Q1: Ahsan Manzil Palace in Dhaka is known for which among the following landmarks in Modern Indian History?
1. Establishment of All India Muslim League
2. Pakistan Resolution
3. Jinnah-Gandhi Talks
4. None of the above
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Ahsan Manzil, located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was the official residence and seat of the Nawab of Dhaka. It is a historically significant place where the conference of 1906 took place, leading to the foundation of the All India Muslim League. This event marked the formal establishment of the league as a political organization aimed at safeguarding the rights and promoting the interests of Muslims in British India.
Q2: At which among the following sessions of the Muslim League did Mohammed Ali Jinnah invent the slogan Divide and Quit?
1. Lucknow Session 1931
2. Karachi Session 1933
3. Lahore Session 1940
4. Karachi Session 1944
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The Karachi Session of the Muslim League, held in December 1944, is known for Mohammed Ali Jinnah’s use of the slogan Divide and Quit. During this session, Jinnah emphasized the demand for the creation of Pakistan, which later became a reality in 1947 when India gained independence and Pakistan was formed as a separate nation for Muslims.
Q3: At which among the following sessions, did the All India Muslim League pass the Pakistan Resolution on 23 March 1940?
1. Karachi
2. Hyderabad
3. Lahore
4. Delhi
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Answer: 3
Explanation: On March 23, 1940, during the Lahore Session of the All India Muslim League, a historic resolution was passed that demanded a significant level of autonomy for Muslim-majority areas in the Indian subcontinent. This resolution, later known as the Pakistan Resolution, set forth the formal demand for the creation of a separate Muslim state, Pakistan.
Q4: In which province was the All India Muslim League established in 1906?
1. Dhaka
2. Naypyidaw
3. Islamabad
4. Aligarh
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Answer: 1
Explanation: The All India Muslim League was established in 1906, and its foundation can be traced back to the Aligarh Movement, which aimed to promote modern education for Muslims and protect their political rights. The league played a pivotal role in representing the interests of Muslims within the British Indian political landscape.
Q5: Who presided over the first session of the Muslim League?
1. Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk
2. Mohammad Ali Jinnah
3. Mian Abdul Aziz
4. None of the above
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Answer: 1
Explanation: The first session of the All India Muslim League was presided over by Nawab Mushtaq Husain Viqar-ul-Mulk, also known as Mushtaq Hussain. He was an important figure in the Aligarh Movement and played a significant role in the early years of the league’s formation.
Q6: The Two Nation Theory was propounded in which session of the Muslim League?
1. Lahore Session, 1940
2. Bombay Session, 1915
3. Delhi Session, 1918
4. Calcutta Session, 1917
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Answer: 1
Explanation: The Two Nation Theory, which posited the existence of two distinct nations, Hindus and Muslims, in India, was formally proposed by Mohammad Ali Jinnah during the Lahore Session of the Muslim League in 1940. This theory laid the ideological foundation for the demand for a separate Muslim state.
Q7: Who among the following was not one of the founding fathers of the All India Muslim League?
1. Nawab Moshin-ul-Mulk
2. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
3. Aga Khan
4. Nawab Salimullah of Dacca
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Answer: 2
Explanation: The founding fathers of the All India Muslim League included notable figures like Nawab Salimullah Khan, Khwaja Abdul Ghani, M. Shamsher Ali, and Aga Khan. In contrast, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress, which had different political objectives from the Muslim League.
Q8: The Congress is, in reality, a civil war without arms. The above statement was made by?
1. W. Wedderburn
2. Sir Saiyid Ahmad Khan
3. D.W. Bethune
4. Lord Dufferin
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Sir Saiyid Ahmad Khan, a prominent Muslim leader and Islamic reformer, made the statement that Congress is, in reality, a civil war without arms to express his view of the Indian National Congress. This highlighted the political and ideological differences between the Congress and some Muslim leaders during the British colonial period.
