Level 1
Independence Movement MCQs set 2 for KPPSC Assistant (BS-16) Pakistan Affairs — 20 solved questions.
Q1. Who was the first to articulate the 'Two-Nation Theory' in the modern era?
Answer: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Explanation: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was the first to articulate the modern Two-Nation Theory, arguing in the late 19th century that Hindus and Muslims of India were two distinct nations with incompatible interests.
Q2. When did the Simla Conference conclude with failure?
Answer: on July 14, 1945
Explanation: The Simla Conference of 1945, convened by Viceroy Lord Wavell to form a new Executive Council, concluded in failure on 14 July 1945 when the talks collapsed over the Muslim League's insistence on nominating all Muslim members.
Q3. The Muslim League won ________ seats in the Election 1945-46 in Punjab.
Answer: 75
Explanation: In the Punjab provincial elections of 1945-46, the Muslim League won 75 out of 175 total seats, emerging as the largest single party in the Punjab legislature.
Q4. The partition of Bengal was annulled in:
Answer: 1911
Explanation: The Partition of Bengal (1905), imposed by Lord Curzon, was annulled in 1911 by King George V during the Delhi Durbar, largely due to intense Hindu opposition and the Swadeshi Movement.
Q5. India took the Kashmir dispute to the Security Council on:
Answer: on January 1, 1948
Explanation: India lodged a formal complaint over Kashmir at the United Nations Security Council on 1 January 1948, asking it to intervene in the conflict that had erupted after Pakistan-backed tribesmen entered Kashmir.
Q6. Who was the Secretary of State of India in Cabinet Mission 1946?
Answer: Lord Pethick Lawrence
Explanation: Lord Pethick-Lawrence was the Secretary of State for India who led the Cabinet Mission to India in 1946, along with Sir Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.
Q7. All India Muslim Students Federation was formed in 1937 by__________.
Answer: Raja Sahib of Mehmudabad
Explanation: The All India Muslim Students Federation was founded in 1937 by Raja Sahib of Mehmudabad to mobilize Muslim youth under the Muslim League's political agenda.
Q8. Which party was allocated six seats in the Interim Government cabinet?
Answer: Congress
Explanation: In the 1946 Interim Government, Congress was allocated six cabinet seats while the Muslim League received five, reflecting Congress's claim as the majority party.
Q9. Who convinced Quaid-e-Azam to join Muslim League?
Answer: Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar
Explanation: Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar persuaded Quaid-e-Azam Jinnah to return from London and rejoin the Muslim League, playing a key role in reviving Muslim political unity.
Q10. When was the National Bank of Pakistan established?
Answer: 1949
Explanation: The National Bank of Pakistan was established on November 9, 1949, to serve as the government's banker and to provide banking services across the country.
Q11. Jinnah's first address to Constituent Assembly
Answer: on 11 Aug 1947
Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah delivered his historic address to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on August 11, 1947, outlining his vision of a pluralistic and tolerant state.
Q12. Who was the first president of the All India Muslim League (AIML)?
Answer: Sir Agha Khan
Explanation: Sir Agha Khan III (Sultan Muhammad Shah) was elected as the first President of the All India Muslim League at its founding session in Dhaka in December 1906.
Q13. The Muslim League was established in 1906. Which city was decided to be its headquarters?
Answer: Aligarh
Explanation: When the Muslim League was established in Dhaka in 1906, Aligarh was designated as its headquarters, reflecting the city's central role in Muslim intellectual and political life.
Q14. The first session of the All-India Muslim League was held at:
Answer: Dhaka
Explanation: The founding session of the All India Muslim League was held in Dhaka (Dacca) on December 30, 1906, at the annual Muhammadan Educational Conference convened by Nawab Salimullah.
Q15. The 'CR formula' was prepared by:
Answer: Chakravarti Rajagopalachari
Explanation: The CR Formula was proposed in 1944 by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (C.R.) to resolve the Hindu-Muslim political deadlock by proposing a plebiscite in Muslim-majority areas after the war.
Q16. When was it announced that Jinnah would be the Governor General of Pakistan?
Answer: in July 1947
Explanation: It was announced in July 1947, before independence, that Muhammad Ali Jinnah would serve as the first Governor-General of Pakistan, a decision that was formalized ahead of August 14, 1947.
Q17. In the provincial elections of 1937, in which province did the Muslim League win the largest number of seats?
Answer: Bengal
Explanation: In the 1937 provincial elections, the Muslim League performed best in Bengal, winning 39 out of 117 Muslim seats, making it their strongest showing among all provinces.
Q18. The All India Muslim Students Federation was founded in which city?
Answer: Delhi
Explanation: The correct answer is Delhi. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.
Q19. How many members were in the cabinet of the 1946 Interim Government?
Answer: 14
Explanation: The 1946 Interim Government had 14 cabinet members: 6 from the Congress, 5 from the Muslim League, and 3 representing minorities, formed under Jawaharlal Nehru as Vice President.
Q20. Pakistan admitted as member of United Nations on
Answer: on 30 Sep 1947
Explanation: Pakistan was admitted as a member of the United Nations on September 30, 1947, becoming one of the earliest newly independent nations to gain UN membership.