Question

Who coined the name Pakistan?
A. Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla
B. Mohammad Iqbal
C. Choudhry Rehmat Ali
D. M.A. Jinnah

Answer 1

Hint: The name Pakistan was coined in 1933 by a Pakistan Movement activist who published the pamphlet ‘Now and Never, Are we to live or Perish forever?” also named as the Pakistan Declaration.

Complete answer: The name Pakistan was coined in 1933 by Choudhry Rehmat Ali who was a Pakistan Movement activist. The word 'Pakistan' referred to the five Northern units of India - Punjab, North-West Frontier Province (Afgan province), Kashmir, Sindh and Balochistan". A famous pamphlet “Now and never, Are We to Live or Perish Forever?” was published by him. In 1940 Lahore resolution was passed which established the separate homeland for the Muslims of British India i.e. ‘Pakistan’.
Looking at the options given:
Option A. Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla was a Pakistani Music composer. It is an incorrect option.
Option B. Mohammad Iqbal was a poet whose vision was to inspire the creation of Pakistan. It is an incorrect option.
Option C. Choudhary Rehmat Ali coined the name Pakistan. This is the correct answer.
Option D. M.A. Jinnah was the founder of Pakistan. It is an incorrect option.
Therefore, option C is correct.

Note: Pakistan celebrates Independence day on 14th August 1947, a day before India’s Independence day. Mohammad Ali Jinnah played an important role in the making of Pakistan.