Freedom Movement & History — Part 1: 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
According to Cabinet Mission plan in how many groups India was to be divided?
Correct Answer: Option C — Three Group
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Three Group is the correct answer to “According to Cabinet Mission plan in how many groups India was to be divided”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q2 of 40
On_________ President Yahya Khan announced the full integration of the states of Chitral, Dir, and Swat into Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — 28 July 1969
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On 28 July 1969 President Yahya Khan announced the full integration of the states of Chitral, Dir, and Swat into Pakistan.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q3 of 40
Which Mughal Emperor built Attock Fort?
Correct Answer: Option C — Akbar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Akbar is the correct answer to “Which Mughal Emperor built Attock Fort”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q4 of 40
Which Mughal Emperor transferred the Mughal Capital from Agra to Delhi?
Correct Answer: Option C — Shah jahan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shah jahan is the correct answer to “Which Mughal Emperor transferred the Mughal Capital from Agra to Delhi”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q5 of 40
The oldest Mughal monument in Pakistan is __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Kamran Baradari
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The oldest Mughal monument in Pakistan is Kamran Baradari .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q6 of 40
When British announced NWFP separating from Punjab?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1901
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1901 is the correct answer to “When British announced NWFP separating from Punjab”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q7 of 40
The British attitude towards granting India independence changed partly owing to the
Correct Answer: Option C — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The British attitude towards granting India independence changed partly owing to the”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q8 of 40
The single biggest item of British capital investment in India was __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Railways
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The single biggest item of British capital investment in India was Railways .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q9 of 40
The British Governor General and Viceroy who served for the longest period in India was__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Warren Hastings
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The British Governor General and Viceroy who served for the longest period in India was Warren Hastings .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q10 of 40
How many delegates were invited by British Government for the First Round Table Conference?
Correct Answer: Option D — 57
Detailed Academic Explanation:
57 is the correct answer to “How many delegates were invited by British Government for the First Round Table Conference”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q11 of 40
During which of the following Mughal Emperor’s rule, number of Hindus employed by Emperor’s Administration was the highest?
Correct Answer: Option A — Aurangzeb
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Aurangzeb is the correct answer to “During which of the following Mughal Emperor’s rule, number of Hindus employed by Emperor’s Administration was the highest”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q12 of 40
Who was the first President of Muslim League?
Correct Answer: Option D — Agha Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Agha Khan is the correct answer to “Who was the first President of Muslim League”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q13 of 40
The largest Princely state by area at the time of partition was __________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Kashmir
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The largest Princely state by area at the time of partition was Kashmir .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q14 of 40
Quaid e Azam resigned from Congress due to _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Non Cooperation Movement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Quaid e Azam resigned from Congress due to Non Cooperation Movement .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q15 of 40
Quaid e Azam resigned from Congress in the year?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1920
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1920 is the correct answer to “Quaid e Azam resigned from Congress in the year”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q16 of 40
Who coined the name of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — Choudhry Rehmat Ali
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Choudhry Rehmat Ali is the correct answer to “Who coined the name of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q17 of 40
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan published the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind in_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1859
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan published the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind in 1859 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q18 of 40
Who wrote “Muslims Suffering Under Congress Rule”?
Correct Answer: Option D — Moulvi Fazul-ul-Haq
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Moulvi Fazul-ul-Haq is the correct answer to “Who wrote “Muslims Suffering Under Congress Rule””. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q19 of 40
Lahore resolution 1940, welcome address was made by______?
Correct Answer: Option B — Shah Nawaz Mamdot
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lahore resolution 1940, welcome address was made by Shah Nawaz Mamdot .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q20 of 40
“Pakistan: The Formative Phase, 1857-1948” is written by ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Khalid Bin Sayeed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Pakistan: The Formative Phase, 1857-1948” is written by Khalid Bin Sayeed .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q21 of 40
Who was the mughal emperor before Aurangzaib?
