Key Muslim & Hindu Personalities MCQs — Sir Syed, Quaid, Iqbal & Congress (1818-1948)
Solved MCQs on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Quaid-e-Azam Jinnah, Allama Iqbal, Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar & Congress founders — high-yield for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS & PMS Pakistan Affairs papers.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was born on 17 October 1817 in Delhi.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan died on 27 March 1898 at Aligarh.
During the 1857 War of Independence, Sir Syed was Sadar Amin of Bijnor.
Sir Syed kept Muslims away from Congress citing all these factors (Hindu dominance, anti-Muslim demands, need for educational preparation).
The Aligarh Movement was founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
The Scientific Society (1864) was established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Tehzeeb-ul-Ikhlaq was first published in 1870.
The first Secretary of Aligarh College Board of Trustees was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
MAO College Aligarh was founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
After 1947, MAO College legacy shifted to the Sanatan Dharma College Lahore premises (now Islamia College Civil Lines).
MAO College (1877) was established to give Muslims access to modern knowledge.
The MAO School (1875) was founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
The Muhammadan Educational Conference was founded in 1886.
سرسید نے دو قومی نظریے کی بنیاد ہندوؤں کے متعصبانہ رویے کی وجہ سے رکھی۔
The Indian Patriotic Association was founded by Sir Syed in 1888.
Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk served as Secretary of the Aligarh Institute.
Waqar-ul-Mulk became Secretary of Aligarh Board of Trustees in 1907.
‘Loyal Muhammadans of India’ was written by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Asar-us-Sanadid was authored by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Asar-us-Sanadid is a book on the architecture and monuments of Delhi.
Khutbat-e-Ahmadia was written by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
‘Tabyin-ul-Kalam‘ explained similarities between Islam and Christianity.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is buried at Aligarh, UP, India.
Hali’s ‘Hayat-e-Javed’ is the biography of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Mirza Ghalib was a contemporary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s real name was Syed Ahmad.
Sir Syed’s mother was Aziz-un-Nisa Begum.
Sir Syed’s father served in Akbar Shah II’s court.
Sir Syed joined the East India Company in 1839.
Sir Syed was promoted to Munshi in 1841.
In 1846, Sir Syed was posted to Delhi as Deputy Judge.
Sir Syed became Assistant Collector at Bijnor in 1855.
Sir Syed witnessed the War of Independence 1857 from Bijnor.
After 1857, Sir Syed was transferred to Muradabad.
Gulshan School Muradabad was founded in 1859.
Victoria School Ghazipur was founded by Sir Syed in 1863.
The Scientific Society (1864) aimed at translating English books into local languages.
MAO College foundation was laid by Lord Lytton in 1877.
The first principal of MAO College was Theodore Beck.
Sir Syed retired from Chief Judge post in 1878.
Sir Syed joined the Imperial Legislative Council in 1878.
Sir Syed visited London in 1869.
In London, Sir Syed received Knighthood (KCSI).
Sir Syed wrote Jam-e-Jam in 1840.
Jam-e-Jam covers the period from Taimur to Akbar II.
Sir Syed’s reply to William Muir was Khutbat-e-Ahmadiya.
Risala Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind was written in 1859.
‘Loyal Muhammadans of India’ focuses on explaining Muslims’ loyalty to the British.
Tehzeeb-ul-Akhlaq’s first edition came out in 1870.
Asar-us-Sanadid was first published in 1847.
Asar-us-Sanadid describes the ancient buildings of Delhi.
MAO College’s political wing was founded in 1886.
The political wing of MAO College was established at Aligarh.
After Sir Syed’s death, the Aligarh Secretary became Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk.
Quaid-e-Azam was born in 1876 (25 December).
Wazir Mansion Karachi is the birthplace of Quaid-e-Azam.
Ziarat Residency was built in 1892.
Quaid-e-Azam studied at Sindh Madrasa-tul-Islam.
Quaid-e-Azam became Bombay Magistrate in 1900.
Quaid-e-Azam joined the Congress in 1906.
Quaid-e-Azam joined the Muslim League on 10 October 1913.
The ‘Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity’ was Quaid-e-Azam.
Sarojini Naidu gave Quaid-e-Azam the title ‘Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity’.
Quaid resigned from Imperial Legislative Council over the Rowlatt Act.
Quaid-e-Azam left the Congress in 1920.
Quaid left Congress over the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Quaid’s overlapping membership of Congress and League lasted 7 years.
Quaid’s 14 Points answered the Nehru Report.
Quaid-e-Azam’s daughter was Dina Jinnah.
Quaid’s first Constituent Assembly address was on 11 August 1947.
On 1 July 1948 Quaid inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan.
Qazi Muhammad Isa was a close friend of Quaid-e-Azam.
The Instrument of Accession statement was made by Quaid-e-Azam.
Kashmir is Pakistan’s lifeline because all five major rivers originate from it.
Quaid died aged more than 71 years.
Quaid-e-Azam’s tomb is at Karachi.
Mazar-e-Quaid’s foundation stone was laid in July 1960.
Mazar-e-Quaid was designed by Yahya Merchant.
