Q. Who among the following Urdu poets was invited to the Second and Third Round Table Conference?
(a) Faiz Ahmad
(b) Josh Malihabadi
(c) Muhammad Iqbal
(d) Firaq Gorakhpuri
Ans: (c) Muhammad Iqbal
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Muhammad Iqbal.
Muhammad Iqbal, the renowned Urdu poet and philosopher, was invited to the Second and Third Round Table Conferences. These conferences were held in London in 1931 and 1932-33, respectively, as part of the British government’s efforts to discuss constitutional reforms for India.
Iqbal was one of the prominent Indian leaders invited to represent various interests and communities during the Round Table Conferences. He played an active role in advocating for the rights and aspirations of the Muslim community in India.
During the conferences, Iqbal voiced his concerns regarding the political representation and safeguards for the Muslim minority. He emphasized the need for recognizing and addressing the distinct identity and political aspirations of the Muslims, which later influenced the demand for a separate nation that eventually led to the creation of Pakistan.
It’s worth noting that other Urdu poets like Faiz Ahmad, Josh Malihabadi, and Firaq Gorakhpuri were renowned literary figures, but they did not attend the Round Table Conferences.
