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 Boundary Commissions for Punjab and Bengal were chaired by:
Answer:
Sir Cyril Radcliffe
Sir Cyril Radcliffe was appointed as the chairman of both the Boundary Commissions.
92
Which two provinces were partitioned by the Indian Independence Act 1947?
Answer:
Punjab and Bengal
The provinces of Bengal and Punjab were partitioned based on religious demographics.
93
Which specific district of Assam was to be included in East Pakistan based on a referendum?
Answer:
Sylhet
The Act provided for a referendum in the Sylhet district of Assam to decide whether it would remain in Assam (India) or join East Bengal (Pakistan). It voted for Pakistan.
94
Under the Indian Independence Act, who appointed the Governor-General for each Dominion?
Answer:
The King, on the advice of the Dominion Cabinet
The Governor-General was appointed by the King, but crucially, on the advice of the Ministers of the Dominion concerned, making him a constitutional head.
95
The Act created two independent Dominions. The term 'Dominion' in this context implies:
Answer:
Autonomous communities within the British Empire, equal in status
Dominion status meant they were fully independent nations within the British Commonwealth, owing allegiance to the Crown but not subordinate to the UK.
96
Who was the British Prime Minister at the time of passing the Indian Independence Act 1947?
Answer:
Clement Attlee
Clement Attlee (Labour Party) was the Prime Minister who oversaw the transfer of power.
97
Which section of the Indian Independence Act 1947 dealt with the 'Lapse of Paramountcy' over Princely States?
Answer:
Section 7
Section 7(1)(b) of the Act declared that the suzerainty of His Majesty over the Indian States lapses, and with it, all treaties and agreements.
98
When did the Indian Independence Act 1947 receive the Royal Assent?
Answer:
July 18, 1947
The Act received the Royal Assent on July 18, 1947, becoming law less than a month before the transfer of power.
99
On which date was the Indian Independence Bill introduced in the British House of Commons?
Answer:
July 4, 1947
The Indian Independence Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on July 4, 1947, and passed rapidly.
100
The Indian Independence Act 1947 was based on which famous plan?
Answer:
Mountbatten Plan (3rd June Plan)
The Act was designed to give legislative effect to the Mountbatten Plan of June 3, 1947, which proposed the partition of India.