Stanley Wolpert wrote a famous biography of Jinnah.
Quaid’s official biography was written by Hector Bolitho.
Quaid’s favourite tree was Sanober (Pine).
QAU’s Area Study Centre is for Latin America.
The Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum is in Karachi.
Quaid’s personal letters are kept at National Archives Islamabad.
Father of the Nation of Pakistan is Quaid-e-Azam.
Quaid-e-Azam’s mother tongue was Gujarati.
Jinnah’s first wife was Emi Bai.
Jinnah travelled to London in 1892.
Jinnah read law at Lincoln’s Inn.
Jinnah resigned from the Imperial Legislative Council in 1919.
Jinnah returned to lead the Muslim League permanently in 1934.
16 August 1946 is known as Direct Action Day.
Quaid visited Sarhad (NWFP) three times.
The title ‘Quaid-e-Azam’ was first given by Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq.
The ‘Quaid-e-Azam’ title gained wide use in 1938.
The slogan ‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad’ was raised first by Mian Ferozuddin.
‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad’ became popular in 1947.
Quaid’s final illness was Tuberculosis.
Quaid was shifted to Ziarat for treatment.
‘Last Days of Quaid-e-Azam’ was written by Colonel Ilahi Bakhsh.
‘Jinnah: The Sole Spokesman’ is by Dr. Ayesha Jalal.
‘Jinnah of Pakistan’ was written by Stanley Wolpert.
‘Jinnah, Creator of Pakistan’ was written by Hector Bolitho.
The movie ‘Jinnah’ was directed by Jamil Dehlavi.
Quaid was portrayed by Sir Christopher Lee in the film ‘Jinnah’.
Quaid’s oath as G-G was administered by Justice Mian Abdul Rashid.
Allama Iqbal was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot.
Allama Iqbal’s mother was Imam Bibi.
Iqbal went to England in 1905.
Iqbal’s 1923 book was Payam-e-Mashriq.
Iqbal’s 1930 address was in Allahabad.
The Allahabad Address was delivered in 1930.
Iqbal presided over Muslim League in 1930.
Pakistan’s national poet is Allama Iqbal.
The philosophy of Khudi was given by Allama Iqbal.
Allama Iqbal died on 21 April 1938.
The title ‘Shair-e-Mashriq’ was given by Maulana Shibli Naumani.
Iqbal matriculated from Scotch Mission High School Sialkot.
Iqbal earned his PhD from Munich University.
Iqbal’s PhD thesis was ‘The Development of Metaphysics in Persia’.
Iqbal’s title ‘Hakim-ul-Ummat’ was given by Khwaja Hasan Nizami.
Iqbal’s teacher with the title ‘Shams-ul-Ulama’ was Maulvi Mir Hassan.
Iqbal first joined the Muslim League in 1908.
Iqbal’s Economics & Political Science degree was from London School of Economics.
Iqbal received Knighthood (‘Sir’) in 1922.
In 1911 Iqbal recited Tuloo-e-Islam at Anjuman Himayat-e-Islam.
Allama Iqbal had three wives.
Allama Iqbal’s son was Javed Iqbal.
Javed Iqbal wrote Zinda Rud.
Allama Iqbal’s grandson Senator is Walid Iqbal.
Payam-e-Mashriq was dedicated to Amir Amanullah Khan.
Iqbal drafted education policy for Afghanistan.
Iqbal prayed with Shah Amanullah Khan in Afghanistan.
Muhammad Ali Johar studied at Aligarh University.
‘Comrade’ was launched from Calcutta in 1911.
‘Hamdard’ was launched in 1913.
‘Hamdard’ was published from Delhi.
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar is buried in Jerusalem, Palestine.
Muhammad Ali Johar was born in 1878.
Muhammad Ali Johar presided over Congress in 1923.
Jinnah was persuaded to join the League by Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar.
The most versatile Subcontinent figure listed is Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar.
Muhammad Ali Johar died during the First Round Table Conference.
The Muslim League’s 1907 constitution was the Blue Book.
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar’s title was Raees-ul-Ahrar.
Indian National Congress was founded in 1885.
Congress was founded at Bombay.
INC was founded by A.O. Hume.
A.O. Hume was a former member of Civil Service.
Congress was formed as a platform for civic and political dialogue among educated Indians.
First INC President was Womesh Chandra Bannerjee.
First Muslim Congress President was Badruddin Tyabji.
Second INC President was Dadabhai Naoroji.
Dadabhai Naoroji worked from UK.
Hindu Mahasabha leader was Madan Mohan Malaviya.
Quaid resigned from Congress in 1920.
Purna Swaraj was declared at Lahore in 1929.
Direct Action Day aimed to disregard British rule and demand Pakistan.
Congress Golden Jubilee was held in Mumbai (Bombay).
Purna Swaraj demand was made in 1929.
Congress moderates were Gokhale and Dadabhai Naoroji.
Extremist Congress leader was Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Surat Split 1907 was the split between moderates and extremists in Congress.
Hindu Mahasabha was founded by Madan Mohan Malaviya in 1915.
The Maharashtra Home Rule League was started by B.G. Tilak.
