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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of Pakistan Studies
Course: Genesis of Pakistan Movement (538) Semester: Autumn, 2010
Level: M. Sc Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN “AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.
Note: Answer should be in English and based upon the prescribed reading material. Consult study guide for guidance. Attempt all questions.
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Blocks (1-5)
Q. 1 Explain Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s views about Indian National Congress and critically analyse his views about the potential threat of Hindu majoritarian rule and depoliticizing Muslims in sub-continent. (20)
Q. 2 Discuss socio-cultural and economic factors that brought Indian people in a state of war in 1857 against British imperialists. (20)
Q. 3 Do you think that separate electoral system paved the way towards separate home land for Muslim in sub-continent. Evaluate your arguments in the light of Muslim demand for separate electoral system in India. (20)
Q. 4 Discuss the impacts of Khilafat Movement on Hindu-Muslims relations in India. (20)
Q. 5 Discuss and analyze the recommendations made by Simon Commission. Explain Congress and Muslims League’s reaction on it. (20)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
Blocks (6-9)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
Q. 1 Critically analyze Iqbal’s concept of a “Muslim Nationalism in India”, keeping in view his Allahabad address of 1930. (20)
Q. 2 Discuss the significance and importance of Round Table Conferences. What were the issues discussed in its sessions held in 1930, 1931 and 1932? (20)
Q. 3 Explain the basic principles of Lahore Resolution (1940) and its impacts on Muslims politics in India during 1940-1947. (20)
Q. 4 Analyse Quaid-i-Azam’s role as an ambassador of Hindu Muslim unity. Why did he shift sympathies towards Muslims and become a champion of Muslim’s political interest in India? (20)
Q. 5 Discuss the proposal made by the Cabinet Mission and also analyse the Muslim League’s and Congress’s reaction on it. (20)