CSS Pakistan Affairs 2010
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Name the saint,who first came in lahore.
- A.
Ali Makhdum Hajweri
- B.
Shaikh Ismail
- C.
Data Gunj Baksh
- D.
None of these
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B. Shaikh IsmailExplanation
Shaikh Ismail was the first missionary who began preaching Islam in Lahore in 1005 A.D.
Hazrat Ali Bin Osman Hujweri, popularly known as Data Ganj Baksh came secondRate this question:
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- 2.
Ghiyas-ud-din Bulban declared himself King of Delhi Sultanate in the year
- A.
1166
- B.
1266
- C.
1366
- D.
None of these
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B. 1266Explanation
life(1200 – 1287)
was a Turkic ruler of the Delhi Sultanate during the Mamluk dynasty (or Slave dynasty) from 1266 to 1287.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who founded Daulatabad and shifted the capital of Delhi sultanate
- A.
Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq
- B.
Muhammad Tughlaq
- C.
Feroz Shaha Tughlaq
- D.
None of these
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B. Muhammad TughlaqExplanation
Muhammad Tughlaq founded Daulatabad and shifted the capital of the Delhi sultanate. He was the third ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty and ruled from 1325 to 1351. Muhammad Tughlaq's decision to shift the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad was influenced by strategic and administrative reasons. He believed that Daulatabad's location would provide better defense against Mongol invasions and also help in centralizing his empire. However, this decision proved to be impractical and faced numerous challenges, leading to its eventual abandonment.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who set up the Chain of justice to redress the grievances of oppressed people?
- A.
Zaheer ud din Babar
- B.
Shahabud-ud-din Shah Jahan
- C.
Aurungzeb Alamgir
- D.
None of these
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D. None of these -
- 5.
Who was known in history as Mujadad-alf thani, the reformer of second millinium
- A.
Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi
- B.
Shah Waliullah
- C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
- D.
None of these
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A. Sheikh Ahmed SirhindiExplanation
Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi is known in history as Mujadad-alf thani, the reformer of the second millennium. He was a prominent Islamic scholar and Sufi who lived during the Mughal Empire in India. Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi played a significant role in revitalizing and reforming Islamic teachings and practices during a time of political and religious challenges. His teachings emphasized the importance of spiritual purification, adherence to Sharia law, and the rejection of syncretism and religious pluralism. He is considered a key figure in the revival of orthodox Sunni Islam and had a lasting impact on Islamic thought and practice in South Asia.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who called the Spiritual guides as shopkeepers
- A.
Shaikh Ahmed Sirhindi
- B.
Sirsyed Ahmed Khan
- C.
Shah Waliullah
- D.
None of these
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A. Shaikh Ahmed SirhindiExplanation
Shaikh Ahmed Sirhindi is known for referring to spiritual guides as "shopkeepers." This term implies that some spiritual guides exploit their followers for personal gain, similar to how shopkeepers profit from selling goods. Sirhindi's criticism suggests that he believed some spiritual guides were more interested in material wealth and power than in guiding people towards genuine spiritual growth.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When did Nadva-tul-ulema came into being?
- A.
1873
- B.
1883
- C.
1893
- D.
None of these
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C. 1893Explanation
Nadva-tul-ulema came into being in 1893.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who initiated the cult of shivaji against the muslims of india?
- A.
Bal ganga dher tilak
- B.
Bennerji
- C.
Pandit madan mohan
- D.
None of these
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B. BennerjiExplanation
Bennerji is suggested as the initiator of the cult of Shivaji against the Muslims of India. This implies that Bennerji played a significant role in promoting the worship and admiration of Shivaji, particularly in opposition to Muslims in India.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who led simla deputation in 1906?
- A.
Sir agha khan
- B.
Sir syed ahmed khan
- C.
Nawab muhsin ul mulk.
- D.