Lucknow Pact was signed for Congress by Ambika Charan Mazumdar.
Home Rule League merged into Congress in 1920.
First Asian English Quran translator was Abdullah Yusuf Ali.
Syed Mehdi Ali was the real name of Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk (also paired with Waqar-ul-Mulk per source).
Waqar-ul-Mulk’s real name was Mushtaq Hussain Zuberi.
Raja of Mahmudabad’s name was Amir Ahmad Khan.
‘Frontier Gandhi’ was Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
Sarhadi Gandhi is Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
The name ‘Pakistan’ was coined by Ch. Rehmat Ali.
The name Pakistan was coined in 1933.
Last PM of United Punjab was Khizar Hayat Tiwana.
Unionist Party was founded by Fazl-i-Hussain.
Fatima Jinnah died in 1967.
Mother of the Nation is Fatima Jinnah.
Fatima Jinnah was a Dentist.
Begum Shaista Ikramullah was a Politician.
First Pakistani Nobel laureate was Dr. Abdus Salam.
Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in 1979.
Dr. A.Q. Khan’s PhD was from Leuven University, Belgium.
When was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan born?
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was born on October 17, 1817 in Delhi.
When did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan die?
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan passed away on March 27, 1898 at Aligarh.
At the time of 1857 War of Independence, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was Sadar Amin of?
Sir Syed was serving as Sadar Amin (Sub-Judge) in Bijnor during the 1857 uprising.
Sir Syed advised Muslims to stay away from Congress because:
Sir Syed urged Muslims to focus on education and avoid Congress, which he saw as Hindu-dominated and against Muslim interests.
Aligarh Movement was started by?
The Aligarh Movement for modern education among Muslims was founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Who established the Scientific Society in 1864?
Sir Syed founded the Scientific Society in 1864 to translate English scientific works into Urdu.
When was the Risala Tehzeeb-ul-Ikhlaq published?
The reformist journal Tehzeeb-ul-Ikhlaq was first published by Sir Syed in 1870.
Who was appointed first Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Aligarh College?
Sir Syed himself served as the first Secretary of the MAO College Board of Trustees.
MAO College was founded by?
The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College at Aligarh was founded in 1877 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
After independence, MAO College was shifted to which institution in Pakistan?
The MAO heritage continued at Islamia College Lahore, established at the former Sanatan Dharma College Lahore premises.
MAO College was established in 1877 to:
The primary goal of MAO College was to blend Western education with Islamic teachings for Muslim advancement.
In 1875 the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental School was founded by:
The MAO School (precursor to the college) was founded in 1875 at Aligarh by Sir Syed.
Muhammadan Educational Conference was established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in:
The All India Muhammadan Educational Conference was established in 1886.
سرسید نے دو قومی نظریے کی بنیاد کیوں رکھی تھی ؟
Sir Syed recognised the Hindu-Muslim divide, particularly after the Urdu-Hindi controversy (1867) and biased Hindu attitudes, laying the foundation for the Two-Nation Theory.
When did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan establish the Indian Patriotic Association?
The Indian Patriotic Association was established by Sir Syed in 1888 to counter Congress propaganda.
Waqar-ul-Mulk was the ___ of the Aligarh Institute:
Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk served as Secretary of the MAO College Board of Trustees after Sir Syed’s death.
Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk became Secretary of the Board of Trustees Aligarh in the year:
Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk was appointed Secretary in 1907.
‘Loyal Muhammadans of India’ was written by?
‘The Loyal Muhammadans of India’ was written by Sir Syed to counter negative British perceptions of Muslims after 1857.
Who wrote Asar-us-Sanadid?
Asar-us-Sanadid (Monuments of the Great) was written by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Asar-us-Sanadid is a book about?
The book describes the ancient buildings and topography of Delhi (architectural heritage).
The book ‘Khutbat-e-Ahmadia’ is written by:
Khutbat-e-Ahmadiya was written by Sir Syed in response to William Muir’s biography of the Prophet (PBUH).
A pamphlet written by Sir Syed to describe the similarities between Muslims and Christians:
Sir Syed wrote ‘Tabyin-ul-Kalam’ to establish common ground between Islam and Christianity.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is buried in:
Sir Syed is buried near the mosque on the Aligarh Muslim University campus.
‘Hayat-e-Javed’ by Altaf Hussain Hali is on the life of:
‘Hayat-e-Javed’ is the famous biography of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan written by Altaf Hussain Hali.
Mirza Ghalib was a contemporary of:
Mirza Ghalib and Sir Syed Ahmad Khan lived in Delhi at the same time.
What was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s real name?
Sir Syed’s birth name was simply Syed Ahmad; ‘Khan’ was a family suffix added later.
What was the name of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s mother?
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s mother was Aziz-un-Nisa Begum.
Where did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s father hold a special position?
Sir Syed’s father held a position in the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah II.
In which year did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan join the East India Company?
Sir Syed joined the judicial service of the East India Company in 1839.
When was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan promoted to the position of Munshi?
He was promoted to the position of Munshi in 1841.
Where was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan transferred as Deputy Judge in 1846?
Sir Syed was transferred to Delhi as Deputy Judge in 1846.
