Freedom Movement & History — Part 3: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level freedom movement & history MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, CSS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
Who convinced Quaid-e-Azam to join Muslim League?
Correct Answer: Option B — Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar is the correct answer to “Who convinced Quaid-e-Azam to join Muslim League”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q2 of 40
Who advised Muslims to stay away from All India Congress?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is the correct answer to “Who advised Muslims to stay away from All India Congress”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q3 of 40
When did Iqbal write an essay ISLAMIC CULTURE?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1911
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1911 is the correct answer to “When did Iqbal write an essay ISLAMIC CULTURE”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q4 of 40
When did Iqbal give the framework of the proposed Muslim state?
Correct Answer: Option D — March 1932
Detailed Academic Explanation:
March 1932 is the correct answer to “When did Iqbal give the framework of the proposed Muslim state”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q5 of 40
When did Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah born?
Correct Answer: Option D — 25, December 1876
Detailed Academic Explanation:
25, December 1876 is the correct answer to “When did Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah born”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q6 of 40
When did Khilafat Movement come to an end?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1924
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1924 is the correct answer to “When did Khilafat Movement come to an end”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q7 of 40
When did Allama Muhammad Iqbal started his political career?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1926
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1926 is the correct answer to “When did Allama Muhammad Iqbal started his political career”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q8 of 40
When did All India Muslim League succeed in getting the right of separate electorate?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1909
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1909 is the correct answer to “When did All India Muslim League succeed in getting the right of separate electorate”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q9 of 40
Where was Sir Syed Ahmed Khan born on 17 October 1817?
Correct Answer: Option B — Delhi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Delhi is the correct answer to “Where was Sir Syed Ahmed Khan born on 17 October 1817”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q10 of 40
What was the idea of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan?
Correct Answer: Option B — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “What was the idea of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q11 of 40
Iqbal served as Lecturer of what subject in Oriental College, Lahore?
Correct Answer: Option C — Philosophy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Philosophy is the correct answer to “Iqbal served as Lecturer of what subject in Oriental College, Lahore”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q12 of 40
During the war of independence 1857 Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was working in __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Bijnaur
Detailed Academic Explanation:
During the war of independence 1857 Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was working in Bijnaur .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q13 of 40
Which Muslim Missionary started the ” Silk Latter Movement ” also known as Tehreek-e-Rashmi Rumal, which aimed at freeing India from British rule by allying with ottoman Turkey, Imperial Germany & Afghanistan?
Correct Answer: Option A — Daar Ul Uloom Deoband
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Daar Ul Uloom Deoband is the correct answer to “Which Muslim Missionary started the ” Silk Latter Movement ” also known as Tehreek-e-Rashmi Rumal, which aimed at freeing India from British rule by allying with ottoman Turkey, Imperial Germany & Afghanistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q14 of 40
Under Treaty of Allahabad Shah Alam 2 got the districts if kora & Allahabad & was also give an annual pension of Rs. 2.6 million, in return of his favor, which areas were given to the British by Shah Alam?
Correct Answer: Option C — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Under Treaty of Allahabad Shah Alam 2 got the districts if kora & Allahabad & was also give an annual pension of Rs. 2.6 million, in return of his favor, which areas were given to the British by Shah Alam”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q15 of 40
Nawaz Sharif park, which was renamed as Allama Iqbal Park is located in__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Rawalpindi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nawaz Sharif park, which was renamed as Allama Iqbal Park is located in Rawalpindi .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q16 of 40
Quit India Movement was started from_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Bombay
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Quit India Movement was started from Bombay .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q17 of 40
Allama Iqbal was born in _________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1877
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Allama Iqbal was born in 1877 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q18 of 40
When Quaid e Azam left Congress?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1920
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1920 is the correct answer to “When Quaid e Azam left Congress”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q19 of 40
What was the important element in the strength of the revolt of 1857?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hindu Muslim unity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hindu Muslim unity is the correct answer to “What was the important element in the strength of the revolt of 1857”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q20 of 40
Who gave the name to All India Muslim League?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nawab Saleem ullah Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nawab Saleem ullah Khan is the correct answer to “Who gave the name to All India Muslim League”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q21 of 40
An old heritage of Sindh, Britain’s 1904 building along with a tomb of a British employee namely Jones is located along with Unnar canal in________?
