Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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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 provincial legislative councils could NOT legislate on:
Answer:
Central subjects without permission
They required the sanction of the Governor-General to legislate on matters that fell under the central jurisdiction.
92
Which reforms paved the way for the eventual Partition of India?
Answer:
Minto-Morley Reforms 1909
By institutionalizing separate electorates and communal representation, the 1909 reforms are historically seen as sowing the seeds that eventually led to the Partition.
93
The number of 'ex-officio' members in the Imperial Legislative Council (Governor General + Executive Council) was:
Answer:
7
The Governor General and 6 Executive Council members (Total 7) were ex-officio members.
94
The Swadeshi Movement (1905) formed the background for the:
Answer:
1909 Reforms
The intense political unrest following the Partition of Bengal (Swadeshi Movement) forced the British to offer these reforms as a sop to the Moderates.
95
The Indian Councils Act 1909 was a revised version of the:
Answer:
Indian Councils Act 1892
It was the next step in the series of reforms, revising and expanding the provisions of the 1892 Act.
96
Who was the first Indian to preside over a session of the Imperial Legislative Council (as Vice President)?
Answer:
None in this period
The Viceroy presided. If he was absent, a Vice-President appointed by him presided. Vithalbhai Patel became the first elected President (Speaker) much later in 1925 under the 1919 Act structure.
97
The term of the Legislative Council members under the 1909 Act was:
Answer:
3 years
The term of membership was generally three years.
98
The introduction of separate electorates in 1909 is widely viewed as a manifestation of the British policy of:
Answer:
Divide and Rule
It is the classic example of the 'Divide and Rule' policy, aimed at creating a rift between Hindus and Muslims to weaken the national movement.
99
The Legislative Councils under the 1909 Act could NOT vote on:
Answer:
Specific heads of the budget (like Army, Ecclesiastical, Railways)
Large parts of the budget, including expenditure on the army, railways, and debt charges, were non-votable and could not be discussed or voted upon.
100
The 1909 Act failed to answer the Indian demand for:
Answer:
Self-Government (Swaraj)
The fundamental demand for self-government or Swaraj was completely ignored by the Act.