Quaid-e-Azam's Presidential Address and Historical Context

Vocabulary flashcards covering Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah's 11th August 1947 speech to the Constituent Assembly and key historical facts about the founding of Pakistan.

Presidential Address of 11th August, 1947

A historic speech delivered by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah to the inaugural session of Pakistan's first Constituent Assembly, outlining his vision for the new nation.

Functions of the Constituent Assembly

The two main responsibilities assigned to Pakistan's Constituent Assembly: framing the future constitution of Pakistan and functioning as a full, sovereign body as the Federal Legislature.

First Duty of a Government

According to Quaid-e-Azam, it is to maintain law and order so that the life, property, and religious beliefs of its subjects are fully protected by the State.

Chaudhry Rehmat Ali

The person who coined the word 'Pakistan', forming it from the letters of Indian and Asian territories.

Now or Never

The pamphlet in which the word 'Pakistan' was used for the first time.

Lord Mountbatten

The last Viceroy of India when Pakistan gained freedom.

First Governor General of Pakistan

Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

Bribery and Corruption

Described by Quaid-e-Azam as one of the biggest curses and a poison that must be put down with an iron hand.

Black-marketing

A colossal crime against society that undermines the system of control and regulation of food-stuffs and essential commodities, causing wholesale starvation.

Nepotism and Jobbery

A great evil legacy passed on to the new state that Quaid-e-Azam declared must be crushed relentlessly.

Fundamental Principle of the State

The guiding principle that all people, regardless of community, colour, caste, or creed, are equal citizens of one State with equal rights, privileges, and obligations.

Quaid's Guiding Principles

Justice, fair-play, and complete impartiality, without any political language, prejudice, or ill-will.