During which year was Sir Syed appointed Assistant Collector in Bijnor?
He was appointed Assistant Collector in Bijnor in 1855.
During which historical event was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in Bijnor?
Sir Syed was posted at Bijnor during the War of Independence (1857).
Where was Sir Syed transferred after the 1857 War of Independence?
After 1857 Sir Syed was transferred to Muradabad.
When did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan establish Gulshan School in Muradabad?
Gulshan School in Muradabad was founded in 1859.
In which year was Victoria School founded in Ghazipur by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan?
Victoria School in Ghazipur was founded in 1863.
What was the purpose of the Scientific Society founded in 1864?
The Society’s main goal was to translate scientific English works into Urdu.
Who inaugurated MAO College in 1877?
The foundation stone of MAO College was laid by Viceroy Lord Lytton.
Who was the first principal of MAO College?
The first principal of MAO College was Theodore Beck.
In which year did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan retire as Chief Judge?
Sir Syed retired from judicial service in 1878.
When did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan become a member of the Imperial Legislative Council?
Sir Syed was nominated to the Imperial Legislative Council in 1878.
In which year did Sir Syed visit London with his son?
He visited London for 17 months starting in 1869.
What honour was conferred upon Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in London?
Sir Syed was conferred Knight Commander of the Star of India (KCSI), i.e. Knighthood.
Which book did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan write in 1840?
Jam-e-Jam (1840) was among Sir Syed’s earliest works.
What period does the book ‘Jam-e-Jam’ cover?
Jam-e-Jam covers the Mughal period from Taimur to the last Mughal king Akbar II.
Which book by Sir Syed is a response to William Muir’s objections?
Khutbat-e-Ahmadiya was Sir Syed’s response to Muir’s controversial biography of the Prophet (PBUH).
In which year was ‘Risala Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind’ written?
Sir Syed’s pamphlet detailing causes of the 1857 Revolt was written in 1859.
The main focus of ‘Loyal Muhammadans of India’ is:
The book aimed to prove that Muslims were loyal subjects of the British Crown after 1857.
When was the first edition of ‘Tehzeeb-ul-Akhlaq’ published?
Tehzeeb-ul-Akhlaq was first published in 1870.
In which year was ‘Asar-us-Sanadid’ first published?
Asar-us-Sanadid was published in 1847.
What is described in the book ‘Asar-us-Sanadid’?
The book is a detailed account of the ancient monuments and ruins of Delhi.
When was the foundation of the political wing of MAO College laid?
The Indian Patriotic Association (political precursor) was established in 1886.
Where was the political wing of MAO College established?
Political efforts centred around Aligarh, the site of MAO College.
Who became Secretary of the Aligarh organization after Sir Syed’s death?
Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk succeeded Mohsin-ul-Mulk as Secretary of the MAO College Board of Trustees.
Quaid-e-Azam was born in:
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born on December 25, 1876 in Karachi.
Wazir Mansion is the birthplace of which person?
Wazir Mansion in Karachi is the birthplace of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Residency of Quaid-e-Azam in Quetta, where he stayed in his last days, was built in:
Ziarat Residency (Quetta) was built in 1892.
Quaid-e-Azam enrolled in which school?
Jinnah enrolled at Sindh Madrasa-tul-Islam in Karachi.
When was Quaid-e-Azam first appointed as Third Presidency Magistrate in Bombay?
Jinnah was appointed Third Presidency Magistrate in Bombay in 1900.
In which year did Quaid-e-Azam join the Indian National Congress?
Jinnah joined the Indian National Congress in 1906.
When did Quaid-e-Azam join the Muslim League?
Jinnah formally joined the All India Muslim League on 10 October 1913.
Who was, at one time, called the ‘Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity’?
Jinnah was famously given this title during his early political career.
The title of ‘Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity’ was given to Quaid-e-Azam by:
The title was conferred by the poet and political activist Sarojini Naidu.
Quaid-e-Azam resigned from the Imperial Legislative Council due to:
Jinnah resigned from the Imperial Legislative Council in 1919 in protest against the Rowlatt Act.
Quaid-e-Azam left the Congress in:
Jinnah left Congress in 1920 over differences with Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement.
Quaid-e-Azam left the Indian National Congress due to which movement?
He disagreed with Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement tactics.
What was the duration of overlapping membership of Quaid-e-Azam in both Muslim League and Congress?
Jinnah was in Congress (1906-1920) and the League (1913-1947), giving an overlap of about 7 years (1913-1920).
Quaid-e-Azam’s 14 Points were a response to:
The Fourteen Points (1929) were formulated as a counter-proposal to the 1928 Nehru Report.
What is the name of Quaid-e-Azam’s daughter?
Jinnah’s only daughter was Dina Jinnah (Wadia).
Quaid-e-Azam addressed the Constituent Assembly for the first time on:
Jinnah delivered his famous address on 11 August 1947 on equality and religious freedom.
Quaid-e-Azam inaugurated on 1st July 1948:
Jinnah inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan on 1 July 1948.
Qazi Muhammad Isa was a close friend of:
Qazi Muhammad Isa was a close associate of Jinnah, especially in Balochistan politics.
