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British India / Round Table Conferences

medium2021FIA ASI Paper 15-12-2021
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Which Muslim leader had died by the time of the Second Round Table Conference?

A
Muhammad Ali Johar
B
Allama Iqbal
C
Rehmat Ali
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Muhammad Ali Johar died in 1931, before the Second Round Table Conference held in 1931. Allama Iqbal and Rehmat Ali were alive during that time. Therefore, the correct answer is Muhammad Ali Johar.

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Modern political thought/books

medium2021FIA ASI Paper 14-12-2021
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"Clash of Civilizations" was written by?

A
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
B
Samuel P. Huntington
C
Arnold Toynbee
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

"The Clash of Civilizations" is a well-known political science book written by Samuel P. Huntington, which discusses post-Cold War global conflicts based on cultural and civilizational differences.

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All India Muslim League founding date

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When was the All India Muslim League founded?

A
30 August 1947
B
30 November 1906
C
30 December 1906
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The All India Muslim League was founded on 30 December 1906 in Dhaka (then Dacca), British India. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Wikipedia and Britannica. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, 30 December 1906. Option B (30 November 1906) is incorrect.

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14 points by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

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HistoryFIA

When did Muhammad Ali Jinnah give his 14 points?

A
1929
B
1930
C
1931
D
1932
Explanation and memory cue

Muhammad Ali Jinnah presented his famous 14 points in 1929 as a response to the Nehru Report. These points outlined the political rights and constitutional safeguards for Muslims in British India. The 14 points were formally introduced at the All-India Muslim League council meeting held on 9 March 1929, with the address to delegates on 28 March 1929. Therefore, the correct year is 1929, which corresponds to option A.

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Khawaja Nazimuddin government dismissal

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Who dismissed the government of Khawaja Nazim ud Din?

A
Sikandar Ali Mirza
B
M. Ali Bogra
C
Malik Ghulam Muhammad
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Sikandar Ali Mirza, the Governor-General of Pakistan at the time, dismissed the government of Khawaja Nazim ud Din in 1953. Malik Ghulam Muhammad was the Finance Minister then, and M. Ali Bogra became Prime Minister later, so option A is correct.

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All India Muslim League first annual meeting city

easy2021
HistoryFIA

In which city was the first annual meeting of the All India Muslim League held?

A
Karachi
B
Lahore
C
Islamabad
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The first annual meeting of the All India Muslim League was held in Lahore in 1907, not Karachi. Lahore was a significant center for the League's activities during its early years.

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Place names (Dhaka)

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 15-12-2021
HistoryFIA

Dhaka was formerly called ______.

A
Dacca
B
Dakan
C
Both D.
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Dhaka was formerly spelled as 'Dacca' during the British colonial period, making option A correct. The other options are incorrect spellings or irrelevant.

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Urdu-Hindi controversy

medium2021FIA Assistant Paper 15-12-2021
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In which year did the Urdu-Hindi controversy begin?

A
1867
B
1868
C
1869
D
1870
Explanation and memory cue

The Urdu-Hindi controversy began in 1867 when debates arose over whether Hindi or Urdu should be the official language in certain regions of India. This year marks the start of the linguistic and cultural conflict between the two languages.

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Old names of countries

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
HistoryFIA

What was the old name of Sri Lanka?

A
Ceylon
B
Montgomery
C
Sri Nagar
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Sri Lanka was formerly known as Ceylon during the period of British colonial rule until 1972 when it officially changed its name to Sri Lanka. The other options are unrelated to Sri Lanka's historical names.

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Modern optics

medium2021FIA Assistant Paper 14-12-2021
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Who is considered the Father or Expert of Modern Optics?

A
Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham
B
Jafar Ibn Hayyan
C
Abū Mūsā Jābir ibn Ḥayyān
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham is widely regarded as the 'Father of Modern Optics' due to his pioneering work in the study of optics and vision, particularly his book 'Kitab al-Manazir' which laid the foundations of the modern scientific method in optics.