Q9: In which province did the Muslim League form their first government after the 1946 elections?
1. Bengal
2. Madras
3. Bombay
4. United Province
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Answer: 1
Explanation: After the 1946 elections in British India, the Congress party formed ministries in several provinces, while the Muslim League formed ministries in Bengal and Sindh. These ministries played a role in shaping the political landscape and negotiations leading to India’s independence and the creation of Pakistan.
Q10: Who was the first President of the All India Muslim League?
1. Nawab Salimullah Khan
2. Khwaja Abdul Ghani
3. M. Shamsher Ali
4. Aga Khan III
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, also known as Aga Khan III, served as the first permanent president of the All India Muslim League. His early leadership contributed to the growth and development of the league as a political organization.
Q11: In which year did the Congress recognize the Muslim League as the political party representing the Muslims for the first time?
1. 1912
2. 1914
3. 1916
4. 1923
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Answer: 3
Explanation: During the Lucknow session of the Indian National Congress in 1916, both the Congress and the Muslim League began demanding common reforms from the British government. This recognition marked a significant step in the collaboration and political representation of Muslims within the larger Indian political landscape.
Q12: In which of the following sessions did the Congress make a concession to the Muslim League in accepting separate electorates in 1916?
1. Calcutta
2. Lucknow
3. Allahabad
4. Lahore
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Answer: 2
Explanation: During the Lucknow session of the Indian National Congress in 1916, the Congress and the Muslim League jointly demanded common reforms from the British government. As part of this agreement, the Congress agreed to allow representation to religious minorities in provincial legislatures, including separate electorates for Muslims, which was a significant development.
Q13: Who established the London Muslim League in 1908?
1. Aga Khan
2. Syed Ameer Ali
3. Mohammad Ali Jinnah
4. Chaudhary Liaqat Ali
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Syed Ameer Ali, an Islamic reformer and philosopher of the 19th century, established the London Muslim League in 1908. This organization was independent and not directly associated with the All India Muslim League. It aimed to represent the interests of Muslims living in the United Kingdom.
Q14: Why did the Cabinet Mission of 1946 reject the Muslim League’s demand for a separate state for Pakistan?
1. The Cabinet Mission felt that Congress represents the Indian people and thus Muslim League could not make favorable inroads.
2. The Muslim League had a renewed demand for a weak centre and grouping of Muslim provinces, which was accepted by the Cabinet Mission.
3. The Cabinet Mission felt that a separate state would contain a larger proportion of non-Muslim population, and a sizable population of Muslims would be left in India.
4. The Cabinet Mission was given a mandate from London to preserve the unity of India.
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Answer: 3
Explanation: One of the main reasons for the rejection of Pakistan by the Cabinet Mission was the concern that a larger part of the proposed Pakistan would have a substantial non-Muslim population. Additionally, the Sikhs, a significant minority, were apprehensive about being divided into two parts, which complicated the proposed partition.
Q15: Congress is in reality a Civil war without arms. Who made the above remarks in regard to Congress?
1. Lord Dufferin
2. Mohammad Ali Jinnah
3. Syed Ahmad Khan
4. Lord Curzon
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Syed Ahmad Khan, an Islamic reformer and philosopher of the 19th century, expressed the view that Congress is, in reality, a Civil war without arms in regard to the Indian National Congress. This statement reflected his perspective on the ideological differences and conflicts between the Congress and the Muslim community.
Q16: During the viceroyship of which of the following, was the Muslim League founded?
1. Lord Hardinge II
2. Lord Chelmsford
3. Lord Reading
4. Lord Minto
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The All India Muslim League (1906) was indeed founded during the viceroyship of Lord Minto. This marked the beginning of the league’s formal existence and its role in the political landscape of British India.
Q17: Which organisation was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to oppose the Indian National Congress (INC) and to develop close ties between the Muslim community and the British Raj?