Who said: ‘The Instrument of Accession to India is illegal and fraudulent’?
The statement on the Kashmir Instrument of Accession is attributed to Jinnah.
Why did Quaid-e-Azam say Kashmir is a lifeline of Pakistan?
Jinnah called Kashmir Pakistan’s ‘lifeline’ because its rivers flow into Pakistan.
At the time of his death, what was the age of Quaid-e-Azam?
Quaid-e-Azam was 71 years old at his death in September 1948 (born December 1876).
Where is Quaid-e-Azam’s tomb situated?
Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum (Mazar-e-Quaid) is located in Karachi.
The foundation stone of Quaid-e-Azam’s Mausoleum was laid by Field Marshal Ayub Khan in:
Field Marshal Ayub Khan laid the foundation stone in July 1960.
Who designed the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam?
The design was developed by Indian architect Yahya Merchant.
Stanley Wolpert is famous for his biography of:
Stanley Wolpert is famous for his critical biography, ‘Jinnah of Pakistan’.
Who wrote the official biography of Quaid-e-Azam?
Hector Bolitho authored the official biography ‘Jinnah: Creator of Pakistan’.
Which tree did Quaid-e-Azam like the most?
The Sanober (Pine) tree is associated with Jinnah’s preference at Ziarat Residency.
The Area Study Centre at Quaid-e-Azam University is about:
The Area Study Centre at Quaid-e-Azam University focuses on Latin America.
Quaid-e-Azam’s Mausoleum is an impressive landmark of:
Mazar-e-Quaid is located in Karachi.
Quaid-e-Azam’s personal letters are preserved at:
Jinnah’s private papers are housed in the National Archives of Pakistan, Islamabad.
Who is known as ‘The Father of the Nation’?
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is the Father of the Nation of Pakistan.
Mother language of Quaid-e-Azam was?
Jinnah’s mother tongue was Gujarati.
Who was Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s first wife?
Jinnah’s first wife, married in his youth, was Emibai.
When did Jinnah go to London for legal studies?
Jinnah left for London in 1892 to study law.
Which institution did Jinnah join in London to study law?
Jinnah enrolled at Lincoln’s Inn, London.
When did Muhammad Ali Jinnah resign from the Imperial Legislative Council?
Jinnah resigned in 1919 in protest against the Rowlatt Act.
In which year did Jinnah return permanently from London and become Muslim League’s permanent president?
Jinnah returned permanently to India from London in 1934 to lead the Muslim League.
What significant event occurred on 16th August 1946?
The Muslim League observed Direct Action Day on 16 August 1946.
How many times did Quaid-e-Azam visit Sarhad (NWFP) province?
Jinnah visited NWFP (Sarhad) three times to mobilise support for Pakistan.
Who first gave Muhammad Ali Jinnah the title of ‘Quaid-e-Azam’?
The title is initially attributed to Mazhar-ul-Haq.
In which year was Muhammad Ali Jinnah given the title of ‘Quaid-e-Azam’?
The title gained widespread currency after the Sindh Muslim League resolution in 1938.
Who raised the slogan ‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad’ for the first time?
The slogan was coined by Mian Ferozuddin Ahmad.
In which year was ‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad’ first raised?
The slogan became popular during the independence struggle in 1947.
What illness did Muhammad Ali Jinnah suffer from in his final days?
Jinnah suffered from Tuberculosis (T.B.).
Where was Jinnah relocated during his illness for better health?
He was relocated to Ziarat Residency in Balochistan.
Who authored ‘Last Days of Quaid-e-Azam’?
The book was written by Jinnah’s personal physician, Colonel Ilahi Bakhsh.
‘Jinnah: The Sole Spokesman’ was written by:
The seminal work on Jinnah was written by Dr. Ayesha Jalal.
Who wrote the book ‘Jinnah of Pakistan’?
Stanley Wolpert authored ‘Jinnah of Pakistan’.
The book ‘Jinnah: Creator of Pakistan’ was written by?
Hector Bolitho wrote ‘Jinnah: Creator of Pakistan’.
Who directed the movie ‘Jinnah’?
The film ‘Jinnah’ was directed by Jamil Dehlavi.
Which actor played the role of Quaid-e-Azam in the movie ‘Jinnah’?
Sir Christopher Lee played Jinnah in the 1998 film.
Who administered the oath to Quaid-e-Azam as Pakistan’s first Governor-General?
Justice Mian Abdul Rashid administered the oath.
On 9th November 1877, who was born?
Allama Muhammad Iqbal was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot.
What was the name of Allama Iqbal’s mother?
Allama Iqbal’s mother was Imam Bibi.
When did Allama Iqbal go to England for higher studies?
Iqbal travelled to England for higher education in 1905.
In 1923, Allama Iqbal published a book titled:
Payam-e-Mashriq was published in 1923.
In December 1930, Allama Iqbal delivered his famous address in which city?
Iqbal delivered his Presidential Address at the Muslim League’s Allahabad session.
Allama Iqbal delivered his famous Allahabad Address in:
The Allahabad Address was delivered in 1930.
When did Allama Iqbal become President of the All India Muslim League session?