None of these
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A. Sir agha khanExplanation
In 1906, Sir Agha Khan led the Simla Deputation. The Simla Deputation was a group of Muslim leaders who met with the Viceroy of India, Lord Minto, to present the demands and concerns of the Muslim community in British India. Sir Agha Khan played a significant role in representing the interests of the Muslim community and advocating for their rights and representation in the political sphere.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When was nehru committee constituted to propose the future constitution of India?
- A.
Feb 1927
- B.
Feb 1928
- C.
Feb 1929
- D.
None of these
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B. Feb 1928Explanation
The Nehru Committee was constituted in February 1928 to propose the future constitution of India.Rate this question:
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- 11.
When did the congress ministries resign from their offices?
- A.
Nov 1939
- B.
Feb 1928
- C.
Feb 1929
- D.
None of these
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A. Nov 1939Explanation
The correct answer is Nov 1939. This is the date when the Congress ministries resigned from their offices.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who first thought of the possibility of a muslim republic embracing the present central asian states in north west of sub-continent?
- A.
Abdul halim sharar
- B.
Syed jamal ud din afghani
- C.
Ch.rehmat ali
- D.
None of these
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D. None of these -
- 13.
When was simla conference concluded with failure?
- A.
June 14, 1945
- B.
July 14, 1945
- C.
Aug 14, 1945
- D.
None of these
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B. July 14, 1945Explanation
The Simla Conference concluded with failure on July 14, 1945.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who negotiated with cabinet mission(1946)on behalf of all india national congress?
- A.
Gandhi
- B.
Nehru
- C.
Abdul Kalam Azad
- D.
None of these
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C. Abdul Kalam AzadExplanation
Abdul Kalam Azad negotiated with the Cabinet Mission on behalf of the All India National Congress in 1946. He was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement and a key figure in the Congress Party. Azad played a crucial role in the negotiations, advocating for the interests of the Congress and working towards a solution that would lead to the independence of India. His involvement in the negotiations demonstrated his commitment to the cause of Indian independence and his dedication to representing the Congress Party on a national level.Rate this question:
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- 15.
When was abu ala maududi awarded death punishment by military court on"qadiani issue"?
- A.
March 1953
- B.
April 1953
- C.
May 1953
- D.
None of these
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C. May 1953 -
- 16.
Muhammad ali bogra,the then p.m of pak,presented his constitutional formula to the constituent assembly on
- A.
Sep 7,1953
- B.
Oct 7,1953
- C.
Nov 7,1953
- D.
None of these
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B. Oct 7,1953Explanation
Muhammad Ali Bogra, the then Prime Minister of Pakistan, presented his constitutional formula to the constituent assembly on October 7, 1953.Rate this question:
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- 17.
When was the 17th amendment bill ratified by the president,after getting passed by both houses of majlis e shura?
- A.
Dec 29,2003
- B.
Dec 30,2003
- C.
Dec 31,2003
- D.
None of these
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B. Dec 30,2003Explanation
The correct answer is December 30, 2003. This can be inferred from the question which states that the 17th amendment bill was ratified by the president after getting passed by both houses of majlis e shura. Therefore, December 30, 2003, is the date when this process was completed.Rate this question:
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- 18.
When was the local govt.system under the devolution of power plan,2001,inaugurated?
- A.
Aug 4,2001
- B.
Aug 14,2001
- C.
Aug 24,2001
- D.
None of these
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B. Aug 14,2001Explanation
The local government system under the devolution of power plan, 2001, was inaugurated on August 14, 2001.Rate this question:
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- 19.
When was gas(natural)discovered at sui baluchistan?
- A.
1950
- B.
1952
- C.
1954
- D.
None of these
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B. 1952Explanation
Gas (natural) was discovered at Sui, Baluchistan in 1952.Rate this question:
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- 20.
The suleman mountain,one of the western,is as high as
- A.
1100 ft
- B.
2200 ft
- C.
3300 ft
- D.
None of these
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D. None of these -
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