1. Labour Swaraj Party
2. Khudai Khidmatgar
3. United India Patriotic Association
4. All of the above
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the United India Patriotic Association in 1888 to oppose the Indian National Congress (INC) and strengthen the ties between the Muslim community and the British Raj.
Q18: Which of the following newspapers was started by Muhammad Ali Jinnah?
1. Dawn
2. Sahsik
3. Searchlight
4. Independent
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Muhammad Ali Jinnah founded the newspaper Dawn in 1941 as a mouthpiece for the Muslim League.
Q19: What was the main idea behind the establishment of the United Patriotic Association by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1888?
1. To launch a parallel organisation to Congress for Muslims
2. To show British allegiance of Muslims
3. To voice Indian grievances in England
4. To promote the interests of Indian Muslims.
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Answer: 4
Explanation: In 1888, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan established the United Patriotic Association, which included Muslims and Hindus opposed to the Indian National Congress. It aimed to promote the interest of Indian Muslims.
Q20: What were the outcomes of the Lucknow Sessions of the Indian National Congress and Muslim League in 1916?
1. A joint resolution of the two parties to work on a joint scheme of constitutional reforms
2. Congress acceptance of separate electorates
3. Temporary merger of Muslim League and Indian National Congress
4. Return of some extremists back into Congress
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Answer: 1
Explanation: The Lucknow Sessions of both the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League in 1916 resulted in a joint resolution known as the Lucknow Pact. It included provisions for constitutional reforms, separate electorates for Muslims, and more autonomy for provinces.
Q21: Which of the following were included in the fourteen points of Jinnah?
1. Separate set of Fundamental Rights for Muslims
2. Independence For India
3. Reservation of 2/3rd seats for Muslims
4. One-third Muslim ministers
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The fourteen points of Jinnah included several demands, but one of them was the provision that no cabinet, either central or provincial, should be formed without there being at least one-third of Muslim ministers.
Q22: Muhammad Ali Jinnah was:
1. Co-founder of Congress
2. Advocate of Hinduism
3. An ardent supporter of Khilafat advocacy
4. A prominent leader of All India Home Rule League
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Answer: 4
Explanation: While Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a prominent leader and co-founder of the All India Muslim League, he was not a devout Muslim and did not support Khilafat advocacy. However, he played a significant role in the All India Home Rule League.
Q23: The Cripps Proposals were rejected by the Muslim League on account of the reasons that:
1. The Cabinet Mission felt that Congress represents the Indian people and thus, the Muslim League could not make favorable inroads.
2. The Muslim League had a renewed demand for a weak center and grouping of Muslim provinces, which was accepted by the Cabinet Mission.
3. The Cabinet Mission felt that a separate state would contain a larger proportion of non-Muslim population and a sizable population of Muslims would be left in India.
4. The Cabinet Mission was given a mandate from London to preserve the unity of India.
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Answer: 3
Explanation: One of the main reasons for the rejection of the Cripps Proposals by the Muslim League was the concern that a larger part of the proposed Pakistan would have a substantial non-Muslim population, leaving a significant number of Muslims in India.
Q24: After the partition of India, the merger in India or Pakistan was done on the basis of referendum in the case of:
1. Sindh and Baluchistan
2. North-West Frontier Province (NWFP)
3. Sylhet Region of Assam
4. Princely states of Junagarh
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Answer: 2
Explanation: In the case of the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), the decision of merger in India or Pakistan was made on the basis of a referendum.
Q25: The Muslim League’s demand for a separate Pakistan was rejected by the Cabinet Mission of 1946 on account of the reason that:
1. The Cabinet Mission felt that Congress represents the Indian people and thus, the Muslim League could not make favorable inroads.
2. The Muslim League had a renewed demand for a weak center and grouping of Muslim provinces, which was accepted by the Cabinet Mission.
3. The Cabinet Mission felt that a separate state would contain a larger proportion of non-Muslim population, and a sizable population of Muslims would be left in India.