Correct Answer: Option A — Shah Jahan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shah Jahan is the correct answer to “Who was the mughal emperor before Aurangzaib”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q22 of 40
Muslim League delegation at Simla Conference included:
Correct Answer: Option B — Jinnah, Liaquat and Nizamuddin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jinnah, Liaquat and Nizamuddin is the correct answer to “Muslim League delegation at Simla Conference included:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q23 of 40
Book “Jinnah of Pakistan” is written by ___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Stanley Wolpert
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Book “Jinnah of Pakistan” is written by Stanley Wolpert .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q24 of 40
Who was the main architect of the joint session meeting of Congress and Muslim League in Lucknow in 1916?
Correct Answer: Option C — Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah is the correct answer to “Who was the main architect of the joint session meeting of Congress and Muslim League in Lucknow in 1916”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q25 of 40
Which among the following Mughal emperors prohibited the use of tobacco?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jahangir
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jahangir is the correct answer to “Which among the following Mughal emperors prohibited the use of tobacco”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q26 of 40
The Designation “Amil” in Akbar’s time meant:________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Revenue Officer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Designation “Amil” in Akbar’s time meant: Revenue Officer .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q27 of 40
Who among the following was the penultimate viceroy of British India?
Correct Answer: Option C — Lord Wavell
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lord Wavell is the correct answer to “Who among the following was the penultimate viceroy of British India”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q28 of 40
Who was selected as Deputy President of first Constituent Assembly on 10 August 1947 at Karachi?
Correct Answer: Option B — Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan is the correct answer to “Who was selected as Deputy President of first Constituent Assembly on 10 August 1947 at Karachi”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q29 of 40
Who Chaired the first meeting of Pakistan Constituent Assembly as a temporary President on 10 August 1947 at Karachi to select its members, President and Deputy President?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jogendra Nath Mandal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jogendra Nath Mandal is the correct answer to “Who Chaired the first meeting of Pakistan Constituent Assembly as a temporary President on 10 August 1947 at Karachi to select its members, President and Deputy President”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q30 of 40
What is the father name of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Mir Muhammad Muttaqi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mir Muhammad Muttaqi is the correct answer to “What is the father name of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q31 of 40
What is the name of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Mother?
Correct Answer: Option A — Azis un Nisa
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Azis un Nisa is the correct answer to “What is the name of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Mother”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q32 of 40
In 1965 Election Fatima Jinnah and Ayub Khan Starts their election Compaign from Which Province of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — NWFP (now KPK)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NWFP (now KPK) is the correct answer to “In 1965 Election Fatima Jinnah and Ayub Khan Starts their election Compaign from Which Province of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q33 of 40
Kashmir Council constituted according to 1947 act consist of how many members including chairman:
Correct Answer: Option A — 14
Detailed Academic Explanation:
14 is the correct answer to “Kashmir Council constituted according to 1947 act consist of how many members including chairman:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q34 of 40
Allam iqbal tomb was built in?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1951
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1951 is the correct answer to “Allam iqbal tomb was built in”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q35 of 40
The East India Company acquired in 1668 the Island of Bombay from?
Correct Answer: Option B — Portugal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Portugal is the correct answer to “The East India Company acquired in 1668 the Island of Bombay from”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q36 of 40
How many paragraphs were in lahore resolution?
Correct Answer: Option C — 5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5 is the correct answer to “How many paragraphs were in lahore resolution”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q37 of 40
Fatima Jinnah was born on ___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1893
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fatima Jinnah was born on 1893 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q38 of 40
From where the Indian rebellion began on 10 May 1857?
Correct Answer: Option A — Meerut
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Meerut is the correct answer to “From where the Indian rebellion began on 10 May 1857”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q39 of 40
When was Indian Patriotic Association formed by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1888
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1888 is the correct answer to “When was Indian Patriotic Association formed by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
Q40 of 40
Who gave title of “Sir” to Dr Allama Iqbal in 1922?
Correct Answer: Option A — King George V
Detailed Academic Explanation:
King George V is the correct answer to “Who gave title of “Sir” to Dr Allama Iqbal in 1922”. Items of this type are drawn from the Freedom Movement & History — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Freedom Movement & History
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