Pakistan Movement 1857-1947 MCQs

Which political parties expressed dissatisfaction with the Act?

A) Indian National Congress only

B) Muslim League only

C) Both Indian National Congress and Muslim League

D) None of the above

What was the term used for the system introduced in the provinces under the Government of India Act 1935?

A) Bicameral legislature

B) Dyarchy

C) Unicameral legislature

D) Federalism

What was the reason behind Muslims’ initial demand for separate electorates?

A) To gain political dominance over Hindus

B) To protect their fundamental rights

C) To establish a separate country

D) To challenge the British rule

Which event marked a significant show of support for Jinnah’s leadership among the Muslim community?

A) Day of Deliverance on December 22, 1939

B) Khaksar Tragedy on March 19, 1940

C) Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940

D) All India Muslim League’s annual session on March 24, 1940

Who was made the head of the reception committee for the All-India Muslim League’s annual session in Lahore in 1940?

A) Jinnah

B) Main Bashir Ahmad

C) Muhammad Iqbal

D) Sir Shah Nawaz Khan

What was the occasion celebrated by the Muslim League on December 22, 1939?

A) Independence Day

B) Day of Deliverance

C) Pakistan Day

D) Muslim Unity Day

What was the estimated number of attendees at the public meeting during the All-India Muslim League session in Lahore?

A) Around 50,000

B) Around 75,000

C) Around 100,000

D) Around 150,000

In his presidential address at the Lahore session, what did Jinnah emphasize about Hindus and Muslims?

A) Their unity in diversity

B) Their shared cultural heritage

C) Their conflicting ideas and civilizations

D) Their historical collaborations

Who moved the historical Lahore Resolution at the All-India Muslim League session in 1940?

A) Muhammad Iqbal

B) Jinnah

C) AK. Fazal-ul-Haq

D) Chaudhry Khaliquzzam

Which resolution rejected the idea of a United India and proposed the creation of an independent Muslim state?

A) Lahore Resolution

B) Day of Deliverance Resolution

C) Muslim League’s Constitution Resolution

D) Indian Partition Resolution