Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Early Life
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born on 25 December 1876 in Karachi (then British India). He studied law in London at Lincoln’s Inn and became a barrister at just 19 years old.
Political Career
- Initially joined the Indian National Congress in 1906.
- Joined the All India Muslim League in 1913.
- Played a leading role in the Lucknow Pact (1916).
- Advocated Muslim rights and later spearheaded the demand for a separate homeland.
Major Events
- 1930s: Reorganized the Muslim League into a powerful political force.
- Lahore Resolution (1940): Called for a separate Muslim homeland (Pakistan Resolution).
- 1945–46 Elections: Muslim League won majority of Muslim seats under his leadership.
- 14 August 1947: Pakistan created; Jinnah became its first Governor-General.
- 11 September 1948: Jinnah passed away, leaving behind the legacy of Pakistan’s founding father.
Vision & Legacy
Jinnah’s vision for Pakistan was a democratic, inclusive, and progressive state. His guiding principles were Unity, Faith, and Discipline.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Quaid-e-Azam was born in?
Answer: Karachi
2. Year of Jinnah’s birth?
Answer: 1876
3. Where did he study law?
Answer: Lincoln’s Inn, London
4. When did Jinnah join Indian National Congress?
Answer: 1906
5. Year Jinnah joined Muslim League?
Answer: 1913
6. Which pact was signed in 1916?
Answer: Lucknow Pact
7. Lahore Resolution was passed in?
Answer: 1940
8. Lahore Resolution is also known as?
Answer: Pakistan Resolution
9. Which elections confirmed Muslim League’s dominance?
Answer: 1945–46 Elections
10. Date of Pakistan’s creation?
Answer: 14 August 1947
11. First Governor-General of Pakistan?
Answer: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
12. Popular title of Jinnah?
Answer: Quaid-e-Azam
13. Jinnah’s famous slogan?
Answer: Unity, Faith, Discipline
14. Date of Jinnah’s death?
Answer: 11 September 1948
15. Jinnah’s mausoleum is located in?
Answer: Karachi
16. Jinnah’s profession?
Answer: Lawyer/Barrister
17. Who gave him the title Quaid-e-Azam?
Answer: Maulana Mazharuddin
18. Which party did Jinnah leave due to Hindu-Muslim differences?
Answer: Indian National Congress
19. Jinnah is known as founder of which country?
Answer: Pakistan
20. Jinnah’s main goal for Muslims?
Answer: A separate homeland
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