Which of the following Islamic values is considered to be an important component of the
ideology of Pakistan?
A) Justice
B) Honesty
C) Integrity
D) Righteousness
Correct Answer A) Justice
Explanation: Justice is a core value in the ideology of Pakistan, which is rooted in Islamic principles. The vision for Pakistan was to create a state where equality, fairness, and justice, as emphasized in Islam, would prevail. Other values like honesty, integrity, and righteousness are also important, but justice is central to the Islamic concept of governance and society.
All of the following were the objectives of the Khilafat Movement started by the Indian
Muslims in the early 1920s EXCEPT the
A) protection of the Turkish Caliphate.
B) Protection of the holy places of the Muslims.
C) Establishment of the caliphate system in India
D) Maintenance of the unity of the Ottoman Empire.
Correct Answer C) Establishment of the caliphate system in India
Explanation: The Khilafat Movement aimed at protecting the Turkish Caliphate and ensuring the integrity of the Ottoman Empire. It was not about establishing a caliphate system in India. The movement was a reaction to the dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire after World War I and the threat to Islamic holy places.
The founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, envisioned Pakistan to be a/ an
A) Feudal state.
B) Socialist state.
C) Theocratic state.
D) Egalitarian state.
Correct Answer D) Egalitarian state
Explanation: Muhammad Ali Jinnah envisioned Pakistan as an egalitarian state where all citizens would be treated equally, regardless of their religion, caste, or creed. He emphasized equal rights and protections for all citizens in his speeches, aiming for a progressive and inclusive nation rather than a theocratic or feudal state.
Which of the following Muslim majority districts was given to India by the Bengal Boundary
Commission despite protests from Pakistan.
A) Sylhet
B) Faridpur
C) Murshidabad
D) Chittagong Hill
Correct Answer C) Murshidabad
Explanation: Murshidabad was a Muslim-majority district that was awarded to India by the Bengal Boundary Commission, despite protests from Pakistan. This decision was controversial, as Pakistan expected it to be part of its territory based on its demographic makeup.
Which of the following was one of the reasons for the failure of 1956 Constitution of Pakistan?
A) It gave all powers to the Head of the State (President).
B) It did not include the Islamic Shariah as the source of law.
C) It introduced the system of democracy which was new to the nation.
D) It did not grant equal representation to East and West Pakistan in the parliament.
Correct Answer C) It introduced the system of democracy which was new to the nation.
Explanation: The 1956 Constitution introduced a parliamentary democratic system, which was relatively new and challenging for Pakistan. The country faced political instability due to a lack of democratic traditions, inexperience in democratic governance, and internal divisions between East and West Pakistan. This, along with other factors like weak political institutions and frequent changes in leadership, contributed to the failure of the 1956 Constitution.
