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
101
The Central Legislature could not legislate on which matters without previous sanction?
Answer:
All of the above
Previous sanction of the Governor-General was required to introduce bills related to public debt, religion, foreign relations, defense, and provincial subjects.
102
Which of the following was NOT a Reserved Subject?
Answer:
Public Health
Public Health was a Transferred Subject given to Indian Ministers. Famine Relief, Justice, and Prisons were Reserved.
103
Under the 1919 Act, the 'Transferred' subjects were financed by:
Answer:
The joint provincial purse
There was a joint purse for both Reserved and Transferred subjects, but the allocation was controlled by the Finance Member (a Reserved subject), which caused friction.
104
The elected members of the Council of State were elected for a term of:
Answer:
5 years
The tenure of the Council of State was 5 years.
105
Which leader famously described the reforms as 'Sunless Dawn'?
Answer:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak described the Montagu-Chelmsford reforms as 'unworthy and disappointing - a sunless dawn'.
106
The 'Instrument of Instructions' was issued to:
Answer:
The Governors and Governor-General
It provided guidelines to the Governors and Governor-General on how to exercise their powers, especially regarding the Transferred subjects and minorities.
107
Did the 1919 Act allow the Central Legislature to amend the Constitution (the Act itself)?
Answer:
No
The Central Legislature had no power to amend or repeal the Government of India Act 1919; that power remained with the British Parliament.
108
Under the 1919 Act, the Council of State was intended to represent:
Answer:
The wealthy landowners and merchants (aristocracy)
It was designed as an upper house representing wealthy and aristocratic elements, with very high property qualifications for voters.
109
The Act mandated that the Statutory Commission (Simon Commission) be appointed after how many years?
Answer:
10 years
Section 84A provided for the appointment of a commission after 10 years to inquire into the working of the system.
110
Who was the first Deputy President of the Central Legislative Assembly?
Answer:
Sachchidananda Sinha
Sachchidananda Sinha was the first Deputy President (Deputy Speaker) of the Central Legislative Assembly.