ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Pakistan Studies)

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Course: Genesis of Pakistan Movement (538) Semester: Autumn, 2017
Level: M.Sc Total Marks: 100
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Block 1–4)
Q.1- Evaluate the role of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in the growth of Muslim nationalism
in India, and why did he oppose the Indian national congress? Discuss. (20)

Q.2- Give a critical appraisal of the partition of Bengal of 1905 focusing on Hindu-
Muslim relations. (20)

Q.3- Why did the Muslim demand separate electorates? Do you think it sow the seeds
of conflict between the Hindus and Muslim. (20)

Q.4- Analyze briefly the origin and development of Hindus revivalist movements.(20)

Q.5- Discuss the nature and purpose of Khilafat movement, & critically examine the
impact of this movement on the subsequent development of Muslim politics in
India. (20)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Block 5-9) Total Marks: 100
Q.1- Why was the Simon commission controversial? What were the impacts of its
recommendation on the politics of India? (20)

Q.2- Discuss and analyze the fundamental principles of Lahore resolution, and its
impact of Indian politics. (20)

Q.3- How did Allama Iqbal argue the need for a separate Muslim State? Discuss
in the light of his Allahabad address of 1930. (20)

Q.4- Discuss the role of Quaid e Azam in Indian politics till his fourteen points.
(20)

Q.5- What was the 3rd June plan? Was it really a congress Mountbatten Creation?

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