4. The Cabinet Mission was given a mandate from London to preserve the unity of India.
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Explanation: One of the main reasons for the rejection of Pakistan by the Cabinet Mission was the concern that a larger part of the proposed Pakistan would have a substantial non-Muslim population. Additionally, the Sikhs, a significant minority, were apprehensive about being divided into two parts, which further complicated the matter.
Q26: On 22nd December 1939, Jinnah declared it as the Day of Deliverance for Indian Muslims to celebrate:
1. Approval of Muslim League proposed Federation scheme by Congress
2. Approval of Muslim League proposed Federation scheme by Viceroy
3. Resignation of Congress Ministers
4. Reaching the first contingent of Indian troops in France
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Answer: 3
Explanation: This day was intended to celebrate the resignation of all members of the rival Congress party from provincial and central offices.
Q27: Which of the following leaders was a supporter of the Muslim League’s demand for Pakistan?
1. BR Ambedkar
2. Muhammad Iqbal
3. Abul Kalam Azad
4. None of them
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Answer: 1
Explanation: B R Ambedkar supported the idea of Pakistan and even authored a book titled Thoughts on Pakistan presenting his arguments in favor of it.
Q28: Consider the following statements:
1. Lahore Resolution of Muslim League asked for a partition of India.
2. The word Pakistan was used for the first time in Lahore Resolution.
Choose the correct option:
1. Only 1 is correct
2. Only 2 is correct
3. Both 1 & 2 are correct
4. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The Lahore Resolution did not mention the partition of India, nor did it use the term Pakistan.
Q29: Who was the viceroy of India when the Muslim League called for the Direct Action Day?
1. Lord Ripon
2. Lord Minto II
3. Lord Linlithgow
4. Lord Wavell
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Direct Action Day was declared in 1946 (16th August) during the viceroyalty of Lord Wavell.
Q30: Which of the following amendments of the Nehru report proposed by Md. Ali Jinnah in 1928 is/are correct?
1. The central legislature must have 1/3rd representation of Muslims.
2. In Bengal and Punjab, reservation of Muslims will be fixed proportionally with their population.
3. Residuary power should be vested in the provinces.
Choose the correct option:
1. 1 only
2. 1 & 3
3. 2 & 3
4. 1, 2 & 3
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Muhammad Ali Jinnah proposed amendments to the Nehru report, including 1/3rd representation for Muslims in the central legislature and vesting residuary power in the provinces.
Q31: Which of the following presided over the Lahore Session of the Muslim League?
1. Liaqat Ali Khan
2. Chaudhary Khaliquzzaman
3. Mohammad Ali Jinnah
4. Fatima Jinnah
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Answer: 3
Explanation: The resolution for the establishment of a separate nation for Muslims was passed in the Lahore Session of the All India Muslim League held on 22-24 March 1940, which was presided over by Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
Q32: The Two-Nation Theory was propounded in which of the following sessions of the Muslim League?
1. Lahore Session, 1940
2. Bombay Session, 1915
3. Delhi Session, 1918
4. Calcutta Session, 1917
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Answer: 1
Explanation: The Two-Nation Theory was propounded during the Lahore Session of the Muslim League in 1940.
Q33: Two independent states of India and Pakistan were created by which of the following?
1. The Shimla Conference
2. The Cripps Proposal
3. The Cabinet Mission Plan
4. The Indian Independence Act
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Answer: 4
Explanation: The Indian Independence Act 1947, ratified by the British Parliament on July 18, 1947, provided for the creation of two independent dominions of India and Pakistan with effect from August 15, 1947.
Q34: When Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor-General of India, who among the following became the Governor-General for Pakistan?
1. Lord Mountbatten
2. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
3. Liaquat Ali Khan
4. Shaukat Ali
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Answer: 2
Explanation: When Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor-General of India, Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the Governor-General for Pakistan.
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