lecture 3 two nation theory Flashcards

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What was the ideological foundation that led to the creation of Pakistan?

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The Two-Nation Theory

The theory posited that Muslims and Hindus in the Indian subcontinent were distinct nations with separate identities.

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What premise did the Two-Nation Theory argue?

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Muslims needed a separate state to live freely according to their faith and traditions.

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When was Pakistan formed?

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August 14, 1947.

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What event marked the beginning of Muslim rule in India?

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The conquest of Sindh in 711 AD by Muhammad bin Qasim.

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What were the two key empires that solidified a distinct Muslim identity in India?

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  • Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526)
  • Mughal Empire (1526–1857)
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Which British policy favored Hindus in administration, impacting Muslims?

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The British East India Company’s rule beginning in 1757.

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Who is recognized as the pioneer of the Two-Nation Theory?

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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (1817–1898).

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What institution did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan advocate for?

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Aligarh Muslim University.

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Which prominent figure envisioned a separate Muslim state in northwestern India?

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Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877–1938).

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What name did Chaudhry Rahmat Ali coin in 1933?

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‘Pakistan’.

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What did the Lahore Resolution of 1940 demand?

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The creation of separate Muslim-majority states in the northwest and eastern regions of India.

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What was the impact of Hindu nationalist movements on Muslims in British India?

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They alienated many Muslims.

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What was a key incident that heightened the divide between Hindus and Muslims?

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The Hindi-Urdu controversy (1867).

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What was the outcome of the partition of India in 1947?

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The establishment of Pakistan and significant violence and displacement.

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What was the main driving force behind the creation of Pakistan?

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The Two-Nation Theory.

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What did the Two-Nation Theory argue about Hindus and Muslims?

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That they were separate nations with distinct identities.

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What was the significance of the Lahore Resolution?

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It formalized the demand for Pakistan.

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True or False: The partition of India was peaceful and without violence.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ provided limited self-governance but did not address Muslim concerns.

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Government of India Act (1935).

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Who was the primary leader that transformed the Two-Nation Theory into a political movement?

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Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876–1948).

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What did British colonial rule initially pursue in India?

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A ‘divide and rule’ policy.

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What was a consequence of the 1937 elections for Muslims?

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It cemented the belief that Muslims needed a separate state.

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What was the role of the Cripps Mission (1942) and Cabinet Mission Plan (1946)?

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Both failed to provide adequate safeguards for Muslims.

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What did the Two-Nation Theory validate in 1947?

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The creation of Pakistan.