MCQ Collection
PMS MCQs
Practice PMS questions with answers and explanations.
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A.
Hyderabad Deccan
B.
Jammu and Kashmir
C.
Junagadh only
D.
Travancore
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Correct Answer: B. Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir became the central territorial dispute after partition.
The conflict led to war and United Nations involvement.
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A.
Delhi Proposals
B.
Nehru Report
C.
Objectives Resolution
D.
Indian Independence Act
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Correct Answer: C. Objectives Resolution
Explanation:
The Objectives Resolution set out principles for Pakistan's future constitution.
It combined democratic, Islamic, and minority-rights commitments.
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A.
1947
B.
1951
C.
1956
D.
1949
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Correct Answer: D. 1949
Explanation:
The Constituent Assembly passed the Objectives Resolution in 1949.
Liaquat Ali Khan presented it.
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A.
Educational and social advancement of Indian Muslims
B.
Immediate armed rebellion
C.
Promotion of provincial separatism only
D.
Replacement of Urdu with Persian
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Correct Answer: A. Educational and social advancement of Indian Muslims
Explanation:
The Aligarh Movement aimed to modernize Muslim education and social thought.
It encouraged engagement with modern sciences and English education.
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A.
Partition of Bengal
B.
The uprising of 1857
C.
Khilafat Movement
D.
Simon Commission
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Correct Answer: B. The uprising of 1857
Explanation:
Sir Syed analyzed the causes of the 1857 uprising in this work.
He argued that British policies had contributed to the revolt.
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A.
Complete independence
B.
A separate army
C.
Separate electorates
D.
A new capital
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Correct Answer: C. Separate electorates
Explanation:
The Muslim delegation asked the Viceroy for separate political representation.
This demand later became part of constitutional arrangements.
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A.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B.
Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
C.
Maulana Shaukat Ali
D.
Aga Khan III
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Correct Answer: D. Aga Khan III
Explanation:
Aga Khan III headed the Muslim delegation to Viceroy Lord Minto.
The deputation sought safeguards for Muslim political representation.
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A.
Morley-Minto Reforms 1909
B.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919
C.
Government of India Act 1935
D.
Indian Councils Act 1892
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Correct Answer: A. Morley-Minto Reforms 1909
Explanation:
The Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced separate Muslim electorates.
The reforms are commonly called the Morley-Minto Reforms.
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A.
1906
B.
1916
C.
1919
D.
1928
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Correct Answer: B. 1916
Explanation:
The Lucknow Pact was concluded in 1916.
It marked cooperation between the Muslim League and Congress.
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A.
The British granted complete independence
B.
Bengal was repartitioned
C.
Congress accepted separate electorates for Muslims
D.
The Muslim League dissolved
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Correct Answer: C. Congress accepted separate electorates for Muslims
Explanation:
Congress accepted separate Muslim electorates and agreed to representation safeguards.
The pact temporarily improved Hindu-Muslim political cooperation.
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A.
Allama Iqbal
B.
Chaudhry Rahmat Ali
C.
Liaquat Ali Khan
D.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Correct Answer: D. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation:
Jinnah presented the Fourteen Points as Muslim constitutional demands.
They responded to weaknesses in the Nehru Report.
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A.
Nehru Report
B.
Simon Commission Report
C.
Cabinet Mission Plan
D.
Cripps Proposals
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Correct Answer: A. Nehru Report
Explanation:
The Nehru Report did not adequately protect Muslim political demands.
Jinnah's Fourteen Points outlined alternative safeguards.