims and Hindus agreed for separate electorate?

A

Reforms pact

B

Liaquat-Nehru pact

C

Lucknow pact

D

Gandhi-Jinnah pact

View answer & explanation Ans: Lucknow pact

Correct Answer: Lucknow pact

The Lucknow Pact is the pact in which Muslims and Hindus agreed on separate electorates.

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Jinnah Left Congress Year

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Q 74 Pakistan Studies Jinnah Left Congress Year

Quaid-e-Azam left congress in

A

1919

B

1920

C

1918

D

1921

View answer & explanation Ans: 1920

Correct Answer: 1920

Jinnah left the Congress in 1920.

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Jallianwala Firing Order

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Q 75 Pakistan Studies Jallianwala Firing Order

Firing to Jallianwala Bagh was ordered by

A

Lord Simon

B

Rowlatt

C

O'Dwyer

D

Curzon-Wylie

View answer & explanation Ans: O'Dwyer

Correct Answer: O'Dwyer

The firing at Jallianwala Bagh was ordered under the authority of Michael O'Dwyer, the Punjab lieutenant-governor.

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Simon Commission Report Year

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Q 76 Pakistan Studies Simon Commission Report Year

The Simon commission submitted its report

A

1928

B

1925

C

1929

D

1930

View answer & explanation Ans: 1930

Correct Answer: 1930

The Simon Commission submitted its report in 1930.

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Fourteen Points Year

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Q 77 Pakistan Studies Fourteen Points Year

Quaid-e-Azam presented his famous Fourteen Points in

A

1929

B

1928

C

1927

D

1930

View answer & explanation Ans: 1929

Correct Answer: 1929

Jinnah presented his Fourteen Points in 1929.

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Jinnah Return From Exile

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Q 78 Pakistan Studies Jinnah Return From Exile

On the fervent appeal of Muslims, when did Quaid-e-Azam come back to sub-continent from his self-exile?

A

1922

B

1933

C

1935

D

1934

View answer & explanation Ans: 1934

Correct Answer: 1934

Jinnah came back to the subcontinent from self-exile in 1934.

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Congress Ministries 1937 Count

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Q 79 Pakistan Studies Congress Ministries 1937 Count

As a result of 1936-37 election congress formed ministries in provinces

A

six

B

five

C

seven

D

eight

View answer & explanation Ans: seven

Correct Answer: seven

After the 1936-37 elections the Congress formed ministries in seven provinces.

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Quaid E Azam Title Year

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Q 80 Pakistan Studies Quaid E Azam Title Year

When Muhammad Ali Jinnah was given the title of Quaid-e-Azam?

A

1935

B

1938

C

1925

D

1928

View answer & explanation Ans: 1938

Correct Answer: 1938

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was given the title of Quaid-e-Azam in 1938.

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Pakistan Name Presentation Year

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Q 81 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Name Presentation Year

When Chaudhry Rehmat Ali presented the name of Pakistan?

A

1930

B

1932

C

1931

D

1933

View answer & explanation Ans: 1933

Correct Answer: 1933

Chaudhry Rehmat Ali presented the name of Pakistan in 1933 in the 'Now or Never' pamphlet.

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Muslim League Dhaka Foundation Date

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Q 82 Pakistan Studies Muslim League Dhaka Foundation Date

Foundation of Muslim League at Dhaka

A

30th December 1906

B

28th December 1906

C

24th December 1906

D

25th December 1906

View answer & explanation Ans: 30th December 1906

Correct Answer: 30th December 1906

The Muslim League was founded at Dhaka on 30 December 1906.

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Simla Deputation Leader

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Q 83 Pakistan Studies Simla Deputation Leader

Who led the Simla Deputation?

A

Allama Iqbal

B

Sir Agha Khan

C

Ch. Rehmat Ali

D

Liaquat Ali Khan

View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Agha Khan

Correct Answer: Sir Agha Khan

Sir Agha Khan led the Simla Deputation.

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Simla Deputation Members Count

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Q 84 Pakistan Studies Simla Deputation Members Count

How many Muslim leaders were included in the Simla deputation?

A

31

B

33

C

32

D

35

View answer & explanation Ans: 35

Correct Answer: 35

The Simla Deputation included 35 Muslim leaders.

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Muslim League London Branch Year

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Q 85 Pakistan Studies Muslim League London Branch Year

Syed Ameer Ali established Muslim League in London

A

1905

B

1906

C

1908

D

1909

View answer & explanation Ans: 1908

Correct Answer: 1908

Syed Ameer Ali established the London branch of the Muslim League in 1908.

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Jinnah Joined Muslim League Year

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Q 86 Pakistan Studies Jinnah Joined Muslim League Year

Quaid-e-Azam joined Muslim League in:

A

1913

B

1914

C

1911

D

1930

View answer & explanation Ans: 1913

Correct Answer: 1913

Jinnah joined the Muslim League in 1913.

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Hamdard And Comrade Year

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Q 87 Pakistan Studies Hamdard And Comrade Year

Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar issued Urdu daily Hamdard and English weekly The Comrade

A

1913

B

1914

C

1911

D

1916

View answer & explanation Ans: 1911

Correct Answer: 1911

Muhammad Ali Johar launched Comrade in 1911 and Hamdard in 1913; the keyed year is the Comrade year.