He presided over the League session in Allahabad in 1930.
Who is the national poet of Pakistan?
Allama Muhammad Iqbal is Pakistan’s national poet (Shair-e-Mashriq).
‘Khudi’ was a key concept of:
The concept of ‘Khudi’ (Selfhood) is central to Allama Iqbal’s philosophy.
Pakistan’s national poet Allama Iqbal died on:
Allama Iqbal died on 21 April 1938 in Lahore.
Who gave the title of ‘Shair-e-Mashriq’ to Allama Iqbal?
The title is attributed to Maulana Shibli Naumani.
From which school did Allama Iqbal complete matriculation?
Iqbal matriculated from Scotch Mission High School, Sialkot.
Where did Allama Iqbal earn his PhD?
Iqbal obtained his PhD from Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany.
What was the title of Allama Iqbal’s PhD thesis?
His thesis was ‘The Development of Metaphysics in Persia’.
Who gave Allama Iqbal the title ‘Hakim-ul-Ummat’?
The title ‘Hakim-ul-Ummat’ is associated with Khwaja Hasan Nizami.
Which teacher of Allama Iqbal was awarded the title ‘Shams-ul-Ulama’?
Maulvi Mir Hassan, Iqbal’s teacher, was honoured with ‘Shams-ul-Ulama’.
When did Allama Iqbal first join the Muslim League?
Iqbal first joined the Muslim League in 1908.
From which institution did Allama Iqbal earn a degree in Economics & Political Science?
Iqbal earned this degree from the London School of Economics.
In which year was Allama Iqbal awarded the title ‘Sir’?
He was knighted in 1922.
What was the title of the poem recited by Allama Iqbal at the Anjuman Himayat-e-Islam session in 1911?
He recited ‘Tuloo-e-Islam’ (The Rise of Islam) in 1911.
How many wives did Allama Iqbal have?
Allama Iqbal had three wives in his lifetime.
Who is Allama Iqbal’s son?
Dr. Javed Iqbal was Allama Iqbal’s son and a noted jurist.
Which book was authored by Javed Iqbal (Allama Iqbal’s son)?
‘Zinda Rud’ (biography of his father) was written by Javed Iqbal.
Who is Allama Iqbal’s grandson and a Pakistani Senator?
Walid Iqbal is Allama Iqbal’s grandson and a politician.
For which ruler did Allama Iqbal write ‘Payam-e-Mashriq’?
Payam-e-Mashriq was dedicated to Amir Amanullah Khan of Afghanistan.
What role did Allama Iqbal play in Afghanistan’s education policy?
Iqbal helped draft educational policies for Afghanistan during his 1933 visit.
Who led the prayer in which Allama Iqbal participated during his Afghanistan visit?
He prayed alongside Afghan King Shah Amanullah Khan.
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar was a student of:
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar was a prominent alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University.
In 1911 Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar started the newspaper ‘Comrade’ from:
He started the English newspaper ‘Comrade’ from Calcutta in 1911.
In which year did Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar start publishing ‘Hamdard’?
He started the Urdu newspaper ‘Hamdard’ in 1913.
In which city was ‘Hamdard’ newspaper first published?
The Urdu newspaper ‘Hamdard’ was published from Delhi.
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar is buried in:
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar is buried in Jerusalem, Palestine.
When was Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar born?
He was born in 1878 at Rampur.
In which year did Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar become President of Congress?
He presided over the Congress session at Kakinada in 1923.
Who persuaded Quaid-e-Azam to join the All India Muslim League?
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar (with Syed Wazir Hasan) persuaded Jinnah to join the League.
Who among these is considered one of the most versatile personalities of the Subcontinent?
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar was journalist, poet, orator and politician.
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar passed away during which event?
He died in London in January 1931 while attending the First Round Table Conference.
What was the document considered the constitution of the Muslim League in 1907?
The Muslim League’s constitution was often called the ‘Blue Book’.
What was the title of Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar?
He was titled ‘Raees-ul-Ahrar’ (The Chief of the Free).
Congress was established in:
The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 at Bombay.
In which city was the Indian National Congress founded?
The Congress was founded in Bombay (now Mumbai).
The Indian National Congress was formed on 28 December 1885 by British civil servant:
Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British civil servant, founded the INC.
A.O. Hume, on whose initiative the Indian National Congress was formed, was:
A.O. Hume was a former member of the Indian Civil Service.
What was the purpose of forming the All India National Congress?
The primary purpose was a safety-valve forum for educated Indians on civic/political issues.
First President of Indian National Congress was:
Womesh Chandra Bannerjee (W.C. Bannerjee) was the first INC President in 1885.
Who was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress?
Badruddin Tyabji presided over the 1887 INC session.
Who was the second President of the Indian National Congress?
Dadabhai Naoroji presided over the 1886 INC session.
Dadabhai Naoroji worked for India under the Indian National Movement in:
Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Asian elected to the British Parliament, working from the UK.
Who was the leader of Hindu Mahasabha?
Madan Mohan Malaviya was a key figure of the Hindu Mahasabha.
