Development of Pakistan Flashcards
1
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Why did Jinnah present his 14 Points in 1929, and what were its key demands?
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- Jinnah presented the 14 Points in response to the Nehru Report (1928), which Muslims rejected for demanding too many sacrifices, such as no separate electorates and only one-fourth of Muslim seats in the Central Government.
- The 14 Points aimed to safeguard Muslim political rights, including one-third of seats for Muslims and no laws about a community without three-fourths approval in the legislative assembly.
- These points became the basis for future negotiations with Congress and the British
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What was the Nehru Report of 1928, and how did it impact Hindu-Muslim relations?
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- The Nehru Report was a constitution proposal by Congress that rejected separate electorates for Muslims, allocated only one-fourth of Muslim representation in the Center, and proposed Hindi as the national language.
- It reflected Congress’s narrow-mindedness and widened the gap between Hindus and Muslims post-Khilafat Movement.
- However, it united divided Muslim groups in India.
3
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What were the outcomes of the Round Table Conferences from 1930 to 1932?
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- The conferences sought mutual agreement among Indian communities on constitutional reforms.
- They agreed on a federal government system, with princely states participating if their rights were safeguarded.
- New provinces like Sindh, Orissa, and NWFP were created.
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How did the Government of India Act 1935 impact India’s future?
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- The Act introduced a federal parliamentary system with a bicameral legislature and provincial autonomy, transferring provincial-level powers to Indians.
- It also expanded the electorate, allowing a significant portion of Indians to vote for the first time, laying the foundation for future governance.
5
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Was Jinnah’s 14 Points the most important factor in the development of the Pakistan Movement?
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- Agree, as Jinnah’s 14 Points addressed Muslim fears of Hindu domination by demanding extensive political safeguards.
- It marked the Muslim League’s preparation for India’s partition and became a cornerstone for the Pakistan Movement.