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Khilafat Movement Launch Year

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Q 88 Pakistan Studies Khilafat Movement Launch Year

Khilafat movement launched in subcontinent

A

1917

B

1918

C

1919

D

1920

View answer & explanation Ans: 1919

Correct Answer: 1919

The Khilafat Movement was launched in the subcontinent in 1919.

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MAO College University Status Year

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Q 89 Pakistan Studies MAO College University Status Year

M.A.O College of Aligarh got the status of university in:

A

1917

B

1918

C

1919

D

1920

View answer & explanation Ans: 1920

Correct Answer: 1920

M.A.O. College, Aligarh, became a university in 1920 as Aligarh Muslim University.

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Iqbal Allahabad Address Year

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Q 90 Pakistan Studies Iqbal Allahabad Address Year

Allama Iqbal gave his historical presidential Address at Allahabad

A

1931

B

1930

C

1932

D

1933

View answer & explanation Ans: 1930

Correct Answer: 1930

Iqbal gave his historic presidential address at Allahabad in 1930.

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Victory Day Date

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Q 91 Pakistan Studies Victory Day Date

Muslim celebrated "Victory Day" on

A

11th January 1946

B

17th August 1946

C

18th August 1946

D

16th August 1946

View answer & explanation Ans: 11th January 1946

Correct Answer: 11th January 1946

Muslims celebrated Victory Day on 11 January 1946, as keyed.

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Qazi Muhammad Isa Province

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Q 92 Pakistan Studies Qazi Muhammad Isa Province

The Lahore resolution was supported by Qazi Muhammad Isa from the province of

A

Balochistan

B

186

C

NWFP

D

Punjab

View answer & explanation Ans: Balochistan

Correct Answer: Balochistan

Qazi Muhammad Isa supported the Lahore Resolution from Balochistan.

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Sindhi Supporter Of Pakistan Resolution

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Q 93 Pakistan Studies Sindhi Supporter Of Pakistan Resolution

Name the Sindhi leader who supported Pakistan's Resolution from the province of Sindh?

A

Sir Abdullah Haroon

B

G.M Syed

C

Ayub Khoro

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Abdullah Haroon

Correct Answer: Sir Abdullah Haroon

Sir Abdullah Haroon was the Sindhi leader who supported the Pakistan Resolution from Sindh.

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Zafar Ali Khan Province

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Q 94 Pakistan Studies Zafar Ali Khan Province

Maulana Zafar Ali Khan from the province of ___ supported the Pakistan resolution.

A

Punjab

B

Sindh

C

NWFP

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Punjab

Correct Answer: Punjab

Maulana Zafar Ali Khan supported the Pakistan Resolution from Punjab.

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Lahore Resolution Presenter

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Q 95 Pakistan Studies Lahore Resolution Presenter

Who presented Lahore resolution on 23rd March, 1940?

A

Allama Iqbal

B

Liaquat Ali Khan

C

A.K Fazl-ul-haq

D

Quaid-e-Azam

View answer & explanation Ans: A.K Fazl-ul-haq

Correct Answer: A.K Fazl-ul-haq

A. K. Fazl-ul-Haq presented the Lahore Resolution on 23 March 1940.

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Pakistan Resolution Date

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Q 96 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Resolution Date

The Pakistan Resolution was moved on

A

23rd March, 1940

B

23rd March, 1941

C

14 August 1947

D

6 September, 1947

View answer & explanation Ans: 23rd March, 1940

Correct Answer: 23rd March, 1940

The Pakistan Resolution was moved on 23 March 1940.

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Cabinet Mission Plan Date

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Q 97 Pakistan Studies Cabinet Mission Plan Date

The Cabinet Mission announced their plan on

A

8th April 1947

B

5th December 1947

C

15th January 1947

D

16th May 1946

View answer & explanation Ans: 16th May 1946

Correct Answer: 16th May 1946

The Cabinet Mission announced its plan on 16 May 1946.

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Second Round Table Conference PM

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Q 98 Pakistan Studies Second Round Table Conference PM

Who was the British prime minister at the time of second round table conference?

A

Ramsay Macdonald

B

Clement Attlee

C

Neville Chamberlain

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Ramsay Macdonald

Correct Answer: Ramsay Macdonald

Ramsay Macdonald was the British prime minister at the time of the second Round Table Conference.

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Day Of Deliverance Date

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Q 99 Pakistan Studies Day Of Deliverance Date

Muslims celebrated the "Day of Deliverance" on

A

22nd December 1939

B

25th December 1939

C

24th December 1939

D

23rd December 1939

View answer & explanation Ans: 22nd December 1939

Correct Answer: 22nd December 1939

Muslims celebrated the Day of Deliverance on 22 December 1939.

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Cripps Mission Year

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Q 100 Pakistan Studies Cripps Mission Year

Cripps Mission came in

A

1942

B

1945

C

1947

D

1944

View answer & explanation Ans: 1942

Correct Answer: 1942

The Cripps Mission came to India in 1942.

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100 questions, all published: Pakistan Studies, History and English vocabulary.

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Mostly Pakistan Studies — Sir Syed, the Muslim League, the Pakistan Movement and its leaders — plus Mughal and British-India history and an English synonyms block.

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