Beaconhouse School System

PECHS Campus- O’ level Section

Pakistan Studies (2059/1)
Class Test-March 2019
Name: ___________________________ Term: 1st 2018
Class: IX ____ Time: 30 mins
Date: _____________________ Marks: ______/25
The following set of questions is based on Pakistan Movement 1940-1947.
Source A:
Simla Conference ended in smoke but it enhanced the popularity and prestige of Mr. Jinnah,
although Jinnah’s claim that the Muslim League was an authoritative of the Indian Muslims and
could show up their strength in the next elections. The Congress opposed the idea. The League
stood as a firm rock and its leader captained the course of the Muslims. Hindus and Muslims
would get freedom but the League wished not to be bypassed.
An excerpt on Simla Conference from www.nazariapak.info
(a): According to Source A, what remained so successful for Muslim League in 1945? [3]
Source B:

A cartoon illustration of Stafford Cripps Offers for India

(b): What does Source B tell about the outcomes of the Stafford Cripps Mission? [5]

(c): Why was Pakistan Resolution the most important demand of the Muslims in 1940? [7]
(d): How successful was Simla Conference of 1945 remained in the light of Indian

Independence during 1942-47? [10]

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