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Role of the Muslim League in the Indian Freedom Struggle

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the role of the Muslim League in the Indian Freedom Struggle. The questions cover various aspects of the League's formation, objectives, leaders, and contributions to the movement.
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In which year was the Muslim League founded?

  1. 1906

  2. 1907

  3. 1908

  4. 1909

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Muslim League was founded on December 30, 1906, in Dhaka, Bengal (now Bangladesh) to safeguard the political, social, and economic rights of the Muslim community in British India.

Who was the first President of the Muslim League?

  1. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

  2. Nawab Salimullah Khan

  3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  4. Abul Kalam Azad

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nawab Salimullah Khan of Dhaka was elected as the first President of the Muslim League at its inaugural session in 1906.

What was the primary objective of the Muslim League when it was founded?

  1. To promote Hindu-Muslim unity

  2. To demand complete independence from British rule

  3. To protect the rights and interests of Muslims in India

  4. To establish a separate Muslim state

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Muslim League was formed to safeguard the political, social, and economic rights of the Muslim community in British India.

Which prominent Muslim leader joined the Muslim League in 1913 and played a key role in shaping its future?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Abul Kalam Azad

  3. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

  4. Liaquat Ali Khan

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the Muslim League in 1913 and quickly rose to prominence. He became the League's President in 1916 and led it through the crucial years of the Indian freedom struggle.

What was the Lahore Resolution, also known as the Pakistan Resolution, adopted by the Muslim League in 1940?

  1. A declaration of complete independence from British rule

  2. A demand for a separate Muslim state

  3. A call for Hindu-Muslim unity

  4. A plan for economic development of India

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lahore Resolution, passed on March 23, 1940, at the Muslim League's annual session in Lahore, demanded the creation of a separate Muslim state in the regions where Muslims were in majority.

Which prominent Muslim leader opposed the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Abul Kalam Azad

  3. Liaquat Ali Khan

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Abul Kalam Azad, a prominent Muslim leader and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, opposed the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan. He believed in a united and independent India.

Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan after its creation in 1947?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Liaquat Ali Khan

  3. Abul Kalam Azad

  4. Lord Mountbatten

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, became its first Governor-General after independence in 1947.

What was the role of the Muslim League in the Khilafat Movement?

  1. It supported the movement and called for the restoration of the Ottoman Caliphate

  2. It opposed the movement and demanded complete independence from British rule

  3. It remained neutral and did not take a position on the issue

  4. It condemned the movement and accused it of being anti-Hindu

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Muslim League actively supported the Khilafat Movement, which aimed to protect the Ottoman Caliphate during the First World War.

Which prominent Muslim leader played a key role in negotiating the Lucknow Pact between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League in 1916?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Abul Kalam Azad

  3. Maulana Muhammad Ali

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah played a crucial role in negotiating the Lucknow Pact, which aimed to bring the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League closer together.

What was the significance of the Direct Action Day observed by the Muslim League in 1946?

  1. It marked the beginning of the armed struggle for Pakistan

  2. It led to widespread communal violence and riots across India

  3. It resulted in the resignation of the British Viceroy, Lord Wavell

  4. It paved the way for the partition of India

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Direct Action Day, observed on August 16, 1946, resulted in widespread communal violence and riots across India, particularly in Calcutta and other parts of Bengal.

Which prominent Muslim leader served as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Liaquat Ali Khan

  3. Abul Kalam Azad

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Liaquat Ali Khan became the first Prime Minister of Pakistan after its creation in 1947.

What was the role of the Muslim League in the Round Table Conferences held in London in the 1930s?

  1. It boycotted the conferences and demanded complete independence

  2. It participated in the conferences and presented its demands for Muslim rights

  3. It supported the conferences and called for a united India

  4. It condemned the conferences and accused them of being a British conspiracy

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Muslim League participated in the Round Table Conferences held in London in the 1930s and presented its demands for Muslim rights and safeguards.

Which prominent Muslim leader served as the President of the All-India Muslim League from 1937 to 1947?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Liaquat Ali Khan

  3. Abul Kalam Azad

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as the President of the All-India Muslim League from 1937 to 1947, leading the League through the crucial years of the Indian freedom struggle.

What was the role of the Muslim League in the Quit India Movement launched by the Indian National Congress in 1942?

  1. It supported the movement and called for the immediate withdrawal of British rule

  2. It opposed the movement and accused it of being a Hindu conspiracy

  3. It remained neutral and did not take a position on the issue

  4. It condemned the movement and called for cooperation with the British government

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Muslim League opposed the Quit India Movement, accusing it of being a Hindu conspiracy and a threat to Muslim interests.

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