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Who was Allama Iqbal's early teacher in Sialkot, who greatly influenced him?
Correct answer: B. Syed Mir Hassan
Shams-ul-Ulama Syed Mir Hassan taught Iqbal Arabic and Persian and encouraged his literary talent.
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Life and Thought of Allama Iqbal MCQs
Solved MCQs on Allama Muhammad Iqbal's life, education, teachers, political role and key ideas such as Khudi and the Shaheen, for competitive exams.
20 MCQsUpdated 27 October 2026
This set covers the life and philosophy of Allama Muhammad Iqbal: his teachers and education, his doctoral thesis, his political career and the Allahabad Address, his symbols such as the shaheen, and his books in Urdu and Persian.
Iqbal is one of the most frequently tested personalities in Pakistani exams. Learn the main events of his life in order and match each of his books with its language.
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At Government College Lahore, Iqbal was taught philosophy by the British orientalist:
Correct answer: D. Sir Thomas Arnold
Sir Thomas Arnold encouraged Iqbal to pursue higher studies in Europe.
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Allama Iqbal obtained his PhD from a university in:
Correct answer: A. Germany
Iqbal received his doctorate from the University of Munich in 1907.
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The title of Iqbal's doctoral thesis was:
Correct answer: D. The Development of Metaphysics in Persia
His thesis traced the history of Persian metaphysical thought.
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In England, Iqbal studied at:
Correct answer: C. Cambridge University (Trinity College)
Iqbal studied philosophy at Trinity College, Cambridge, and qualified as a barrister at Lincoln's Inn.
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Allama Iqbal was knighted by the British government in:
Correct answer: B. 1922
He received the knighthood in 1922, and so is also called Sir Muhammad Iqbal.
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Allama Iqbal was elected to the Punjab Legislative Council in:
Correct answer: B. 1926
Iqbal was elected in 1926 and spoke on education, economic issues and Muslim rights.
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Allama Iqbal took part in which of the following conferences held in London?
Correct answer: C. The Round Table Conferences
Iqbal attended the second and third Round Table Conferences (1931 and 1932).
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In his letters of 1936–37, Iqbal urged which leader to demand a separate Muslim homeland?
Correct answer: C. Quaid-e-Azam
Iqbal's letters to Jinnah argued that a separate state was the only way forward for Muslims.
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Allama Iqbal died on:
Correct answer: A. 21 April 1938
Iqbal died in Lahore on 21 April 1938, two years before the Lahore Resolution. 9 November is his birthday.
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Allama Iqbal is buried beside which monument in Lahore?
Correct answer: A. Badshahi Mosque
His mausoleum stands near the steps of the Badshahi Mosque, close to Lahore Fort.
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The central concept in Iqbal's philosophy, meaning the development of the self, is:
Correct answer: B. Khudi
Khudi refers to self-awareness, self-respect and the strengthening of the individual's character.
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Which bird did Iqbal use as a symbol of courage, independence and high ambition?
Correct answer: D. Shaheen (falcon)
The Shaheen, which never builds a nest and lives in the high mountains, symbolizes the ideal young Muslim in his poetry.
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Iqbal's term "Mard-e-Momin" refers to:
Correct answer: B. The ideal believer of strong character and faith
The Mard-e-Momin combines faith, action and moral strength. It is a recurring ideal in Iqbal's poetry.
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Allama Iqbal is popularly known as:
Correct answer: C. Shair-e-Mashriq (Poet of the East)
Iqbal is called the Poet of the East and Hakeem-ul-Ummat (Sage of the Ummah), and is Pakistan's national poet.
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Iqbal's son, who later became a judge and wrote about his father, was:
Correct answer: B. Javid Iqbal
Justice Javid Iqbal served in the superior judiciary. Iqbal's Persian work Javid Nama is named after him.
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Allama Iqbal's Allahabad Address (1930) was delivered as President of the:
Correct answer: B. All-India Muslim League session
As President of the League's annual session at Allahabad, he proposed a Muslim state in north-western India.
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Iqbal completed his MA in which subject from Government College Lahore?
Correct answer: A. Philosophy
Iqbal earned his MA in Philosophy in 1899 and then taught at Oriental College and Government College Lahore.
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In which city was Allama Iqbal born?
Correct answer: D. Sialkot
Iqbal was born in Sialkot on 9 November 1877.
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Iqbal is also known by which title, meaning "Sage of the Ummah"?
Correct answer: A. Hakeem-ul-Ummat
Hakeem-ul-Ummat reflects his role as a thinker who diagnosed the problems of the Muslim world.
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