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 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.
102
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.
103
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.
104
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.
105
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.
106
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.