Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
91
The Caste Disabilities Removal Act of 1850 is also known as:
Answer:
Lex Loci Act
The Caste Disabilities Removal Act of 1850, or Lex Loci Act, provided that a person converting to another religion would not forfeit their rights to inherit ancestral property, undermining caste laws.
92
Which Act raised the age of consent for marriage for girls from 10 to 12 years?
Answer:
The Age of Consent Act (1891)
The Age of Consent Act of 1891 raised the age of consent for sexual intercourse for girls, married or unmarried, from 10 to 12 years. This was largely due to the efforts of social reformer Behramji Malabari.
93
The Hunter Commission (1882) was appointed primarily to review:
Answer:
The progress of education since 1854
Lord Ripon appointed the Hunter Commission, led by W.W. Hunter, to review the progress of education since Wood's Dispatch of 1854. It focused particularly on primary and secondary education.
94
The Ilbert Bill Controversy (1883) during Lord Ripon's time was related to:
Answer:
Judicial equality between Indian and European judges
The Ilbert Bill, introduced by C.P. Ilbert, sought to remove judicial disqualifications based on race. It proposed to allow Indian judges to try Europeans in criminal cases, which caused a massive uproar among the European community in India.
95
Which Act abolished slavery in India?
Answer:
Act V of 1843
Slavery was legally abolished in India by Act V of 1843, during the tenure of Governor-General Lord Ellenborough. The Charter Act of 1833 had previously directed the administration to take steps towards abolition.
96
The 'Downward Filtration Theory' in education was advocated by:
Answer:
Lord Macaulay
Macaulay advocated the 'Downward Filtration Theory' in his famous Minute of 1835. The idea was to educate a small section of the upper and middle classes, who would then act as interpreters and filter culture and education down to the masses.
97
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) came into force in which year?
Answer:
1862
The Indian Penal Code was drafted by the First Law Commission chaired by Macaulay in 1834, passed in 1860, and finally came into force in 1862 during the viceroyalty of Lord Elgin.
98
The practice of 'Thuggee' was suppressed during the administration of William Bentinck by which officer?
Answer:
Captain William Sleeman
Captain William Sleeman was appointed by Lord William Bentinck to suppress the Thugs, a cult of ritualistic robbers and murderers. Between 1830 and 1835, Sleeman successfully eradicated the Thuggee network.
99
Which Act allocated one lakh rupees annually for the promotion of education in India for the first time?
Answer:
Charter Act of 1813
The Charter Act of 1813 was significant because it sanctioned the sum of one lakh rupees annually for the revival and improvement of literature and the encouragement of learned natives of India, marking the beginning of state responsibility for education.
100
Who was the first Law Member of the Governor-General's Council, instrumental in codifying Indian laws?
Answer:
T.B. Macaulay
Thomas Babington Macaulay was appointed as the first Law Member of the Governor-General's Council under the Charter Act of 1833. He presided over the first Law Commission and played a key role in drafting the Indian Penal Code.