All Free Pakistan Studies MCQs with Answers

2531. Before the partition of India in 1947 how many Princely states existed?

• A. 480
• B. 360
• C. 562
• D. 670

Explanation: British India contained 562 princely states at the time of Partition. These states were not directly governed as British provinces and had to accede to India or Pakistan, with Hyderabad and Kashmir becoming major disputes.

2532. Which Political Party was in Power in North West Frontier Province (Now KPK) at the time of Independence?

• A. Muslim Leage
• B. Congress
• C. Justice Party
• D. Tehreek e Khaksaar

Explanation: The Congress was in power in the North-West Frontier Province at Independence through the ministry led by Dr Khan Sahib. The Muslim League gained control after the province's political transition and later referendum period.

2533. The annulment of partition of Bengal took place ?

• A. 1906
• B. 1908
• C. 1909
• D. 1911

Explanation: The 1905 partition of Bengal was annulled at the Delhi Durbar in 1911, reversing Lord Curzon's division. Thus, 1911 is the relevant date, not the years associated with the original partition.

2534. When did the partition of Bengal took place?

• A. 1904
• B. 1906
• C. 1905
• D. 1907

Explanation: Lord Curzon announced and implemented the partition of Bengal on 16 October 1905. The 1906 and 1907 dates are later political developments, not the partition itself.

2535. Who was the Prime Minister of the Britain during Indo-Pak Partition?

• A. Clement Attlee
• B. Lord Mount Batten
• C. Winston Churchill
• D. Chamberlain

Explanation: Clement Attlee was Britain's prime minister when power was transferred and British India was partitioned in 1947. Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy, not Britain's prime minister.

2536. Swadeshi movement was launched to reverse the _____________?

• A. Partition of India
• B. Partition of Bengal
• C. Separation of Sindh from Bombay
• D. Annexation of Kashmir
• E. Annexation of Goa

Explanation: The Swadeshi Movement began in 1905 as a boycott of British goods and a campaign to annul the Partition of Bengal. Its immediate political objective was therefore reversal of Bengal's partition, not the partition of India as a whole.

2537. The All-Indian Muslim League observed 'Day of Deliverance' after the resignation of the All-India Congress Minsters. On what date was it observed__________?

• A. 22 October 1938
• B. 22 December 1938
• C. 22 October 1939
• D. 22 December 1939

Explanation: The Muslim League observed the Day of Deliverance on 22 December 1939 after Congress ministries resigned in response to the Second World War issue. The 1938 dates are too early for this event.

2538. Which Muslim leader left the politics after the cancellation of the partition of Bengal______?

• A. Nawab Salimullah Khan
• B. Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk
• C. Nawab Hamidullah Khan
• D. None of these

Explanation: Nawab Salimullah Khan withdrew from active political affairs after the annulment of Bengal's partition, which Muslims regarded as a major setback. His earlier support had been central to the Muslim response to the 1905 partition.

2539. When did Lord Mountbatten arrive in Delhi as new Viceroy of India?

• A. Feb 22, 1947
• B. Mar 22, 1947
• C. Apr 22, 1947
• D. May 22, 1947

Explanation: Lord Mountbatten arrived in New Delhi on 22 March 1947 to serve as the last Viceroy of British India. He replaced Lord Wavell and was tasked with overseeing the transfer of power.

2540. Initially, it was proposed during the Partition of Pakistan and India, Military assets were to be divided by the ratio of respectively:

• A. 32% and 66%
• B. 36% and 64%
• C. 38% and 62%
• D. 40% and 60%

Explanation: The proposed division of military assets allocated approximately 36 percent to Pakistan and 64 percent to India. The question’s phrase “Partition of Pakistan and India” is incorrect, but the intended partition-era asset ratio is clear.