Quaid-e-Azam resigned from Congress in the year:
Jinnah resigned from Congress in 1920.
The Congress declared complete independence for India as its goal at which session?
The ‘Purna Swaraj’ resolution was passed at the Lahore session in 1929.
Why did Muslims celebrate Direct Action Day?
Direct Action Day (1946) was observed to press for a separate Muslim homeland against British/Congress designs.
Indian National Congress celebrated its Golden Jubilee in which city?
The 50th session (Golden Jubilee) was held in Bombay/Mumbai.
In which year did the Congress demand ‘Purna Swaraj’?
The demand for complete self-rule was formalised in 1929.
Who were the moderate leaders of the Congress?
Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Dadabhai Naoroji were the prominent moderates.
Who among these was an extremist leader of the Indian National Congress?
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the key extremist (Assertive Nationalist) leaders.
What was the Surat Split of 1907?
The Surat Split divided the INC into moderate and extremist factions in 1907.
Who founded the Hindu Mahasabha in 1915?
The Hindu Mahasabha was founded by leaders including Madan Mohan Malaviya.
Who started the Indian Home Rule League in Maharashtra?
Bal Gangadhar Tilak started the Home Rule League in Maharashtra; Annie Besant started the Madras branch.
Who signed the Lucknow Pact (1916) from Congress?
A.C. Mazumdar was INC President at the 1916 Lucknow session and signed the pact.
When did Gandhi merge the Indian Home Rule League into Congress?
Gandhi merged the Home Rule League with the INC in 1920.
Who among these was the first Asian to translate the Quran into English?
Allama Abdullah Yusuf Ali produced the most widely read English translation of the Quran by an Asian Muslim.
‘Syed Mehdi Ali’ was the real name of:
Syed Mehdi Ali was the real name of Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk (commonly noted; though some sources confuse with Waqar-ul-Mulk).
What was the real name of Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk?
Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk’s real name was Mushtaq Hussain Zuberi.
Real name of the Raja Sahib of Mahmudabad was:
Raja Amir Ahmad Khan was the Raja of Mahmudabad.
Who is called the ‘Frontier Gandhi’?
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was nicknamed ‘Frontier Gandhi’.
Who is called the ‘Sarhadi Gandhi’?
Sarhadi Gandhi is another title for Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
Who coined the name of ‘Pakistan’?
Chaudhry Rehmat Ali coined the name ‘Pakistan’ in his 1933 pamphlet ‘Now or Never’.
In which year did Chaudhry Rehmat Ali coin the name ‘Pakistan’?
The name was coined in 1933 in his pamphlet ‘Now or Never’.
Who was the last Prime Minister of United Punjab?
Malik Khizar Hayat Tiwana was the last PM of United Punjab.
The Unionist Party of Punjab was formed by:
The Unionist Party was founded by Sir Fazl-i-Hussain and Sir Chhotu Ram in 1923.
Madar-e-Millat Fatima Jinnah died in the year:
Fatima Jinnah died on 9 July 1967 in Karachi.
Who is known as the ‘Mother of the Nation’ of Pakistan?
Fatima Jinnah is known as Madar-e-Millat (Mother of the Nation).
The profession of Fatima Jinnah was:
Fatima Jinnah was a professional dentist trained at the University of Calcutta.
What was Begum Shaista Ikramullah’s profession?
She was a prominent politician, diplomat and writer.
Who was the first Pakistani to win a Nobel Prize?
Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 — the first Pakistani laureate.
In which year did Dr. Abdus Salam win the Nobel Prize in Physics?
Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in 1979 for electroweak unification.
Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan did his PhD from Leuven University of:
Dr. A.Q. Khan earned his PhD from Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium.
