MCQs Social Differences of Hindus and Muslims before independence of Pakistan 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. The Muslim society in the Subcontinent was mainly based on: (A) Caste system (B) Equality and brotherhood (C) Racial hierarchy (D) Birth-based superiority 2. The Hindu social system was traditionally divided into: (A) Economic classes (B) Political groups (C) Religious sects only (D) Castes and sub-castes 3. The concept of equality in Islam rejects: (A) Caste discrimination (B) Social justice (C) Education (D) Brotherhood 4. Hindu society considered “untouchability” as: (A) A social evil only (B) A modern idea (C) A political tool (D) A religious obligation 5. Muslim society promoted: (A) Social segregation (B) Class superiority (C) Racial discrimination (D) Social justice 6. Hindu social hierarchy placed Brahmins at the: (A) Lowest level (B) Middle level (C) Equal level with others (D) Highest level 7. In Muslim society, social status was determined by: (A) Birth and caste (B) Piety and character (C) Wealth only (D) Occupation only 8. Hindu society restricted social mobility mainly because of: (A) Education (B) Caste rigidity (C) Economic conditions (D) Political pressure 9. Muslim social structure encouraged: (A) Social division (B) Unity of Ummah (C) Racial segregation (D) Occupational discrimination 10. The lower castes in Hindu society were deprived of: (A) Political power only (B) Economic resources only (C) Religious and social rights (D) Educational opportunities only 11. Islam strongly emphasizes the concept of: (A) Caste (B) Superiority by birth (C) Social exclusion (D) Human equality 12. Hindu social life was governed mainly by: (A) Islamic law (B) British law (C) Religious customs and caste rules (D) Democratic principles 13. Muslim society allowed social interaction based on: (A) Birth status (B) Religious brotherhood (C) Caste purity (D) Occupational class 14. Inter-dining among Muslims was: (A) Forbidden (B) Allowed (C) Restricted (D) Discouraged 15. Inter-dining in Hindu society was generally: (A) Encouraged (B) Free for all (C) Based on wealth (D) Restricted by caste 16. Muslim women, according to Islamic society, were given: (A) No social status (B) Limited rights only (C) Defined social and legal rights (D) Rights equal to men in all aspects 17. Hindu women’s social status was generally: (A) Equal to men (B) Clearly defined by law (C) Restricted by traditions (D) Higher than men 18. Social reforms in Muslim society were based on: (A) Caste traditions (B) Hindu philosophy (C) British influence (D) Islamic teachings 19. Hindu society emphasized: (A) Social equality (B) Brotherhood (C) Religious tolerance only (D) Ritual purity 20. These social differences strengthened the demand for: (A) United Indian nationalism (B) Separate Muslim identity (C) British reforms (D) Economic equality