All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

2231. Poona Pact was signed in?

• A. 1917
• B. 1924
• C. 1932
• D. 1920

Explanation: The Poona Pact was signed in 1932 between B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi over representation for the Depressed Classes. It replaced a separate-electorate arrangement with reserved seats in joint electorates.

2232. When were the Delhi proposals presented?

• A. 1926
• B. 1928
• C. 1927
• D. 1925

Explanation: The Delhi Muslim Proposals were presented in 1927, mainly to explore a possible Hindu-Muslim constitutional settlement. Their failure to secure lasting agreement contributed to the later formulation of Jinnah’s Fourteen Points.

2233. Quaid-e-Azam presented fourteen points to counter a move, which was that?

• A. Delhi proposals
• B. Nehru Report
• C. All of them
• D. Roulette Act

Explanation: Jinnah presented his Fourteen Points in 1929 as a response to the Nehru Report, which Muslims considered inadequate in protecting their political and constitutional rights. The Delhi Proposals were earlier Muslim demands, not the move being directly countered here.

2234. Quaid-e-Azam's 14 point were presented in response of ___________?

• A. 3rd june plan
• B. Rowlett Act
• C. Nehru Report
• D. Lucknow Pact

Explanation: Muhammad Ali Jinnah presented his Fourteen Points in 1929 as a Muslim response to the constitutional proposals of the Nehru Report. The points demanded safeguards for Muslim political and constitutional rights.

2235. How many Muslims were members of the Nehru commission?

• A. Two
• B. Three
• C. four
• D. None of these

Explanation: Two Muslims, Sir Ali Imam and Syed Shuaib Qureshi, were associated with the committee that prepared the Nehru Report. Muslim political leaders nevertheless rejected the report because it did not adequately protect Muslim constitutional safeguards.

2236. When did Pirpur Report publish?

• A. 1936
• B. 1937
• C. 1938
• D. 1939

Explanation: The Pirpur Report was published in 1938 by the committee headed by Raja Syed Muhammad Mehdi of Pirpur to document alleged Muslim grievances in Congress-ruled provinces. It became an important Muslim League criticism of Congress rule.

2237. Quaid-e-Azam gave his Fourteen Points in reaction to_________?

• A. Simon Commission
• B. Nehru report
• C. British people
• D. None of these

Explanation: Jinnah presented his Fourteen Points in 1929 as a response to the Nehru Report, which Muslims believed failed to provide adequate constitutional safeguards. The points therefore set out the Muslim League’s minimum demands.

2238. Which amendments were proposed by Quaid e Azam in the Nehru report 1928 to make it acceptable to the Indian Muslim?

• A. For ten years, the Muslim should be represented in Punjab and Bengal according to their population
• B. The Muslims should be given 1/3 representation in the central legislature
• C. Residuary power should be given to the provinces
• D. All of above

Explanation: Jinnah’s proposed amendments included one-third Muslim representation at the centre, provincial residuary powers, and population-based representation for Muslims in Punjab and Bengal for a limited period. Since all three are listed, “All of the above” fits.

2239. C.R Formula is given by:____________?

• A. Abul Kalam Azad
• B. Raj Gopal Acharia
• C. V.P. Menon
• D. Lord Wavell

Explanation: The C. R. Formula was proposed by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari in 1944 as a plan for resolving the Congress-Muslim League deadlock. It is therefore associated with Rajagopalachari, not V. P. Menon or Lord Wavell.

2240. The power of the Legislative councils was increased by:___________?

• A. Minto - Morley Reforms, 1909
• B. Simon Commission Report
• C. 3rd Round Table Conference
• D. Gandhi - Irwin Pact

Explanation: The Minto-Morley Reforms of 1909 enlarged the legislative councils and increased their membership and discussion powers. The Simon Commission and Gandhi-Irwin Pact did not introduce this specific reform.