Correct Answer: Option C — kashmore Sindh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
An old heritage of Sindh, Britain’s 1904 building along with a tomb of a British employee namely Jones is located along with Unnar canal in kashmore Sindh .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q22 of 40
When Liaqat Ali Khan became the secretary of All India Muslim League?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1936
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1936 is the correct answer to “When Liaqat Ali Khan became the secretary of All India Muslim League”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q23 of 40
Who was Pakistan’s first High Commissioner to India from August 1947 to April 1948?
Correct Answer: Option C — Zahid Hussain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zahid Hussain is the correct answer to “Who was Pakistan’s first High Commissioner to India from August 1947 to April 1948”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q24 of 40
Identify the Viceroy who made the ‘ August Offer’ in 1940?
Correct Answer: Option B — Lord Linlithgow
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lord Linlithgow is the correct answer to “Identify the Viceroy who made the ‘ August Offer’ in 1940”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q25 of 40
Who among the following Mughal rulers has been called as the Prince of Builders?
Correct Answer: Option D — Shahjehan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shahjehan is the correct answer to “Who among the following Mughal rulers has been called as the Prince of Builders”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q26 of 40
The capital of the Mughal Empire was shifted from Agra to Delhi by__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Shahjehan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The capital of the Mughal Empire was shifted from Agra to Delhi by Shahjehan .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q27 of 40
Who among the following was the first Mughal emperor to allow Britishers to establish trade links with India?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jehangir
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jehangir is the correct answer to “Who among the following was the first Mughal emperor to allow Britishers to establish trade links with India”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q28 of 40
Which Mughal emperor gave land for the construction of the Golden Temple at Amristsar?
Correct Answer: Option A — Akbar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Akbar is the correct answer to “Which Mughal emperor gave land for the construction of the Golden Temple at Amristsar”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q29 of 40
In 1955 Muslim League formed joint government with which party?
Correct Answer: Option B — United Front
Detailed Academic Explanation:
United Front is the correct answer to “In 1955 Muslim League formed joint government with which party”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q30 of 40
How many Round Table Conferences were attended by Allama Iqbal?
Correct Answer: Option D — 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 is the correct answer to “How many Round Table Conferences were attended by Allama Iqbal”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q31 of 40
The cabinet Mission arrived in India in___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1946
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The cabinet Mission arrived in India in 1946 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q32 of 40
“You can guide or misguide the people. You can make or mar the biggest personality. The power of _______ is really great. The power is,however,a trust. At the same time, I expect you to be fearless.” -M.A. Jinnah
Correct Answer: Option B — Media
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“You can guide or misguide the people. You can make or mar the biggest personality. The power of Media is really great. The power is,however,a trust. At the same time, I expect you to be fearless.” -M.A. Jinnah.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q33 of 40
How many members were there in Cabinet Mission 1946?
Correct Answer: Option A — 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 is the correct answer to “How many members were there in Cabinet Mission 1946”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q34 of 40
Sanghata Movement was started by__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Dr Moonje
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sanghata Movement was started by Dr Moonje .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q35 of 40
The Mughal emperor who allowed a chain with bells to be hung outside his palace was_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jahangir
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Mughal emperor who allowed a chain with bells to be hung outside his palace was Jahangir .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q36 of 40
Karachi was occupied by British in__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1843
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Karachi was occupied by British in 1843 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q37 of 40
In which year did Mohatrma Fatima Jinnah contest the presidential election?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1965
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1965 is the correct answer to “In which year did Mohatrma Fatima Jinnah contest the presidential election”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q38 of 40
The Lucknow Pact between the Indian National congress and Muslim league was signed in________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1916
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Lucknow Pact between the Indian National congress and Muslim league was signed in 1916 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q39 of 40
On which date British Passed Legislative Councils Act, 1861?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1st August 1861
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1st August 1861 is the correct answer to “On which date British Passed Legislative Councils Act, 1861”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q40 of 40
For the ‘Dawn’ trust how much donation was received by Muhammad Ali Jinnah in total?
Correct Answer: Option D — Rs 150,000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rs 150,000 is the correct answer to “For the ‘Dawn’ trust how much donation was received by Muhammad Ali Jinnah in total”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
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