Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding the Muslim League and its founders?

• A. The Muslim League was formed in 1906; it demanded seperate representation for Muslims.
• B. Lord Minto and Indian Vizier Morley aimed to crush Indian nationalism by creating Hindu-Muslim conflicts.
• C. Aga Khan, Nawab of Dhaka Salimullakhan, Viceroy Minto, and Dunlop Smith formed the Muslim League.
• D. Many writers consider Morley as the father of Pakistan.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Aga Khan, Nawab of Dhaka Salimullakhan, Viceroy Minto, and Dunlop Smith formed the Muslim League.

Lord Morley is not the father of Pakistan. Mohammad Ali Jinnah is generally considered as the father of Pakistan, as he spearheaded the demand for its creation. However, some consider Lord Minto as the real creator of Pakistan as his policies created Hindu-Muslim conflicts. Therefore, Lord Minto is considered as the father of Muslim Communalism.