The Muslim League

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When was the Muslim League founded?

  1. 1906

  2. 1913

  3. 1920

  4. 1929


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Muslim League was founded in 1906 by a group of Muslim leaders, including Nawab Salimullah Khan, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Who was the first president of the Muslim League?

  1. Nawab Salimullah Khan

  2. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

  3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  4. Liaquat Ali Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nawab Salimullah Khan was the first president of the Muslim League, serving from 1906 to 1913.

What was the main objective of the Muslim League?

  1. To protect the rights of Muslims in India

  2. To promote Muslim education and culture

  3. To work for the creation of a separate Muslim state

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Muslim League had multiple objectives, including protecting the rights of Muslims in India, promoting Muslim education and culture, and working for the creation of a separate Muslim state.

Who was the most prominent leader of the Muslim League?

  1. Nawab Salimullah Khan

  2. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

  3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  4. Liaquat Ali Khan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the most prominent leader of the Muslim League, serving as its president from 1937 to 1947.

What was the Lahore Resolution, passed by the Muslim League in 1940?

  1. A call for a separate Muslim state

  2. A demand for increased Muslim representation in the Indian government

  3. A proposal for a united India with equal rights for all citizens

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lahore Resolution, passed by the Muslim League in 1940, was a call for the creation of a separate Muslim state in India.

What was the role of the Muslim League in the Indian independence movement?

  1. It supported the Indian National Congress in its struggle for independence

  2. It opposed the Indian National Congress and worked for the creation of a separate Muslim state

  3. It remained neutral and did not take sides

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Muslim League opposed the Indian National Congress and worked for the creation of a separate Muslim state.

What was the outcome of the Muslim League's efforts for a separate Muslim state?

  1. The creation of Pakistan in 1947

  2. The partition of India into India and Pakistan

  3. The formation of a united India with equal rights for all citizens

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Muslim League's efforts for a separate Muslim state resulted in the creation of Pakistan in 1947.

Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Liaquat Ali Khan

  3. Khawaja Nazimuddin

  4. Ghulam Muhammad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor-General of Pakistan, serving from 1947 to 1948.

Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Liaquat Ali Khan

  3. Khawaja Nazimuddin

  4. Ghulam Muhammad


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Liaquat Ali Khan was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, serving from 1947 to 1951.

What was the role of the Muslim League after the creation of Pakistan?

  1. It continued to be the ruling party of Pakistan

  2. It was dissolved and its members joined other political parties

  3. It remained a major opposition party

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Muslim League continued to be the ruling party of Pakistan after the creation of the country.

When did the Muslim League lose power in Pakistan?

  1. 1958

  2. 1969

  3. 1977

  4. 1988


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Muslim League lost power in Pakistan in 1958, when General Ayub Khan imposed martial law.

What is the current status of the Muslim League?

  1. It is a major political party in Pakistan

  2. It is a minor political party in Pakistan

  3. It is a defunct political party

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Muslim League is currently a minor political party in Pakistan.

What are some of the challenges faced by the Muslim League today?

  1. Internal divisions and factionalism

  2. Lack of popular support

  3. Competition from other political parties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Muslim League faces several challenges today, including internal divisions and factionalism, lack of popular support, and competition from other political parties.

What is the future of the Muslim League?

  1. It will continue to be a minor political party in Pakistan

  2. It will regain its former prominence and become a major political party

  3. It will merge with another political party

  4. It will be dissolved


Correct Option:
Explanation:

It is difficult to predict the future of the Muslim League, as it depends on a number of factors, including the political landscape of Pakistan and the party's ability to overcome its current challenges.

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