About These Key Muslim & Hindu Personalities MCQs (1818-1948)
This page collects 184+ high-frequency MCQs on the most-tested Muslim and Hindu personalities of the South Asian reform & independence era (1818-1948). The questions cover four giants — Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (Aligarh Movement, Scientific Society, MAO College, Two-Nation Theory roots), Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Congress to Muslim League, 14 Points, Direct Action Day, Pakistan), Allama Muhammad Iqbal (Khudi philosophy, Allahabad Address 1930, Payam-e-Mashriq) and Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar (Khilafat Movement, Comrade & Hamdard newspapers) — plus the founding of the Indian National Congress by A.O. Hume in 1885. They have appeared verbatim in PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS & PMS Pakistan Affairs papers across multiple cycles.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan — Quick Reference (1817-1898)
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 1817 | Born in Delhi (mother: Aziz-un-Nisa Begum) |
| 1839 | Joins East India Company judicial service |
| 1857 | Posted at Bijnor as Sadar Amin during War of Independence |
| 1859 | Writes Risala Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind; founds Gulshan School Muradabad |
| 1864 | Founds the Scientific Society at Ghazipur |
| 1869 | Visits London for 17 months with son Syed Mahmood |
| 1870 | Launches journal Tehzeeb-ul-Ikhlaq |
| 1875 | Founds MAO School at Aligarh |
| 1877 | MAO College inaugurated by Lord Lytton (first principal: Theodore Beck) |
| 1886 | Founds Muhammadan Educational Conference |
| 1888 | Founds Indian Patriotic Association; awarded Knighthood (KCSI) |
| 27 Mar 1898 | Dies at Aligarh; buried inside Aligarh Muslim University |
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah — Quick Reference (1876-1948)
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 25 Dec 1876 | Born at Wazir Mansion, Karachi |
| 1892 | Travels to London; joins Lincoln’s Inn |
| 1900 | Appointed Third Presidency Magistrate, Bombay |
| 1906 | Joins the Indian National Congress |
| 10 Oct 1913 | Joins the All India Muslim League (still a Congress member) |
| 1916 | Architect of the Lucknow Pact between Congress & League |
| 1919 | Resigns from Imperial Legislative Council over the Rowlatt Act |
| 1920 | Leaves Congress over Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement |
| 1929 | Presents the Fourteen Points in response to the Nehru Report |
| 1934 | Returns from London; becomes permanent Muslim League President |
| 23 Mar 1940 | Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) passed |
| 16 Aug 1946 | Direct Action Day observed |
| 11 Aug 1947 | Famous Constituent Assembly address on equality |
| 14 Aug 1947 | Pakistan emerges; Quaid takes oath as first Governor-General |
| 1 Jul 1948 | Inaugurates the State Bank of Pakistan |
| 11 Sep 1948 | Dies in Karachi; buried at Mazar-e-Quaid (designed by Yahya Merchant, foundation laid July 1960 by Ayub Khan) |
Allama Iqbal & Other Key Figures — Quick Reference
| Personality | Key Facts |
|---|---|
| Allama Iqbal (1877-1938) | Born 9 Nov 1877 Sialkot; PhD Munich 1908 (Development of Metaphysics in Persia); Knighthood 1922; Allahabad Address 1930; died 21 April 1938 Lahore |
| Muhammad Ali Johar (1878-1931) | Aligarh alumnus; founded Comrade (1911 Calcutta) & Hamdard (1913 Delhi); Congress President 1923; died at First Round Table Conference London; buried Jerusalem |
| Ch. Rehmat Ali | Coined the name “Pakistan” in 1933 Cambridge pamphlet Now or Never |
| Fatima Jinnah | Madar-e-Millat; dentist by profession; died 9 July 1967 |
| Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan | “Frontier Gandhi” / “Sarhadi Gandhi”; founder of Khudai Khidmatgar |
| Dr. Abdus Salam | First Pakistani Nobel laureate; Physics 1979 (electroweak unification) |
| Dr. A.Q. Khan | PhD from Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium; father of Pakistan’s nuclear programme |
| A.O. Hume | Retired British ICS; founded Indian National Congress at Bombay, 28 Dec 1885 |
Exam tip: Dates, founding-year numbers and book-author pairs are the single most repeated trap in PPSC/FPSC personality questions. Memorise the year column from the tables above before sitting the paper. For deeper context, read the parent Pakistan Studies MCQs hub and our British Rule, Reforms & Early Movements MCQs.
Why These MCQs Matter for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS & PMS
The Pakistan Affairs / Pakistan Studies paper across every major Pakistani competitive exam carries a personality-history section. Examiners cycle the same factual anchors: Sir Syed’s institutions (MAO College 1877, Scientific Society 1864), Quaid’s organisational moves (League 1913, resignation from Congress 1920, 14 Points 1929), Iqbal’s Allahabad Address (1930) and Ch. Rehmat Ali’s 1933 coinage. Master these 184 MCQs and you cover ~80% of the personality questions in a typical Federal Public Service Commission paper. For the broader timeline, study our Constitutional & Political Struggle (1909-1947) MCQs and authoritative biographies indexed on Wikipedia (Jinnah).
Frequently Asked Questions
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (1817-1898) founded the Aligarh Movement to provide modern Western education to Indian Muslims. He established the Scientific Society (1864), MAO School (1875), MAO College (1877, now Aligarh Muslim University) and the All India Muhammadan Educational Conference (1886).
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah formally joined the All India Muslim League on 10 October 1913 while still a Congress member. He resigned from Congress in 1920 over Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement and became permanent League President in 1934.
Chaudhry Rehmat Ali coined the name ‘Pakistan’ in his 1933 Cambridge pamphlet ‘Now or Never’. P-A-K-I-S-T-A-N stands for Punjab, Afghania (NWFP), Kashmir, Sindh and Balochistan.
Allama Iqbal delivered his presidential address at the 25th Annual Session of the All India Muslim League in Allahabad in December 1930, presenting the vision of a separate Muslim state in north-western India — the philosophical seed of the Pakistan idea.
The Indian National Congress was founded on 28 December 1885 in Bombay by retired British civil servant Allan Octavian Hume (A.O. Hume). Womesh Chandra Bannerjee was its first President; Badruddin Tyabji was its first Muslim President (1887).
Dr. Abdus Salam was the first Pakistani to win a Nobel Prize, awarded the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics for the electroweak unification theory.
Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar (1878-1931), founder of newspapers Comrade (1911, Calcutta) and Hamdard (1913, Delhi), is buried in Jerusalem, Palestine. He died in London while attending the First Round Table Conference in January 1931.